History's Biggest Mystery Solved: Father Baker and His Nummies

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Father Baker was shocked at his first assignment from the Bishop – he was appointed assistant superintendent of the institutions at Limestone Hill under his friend Father Hines. Discovered in a small vault resting on the coffin were three vials of his blood that had been obtained at the time his body was embalmed. The purpose behind this is unknown, but, as it turned out, the blood was surprisingly still liquid. Was this a miracle, as some were quick to claim? The definitive work on the life and miracles of Father Nelson Baker , first published in 2005, is now available in an updated edition. The Mysteries of Father Baker , meticulously written and researched by local historian John Koerner , first captured the hearts of readers nearly a decade ago. A Hero Until the End His “City” expanding quickly, Father Baker ’ s body began to slow down, but the humble priest still had a few things left on his “to do” list! One of them – his biggest dream yet – had been in his mind since his pilgrimage to Europe when he was in the seminary. These are just some of the wonders that have been attributed to the intercession of Father Nelson Baker during his life - and even after his death. This new book examines the historical. Those who revere Father Nelson Baker believe in miracles. John Koerner wanted to take an objective look at the famed Lackawanna priest that went beyond blind faith. “The Mysteries of Father. Was Anna Anderson really Anastasia Romanov? Does the Bermuda Triangle really exist? Wonder no more: We have the answers to these and other formerly unsolved mysteries . From missing pirate treasure to an unsolved plane hijacking, we look at some of history’s greatest and most intriguing mysteries . Flannan Island mystery . On 15th December 1900, a transatlantic steamer passed the Flannan Isles in the Scottish Outer Hebrides and noticed that the lighthouse was without its light. But history holds tight to some secrets, leaving us with just speculation, conspiracy theories and educated guesses.