Berta E. Baker
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Elbertie "Berta" Colcord Baker (November 27, 18751 – May 4, 1964) was a North Dakota public servant and politician. She was the first woman to be nominated for statewide office in North Dakota. Baker served as the first female North Dakota State Treasurer from 1929 to 1932, and as the first female North Dakota State Auditor from 1935 to 1956. In total, she served in state office during seven different governors' administrations.
Elbertie "Berta" Colcord Baker (November 27, 1875 – May 4, 1964) was a North Dakota public servant and politician. She was the first woman to be nominated for statewide office in North Dakota. Baker served as the first female North Dakota State Treasurer from 1929 to 1932, and as the first female North Dakota State Auditor from 1935 to 1956. In total, she served in state office during seven different governors' administrations.
Early life
Elbertie Colcord was born near Sterling, Illinois, in 1875, the daughter of William H. Colcord and Fianna Viola Linerode Colcord. Her father died in 18921. She moved to North Dakota in 1907. Her husband became a state senator there. After serving three years in the state senate, he died in an accident in 19241, at age 57.
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