James Addison Baker

James Addison Baker is a name shared by four related individuals, each the father of the next:

The Elder

James Addison Baker (born March 3 1821, died February 24 1897) was a prominent lawyer in Huntsville, Texas, as well as a Texas state legislator and judge. He was removed from his judgeship during Reconstruction by a Republican governor and subsequently joined the law firm of Gray and Botts, renamed Gray, Botts, and Baker during his partnership there. The firm is now known as Baker Botts.

Captain Baker

Capt. James Addison Baker (born January 10 1857, died August 2 1941) was a prominent Texas lawyer and businessman best known for his work in saving Rice University in a series of lawsuits and a murder. Baker College at Rice University is named after him. He was a prominent member of Baker Botts.

James A. Baker Jr.

James A. Baker, Jr. was also a lawyer and member of Baker Botts.

James A. Baker III

James Addison Baker III is an American attorney, politician, political administrator, and political adviser best known for having been Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.

See also

• Captain James A. Baker Family Collection at Rice University
• Captain James Addison Baker at the Baker College website

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