Bert Baker (Illinois politician)

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Bert Baker
Bert Baker, 74th Illinois House of Representatives, 1966.jpg
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1955–1967
Personal details
BornMay 21, 1923
DiedMarch 16, 1984 (age 60)
Political party Democratic

Bert Baker was an American politician who served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives [1] serving from 1955 to 1967. [2]

Biography

Baker served as a state representative in the 50th District in the 69th Illinois General Assembly; in the 57th District in the 70th, 71st, 72nd, and 73rd Illinois General Assembly; and in the 74th Illinois General Assembly when all representatives were elected at-large. [3]

Baker died on March 16, 1984. [2]

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References

  1. Illinois Blue Book (1965-1966). State of Illinois. 1967. p. 195.
  2. 1 2 "Car dealer, ex-legislator Bert Baker dead at 60". Southern Illinoisan . March 18, 1984 via Newspapers.com.
  3. Blue Book of the State of Illinois - Illinois Legislative Roster — 1818-2021 (PDF). 2021.