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Finally, a podcast of our own, for us, by one of us. Addressing the issues and concerns of midlife lesbians: Health, relationships, career/work/retirement and more. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Unraveling Ezra - Episode 3: The Rise, Ruin, and Runaway
Wednesday, 1 October, 2025
In part 3 of this arc of Unraveling Ezra, a sub-podcast of Practical Change for Midlife Lesbians, Ezra Baker Jr. rose from Illinois banking commissioner to river-trade entrepreneur, catching the eye of Abraham Lincoln along the way. But ambition and risk brought financial ruin, desperate appeals to his son Dorsey, and partnerships with figures like Ephraim Bishop. This episode traces his bold schemes, costly missteps, and the clever escape that kept him in the game. References & Sources: 1835: Ezra appointed commissioner of the Bank of Illinois – Papers of Abraham Lincoln 1837: Lincoln mentions Ezra from the floor of the Illinois legislature – Gutenberg 1842: Dorsey Syng Baker moves goods for his father at age 19 – Forty Years a Pioneer, HathiTrust 1855: Announcement of Ezra's land auction – Mount Carmel Register, Newspapers.com Ephraim B. Bishop's papers, Yale Archives – Yale Library Special Collections 1859: Ezra asks Dorsey for financial help – Forty Years a Pioneer, HathiTrust Narrative from the Haupt family – Minerd.com 1861: Ezra appointed Indian Agent, Washington Territory – National Archives, Bureau of Indian Affairs This is a production of Practical Change for Midlife Lesbians/Practical Change Coaching. Learn more about Practical Change Coaching at www.practicalchangecoaching.com.
