Background
Baker, George Randolph was born on December 20, 1871 in Randolph, N.B., Canada. Son of Charles Parker and Hannah Amanda (Shaw) Baker.
minister religious organization administrator
Baker, George Randolph was born on December 20, 1871 in Randolph, N.B., Canada. Son of Charles Parker and Hannah Amanda (Shaw) Baker.
Preparatory education, Horton Academy and Acadia College. Bachelor of Arts, Cornell Univercity, 1896. Graduate Rochester Theological Seminary, 1899.
Doctor of Divinity, Lake Forest University, 1922, Acadia University, 1925, Denison University, 1934.
Came to the United States, 1891, naturalized citizen, 1910. ordained Baptist ministry, 1896. Successively pastor Fort Plain, New York, Leominster, Massachusetts, and Ithaca, New York, until 1920. Associate secretary Board of Education, Northern Baptist Convention, 1920-1939.
Trustee Keystone Junior College.
Corporator Peddie School.
Member of the board of managers of Board of Education of Northern Baptist Convention. Club: Clergy (New York).
Married Kate Hopper, February 20, 1895. Children: Ruth Ada (deceased), Kathrine (deceased), Charles Parker.