Baker, Marcus
explorer, was born Sept. 23, 1849, in Ostemo, Mich. He was educated at Kalamazoo college and the university of Michigan, graduating in 1870; in 1870-'71 was made professor of mathematics in Albion college, and in 1871-'73 tutor of mathematics in the university of Michigan. In 1873 he became connected with the U. S. Coast and Geodetic survey, attaining in 1886 the grade of assistant geographer. During this time he spent several years in explorations and surveys in Alaska, and traversed the entire Pacific coast from southern California to the Arctic ocean. In 1882 he was in charge of the Los Angeles magnetic observatory, established by the U. S. signal service. BAKER, NATHANIEL BRADLEY, governor, was born Sept. 29, 1818, in Henniker, N. H. For three years he was joint proprietor and editor of the New Hampshire Patriot. He was elected to the legislature in 1851, was chosen speaker of the house, and served two terms. He was a presidential elector in 1852, and in 1854 was elected governor of the state on the democratic ticket. He was elected to the Iowa legislature in 1859. In 1861 he was appointed adjutant-general of Iowa. He died Sept. 11, 1876, in Des Moines, Iowa.