| Stephen Baker | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – March 4, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Charles L. Beale |
| Succeeded by | John H. Ketcham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1819 (1819-08-12) New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | June 9, 1875 (1875-06-10) (aged 55) Ogden, Utah |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anna Mary Greene |
| Relations | J. Stewart Baker (grandson) |
| Children | Stephen Baker |
| Profession | Politician, woolen importer |
Stephen Baker (August 12, 1819 – June 9, 1875) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
Early life
Baker was born in New York City, New York on August 12, 1819. He was a son of Stephen Baker, a merchant who was one of the original stockholders in the Manhattan Company, founded in 1799. He attended the common schools.
Career
In 1850, Baker engaged as importer of woolen goods, and moved to Poughkeepsie, New York.
He was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-seventh Congress, serving as U.S. Representative for the twelfth district of New York from March 4, 1861 to March 4, 1863. After his term in office, he abandoned active business pursuits and lived in retirement until his death.
Personal life
Baker was married to Anna Mary Greene (1827–1903). Together, they were the parents of:
- Stephen Baker (1859–1946), who served as president and chairman of the board of the Bank of the Manhattan Company, the earliest predecessor of Chase Bank, and an associate of John D. Rockefeller Jr. Baker married Mary Dabney Payson (1865–1948), a daughter of Francis Payson and sister of William Farquhar Payson, in 1890.
While en route to California for his health, on a train near Ogden, Utah, Baker died on June 9, 1875, aged 55 years and 301 days. He was interred at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie.
References
- ^ Baker, John Milnes (1972). The Baker Family: And the Edgar Family of Rahway, N.J. and New York City. Trumbull Pub. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "STEPHEN BAKER, 87, NOTED BANKER, DIES; Bank of the Manhattan Co. Head Many Years, Became Its President at Age of 34". The New York Times. 1 January 1947. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "BAKER, Stephen (1819-1875)". bioguideretro.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- "Stephen Baker". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- "Stephen Baker". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
- Who's Who in the East. Larkin, Roosevelt & Larkin. 1942. p. 190. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- "W.F. PAYSON DEAD; AUTHOR, PUBLISHER; Ex-Managing Editor of Vogue and Founder of Firm of Own Name Succumbs at 63 WAS REPORTER IN YOUTH Once Had Served as Editor of The Field--His 'Debonnaire' Was Seen on Stage". The New York Times. 16 April 1939. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- "Stephen Baker". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "Stephen Baker (id: B000074)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- "Stephen Baker". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2009-04-29.
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byCharles L. Beale | Representative of the 12th Congressional District of New York March 4, 1861 – March 4, 1863 |
Succeeded byJohn H. Ketcham |