Robert P. Baxter (b. 1842)

BAXTER, COLEGROVE

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Date: 7/4/2002 at 22:45:49

Baxter, Robert P., farmer (Fremont township); PO Mill; born in St. Lawrence Co., NY, Aug. 22, 1842; coming West in 1855, he settled in Rockford, Winnebago Co., Illinois. He was among the first to enlist during the late war of the rebellion, joining Co. F, 45th I. V. I.; in thirty-six different skirmishes, seven battles; his services were continuous from the beginning til the close of hostilities in 1865. He settled in Bremer Co., this State, Sept. 20, 1867. He married Dellphene Colegrove, who was born in New York State, June 12, 1847. Mr. B. came to this county in 1874. Have four children --- Flora, Hubert, Rinaldo and Earl. A Republican. Mr. B. is a member of the M. E. Church and his wife of the Baptist Church.

Page 742, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"