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William E. Baker
American judge / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the British Indian Army officer, see William Erskine Baker.
William Eli Baker (February 25, 1873 – June 4, 1954), frequently known as W. E. Baker,[1] was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia.
Quick Facts Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia ...
William E. Baker | |
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Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia | |
In office April 3, 1954 – June 4, 1954 | |
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia | |
In office 1948–1954 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Harry Evans Watkins |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia | |
In office April 4, 1921 – April 3, 1954 | |
Appointed by | Warren G. Harding |
Preceded by | Alston G. Dayton |
Succeeded by | Herbert Stephenson Boreman |
Personal details | |
Born | William Eli Baker (1873-02-25)February 25, 1873 Beverly, West Virginia |
Died | June 4, 1954(1954-06-04) (aged 81) Beverly, West Virginia |
Education | West Virginia Wesleyan College (B.S.) West Virginia University (A.B., LL.B.) |
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