Thomas S. Baer

Thomas S. Baer (1843-1906), was an American jurist who served as a Judge on the Supreme Bench of Baltimore City in the United States of America from 1903 until his death in 1906.

Biography

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, March 17, 1843. Son of Rev. John Baer, a member of the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Graduated from Baltimore City College, 1859. Studied law in the office of William S. Waters. Admitted to the bar May 18,1865. Married Elizabeth S. Beacham (d. 12/26/1891); no children. Died July 18, 1906, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Professional career

Thomas S. Baer's law practice specialized in equity and real estate matters. Practiced law with John T. McGlone, (1865-1872), and with Mr. Isaac McCurley, (1872-1875). Baer was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates from Baltimore City District 2, in 1894. He was also a member of the Baltimore City School Board from 1884 to 1888. The 18th President of the Bar Association of Baltimore City (1896-1897), Baer taught law from at the University of Maryland School of Law, 1893-1903, where he lectured on real property, titles and copyrights.