The Bakers of Star Valley

When Angela was pregnant with Melissa in 1983, her mother confided in her that she had a brother somewhere that Angela had never knew about. When Janet, Angela's mother, was 17 she became pregnant. Single and unable to raise a baby on her own, she gave the baby up for adoption.

In 1995 Janet surprised Angela again. This time the brother she never knew was coming to Fallon to meet the family. That is when we met Ross. Ross was living near Seattle at the time with his family. Recently Ross and his family moved to Salt Lake City.

Angela and Ross were talking on the phone the other day. Ross mentioned to Angela that his adopted families ancestors were from Star Valley, the Bakers. When Angela mentioned this to me, I remembered a historical landmark here in the valley.



At the South end of Etna, along side US Highway 89, sits the historical Baker Cabin.

The cabin was built in 1889 and belonged to Alonzo and Anna Eliza Baker. It is the oldest surviving house built in Star Valley. I am impressed with the fact the cabin was built by Anna Eliza and her 12 year old daughter May. Also; that this was a house for a family with 12 children! Our house isn't that small after all!

Alonzo and Anna Eliza are Ross's adopted Ancestors.

Ross mentioned that he has wanted to visit Star Valley, and see where his family is from. Now that he lives only three hours away, maybe one day soon we will have a visit from Ross!

Photos taken by Angela: December 7, 2007