Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
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Cause: Fire
Incident Date: 12/26/1851
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Suspect: Not available
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Policeman William Baker was killed while assisting at the scene of a large fire at the intersection of 6th Street and Chestnut Street. Policeman Baker was attempting to rescue several people and remove property from a burning building when a portion of it collapsed, trapping them inside.
The remains of Policeman Baker and a prominent citizen were recovered the following day.
Policeman Baker was survived by his wife. He is buried in Saint John the Evangelist Church Cemetery in Philadelphia.
