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Francis William Baker

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Francis William Baker

Birth
Death
2 Mar 1886 (aged 36)
Burial
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA Add to Map
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died at age 36the first king of Rex
died at age 36the first king of Rex

Inscription

Erected by his friends of Carnival Court and Royal Host November 1887.

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September 13, 2022
Born in London, England, February 12, 1850 * Studied law with J.P. Horner, eventually making partner * Graduated from the Law School of the University of Louisiana (Tulane Law School) in 1871 * First Captain of the Rex Organization holding the title from 1872-1874 * Founding Member of St. John Rowing Club * Son of William Baker, a Deputy United States Collector of Customs * Died in New Orleans, March 2, 1886 * Portrait painted by Mary Frances Baker. Source: Louisiana Digital Library.org
Contributor: James Crull (47253963)


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