William Spohn Baker (April 17, 1824 – September 8, 1897) was an American writer, collector and title examiner.[1][2]
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| Born | April 17, 1824 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 1897 (aged 73) |
Biography
William Spohn Baker born in Philadelphia on April 17, 1824, the son of George Nice Baker (1788–1859), a prominent member of Philadelphia city affairs, and Ann Keyser (1792–1867).[2]
Baker was educated in private schools in Philadelphia. He then studied conveyancing under Andrew D. Cash while working in his office. Since 1873, Baker was a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. He was elected to the Council of the Society in 1885 and became a vice president.[3]
Baker married Eliza Downing on May 12, 1853. They had a daughter, Laura Baker (later Whelen).[4][5] He died at his home on Arch Street in Philadelphia on September 8, 1897.[2]