Albert C. Baker
American jurist (1845–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Albert Cornelius Baker (February 15, 1845 – August 31, 1921) was an American jurist and politician who was the only person to serve on both the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court and the Arizona Supreme Court.[1] As a judge he served four years as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Arizona Territory and two-and-a-half years as a justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. Politically he was a member of the Arizona Territorial Legislature and a delegate to Arizona's constitutional convention.
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Chief Justice of the Arizona Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office May 24, 1893 – July 20, 1897 | |
Nominated by | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Henry C. Gooding |
Succeeded by | Hiram Truesdale |
Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
In office January 4, 1919 – August 31, 1921 | |
Preceded by | John Wilson Ross |
Succeeded by | Edward Flanigan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1845-02-15)February 15, 1845 Girard, Alabama |
Died | August 31, 1921(1921-08-31) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Jesus Alexander |
Profession | Attorney |
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