Later Years
Baker retired to Bowhay, near Dunchideock, Devon, England, with the fortunes he earned. In 1669 he rebuilt the chancel aisle of St. Michael's church in Dunchideock, where is a monument to his memory.
On 25 July 1672 Mr. Aaron Baker of Exminster and Mrs Mary Rowe of the parish of Ayston were married.
Baker died in 1683 and is buried in St. Michael, Dunchideock.
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