Wapello County IA Archives Biographies.....Baxter, William H. 1868 - 
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Author: S. J. Clarke, Publisher

WILLIAM H. BAXTER.

William H. Baxter, actively and successfully engaged in general farming and
dairying on section 35, Cass township, is one of the native sons of Wapello
county who have proved that energy and determination constitute a sure and
stable foundation upon which to build success. He was born in this county,
February 3, 1868, and is a son of S. C. and Sarah A. (Bensay) Baxter, the father
a native of Missouri and the latter of Ohio. In an early day they came to Iowa
and were married in this state. Here the mother passed away, since which time
Mr. Baxter has removed to Oklahoma, where he now resides. In the family were
four children: George W., who makes his home in Des Moines; J. R., who is living
in Houston, Texas; Minnie A., deceased; and William H.

Through the period of his boyhood William H. Baxter remained upon the home farm,
in the work of which he received thorough training, while his opportunities for
intellectual advancement were secured in the training of the public schools.
After attaining his majority he rented a farm, which he has since been
cultivating, and today operates a farm of one hundred and seventeen acres,
situated on section 35, Cass township. Here, in addition to tilling the crops
best adapted to climatic conditions, he is also engaged in dairying and likewise
makes a specialty of the raising of hogs.

In 1902 Mr. Baxter was united in marriage to Miss Melissa McAdams, a native of
this county and a daughter of James F. and Emma (Holmes) McAdams, the former a
native of Ireland and the latter of Indiana. When Iowa was emerging from pioneer
conditions they took up their abode within the borders of the state, settling on
a farm in Cass township, where they continued to make their home until Mr.
McAdams departed this life. The mother still resides in this county. In their
family were seven children, including Mrs. Baxter, who is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church and is widely and favorably known in the community in
which she makes her home. Mr. Baxter gives his political indorsement to the
democratic party, believing firmly in its principles. For four terms he filled
the office of assessor in Cass township and is now one of the township trustees.
He holds membership with the Modern Woodmen of America in Camp No. 2808, in
which he has filled all of the chairs. He is loyal to its teachings concerning
the spirit of helpfulness and he has many good qualities, which are manifest in
his business and social relations. His sterling worth is acknowledged by all
with whom he has been brought in contact.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:
HISTORY OF WAPELLO COUNTY IOWA
ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1914


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