Legislator Details
Lewis Cass Baker
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/18/1844
City: Adrian, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 12/8/1917
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Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/10/1917
City: Adrian, MI
County: Lenawee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Wolf Creek Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary J. Thomas of Adrian, ,dau. of Henry H. Thomas, 1868; children: 3, Katherine Inez (Knight), Norton and Maude I. (Kohler)
Number of Children: 3
Background
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Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Norton and Almeda (Howland) Baker. He served as highway commissioner, justice of the peace, and served as supervisor for seven years, 1880-7, and was chairman of the board in 1885 and 1886. Died as the result of an accident which occurred 5 weeks before his death. Member of the Masons; Knights Templar.
Notable Facts:
Sometimes listed as L. Cass Baker.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Roads and Bridges , State House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Adrian
County of Residence Lenawee
District: Lenawee
District Description: Counties of Benzie and Lenawee
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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