Dennis Baker (politician)
Dennis Murphree Baker | |
|---|---|
 Baker circa 1962 | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| Mississippi State Senator | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1, 1927 Pope, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 2014 (aged 86) Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
Dennis Murphree Baker (July 1, 1927 – February 10, 2014) was an American lawyer and politician. He served two terms in the Mississippi House of Representatives and one term in the Mississippi State Senate. He also served as a judge in the 3rd district of the Mississippi Chancery Courts for over 25 years.[1]
As of 1962, Baker was in his first term in the state senate, having previously completed his two terms in the state house.[2]
On March 15, 1978, Baker was appointed as senior chancellor for the Third Chancery Court District of Mississippi.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "In Memory of Judge Dennis Murphree Baker". Ray-Nowell Funeral Homes, Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
- ^ Wirth, Gene (July 5, 1962). "Joint Committee Meets To Tackle A Major Task". The Clarion-Ledger. p. 10. Retrieved August 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Dennis M. Baker announces plans for re-election in Nov". The Winona Times. July 16, 1998. p. 15. Retrieved August 18, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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