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B. Frank Baker

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US businessman and politician This article is about the American businessman and politician. For the American sailor, see Benjamin F. Baker. For the American composer and educator, see Benjamin Franklin Baker (musician).

Benjamin Franklin Baker (July 26, 1864 – April 10, 1939) was an American businessman and politician.

Background

Baker was born in Aurora, Illinois. He lived in Kewanee, Illinois with his wife and family. Baker worked in the manufacturing business and was chairman of the Kewanee Boiler Corporation. He served in the Illinois Senate from 1907 to 1911 and was involved with the Republican Party. Baker also served as mayor of Kewanee from 1911 to 1919. Baker died in Kewanee, Illinois from complications from an appendectomy.

Notes

  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1909-1910,' Biographical Sketch of B. Frank Baker, pg. 232-233
  2. 'Kewanee Boiler Corp. Head B. W. Baker Dies,' The Decatur Daily Review (Illinois), April 11, 1939, pg. 1

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