William Baker

Populist Representative of Kansas's 6th district

  • Representative

    Kansas, district 6

    December 2, 1895 - March 3, 1897

3

Congresses Served

3

House Terms

April 29, 1831 (78 years old)

Birthday

February 11, 1910

Death

  • Born in Pennsylvania and later moved to Kansas, engaging in agricultural and stock raising activities.
  • Graduated from Waynesboro College in 1856.
  • Married with 3 sons and 5 daughters.
  • Initially worked as a teacher and principal before studying law, though he never practiced.
  • Engaged in mercantile pursuits from 1865 to 1878.
  • Served as a U.S. Representative for Kansas from 1891 to 1897 as a member of the Populist party.
  • Did not seek re-nomination in 1896 and returned to agricultural pursuits.
  • Died in Lincoln, Kansas, and was buried in Lincoln Center Cemetery.