Baker, William Eli Born February 25, 1873, in Beverly, WV Died June 4, 1954, in Beverly, WV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia Received a recess appointment from Warren G. Harding on April 4, 1921, to a seat vacated by Alston B. Dayton; nominated on April 14, 1921; Confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 1921, and received commission on May 3, 1921. Served as chief judge, 1948-1954. Assumed senior status on April 3, 1954. Service terminated on June 4, 1954, due to death. Education: West Virginia Wesleyan University, B.S., 1893 West Virginia University, A.B., LL.B., 1896 Professional Career: Private practice, Elkins, West Virginia, 1896-1921 Special counsel, U.S. Sen. S. B. Elkins, West Virginia Special counsel, U.S. Sen. H. G. Davis, West Virginia Prosecuting attorney, Randolph County, West Virginia, 1900-1912 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male