Medora E. Batsel married John William Baker on 14 Mar 1877 in the bride's home in Muhlenberg county KY. R.W. Batsel signed as surety on a $100 marriage bond. William Baker was born 31 Aug 1854 at Cervalo, Ohio Co., Kentucky. He died 21 Dec 1925. His parents were Andrew William Baker and Paulina Figg Maddox. 
Sources:
- Muhlenberg Co. Marriage book #9, p.145, marriage certificate #219
- Muhlenberg Co Marriage book 11, p 81 (marriage bond)
- R.W. Batsel, Jr. Family Bible insert
- 1860 Federal Census in District 1, Muhlenburg Co., Kentucky