Dorothy Hope Whipple and Earl Carter Baker
EARL CARTER BAKER was born August 29, 1901 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts,5335 and died November 29, 1983 in Brownsburg, Rockbridge, Virginia.5335
He married DOROTHY HOPE WHIPPLE on August 9, 1938 in Alexandria, Virginia,6043 daughter of ELEANORE MUSGRAVE ERVINE and DAVID JOHNSTON WHIPPLE. She was born April 24, 1903 in Rockbridge County, Virginia,5335 and died February 4, 1970 in Staunton, Augusta, Virginia.5335 She is buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Raphine, Rockbridge, Virginia.456
Marriage Announcements and News
Staunton News-Leader, August 19, 193812696
BAKER—WHIPPLE
Mrs. David Johnston Whipple, of Brownsburg, announces the marriage of her daughter, Dorothy Hope to Mr. Earl Carter Baker, of Boston, Mass.
The wedding took place Tuesday, Aug. 9, in Alexandria.
After Aug. 20, they will make their home in Bluefield, W. Va.
Obituaries
Staunton Leader, February 6, 197010556
MRS. EARL C. BAKER
BROWNSBURG — Mrs. Dorothy (Whipple0 Baker, 66, died Thursday (Feb. 5, 1970) in a Staunton hospital.
She was born in Brownsburg April 24, 1903, a daughter of David J. and Eleanor (Ervine) Whipple.
She was a member of Rockville Center Presbyterian Church in Rockville Center, N. Y.
She is survived by her husband, Earl C. Baker; one son, Ralph E. Baker of Rochester, N. Y.; three brothers, D. W. Whipple of Raphine, Douglas Whipple of Fairfield and Fred Whipple of Brownsburg and three grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Brownsburg conducted by the Rev. David Coblentz.
The body is at the Harrison Funeral Home.
Staunton Leader, November 30, 198312697
EARL CARTER BAKER
BROWNSBURG — Earl Carter Baker, 82, died at his residence here Tuesday (Nov. 29, 1983).
He was born in Boston, Mass., Aug. 29, 1901, son of Frederick H. and Edith (Carter) Baker. He was a retired sales manager for Thermos Co., a member of Brownsburg Ruritan Club, Lexington Country Club and was active in local civic affairs.
He is survived by his widow, Marjorie H. Baker; one son, Ralph E. Baker of Sumter, S.C.; three grandchildren; two stepgrandsons, and one stepgranddaughter.
A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, in New Providence Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Thomas H. Biggs and Dr. G.P. Whiteley. Harrison Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 191010552 | Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia | |
| January 22, 192010563 | Walkers Creek, Rockbridge, Virginia |
