Chilton C. Baker
Chilton Clyde "C.C." Baker (May 2, 1874 – September 28, 1967) was an American politician and educator from Grand Rapids, Michigan who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures. Early life and education
Baker was born in Morrow County, Ohio on May 2, 1874 to Clinton Albertus Baker and Ellen Jane Emig. Baker graduated from Johnsville High School in 1891. He also attended Ohio Northern University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1896. Baker also obtained a Master of Arts degree from the university in 1898. He subsequently attended summer courses at the University of Minnesota. Career
Baker served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, representing the 52nd legislative district of Minnesota in the 53rd and 54th Minnesota Legislatures. During his time in office, Baker served on the following committees. Civil Administration
Education
Taxes
Welfare
Baker's time in office began on January 5, 1943 and concluded on January 6, 1947. His district included representation for Itasca County. Baker was considered an Independent-Republican. Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Baker was an educator. He served as superintendent of public schools of Sherburn, Minnesota for eight years. He served a similar position for Jackson schools for the following five years. In 1911, Baker became superintendent of public schools of Albert Lea. Personal life and death
Baker married Nellie Frances Holloway in Morrow, Ohio on August 4, 1898. They had four children together. Baker was a member of the Albert Lea Men's League. He was affiliated with both Freemasonry and the Knights of Pythias. Baker resided in Deer River, Minnesota prior to his death. He died at the age of 93 on September 28, 1967. References

External links
Official page at the Minnesota Legislature
Profile from FamilySearch
Chilton Clyde Baker at The Political Graveyard

1874 births
1967 deaths
20th-century American politicians
20th-century American educators
Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Educators from Minnesota
Ohio Northern University alumni
People from Grand Rapids, Minnesota
People from Morrow County, Ohio
Burials in Minnesota
Place of death missing