J. Edwin Baker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

J. Edwin Baker

Date of Birth: 18-Jul-1899

Place of Birth: Plant City, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 06-Mar-1963

Profession: politician, editor

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

John Edwin Baker (July 18, 1899 – March 6, 1963) was an American politician in the state of Florida and a Democrat. Baker was born in Plant City, Florida, the son of George Bell and Julia P.
(McLendon) Baker.
He was educated in Palm Beach County, Florida and was a businessman, realtor, and general manager of the Palm Beach Times newspaper.
Baker also served in World War I with the United States Navy.
He was married and has two children.
He served in the Florida State Senate from 1949 to 1955 and also briefly in 1943, for the 23rd district.