James A. Baker (born 1821), Date of Birth, Date of Death

James A. Baker (born 1821)

American politician

Date of Birth: 03-Mar-1821

Date of Death: 24-Feb-1897

Profession: judge, lawyer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Addison Baker ("the elder") (March 3, 1821 – February 24, 1897) was a state legislator, state judge, and a lawyer.
He is the first of four generations of persons named James Addison Baker, all of whom practiced law.
He was known as "Judge Baker" after 1864.
His son, also named James A.
Baker, was a personal attorney for William Marsh Rice; and his great-grandson is James Baker, former President's Chief of Staff and former Secretary of State.