James McNair Baker
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James McNair Baker (July 20, 1821 – June 20, 1892) was a lawyer, politician, and Senator from Florida in the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War.[1]
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James McNair Baker | |
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Confederate States Senator from Florida | |
In office February 18, 1862 – May 10, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
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Born | (1821-07-20)July 20, 1821 Robeson County, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | June 20, 1892(1892-06-20) (aged 70) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Know Nothing Whig |
Spouse | Fanny Gilchrist (m. 1859) |
Relations | Gilchrist Baker Stockton (grandson) |
Children | 5 |
Alma mater | Davidson College |
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