James H. Baker (politician)
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James Heaton Baker (1829-1913) was a Republican politician who was Ohio Secretary of State from 1856 to 1858, Minnesota Secretary of State, 1860–1862, and served in the American Civil War.
Quick Facts 11th Ohio Secretary of State, Governor ...
James Heaton Baker | |
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11th Ohio Secretary of State | |
In office January 14, 1856 – January 11, 1858 | |
Governor | Salmon P. Chase |
Preceded by | William Trevitt |
Succeeded by | Addison P. Russell |
2nd Minnesota Secretary of State | |
In office 1860–1862 | |
Governor | Alexander Ramsey |
Preceded by | Francis Baasen |
Succeeded by | David Blakeley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1829-05-06)May 6, 1829 Monroe, Ohio |
Died | May 25, 1913(1913-05-25) (aged 84) Mankato, Minnesota |
Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Union Army |
Years of service | 1862-1864 |
Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Unit | 10th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
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