Bernice married William Alexander Bee on 12 Nov 1938 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA. William was born on 29 Jun 1914 in Ohio, USA; died on 6 Jul 1995 in Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The engagement announcement of Bernice Baker appeared in the Zanesville Signal on 11 Sep 1938 accompanied by a photo of the bride-to-be:
POPULAR ZANESVILLE GIRL?S ENGAGEMENT TO
WILLIAM BEE OF CAREY IS ANNOUNCED
Mr. and Mrs. George N. Baker, 545 Glendale avenue,
announced the betrothal of their daughter Miss Bernice
Amelia Baker, to William Bee of Carey, Ohio at a surprise
birthday party given by her sister, Miss Margaret Baker, at
the home Thursday evening.
The announcement was attached to a corsage given
as a bridge prize and read by the winner, Mrs. Gertrude
Gainer. Floral decorations throughout the house lent
charm and beauty to the affair. Tasty refreshments were
served to about 20 guests, all close friends of the bride-
to-be.
Bridge and euchre were played. Mrs. Nellie Ferris of
Wheeling avenue winning the euchre prize.
While the exact date of the wedding has not yet been
set, it will take place sometime late in October. The bride-
elect is a graduate of St. Nicholas high school and is a
member of the St. Nicholas church. She has been a
member of the choir for the past 11 years and is a mem-
ber of the Blessed Virgin sodality.
The groom-to-be is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Bee of West Frambes avenue, Columbus. He is a grad-
uate of a Columbus high school and Ohio State univer-
sity. He is employed by the Organic Products company
at Carey, where the young couple plan to make their
future home.

1. William Alexander Bee was born on 20 Aug 1940 in Ohio, USA; died on 20 Aug 1940 in Ohio, USA.

Notes:

In 1930, George N. Baker (39) owned a home worth $5000 at 227 Glendale Ave. in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio where he lived with his wife Agnes (41) and eight children: Bernice (15), Bernard (13), Mary (11), George (9), Herbert (7), Frederick (5), James (3), and Janette (1), Bernard, Mary, George and Herbert attended school. The family owned a radio set. George was employed as a rougher in a steel mill. He was not a veteran. Agnes' brother Raymond Burkhard lived nearby on Brookover Ave.

From the "Chit-Chat" column of the Zanesville Signal, 1 Mar 1939:
Mrs. Henry A. Kempf, Jr., and Mrs. William Bee,
both of Canton, are the guests of their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Baker, Glendale avenue.

This anniversary announcement was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 13 Feb 1972:
GEORGE N. BAKERS MARK THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. George Norman Baker of 545 Glendale
avenue will observe the 60th anniversary of their marriage
on Sunday, Feb. 20. A family gathering will be hosted by their
sons and daughters at the Glendale avenue address.
The Bakers were married in St. John?s Catholic Church at
Miltonsburg on Feb. 20, 1912. Mr. Baker, whose parents were
George Belmear and Amelia Chambers Baker, recalls that on
his wedding day he rode to the church in a horse-drawn sleigh.
Mrs. Baker is the former Agnes Ann Burkhard, daughter of David
and Caroline Singer Burkhard.
The couple has three daughters, Mrs. William (Bernice) Bee
of Lancaster, Mrs. Henry (Mary Margaret) Kempf of Canton, and
Mrs. Charles E. (Jane) Durant of Lawhead lane, and five sons,
Bernard J. of Newark, Herbert W. of Dillon Falls, David of Hoge
avenue, Frederick J. of Southard avenue, and John F. of Lake
drive.
A son, George Joseph, and a daughter, Beatrice, are
deceased.
There are 40 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, all
of whom are planning to attend the gathering.
The reception will follow a noon mass at St. Nicholas Catholic
church which will honor Mr. and Mrs. Baker.


George Baker?s obituary was published in the Zanesville Times Recorder on 24 Apr 1977:
George N. Baker of 545 Glendale Ave., died at 7:45 p.m.
Saturday at his home following a six month illness. Mr. Baker
was born Sept. 28, 1891 at Nashport, a son of George B. and
Amelia Chambers Baker. He was employed by Armco Steel
Corp. for 31 years and for Line Material Co. for 14 years. He
was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and Eagles
Lodge.
Surviving are his widow, the former Agnes Burkhard, whom
he married Feb. 20, 1912; three daughters, Mrs. William (Bernice)
Bee of Lancaster, Mrs. Henry (Mary Margaret) Kempf of Canton
and Mrs. Charles (Jane)Durant of 1615 Lawhead Ln.; five sons,
Bernard J. of Newark, Herbert W. of 3005 Dillon Falls Rd., J.
Frederick of 62 Southard Ave., David J. of 1655 Hoge Ave. and
John F. of 1234 Lake Dr.; a sister, Mary Baker of 2746 Maple Ave.;
a half-sister, Mrs. Ethel Warenbee of Tacoma, Wash; 40 grand-
children, and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Beatrice, and a son, George J.
The body was taken to the Hillis Funeral Home where friends
may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.
The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Pd. notice.

George married Agnes Anna Burkhard on 20 Feb 1912 in Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. Agnes (daughter of David Theobald Burkhard and Caroline Singer) was born on 11 Aug 1888 in Monroe County, Ohio, USA; died on 13 Jul 1988 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Caroline Singer on 8 Nov 1887 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA. Caroline (daughter of Franz Jakob Singer and Margaret Warner) was born on 26 Jul 1864 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA; died on 24 Oct 1941 in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johannes married Magdalena M. Weber on 19 Mar 1853 in Miltonsburg, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. Magdalena (daughter of Friedrich Peter Weber and Margaretha Eva Spiri) was born in Sep 1833 in Schönau, Pfalz, Bayern; died on 20 Jan 1900 in Ozark, Sunsbury Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Ozark, Sunsbury Township, Monroe County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Franz married Margaret Warner on 23 Nov 1857 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA. Margaret (daughter of Johannes Warner and Margaretha Hildebrand) was born on 15 May 1837 in Ohio, USA; died on 14 Dec 1882 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]