Indecisive Facts About Mary Landon Baker, The Original Runaway Bride
She Kept Running The Wrong Way Down The Aisle
Mary Landon Baker was an American heiress and socialite with a penchant for running the wrong way down the aisle. Her serial marriage postponements, failed engagements, and never-ending roster of beaux kept the tabloids full of juicy gossip.

1. She Was Born Into Privilege
Mary Landon Baker entered the world on August 15, 1901, in Lake Forest, Illinois. She was born into a life of affluence and social prominence, setting the stage for a precipitous fall from grace.

2. Her Father Was A Prominent Chicago Financier
Baker’s father, Alfred L Baker, had transitioned from a legal career to become a massively successful (read: rich) financier in Chicago. Nevertheless, he maintained a positive reputation as a dedicated and civic-minded figure in the city's burgeoning financial scene.

3. Her Maternal Line Had Deep Chicago Roots
Baker’s mother, also named Mary, was another prominent member of Chicago society. She hailed from the Corwith family; a lineage with deep roots in Chicago's prestigious railroad and architecture circles.
However, Baker had to share the spotlight—and her parents’ wealth.

4. She Had An Older Sister
Baker grew up with an older sister, Isabelle. Unlike Baker herself, however, in 1926, Isabelle would manage to make it down the aisle all the way to the altar. Twice.
