Joshua Baker
American politician (1799-1885) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 86
Joshua Gabriel Baker 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.
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He was appointed as military governor by General Winfield Scott Hancock, head of the Fifth Military District which included Louisiana and Texas.
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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1799 to 1885 · aged 86
