Charles S. Baker
| Charles Simeon Baker | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 30th district | |
| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Halbert S. Greenleaf |
| Succeeded by | Halbert S. Greenleaf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1839 Churchville, New York |
| Died | April 21, 1902 (aged 63) Washington, D.C. |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | May L. Baker
Jane E. Baker |
| Alma mater | New York Seminary at Lima |
| Profession | lawyer
politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Company E, Twenty-seventh Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Simeon Baker (February 18, 1839 – April 21, 1902) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York.
Biography
Born in Churchville, New York, Baker attended the common schools, Cary Collegiate Institute of Oakfield, and the New York Seminary at Lima. He married May L. Baker and Jane E. Baker.[1]
Career
Baker taught school while he studied law. He was admitted to the bar in December 1860 and commenced practice in Rochester, New York.
During the Civil War, Baker served in the Union Army as first lieutenant, Company E, Twenty-seventh Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry. Disabled in the first Battle of Bull Run, he was honorably discharged.
Baker was a member of the New York State Assembly (Monroe County, 2nd District) in 1879, 1880 and 1882. He was a member of the New York State Senate (29th District) in 1884 and 1885.[2]
Elected as a Republican to the 49th, 50th, and 51st United States Congresses, Baker was U.S. Representative for the thirtieth district of New York from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1891.[3] He served as Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce during the 51st Congress. He resumed the practice of law in Rochester, New York.
Death
Baker died, from paralysis of the throat, in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 1902 (age 63 years, 62 days). He is interred at Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, New York.[4]
References
- ↑ "Charles S. Baker". Find A Grave. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ↑ "Charles S. Baker". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ↑ "Charles S. Baker". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ↑ "Charles S. Baker". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
External links
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- Charles S. Baker at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Charles S. Baker at Find a Grave
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Edmund L. Pitts |
New York State Senate 29th District 1884–1885 |
Succeeded by Edmund L. Pitts |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Halbert S. Greenleaf |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 30th congressional district March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1891 |
Succeeded by Halbert S. Greenleaf |
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