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John Harris Baker

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John Harris Baker
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Prior offices:
U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana
Years in office: 1892 - 1902
Personal
Birthplace
New York

John Harris Baker (1832-1915) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Indiana.

He was nominated by President Benjamin Harrison on March 24, 1892. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 29, 1892, and received commission that same day. He retired on December 8, 1902.

Education

  • Wesleyan University, A.M., 1879

Professional career

  • Private practice, Goshen, Indiana 1857-1875, 1881-1892
  • State senator, Indiana State Legislature, 1862
  • U.S. Representative from Indiana, 1875-1881

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