Background
Baker, Purley A. was born on April 10, 1858 in Jackson Company, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert and Marinda Baker.
Baker, Purley A. was born on April 10, 1858 in Jackson Company, Ohio, United States. Son of Albert and Marinda Baker.
Education common and normal schools.
Ordained Mechanical Engineering ministry, 1884. Pastor Jasper, O., 1883-1884, Racine, 1884-1888, Gallipolis, 1888-1893, Columbus, 1893-1895. In charge of Cleveland district, Ohio Anti-Saloon League, 1896, state superintendent, 1897-1903.
General superintendent Anti-Saloon League of America since 1903.
Ministerial member General Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church Church, 1908, 12, 16. Home: Westerville, O.
Member General Conference
Married Lillie I. Greene, August 27, 1884.