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Charles W. Baker

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Charles W. Baker
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1926–1956
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1916–1926
Personal details
Born(1876-07-10)July 10, 1876
Monroe Center, Illinois
DiedFebruary 26, 1963(1963-02-26) (aged 86)
Rockford, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
OccupationPolitician

Charles W. Baker (July 10, 1876 – February 26, 1963) was an American farmer and politician.

Biography

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Baker was born in Monroe Center, Ogle County, Illinois. He owned a farm in Davis Junction, Illinois. He served as a township tax collector and road commissioner. Baker served on the Ogle County Board and was a Republican. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1917 to 1926 and then served in the Illinois Senate from 1927 to 1956. Baker and his wife then moved to Rockford, Illinois. He fell and fractured his hip, at his home, on January 21, 1963; subsequently he became ill and later died at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1955-1956, Biographical Sketch of Charles W. Baker, pg. 220-221
  2. ^ "Senator Baker, Legislator, 38 Years, Dies", Rockford Register Republic, February 26, 1963
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