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Samuel A. Baxter Sr.

Birth	:	26 Sep 1807 Washington County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	18 Feb 1875 Allen County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Palmetto Cemetery, Palmetto, Manatee County, USA
Coordinate	:	27.5200900, -82.5810100
Description	:	SAMUEL A. BAXTER, was born in Washington County, Md., September 26, 1807; son of Samuel A. Baxter, of English descent, his ancestry being among the early settlers of Maryland and Virginia. Our subject, a hatter and furrier by trade, was offered an opportunity to take charge of a hat store in Lancaster, Ohio, by a gentleman who met him while East buying goods. He accepted this offer and immediately, in company with another young man, set out, having one horse which they rode alternately. On arriving at his destination Mr. Baxter took charge of the business which... Read More	SAMUEL A. BAXTER, was born in Washington County, Md., September 26, 1807; son of Samuel A. Baxter, of English descent, his ancestry being among the early settlers of Maryland and Virginia. Our subject, a hatter and furrier by trade, was offered an opportunity to take charge of a hat store in Lancaster, Ohio, by a gentleman who met him while East buying goods. He accepted this offer and immediately, in company with another young man, set out, having one horse which they rode alternately. On arriving at his destination Mr. Baxter took charge of the business which he conducted many years, and eventually bought out. During his residence in Lancaster, and while working at his trade, he commenced to study law under ex-Gov. William Medill. In 1838 he removed to Lima, and opened a hat store, which he carried on most of the time till 1846, when he spent a winter attending the law school at Cincinnati, and was admitted to the bar in 1847. returning to Lima, he then commenced to practice his profession and soon vbecame a prominent member of the bar. He dealt largely in real estate, was enterprising, persevering, generously giving of his means to the poor and every good cause, and was foremost in every enter prose conducive to the improvement of Lima. Mr. Baxter was married in 1833, to Miss Nancy, daughter of Henry Mason, by whom he had three children, two now living; alfred C. and Samuel A. Mrs. baxter died in 1862, and our subject subsequently married Annie M.,daughter of John Mason, by which union there was one child -- Nancy M. S. A. Baxter, the third son, began the study of medicine under Dr. William H. Harper, of Lima, which he completed with Dr. J. Dawson of Columbus, Ohio. He graduated at Cincinnati College, and began the practice of his profession in the army, in 1863, in the Eighteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, where he remained until the close of the war. He then returned to Lima and after practicing for five years, retired from the profession to become the president of the First National Bank, a position he still fills. He was married, in 1866, to Deborah, daughter of W. P. Ellison of chicago, by whom he has three sons: Frank, Don and Clem. The History of Allen County, Ohio Part IV; Biographies Pgs 680 - 681

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Samuel A. Baxter Sr.'s memorial is located at: Palmetto Cemetery, Palmetto, Manatee County, USA.
When did Samuel A. Baxter Sr. death?
Samuel A. Baxter Sr. death on 18 Feb 1875 in Allen County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 27.5200900
Longitude: -82.5810100

Family Members:

Spouse

Nancy Meason Baxter

(1811 - 1862)

Children

George M Baxter

(1834 - 1865)

Alfred C. Baxter

(1836 - 1893)

Samuel A Baxter

(1839 - 1908)

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Coordinate: 27.5200900, -82.5810100

2. Old Palmetto Cemetery
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16. Edmond Lee Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 27.4977830, -82.5446330

17. James C. Vanderipe Gravesite
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18. Wesleyan Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
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20. Redeemer Lutheran Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 27.4973060, -82.6251600

21. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Memorial Garden
Bradenton, Manatee County, USA
Coordinate: 27.4731000, -82.5882000

22. Prayer Gardens of Bethel Baptist Church
Bradenton, Manatee County, USA
Coordinate: 27.4725170, -82.5793180

23. Mansion Memorial Park
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