Monroe County Indiana Obituaries

"B" Surnames

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BAXTER

Death of an old soldier - Another old soldier has answered taps, James Baxter, aged 74, died yesterday afternoon at his home near Payne in Salt Creek township. He was born on the spot where he had spent all his life.  When the call to arms was sounded in the Civil war he enlisted in Co. G. 31st Regiment and served throughout the struggle.  He leaves a wife and two children.  The latter are Mrs. William Baxter and Mrs. Mary Robertson.  The funeral was held at eleven o'clock today in charge of Rev. Aley and interment took place at the Hughes cemetery. - Bloomington Evening World - 15 May 1908

Death Claims Samuel Baxter - After an illness of more than 3 years of tuberculosis, Samuel Baxter, a well known resident of Sanders, died yesterday at 4 o’clock.  Mr. Baxter was 37 years old and was a hard working and respected citizen of his community.  Besides the widow he is survived by the following children, Vila, Goldia, Thelma and one stepson, Harold; his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Robertson, a brother, John Baxter, a half brother, Elza Robertson, two half sisters, Mrs. Hattie Fletcher and Sylvia Robertson, all of this city; also Mrs. Omer Wagoner of Lafayette and Mrs. O. R. Wilson, of Indianapolis, two half sister.  Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock tomorrow form Mt. Ebal church in charge of Rev. Levi Burnsworth, and burial in the adjoining cemetery. - Bloomington Telephone , Monday, 08 February 1926