William Spohn Baker (April 17, 1824 – September 8, 1897) was an American writer, collector and title examiner.

[1][2] William Spohn Baker born in Philadelphia on April 17, 1824, the son of George Nice Baker (1788–1859), a prominent member of Philadelphia city affairs, and Ann Keyser (1792–1867).

[2] Baker was educated in private schools in Philadelphia.

He then studied conveyancing under Andrew D. Cash while working in his office.

[4][5] He died at his home on Arch Street in Philadelphia on September 8, 1897.