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American politician (died 1896) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Baker (died February 24, 1896) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1867.
Henry Baker | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
In office 1867–1867 | |
Preceded by | David Agnew, Upton Buhrman, Samuel Keefer, David J. Markey, David Rinehart, Thomas A. Smith |
Succeeded by | Ephraim Albaugh, Noah Bowlus, Joseph Byers, R. P. T. Dutrow, Thomas G. Maynard, Charles F. Wenner |
Personal details | |
Died | (aged 79) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Unconditional Union |
Children | 6 |
Occupation | Politician |
The Baker family had a homestead called Oak Orchard in Frederick County, Maryland.[1]
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Baker organized and trained a company of home guards. He took on the rank of captain.[1]
Baker was a member of the convention for the Maryland Constitution of 1864.[1] He was a member of the Unconditional Union Party.[2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1867.[1][3] He introduced the bill that founded the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb in Frederick. He was director of the board for years.[1][4][5]
Baker married. He had six children, Mrs. William McK. Reilly, Mrs. Victor Frey, Bettie D., Harry C., B. E. and J. E.[1]
Baker lived in Liberty for 40 years, moved to Washington, D.C., and then lived in Baltimore for the last 10 years of his life.[1] He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and in Baltimore was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church.[1]
Baker died on February 24, 1896, aged 79, at his 2127 Jefferson Street home in Baltimore.[1] He was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick.[6]
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