Bertram L. Baker
Bertram L. Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Kings County's 17th district | |
| In office January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Samuel I. Berman |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Kings County's 16th district | |
| In office January 1, 1955 – December 31, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 46th district | |
| In office January 1, 1966 – December 31, 1966 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | Leonard M. Simon |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 56th district | |
| In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Salvatore J. Grieco |
| Succeeded by | Calvin Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1898 Nevis, Leeward Islands |
| Died | March 8, 1985 (aged 87) Brooklyn, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Irene |
| Children | Marian Baker-Howell and Lillian Bemus |
| Education | La Salle Extension University, Chicago |
Bertram Llewellyn Baker (January 10, 1898 – March 8, 1985) was an American politician who was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1948 to 1970, representing central Brooklyn, New York. He was the first Black person elected to any office by voters in Brooklyn.