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American judge (1852–1935) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joshua Gabriel Baker (1852 – March 24, 1935) was a justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from October 15, 1921, to November 27, 1922.[1][2]
Born in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, he was "educated at home and then in Virginia".[1] He was licensed to practice law in 1874, and became an assistant district attorney for Orleans Parish in 1877.[1] In 1883, he became a judge of the criminal court for that parish, holding that office until 1892, and then again from 1896 to 1920.[1] In August 1921, he won election to a seat on the supreme court vacated by the retirement of Justice Frank A. Monroe.[3]
Baker died in New Orleans at the age of 83.[4]
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