J. Edwin Baker Explained

J. Ed Baker
Term:1943, 1949–1955
Birth Date:18 July 1899
Birth Place:Plant City, Florida, U.S.
Death Place:Lake County, Florida, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:Realtor and former newspaperman
Children:two sons
Resting Place:Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis, Florida
Residence:Umatilla, Florida

John Edwin Baker (July 18, 1899  - March 6, 1963) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Florida: Historic, Dramatic, Contemporary. Dovell, J.E.. 1952. 4. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. October 10, 2016.
  2. Book: Florida Highways. Florida. State Road Dept. Florida Highway Patrol. 1951. 19. J.E.Robinson. October 10, 2016.
  3. Web site: Florida Senators. uflib.ufl.edu. September 21, 2014.