Thompson Simkins Baker

Background

Baker, Thompson Simkins was born on August 25, 1905 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of John Daniel and Julia (Simkins) Baker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Davidson College, 1926.

Career

With, Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (formerly Shands & Baker, Inc.), Jacksonville, Florida, since 1929; chairman, Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (formerly Shands & Baker, Inc.), Jacksonville, 1973-1989; chairman emeritus, Florida Rock Industries, Inc.

(formerly Shands & Baker, Inc.), Jacksonville, since 1989.

Achievements

• Thompson Simkins Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Mining company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Cynthia L'Engle, November 23, 1931 (deceased December, 1967). Children: Sarah Church, Edward L'Engle, John Daniel II. Married Sarah Burroughs, April 12, 1970.

Father:

John Daniel Baker

Mother:

Julia (Simkins) Baker

Spouse:

Cynthia L'Engle

Spouse:

Sarah Burroughs

child:

John Daniel II Baker

child:

Edward L'Engle Baker

child:

Sarah Church Baker