Background
Baker, Joseph Richardson was born on February 11, 1872 in New. Hartford, New York, United States. Son of Alonzo E. and Cordelia (Richardson) Baker.
Baker, Joseph Richardson was born on February 11, 1872 in New. Hartford, New York, United States. Son of Alonzo E. and Cordelia (Richardson) Baker.
Bachelor of Arts, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1893.
Admitted to New York bar, 1896. Law clerk Commission to Five Civilized Tribes, Department of Interior, 1902-1903. With Post Office Department, 1903-1906, Department of State, 1906-1916.
Special agent Department of State in Samoa, and vice and deputy consul at Apia, 1911.
Assistant solicitor Department of State, 1916-1942, when retired. Acted as agent for the Department of State.
In Panama, 1917.
Member United States-Panama Commission to negotiate a treaty, 1924. Member American Society International Law, also Sigma Phi and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. Clubs: Arts.
Married Florilla G. Richmond, February 21, 1928.