James McNair Baker

James McNair Baker (July 20, 1821 June 20, 1892) was a lawyer, politician, and Senator from Florida in the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War.

James McNair Baker
Confederate States Senator
from Florida
In office
February 18, 1862  May 10, 1865
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
Personal details
Born(1821-07-20)July 20, 1821
Robeson County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1892(1892-06-20) (aged 70)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Know Nothing
Whig
SpouseFanny Gilchrist (m. 1859)
RelationsGilchrist Baker Stockton (grandson)
Children5
Alma materDavidson College
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