Chilton C. Baker Explained

Chilton C. Baker
State House:Minnesota
District:52nd
Term Start:January 5, 1943
Term End:January 6, 1947
Birth Name:Chilton Clyde Baker
Birth Date:2 May 1874
Birth Place:Morrow County, Ohio, U.S.
Resting Place:Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
Party:Independent-Republican
Children:4
Parents:Clinton Albertus Baker
Ellen Jane Emig
Residence:Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
Education:Johnsville High School
Ohio Northern University (MA, BS)
University of Minnesota
Profession:Politician, educator

Chilton Clyde "C.C." Baker (May 2, 1874 – September 28, 1967) was an American politician and educator from Grand Rapids, Michigan who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.[1]

Early life and education

Baker was born in Morrow County, Ohio on May 2, 1874, to Clinton Albertus Baker and Ellen Jane Emig.[2]

Baker graduated from Johnsville High School in 1891. He also attended Ohio Northern University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1896. Baker also obtained a Master of Arts degree from the university in 1898. He subsequently attended summer courses at the University of Minnesota.[3]

Career

Baker served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.

During his time in office, Baker served on the following committees.

Baker's time in office began on January 5, 1943, and concluded on January 6, 1947. His district included representation for Itasca County.

Baker was considered an Independent-Republican.[3]

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Baker was an educator. He served as superintendent of public schools of Sherburn, Minnesota for eight years. He served a similar position for Jackson schools for the following five years. In 1911, Baker became superintendent of public schools of Albert Lea.[3]

Personal life and death

Baker married Nellie Frances Holloway in Morrow, Ohio on August 4, 1898.[4] They had four children together.

Baker was a member of the Albert Lea Men's League. He was affiliated with both Freemasonry and the Knights of Pythias.[3]

Baker resided in Deer River, Minnesota prior to his death. He died at the age of 93 on September 28, 1967.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baker, Chilton Clyde "C.C., Clifton". Minnesota Legislature. May 21, 2022.
  2. Web site: Chilton Clyde Baker. FamilySearch. June 23, 2023.
  3. Book: Castle, Henry Anson. 1915. Minnesota, Its Story and Biography. 2. Lewis Publishing Company. 1244.
  4. Web site: C C Baker in the 1940 Census. Ancestry.com. June 23, 2023.