Mabel Ruth Baker Explained

Mabel Ruth Baker (1880 - 19??) was an American politician. She was a state legislator in Colorado, serving multiple terms.[1] [2]

Baker was believed to have been born on December 6, 1880, to Stephen Franklin and Irene Willard. Although she was noted as Mrs. Mabel Ruth Baker in The Woman Citizen of February 1920, the identity of her purported husband remains unknown.

In 1919, Baker was elected with one other female, Dr. May F. Bigelow, as representatives in the Colorado Assembly. From 1919 to 1924, Baker served in the Colorado House of Representatives as a Republican.[3]

Baker was a sponsor of education bills including the requirement of an oath to be taken by teachers and for teacher pay.[4] A Republican, she lived in Denver.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biographical Sketch of Mabel Baker. documents.alexanderstreet.com.
  2. Web site: House Journal. Colorado General Assembly House of. Representatives. April 23, 1921. Google Books.
  3. House Journal of the General Assembly of the State of Colorado. Denver: General Assembly House of Representatives, 1921, pp. 215, 239, 975.
  4. Web site: Laws Passed at the ... Session of the ... General Assembly of the State of Colorado. April 23, 1921. Daily Times Printing House. Google Books.
  5. Book: Weatherford, Doris. Women in American Politics: History and Milestones. January 20, 2012. SAGE. 9781608710072 . Google Books.