James C. Baker
1885–1972 (age 87)
Biography
James C. Baker (1885–1972) spent his life tending to the land and people of Garfield Township, offering practical guidance on farming, education, and community rituals. His steady counsel at town meetings and barn raisings made him a trusted friend to families across the region.
He is remembered for listening deeply, celebrating simple joys, and modeling how a single citizen can keep a rural community grounded and hopeful.