Legislator Details


Frederick Kessler Baker
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

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Date: 1/5/1861
City: Fleming, NY
County: Cayuga County, NY
Country: US
 
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Occupation: banker, lumber business
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Biographical Sketch:
Also known as Fred K. Baker.Attended Cayuga Lake Academy in Aurora, NY. Came to Michigan in 1882; worked as bookkeeper for the 4th National Bank of Grand Rapids. Moved to Menominee in 1888 & engaged in lumbering. Held local offices in Menominee.

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Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Asylum for Criminal Insane, Engrossment and Enrollment, Fisheries , Military Affairs , Normal Schools, School for the Deaf , Taxation
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City of Residence: Menominee
County of Residence Menominee
District: 30
District Description: Counties of Chippewa, Delta, Luce, Mackinac, Menominee and Schoolcraft

Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
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Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

PolGryd; MI.Biog. 1:41