U.S. Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ -- USGenNet Inc. -- Please read the U.S. Data Repository Copyright Statement on the following page: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Baxter, William D. (1795-1881) ------------------------------------------------------------------- History of Braxton County and Central West Virginia by John Davison Sutton Sutton, West Virginia, January, 1919 Pages 347-348 Wm. D. Baxter was born in Greenbrier county, Virginia, March 25, 1795. Ann C. Sutton, daughter of James Sutton, of Alexander, Va., was born October 17, 1804. They were married October 21, 1828, and the following are their children: Few men have lived in our community who commanded greater respect born July 16, 1834; Susan C., born May 17, 1836; John D. S., born August 21, 1838; Jemima A., born June 1, 1841, and Joseph A., born one hour later; James A., born August 10, 1846; Mary M., born November 28, 1848. Rev. W. D. Baxter was a local preacher in the M. E. Church, and was a member of that society for about sixty-five years. In an early day, his parents moved from Greenbrier to Kanawha county where he grew to manhood, and learned the cooper's trade. After his marriage, he settled in Braxton county on the waters of Granny's creek where he continued to reside until his death which occurred April 1, 1881, his wife having died June 16, 1874(see note). They were both noted for their piety, kindness and benevolence. Mrs. Baxter was a woman of splendid intellectual attainments. *NOTE: the death register for Annie Baxter indicates death year is 1878. ------------------------------------------------------------------- (wife of William D. Baxter) From Death Register, Braxton County, WV (Page 40, Line Numbered 3) FULL-NAME: Annie Baxter DEATH-DATE: June 16, 1878 at age 74-years DEATH-PLACE: Braxton County, WV FATHER: James Sutton MOTHER: Caroline CAUSE-OF-DEATH: Old Age INFORMANT: Jemima Baxter, daughter ------------------------------------------------------------------- If you've reached this file through a SEARCH, you can access other biographies for Braxton County, WV by going to the following URL: http://www.us-data.org/wv/braxton/bios.html -------------------------------------------------------------------