John Edwin Baker (July 18, 1899 – March 6, 1963) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat.
J. Ed Baker | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1943, 1949–1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1899 Plant City, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1963 (aged 63) Lake County, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | two sons |
| Residence(s) | Umatilla, Florida |
| Occupation | Realtor and former newspaperman |
Baker was born in Plant City, Florida, the son of George Bell and Julia P. (McLendon) Baker.[1] He was educated in Palm Beach County, Florida and was a businessman, realtor, and general manager of the Palm Beach Times newspaper. Baker also served in World War I with the United States Navy. He was married and has two children.[2] He served in the Florida State Senate from 1949 to 1955 and also briefly in 1943, for the 23rd district.[3]
References
edit- ^ Dovell, J.E. (1952). Florida: Historic, Dramatic, Contemporary. Vol. 4. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- ^ Florida. State Road Dept; Florida Highway Patrol (1951). Florida Highways. Vol. 19. J.E.Robinson. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- ^ "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
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