J. Thompson Baker
Jacob Thompson Baker | |
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Lewisburg Journal (Lewisburg, PA), August 8, 1913 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Gardner |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Bacharach |
| 1st Mayor of Wildwood, New Jersey | |
| In office 1911–1912 | |
| Preceded by | Latimer R. Baker (As mayor of Wildwood Borough) |
| Succeeded by | Frank E. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1847 Cowan, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 7, 1919 (aged 72) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Relations | Philip P. Baker (brother) |
| Children | Katharine Baker |
| Profession | Attorney Real estate developer |
Jacob Thompson Baker (April 13, 1847 – December 7, 1919) was an American attorney, banker, and Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district for one term from 1913 to 1915. He also served as the first mayor of Wildwood, New Jersey.