Rev. H. K. HINES, D. D. "An Illustrated History of the State of Washington." 1893.

Mrs. Sarah L. BAKER

	Mrs. Sarah L. BAKER, widow of William H. BAKER, was born at New 
Providence, Clark county, Indiana, May 10, 1840, her maiden name being DENNY. 
She owns a farm of 110 acres near Sumner, Pierce county, Washington, and is 
engaged in the dairy business quite extensively. Her farm is managed by her 
son-in-law, Harvey JOHNSTON, who raises a large amount of hay and gives 
considerable attention to the breeding of draft horses. 
	Harvey JOHNSTON was born in Marietta, Ohio, March 11, 1859, and when 
he was about eighteen years of age came to Washington. Here, October 23, 1882, 
he married Lena BAKER, the first white child born in what is now Tacoma. She 
went by the name Lena Tacoma BAKER until she was a young lady, when, of her 
own accord, she discarded the middle name. Mr. and Mrs. JOHNSTON are now 
living on the farm with Mrs. BAKER.
	William H. BAKER was born in Clark county, Indiana, March 27, 1827, 
and met his death May 23, 1890, being thrown from a wagon by a team of runaway 
horses. He was one of the pioneers of Washington, was an honorable and upright 
man, having the respect and esteem of all who knew him, and his sudden death 
was a source of great bereavement not only to his family but also to his many 
friends here.
	Of Mrs. BAKER'S father, Mr. DENNY, we record that he was one the first 
settlers of Seattle. After coming to this coast he went back to Indiana nine 
times, crossing the plains both ways each time.

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