James Heaton Baker | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:James_H._Baker.png) James H. Baker, circa 1908 | |
| 11th Ohio Secretary of State | |
| In office January 14, 1856 – January 11, 1858 | |
| Governor | Salmon P. Chase |
| Preceded by | William Trevitt |
| Succeeded by | Addison P. Russell |
| 2nd Minnesota Secretary of State | |
| In office 1860–1862 | |
| Governor | Alexander Ramsey |
| Preceded by | Francis Baasen |
| Succeeded by | David Blakeley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1829 Monroe, Ohio |
| Died | May 25, 1913 (aged 84) Mankato, Minnesota |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Mankato |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862-1864 |
| Rank | Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Unit | 10th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
James Heaton Baker (1829-1913) was a Republican politician who was Ohio Secretary of State from 1856 to 1858, Minnesota Secretary of State, 1860–1862, and served in the American Civil War.