Baker, George Washington

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George Washington Baker (1845-1909), renowned Nevada attorney and mining speculator who prospected in Mineral King. He was influential in establishing the legislation governing the monetization of silver.

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Person ID

1845-1909-baker

Personal Information

Gender

male

Birth Date

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Death Date

1909-mm-dd

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Education

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Occupation

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nonlaboring-professional

Occupations

attorney; miner

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[example] Methodist Episcopal

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Organizations

[example] Masons (Antioch Lodge No. 175, F.& A.M., and Antioch chapter No. 65, R.A.M.)

Civic Engagements

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[example] justice of the peace; deputy district attorney ; state senator; deputy collector of internal revenue

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Estate

Wealth

[example] 1870: property wealth $1000.00; personal wealth $100.00

Later, his Antioch Land and Lumber Company purportedly earned him $25,000.00 annually.

Property

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Associations

Associated Places

[example]Mineral King [see related articles for broader context]; Antioch

Associated Events

[example]early mining rush 1873-1878 [update link]

Other Associations

[example] New England Tunnel and Smelting Company; stock corporation fraud [add link]

Biography

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