Background
Baker, Peter Carpenter was born on March 22, 1822 in North Hampstead, New York, United States. Son of John and Margaret (Boyce) Baker.
Baker, Peter Carpenter was born on March 22, 1822 in North Hampstead, New York, United States. Son of John and Margaret (Boyce) Baker.
Attended Harlem Academy, New York City, circa 1830-1833. Apprenticed to printer, from 1834.
Superintendent, John F. Trow’s printing firm, New York City, circa 1838-1850. Became partner (with Daniel Godwin) in printing business, New York City, 1850, became nationally known for craftsmanship. Associate with Baker, Voorhis & Company, in field of law publishing, from 1866.
An organizer Typothetae (professional printers’ society for maintaining high standards), New York City. Active exponent of temperance movement. Benefactor Hahnemann Hospital, New York City.
Married Malvina Lockwood, 3 children.