J. Edwin Baker

J. Ed Baker
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
1943, 1949–1955
Personal details
Born (1899-07-18)July 18, 1899
Plant City, Florida, U.S.
Died March 6, 1963(1963-03-06) (aged 63)
Lake County, Florida, U.S.
Resting place Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis, Florida
Political party Democratic
Children two sons
Residence Umatilla, Florida
Occupation Realtor and former newspaperman

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

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 from 1949 to 1955 and also briefly in 1943, for the 23rd district.[3]

References

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


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