Albert_J._Baker

Albert J. Baker

Albert J. Baker

American politician

For others of the same name, see Albert Baker.

Albert James Baker (December 14, 1874 – March 28, 1964) was an American politician, farmer, and businessman.

Life

Born in the town of Primrose, Wisconsin, Baker was a farmer and was in the creamery and insurance business. He married Elizabeth Erfurth (1877–1950)[1] and, following her death, then married Bertha Bowers Skow (1888–1971).[2][3] He died at his home in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin in 1964,[3] leaving an estate worth over $77,000.[4]

Political career

He served as the Primrose town chairman (similar to mayor) and town assessor. Baker also served on the school board. Baker served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1927 to 1939 and from 1940 to 1944.[3] He was a Republican.[3][5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Mrs. A. J. Baker Dies at Age of 73". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. November 20, 1950. p. 1. Retrieved October 28, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. [2]
    "Albert J. Baker to Be Married". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. October 14, 1953. p. 2. Retrieved October 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. [3]
    "Albert J. Baker, Ex-Assemblyman, Mt. Horeb, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. March 29, 1964. p. 23. Retrieved October 24, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. [4]
    "Albert J. Baker Estate Valued at Over $77,000". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. April 8, 1964. p. 19. Retrieved October 25, 2020 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. [5]
    Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book 1933. 1933. p. 232. Retrieved 2013-10-26. Lorenz Becker+Wisconsin.


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