November 1852
James S. Baker was appointed by the Governor.
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“James 8, Baker, appointed by the Governor, Nov., 1852. Wm.”
1856-history-of-rock-county/01-wisconsin.md, PDF p. 23 / book p. 5
Guernsey, Orrin, and Josiah F. Willard, editors. History of Rock County, and Transactions of the Rock County Agricultural Society and Mechanics' Institute. Janesville, Wis.: William M. Doty & Brother, 1856. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871593.
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