Chilton C. Baker
Chilton C. Baker | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 5, 1943 – January 6, 1947 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Chilton Clyde Baker May 2, 1874 Morrow County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1967 (aged 93) |
| Resting place | Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent-Republican |
| Spouse |
Nellie Frances Holloway
(m. 1898) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Clinton Albertus Baker Ellen Jane Emig |
| Residence(s) | Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | Johnsville High School Ohio Northern University (MA, BS) University of Minnesota |
| Profession | Politician, educator |
Chilton Clyde "C.C." Baker (May 2, 1874 – September 28, 1967) was an American politician and educator from Grand Rapids, Michigan who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Baker was born in Morrow County, Ohio on May 2, 1874, to Clinton Albertus Baker and Ellen Jane Emig.[2]
Baker graduated from Johnsville High School in 1891. He also attended Ohio Northern University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1896. Baker also obtained a Master of Arts degree from the university in 1898. He subsequently attended summer courses at the University of Minnesota.[3]
Career
[edit]Baker served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.
During his time in office, Baker served on the following committees.
- Civil Administration
- Education
- Taxes
- Welfare
Baker's time in office began on January 5, 1943, and concluded on January 6, 1947. His district included representation for Itasca County.
Baker was considered an Independent-Republican.[3]
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Baker was an educator. He served as superintendent of public schools of Sherburn, Minnesota for eight years. He served a similar position for Jackson schools for the following five years. In 1911, Baker became superintendent of public schools of Albert Lea.[3]
Personal life and death
[edit]Baker married Nellie Frances Holloway in Morrow, Ohio on August 4, 1898.[4] They had four children together.
Baker was a member of the Albert Lea Men's League. He was affiliated with both Freemasonry and the Knights of Pythias.[3]
Baker resided in Deer River, Minnesota prior to his death. He died at the age of 93 on September 28, 1967.
References
[edit]- ^ "Baker, Chilton Clyde "C.C., Clifton"". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ "Chilton Clyde Baker". FamilySearch. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Castle, Henry Anson (1915). Minnesota, Its Story and Biography. Vol. 2. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 1244.
- ^ "C C Baker in the 1940 Census". Ancestry.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
External links
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- 1874 births
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- 20th-century American legislators
- 20th-century American educators
- Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Educators from Minnesota
- Ohio Northern University alumni
- People from Grand Rapids, Minnesota
- People from Morrow County, Ohio
- Burials in Minnesota
- 20th-century Minnesota politicians