Stephen Baker

Republican Representative of New York's 12th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 12, 1819 (55 years old)

Birthday

June 9, 1875

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative during the American Civil War.
Born into a family with a background in commerce, being the son of an original stockholder in the Manhattan Company.
Initially engaged in the woolen goods import business before entering politics.
Represented New York’s twelfth district in Congress for a single term.
Retired from active business and political life after serving in Congress.
Married to Anna Mary Greene, with whom he had children, including a son who later became a prominent banker.
Died while traveling to California for his health.
Buried in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, New York.