Summary
Ezra Baker was an American politician and physician who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of New Jersey from 1815 to 1817 as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.[1][2]
Ezra Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Boyd |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bloomfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1765 Tuckerton, Province of New Jersey, British America |
| Died | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Profession | Politician, physician |
Early life and education edit
Baker was born in Tuckerton in the Province of New Jersey around the year 1765. He was educated for the medical profession.
Career edit
Baker commenced practice and moved to Absecon, New Jersey in 1799.
Baker served as collector of customs at the port of Great Egg Harbor from February 18, 1813 to March 1, 1815.
Baker was elected as a Democratic-Republican to a single term in the United States House of Representatives. He served from March 4, 1815 to March 3, 1817, representing New Jersey's at-large congressional district in the 14th United States Congress.
Following his tenure in Congress, Baker moved westward with his sons in 1818. He engaged in the culture of castor beans for the New Orleans market.
Death edit
Baker died in New Orleans.[3]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "BAKER, Ezra". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved June 17, 2007.
- ^ "Rep. Ezra Baker". GovTrack. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Baker, E to F". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
External links edit
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- Ezra Baker at The Political Graveyard
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
