George H. Baker (November 1859 – December 23, 1928) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington State Senate and Washington House of Representatives.[1] From 1905 to 1907, he was President pro tempore of the Senate.[2] He died after undergoing surgery for peritonitis in 1928.[3]

George H. Baker
Baker in 1905
President pro tempore of the Washington Senate
In office
January 9, 1905 – January 14, 1907
Preceded byT. B. Sumner
Succeeded byJesse S. Jones
Member of the Washington State Senate
In office
1899–1903 (12th district)
1903–1907 (16th district)
Member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 20th district
In office
1897–1899
Personal details
BornNovember 1859
Prescott, United Province of Canada
DiedDecember 23, 1928(1928-12-23) (aged 69)
Portland, Oregon, United States
Political partyRepublican

References

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  1. ^ "State of Washington Members of the Legislature, 1889 – 2011" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Legislative Manual and Political Directory: Containing the Platforms of the Various Political Organizations of Washington Since Its Admission as a State; an Official Directory; List of Members of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Legislatures, and Other Information Relating to Washington". 1899.
  3. ^ "GEORGE H. BAKER PIONEER RESIDENT, PASSES", The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., December 28, 1928, page 1