Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 252, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1913 — Obituary. [ARTICLE]

Obituary.

William Henry Harrison Baxtet was born in lowa, March 2, 1841, and died Oct. 19, 1913, aged 71 years, 7 months and 17 days. He came to this community 26 years ago and has been a resident ever since. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in/Co. L, Ist Michigan cavalry. On Marsh 2, 1872, he was united in marriage with Urzula Moore. To this union eight children were born, four of them, with the mother, having preceded the father to the other world. He was again married tq, Mrs. Kate Kruger a little more than two years ago. • For more than 20 years he was the trusted foreman of the Otis ranch and was overseer of section 32/at the time of his death. So faithful was he to his trust that he was at. his post the last day of his earthly life. Mr. Baxter was a man of sterling character, respected and loved by a large circle of friends. That he was a patriot is very evident, for when the old flag was ened during the dark days of ’6l to ’65, he quickly offered his services and gave,his country valuable service. All honor to such. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, two sons, Floyd, of Fair Oaks, and Fred, of Walkerton; three daughters, Mrs. Fred Callahan, of Monticello; Mrs. Carl Wright, of Walkerton, and Mrs. Ethel Parker, of Chicago; thirteen grandchildren and four step children, and a multitude of friends.