Baker, Dorsey Syng, 1823-1888

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Doctor Dorsey W. Baker was born in Wabash County, Ill., in 1823. After ventures in California he settled in Walla Walla, Wash., in 1861, opening a store and investing in railroads and steamboats, and becoming associated with Henry W. Corbett and Alexander Ankeny of Portland.

From the description of Dorsey Syng Baker letters, 1863-1869. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 54374200

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referencedIn Baker, Henry Clay, 1894-1947. Henry Clay Baker papers, 1891-1947 (bulk 1894-1929). Oregon Historical Society Research Library
creatorOf Robinson, C. L. C.L. Robinson's collection of research material concerning the Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad Company, 1970-1972. Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State
referencedIn Baker Mercantile Company. Company Records, 1896-1957 and undated Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University
creatorOf Baker, Dorsey Syng, 1823-1888. Dorsey Syng Baker letters, 1863-1869. Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn Henry Clay Baker Family Papers, circa 1891-1947, 1894-1929 Oregon Historical Society Research Library
referencedIn The Baker Family Collection, 1850-1970, 1850-1948 Whitman College and Northwest Archives Penrose Memorial Library, Whitman College
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associatedWith Baker Mercantile Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Baker family family
associatedWith Baker, Henry Clay, 1888-1929 person
associatedWith Baker, Henry Clay, 1894-1947. person
correspondedWith Failing, Henry, 1834-1898 person
associatedWith Robinson, C. L. person
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Washington (State)
Walla Walla (Wash.)
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Birth 1823

Death 1888

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