About Henry Baker
Henry Baker was an American politician.
Henry Baker (died February 24, 1896) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1867.
Early life The Baker family had a homestead called Oak Orchard in Frederick County, Maryland.
Career At the outbreak of the Civil War, Baker organized and trained a company of home guards. He took on the rank of captain. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1867. He introduced the bill that founded the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb in Frederick. He was director of the board for years.
Personal life Baker married. He had six children, Mrs. William McK. Reilly, Mrs. Victor Frey, Bettie D., Harry C., B. E. and J. E.
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American politician (died 1896)
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