Bertram L. Baker
Bertram Llewellyn Baker (January 10, 1898 – March 8, 1985) was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1948 to 1970, representing central Brooklyn, New York. He was the first Black person elected to any office by voters in Brooklyn.
Bertram L. Baker | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from Kings County's 17th district | |
| In office January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Samuel I. Berman |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Kings County's 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1955 – December 31, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 46th district | |
| In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | Leonard M. Simon |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 56th district | |
| In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Salvatore J. Grieco |
| Succeeded by | Calvin Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1898 Nevis, Leeward Islands |
| Died | March 8, 1985 (aged 87) Brooklyn, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Irene |
| Children | Marian Baker-Howell and Lillian Bemus |
| Education | La Salle Extension University, Chicago |
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