Jacob Thompson Baker

Democrat Representative of New Jersey's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

April 13, 1847 (72 years old)

Birthday

December 7, 1919

Death

Served as a U.S. Congressman for one term from 1913 to 1915.
Was a member of the Democratic Party.
Chaired the Democratic State convention in 1905.
Played a significant role in the founding of Wildwood and Wildwood Crest in New Jersey.
Served as the first Mayor of Wildwood from 1911 to 1912.
Attended Bucknell University and studied law, becoming an attorney in 1870.
Participated as a delegate at the 1912 Democratic National Convention.
After his congressional term, returned to real estate activities in Wildwood.
Passed away in Philadelphia in 1919 and was buried in Cold Spring, New Jersey.
His home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.