Treasurer of the United States. Born in Kimberly, Utah, she began her public political career in 1932, as a delegate to the GOP Utah State convention. During the 1940s, she served for several years as Utah's Republican National Committeewoman and was credited with the successful drive to get out the women's vote for President Dwight Eisenhower's victory in 1952. In 1953, President Eisenhower appointed her the 30th Treasurer of the United States, serving until 1961. After her eight years in national office, she continued her political career by being the first woman elected California State Treasurer in 1966 and served until her death from cancer at age 69 in Santa Monica, California.
Treasurer of the United States. Born in Kimberly, Utah, she began her public political career in 1932, as a delegate to the GOP Utah State convention. During the 1940s, she served for several years as Utah's Republican National Committeewoman and was credited with the successful drive to get out the women's vote for President Dwight Eisenhower's victory in 1952. In 1953, President Eisenhower appointed her the 30th Treasurer of the United States, serving until 1961. After her eight years in national office, she continued her political career by being the first woman elected California State Treasurer in 1966 and served until her death from cancer at age 69 in Santa Monica, California.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Family Members
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Orange Decatur Baker
1876–1934
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Clara Fearnley Baker
1877–1952
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Roy Fletcher Priest
1884–1959 (m. 1935)
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Sidney W Stevens
1902–1972 (m. 1961)
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Joseph Orange Baker
1906–1907
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Fearnley J Baker
1908–1997
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Max Elijah Baker
1912–1979
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Lloyd Stuart Baker
1914–2004
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Gertrude Claire Baker Rice
1915–1986
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Aileen Baker Layton
1918–1995
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George Keith Baker
1921–1976
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Peggy Louise Priest
1938–1939
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Roy Baker Priest
1942–1971
Flowers
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