Joshua Baker
Joshua Baker | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office January 8, 1868 – June 27, 1868 | |
| Lieutenant | Albert Voorhies |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Flanders |
| Succeeded by | Henry C. Warmoth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 23, 1799 |
| Died | April 16, 1885 (aged 86) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Fanny Assherton (2) Catherine Patton |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Louisiana State Militia |
| Years of service | 1819-1820 (Army) 1826-1861 (Militia) |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant (Army) Colonel (Militia) |
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Joshua Gabriel Baker (March 23, 1799 – April 16, 1885) was a lawyer, engineer, and planter who served as the military governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction from January to July 1868. Baker opposed secession and remained loyal to The Union during the Civil War. He was appointed as military governor by General Winfield Scott Hancock, head of the Fifth Military District which included Louisiana and Texas.