That article is worth another read.. THat article was written on August 6, 1894...baCK Whjen the NY Times vlued genuine journalism. Notice how the journalist speaks of the Civil War, and it's resulting GAR ( Grand Army of the Republic), saying for anyone from the Civil War to equal what Daniel did, he would need live until 1951.
Curiously, in talking with our late town historian, I learned that the last veteran of the GAR to die locally, did so in 1949. He was amember in the
very same post and building we are and use today..
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Daniel Frederick Bakeman
Revolutionary War: Daniel Frederick Bakeman was the last soldier from the Revolutionary War to receive a pension. He was 109 years old when he died in 1869. Though no specific records to validate Bakeman’s claim of service survived, authorities deemed his testimony credible, and he received a pension. Bakeman was born in Schoharie County, New York, in 1759. At age 18, he enlisted and served as a private in the Tryon County Militia. He fought at the Battle of Johnstown. After the war, Bakeman married Susan Brewer, and they had eight children. Bakeman outlived his wife and two children. He died in Freedom, New York, on April 5, 1869. In his 109 years, Bakeman experienced inventions that revolutionized daily living, such as trains, gas lighting, elevators, typewriters, the sewing machine, and photography. His lengthy pen
