George Baxter's Family
George Baxter was born in 1871 in Sodus, Wayne County, New York. His father was John Baxter, and his mother's name was Magdelene (Magdelena) (Lena). He had two sisters, Anna and Hannah, both older than he. George was not married until he was older, some time between 1914 and August 1915 he married Lillian Hughson, daughter of Oscar and Mary Hughson. Oscar was the Grandson of Horace and Eliza Stone Hughson, previously mentioned on the Barclay page.
His Parents
John Baxter was baptized on October 12, 1817 in North Clifton, Nottinghamshire, England. He was the son of William and Mary Baxter. He had a younger brother George who also immigrated to NY but returned to England after some time in Sodus. John can be found in both the 1841 and 1851 census' living with his parents in Nottinghamshire, England. By the 1851 census John has married Sarah. They immigrated, according to his obituary, in 1851. John and Sarah are listed in the 1860 census of Sodus, Wayne, New York. In 1862 Sarah A. Baxter passed away. By the 1870 census John has remarried to Magdelene and they have two daughters named Hannah and Ann E. In 1871 their only son, George, was born. In the 1880 census not much has changed. John passed away in 1882 leaving his widow and three children behind. In the 1892 census Magdelene and George are listed living in Arcadia, Wayne County, New York with a Mitchell family. Magdelene passed away in 1895.
His Siblings
Hannah Baxter was born around 1865 to John and Magdalene (Magdalena) (Lena) Baxter. She lived with them until her father passed away in 1882. I cannot positively identify her in any census after her father's death. In the 1922 obituary of her sister, she is not listed as a survivor.
Ann E. Baxter was born in 1869 the daughter of John and Magdalene (Magdalena) (Lena) Baxter. She lived with her parents until her fathers death in 1882. She married Francis J. Welch in Marion in 1885. They had a daughter Grace who married Eugene Heald. Ann died before her husband in 1922. The only sibling listed as a survivor was her brother, George.
Ann E. Baxter was born in 1869 the daughter of John and Magdalene (Magdalena) (Lena) Baxter. She lived with her parents until her fathers death in 1882. She married Francis J. Welch in Marion in 1885. They had a daughter Grace who married Eugene Heald. Ann died before her husband in 1922. The only sibling listed as a survivor was her brother, George.
Before Marriage
Between the years 1892 and 1915 I cannot find George Baxter. I do not know if he traveled west, if he stayed in the area, had other children, I just cannot find any positive evidence. I will be searching soon for his and his mother's obituary at the historians office and will update this page when I have found them.
Married Life
Lillian Hughson was born on June 10, 1893 the daughter of Oscar and Mary Finch Hughson. She lived with her parents until the 1915 census when she was married to George Baxter. Lillian and George did not have children. George died in April of 1954.
Wayne County Genealogical Resource,George Baxter , Francesca Premo, [email protected], last revised on 7/12/13.