Tribal Council District 1
Bill John Baker
3231 S. Muskogee
Tahlequah, OK 74464
Home: 918-456-8228
Cell: 918-453-1720
Fax: 918-458-9219
Email: Bill-Baker@cherokee.org
Bill John Baker is a fourth generation Cherokee, born and raised in Cherokee County and the great-grandson of Nancy Walker Osage, an early Tahlequah Business Woman and Cherokee Healer. Nancy’s mother, Sarah Tackett was brought to Tahlequah Indian Territory by friends after her parents died on the “Trail of Tears”.
He and his wife Sherry have 6 children and 7 grandchildren.
He is a Graduate of Tahlequah High School. He graduated from Northeastern State University in 1972 with degrees in Political Science and History in Education with minor in Psychology and Sociology.
Bill John has served on every standing committee for 8 years on the Tribal Council and was re-elected to a new 6 year term in June of 2007.
The Cherokee Phoenix asked Tribal Council candidates to respond to seven questions of concern to Cherokee citizens. Read the questions and responses below.
Did not respond.