Stephen Baker (New York politician)
American politician
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Stephen Baker (August 12, 1819 – June 9, 1875) was an American politician and businessman who was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1861 to 1863, during the American Civil War.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – March 4, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Charles L. Beale |
| Succeeded by | John H. Ketcham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1819 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | June 9, 1875 (aged 55) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anna Mary Greene |
| Relations | J. Stewart Baker (grandson) |
| Children | Stephen Baker |
| Profession | Politician, woolen importer |
Early life
Baker was born in New York City, New York on August 12, 1819.[1] He was a son of Stephen Baker, a merchant who was one of the original stockholders in the Manhattan Company, founded in 1799.[2] He attended the common schools.[3]
Career
In 1850, Baker engaged as importer of woolen goods, and moved to Poughkeepsie, New York.[3]
He was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-seventh Congress, serving as U.S. Representative for the twelfth district of New York from March 4, 1861 to March 4, 1863.[4] After his term in office, he abandoned active business pursuits and lived in retirement until his death.[5]
Personal life
Baker was married to Anna Mary Greene (1827–1903). Together, they were the parents of:[1]
- Stephen Baker (1859–1946),[2] who served as president and chairman of the board of the Bank of the Manhattan Company, the earliest predecessor of Chase Bank, and an associate of John D. Rockefeller Jr.[6] Baker married Mary Dabney Payson (1865–1948), a daughter of Francis Payson and sister of William Farquhar Payson, in 1890.[7]
While en route to California for his health, on a train near Ogden, Utah, Baker died on June 9, 1875, aged 55 years and 301 days.[8] He was interred at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie.[3]