Robert H. Baker

For others of the same name, see Robert Baker.

Robert H. Baker was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin.

Biography

Baker was born on June 27, 1839 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.[1] He would graduate from Beloit College. Later, Baker worked for Thomas Falvey before becoming a partner with Jerome Case in what would become the Case Corporation.

Baker married Emily M. Carswell on December 20, 1859.[2] They would have five children. He died on October 5, 1882 in Racine, Wisconsin.

Political career

Baker was elected an alderman in Racine in 1868 and 1871. He was a member of the Senate from 1872 to 1876 and Mayor of Racine in 1874. In 1873, he had been a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. He lost to Charles D. Parker. In addition to chairing the Republican Party of Wisconsin, Baker was appointed Government Director of the Union Pacific Railroad by James Garfield.

References

  1. ↑ "America's Successful Men of Affairs". Google. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
  2. ↑ "Robert Hall Baker". Racine History. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
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