The Biographical Dictionary of America/Baker, Charles Simeon

BAKER, Charles Simeon, representative, was born at Churchville, Monroe county, N.Y., Feb. 18, 1839. He received an academic education, was a teacher in 1856-'57, studied law and was admitted to the bar in December, 1860. He served during the first year of the civil war as lieutenant, 27th N. Y. volunteers, but being disabled at the first battle of Bull Run, was honorably discharged. He was a member of the New York assembly in 1879, 1880 and 1882; a state senator, 1884-'85, and a representative in the 49th, 50th and 51st congresses. He died in Washington, D. C., April 21, 1902.