Herbert F. Baker Explained

Herbert F. Baker
State Senate:Michigan
District:29th
Term Start:January 1, 1919
Term End:1922
Predecessor:J. Lee Morford
Successor:William J. Pearson
Office2:Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
Term Start2:1911
Term End2:1912
Predecessor2:Colin P. Campbell
Successor2:Gilbert A. Currie
State House3:Michigan
District3:Cheboygan County
Term Start3:January 1, 1907
Term End3:1912
Birth Date:13 January 1862
Birth Place:Dover Township, Lenawee County, Michigan
Death Place:Cheboygan, Michigan
Children:2
Party:Republican
Progressive (1912-1914)

Herbert F. Baker (January 13, 1862January 4, 1930) was an American politician who served in the Michigan Legislature.

Early life

Baker was born on January 13, 1862, in Dover Township, Lenawee County, Michigan.

Career

Baker moved to Cheboygan County, Michigan in 1889 as a farmer. Baker served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1907 to 1912 as a Republican. During his last term, he served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1] In 1912, Baker was a failed Progressive Party candidate for Michigan Auditor General. In 1914, he was again a failed Progressive candidate, this time for Michigan's 11th congressional district.[2] Baker then won the Michigan State Senate 29th District election in 1918 and served in this capacity from 1919 to 1922. In the Michigan Senate, he served as a Republican.[1] After this, Baker would go on to run in two Republican primaries, first running for the United States Senate seat in 1922 then for Michigan governorship in 1924. He would fail in both of these primaries.[2]

Personal life

Baker was married, and had two children.[1] Baker was a member of the Grange, the Elks, and the Woodmen.[2]

Death

Baker died on January 4, 1930, in Cheboygan, Michigan.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Herbert F. Baker . . November 16, 2019.
  2. Web site: Baker, Herbert F. . . November 16, 2019.
  3. News: January 4, 1930. Well Known State Legislator Dies. 1. Lansing State Journal. . January 4, 2023.