Chilton Clyde "C.C." Baker (May 2, 1874 – September 28, 1967) was an American politician and educator from

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who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of

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in the 53rd and 54th

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Early life and education

Baker was born in Morrow County, Ohio on May 2, 1874, to Clinton Albertus Baker and Ellen Jane Emig. Baker graduated from Johnsville High School in 1891. He also attended Ohio Northern University, graduating with a

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in 1896. Baker also obtained a

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degree from the university in 1898. He subsequently attended summer courses at the

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Career

Baker served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of

in the 53rd and 54th

s. During his time in office, Baker served on the following committees. *Civil Administration *Education *Taxes *Welfare Baker's time in office began on January 5, 1943, and concluded on January 6, 1947. His district included representation for Itasca County. Baker was considered an

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. Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Baker was an educator. He served as superintendent of public schools of Sherburn, Minnesota for eight years. He served a similar position for Jackson schools for the following five years. In 1911, Baker became superintendent of public schools of

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Personal life and death

Baker married Nellie Frances Holloway in

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on August 4, 1898. They had four children together. Baker was a member of the Albert Lea Men's League. He was affiliated with both

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and the

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. Baker resided in Deer River, Minnesota prior to his death. He died at the age of 93 on September 28, 1967.

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