Background
Baker, Asa George was born on September 27, 1866 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Orlando Merriam and Abbie Maria (Walton) Baker.
Baker, Asa George was born on September 27, 1866 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Orlando Merriam and Abbie Maria (Walton) Baker.
Bachelor of Arts, Amherst, 1888, Doctor of Letters, 1935.
Began with G. & C. Merriam Company, publications Webster’s dictionaries, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1888, successively in charge editorial work, one of managers, vice-president and president, 1922-1934, Chairman of the Board, since 1934.
Married Lucy Cynthia Chamberlain, September 8, 1892. Children: Walton Chamberlain, Ingham Chamberlain, Orlando Merriam (deceased), Frederic Allen.