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 | |
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![]() Baker in 1905 | |
President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
In office January 9, 1905 – January 14, 1907 | |
Preceded by | T. B. Sumner |
Succeeded by | Jesse 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 | |
Born | November 1859 Prescott, United Province of Canada |
Died | December 23, 1928 Portland, Oregon, United States | (aged 69)
Political party | Republican |
References
edit- ^ "State of Washington Members of the Legislature, 1889 – 2011" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 20, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "GEORGE H. BAKER PIONEER RESIDENT, PASSES", The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., December 28, 1928, page 1