John Hanson Baker (1823 – December 8, 1894) was an American politician and preacher from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing

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in 1858.

Early life

John Hanson Baker was born in 1823 in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Career

Baker served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing

in 1858. Baker moved to

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around 1874. He was appointed to a position in the Baltimore customs house. He was a preacher at a Methodist Episcopal Church.

Personal life

Baker married Miss Ruff. Baker later married Cornelia Elizabeth Stockham. He had three sons, W. R., Thomas Stockham and S. V. His son Thomas Stockham was the president of

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. His nephew was congressman

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. Baker died on December 8, 1894, at the age of 71, at his home at 1202 Mount Royal Avenue in Baltimore. He was buried at Baker Cemetery in Aberdeen.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, John H. 1823 births 1894 deaths People from Aberdeen, Maryland Politicians from Baltimore Members of the Maryland House of Delegates Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church 19th-century American legislators 19th-century Maryland politicians