Caleb Baker (1762 – June 26, 1849) was an American politician and a U.S. representative from New York.

Born in Providence in the Rhode Island Colony, Baker moved to New York in 1790; studied law, was admitted to the bar and began practicing.

[1] He resided in the towns of Chemung, Ashland, and Newtown (now Elmira), Tioga County from 1790 to 1836.

He was appointed judge of the Court of Common Pleas in 1810, and served as member of the New York State Assembly in 1814, 1815, and again in 1829.

[3] Baker died in Southport, New York (now a part of Elmira) on June 26, 1849 (age about 86 years).