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Chilton C. Baker

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Chilton C. Baker
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
January 5, 1943 – January 6, 1947
Personal details
Born
Chilton Clyde Baker

(1874-05-02)May 2, 1874
Morrow County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 1967(1967-09-28) (aged 93)
Resting placeGrand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyIndependent-Republican
Spouse
Nellie Frances Holloway
(m. 1898)
Children4
Parent(s)Clinton Albertus Baker
Ellen Jane Emig
Residence(s)Grand Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
EducationJohnsville High School
Ohio Northern University (MA, BS)
University of Minnesota
ProfessionPolitician, educator

Chilton Clyde "C.C." Baker (May 2, 1874 – September 28, 1967) was an American politician and educator from Grand Rapids, Michigan who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.[1]

Early life and education

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Baker was born in Morrow County, Ohio on May 2, 1874, to Clinton Albertus Baker and Ellen Jane Emig.[2]

Baker graduated from Johnsville High School in 1891. He also attended Ohio Northern University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1896. Baker also obtained a Master of Arts degree from the university in 1898. He subsequently attended summer courses at the University of Minnesota.[3]

Career

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Baker served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures.

During his time in office, Baker served on the following committees.

  • Civil Administration
  • Education
  • Taxes
  • Welfare

Baker's time in office began on January 5, 1943, and concluded on January 6, 1947. His district included representation for Itasca County.

Baker was considered an Independent-Republican.[3]

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Baker was an educator. He served as superintendent of public schools of Sherburn, Minnesota for eight years. He served a similar position for Jackson schools for the following five years. In 1911, Baker became superintendent of public schools of Albert Lea.[3]

Personal life and death

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Baker married Nellie Frances Holloway in Morrow, Ohio on August 4, 1898.[4] They had four children together.

Baker was a member of the Albert Lea Men's League. He was affiliated with both Freemasonry and the Knights of Pythias.[3]

Baker resided in Deer River, Minnesota prior to his death. He died at the age of 93 on September 28, 1967.

References

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  1. ^ "Baker, Chilton Clyde "C.C., Clifton"". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "Chilton Clyde Baker". FamilySearch. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d Castle, Henry Anson (1915). Minnesota, Its Story and Biography. Vol. 2. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 1244.
  4. ^ "C C Baker in the 1940 Census". Ancestry.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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