Howard Baker Sr.

Howard Baker Sr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1951 – January 7, 1964
Preceded by	John Jennings
Succeeded by	Irene Bailey Baker
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
In office 1929–1930
Personal details
Born	Howard Henry Baker January 12, 1902 (1902-01-12) Somerset, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	January 7, 1964 (1964-01-08) (aged 61) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Dora Ann Ladd Baker Edith Irene Bailey Baker
Children	Howard Baker Jr.
Alma mater	University of Tennessee
Profession	Attorney, politician, newspaper publisher

Howard Henry Baker Sr. (January 12, 1902 – January 7, 1964) was an American lawyer and politician who was elected to seven consecutive terms as a United States Representative from Tennessee from 1951 to 1964.

He was the father of future U.S. Senate majority leader and White House chief of staff Howard Baker, Jr.