James Addison Baker - Lawyer
Posted by: ggmorton
N 30° 43.591 W 095° 32.801
15R E 256148 N 3402064
A gravestone in Huntsville, TX.
Waymark Code: WM1Q2R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2007
Views: 76
James Addison Baker was born to Jane Saxton and Elijah Adam Baker on March 3, 1821 near Huntsville, Alabama. He was admitted to the bar in 1843 and wed Caroline Hightower in 1849. She died in 1852, and he moved that year to join her family members in Huntsville, Texas, where he established a law practice. The next year, he wed Rowena Crawford. The two worked together to advance Huntsville education. An active mason and Presbyterian, Baker also became a successful politician, jurist, and soldier. In 1872, he joined an existing law firm that, over time, became known as Baker Botts, today one of the nation's leading legal firms, still led by his descendants.
Is Gravestone Showing Occupation or Hobby?: Occupation
What is depicted occupation or hobby?: Lawyer
Date of birth: 03/03/1821
Date of death: 02/23/1897
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