Baxters of Benhall
& Sweffling
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Benhall & Sweffling
Benhall is a small village a mile and a half from Saxmundham. The village is split in two by the A12, one side is known as Benhall Low Street the other side Benhall Green. Benhall is mentioned in the Domesday Book consisting of a manor belonging to Roger Bigod. The church is dedicated to St Mary and has a flint exterior. Church registers date back to the Tudor times.
Sweffling or Swefling is a village situated on a hill between Framlingham and Saxmundham. The village over looks the river Aide. The church is dedicated to St Mary and is situated in the center of the village. Like Benhall the church has a flint exterior and the church registers date back to Tudor times.
Nineteenth Century Baxters
The origins of the Baxter families in both Benhall and Sweffling can all be traced back to Framlingham and Kettleburgh.
What happened to the children of Christopher Baxter and Sarah Linstead of Benhall?
Sarah Baxter (1788 – 1857)
Marriage
Sarah married Henry Knights (1793 – 1859) the son of James Knights and Agnes Barnaby. From the parish registers of Knodishall:
“Henry Knights from this parish and Sarah Baxter from this parish were married in this church on the 2nd October, 1815″
Ann Baxter (1790 – 1829)
Children
Ann had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 01 May 1809 | 07 May 1809 | Robert | Natural son of Ann Baxter | Parish Church of Knodishall |
Marriage
Ann married John Utting (c. 1795 – 1871) the son of Lewis Utting and Ann London. From the parish registers of Great Glemham:
“John Utting single man from this parish and Ann Baxter single woman from this parish were married in this church on the 31st October, 1815.”
Jonathan/John Baxter (1791 – 1841)
It took some time for me to realize that Jonathan and John were one in the same person. I had already found William Baxter being apprenticed to a John Baxter of Ipswich, which made me think that they were related, but the relationship remained unclear until I found another mention of John in the newspapers. John was mentioned at the trial of his first cousins William Baxter (1803) and Charles Baxter (1790 -1878) in 1828. A search revealed that the only surviving first cousin John was Jonathan Baxter of 1791.
Marriage
John married Sarah Cooper (1791 – 1857) the daughter of Benjamin Cooper and Elizabeth Webb on the 17th March, 1820, Ipswich St Clements.
Children
John and Sarah had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1820 | 17 Mar 1820 | Elizabeth Jane | Daughter of Sarah Cooper | Ipswich St Clement |
| 05 Feb 1822 | 10 Mar 1822 | Benjamin William | Son of John and Sarah | Ipswich St Peter |
| 13 Feb 1825 | 01 May 1825 | Charles Robert | Son of John and Sarah | Ipswich St Peter |
Parish Records
Framlingham:- Apprentice Indenture, William Baxter* (1808 – 1870) otherwise Pallant to John Baxter, St Mary at Elms Ipswich, gardener, 22nd November 1821.
*William Baxter the son of Mary Baxter (1785 – 1858). Mary and John were first cousins.
Census
1841
| Dwelling – East Street, Ipswich St Helen | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| Sarah Baxter | 50 | Y | |
| Elizabeth Baxter | 20 | Y | |
| Benjamin Baxter | 15 | Y | |
| Dwelling – Belle Vue Lunatic Asylum, Ipswich St Helen | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| John Baxter | 55 | Y | |
1851
| Dwelling -17 East Street, Ipswich St Helen | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Elizabeth Baxter | Head | Wid | 60 | Formerly (Brewer) | Felixstowe |
| Elizabeth Baxter | Daughter | S | 30 | Dressmaker | Ipswich |
| Charles Baxter | Son | S | 25 | Assistant Clerk to Collector of the Inland Revenue. | Ipswich |
Directories
| Directory Name | Year | Place | Private / Commercial | Name and Service |
| Pigots Directory of Suffolk | 1839 | Ipswich | Commercial | Baxter Sarah, Brewer, Crown Street |
| Robinson’s Commercial | 1839 | Ipswich | Commercial | Baxter John, Beer Retailer, Regent St |
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 13 Nov 1824 | Wednesday last Robert Joyce was committed to the Ipswich gaol in this town, by William Hammond, Esq. Charged with stealing a silk handkerchief, linen apron and 24 playing cards, the property of Sarah Baxter of St Helen’s. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 26 Apr 1828 | Wholesale and Retail Brewery To be sold by auction By B. B. Catt At the Crown and Sceptre Inn, in Ipswich, on Friday the 2nd day of May next, At Six o’clock in the Evening. A freehold premises in the parish of St Margaret Ipswich with a frontage of 46 feet toward Upper Orwell Street, consisting of a Messuage or Dwelling House with Brew house and Out buildings attached, now occupied by John Baxter, where the above lucrative Business both wholesale and retail is now carried on to a considerable extent. The above property is situated in the centre of a populous neighbourhood and possess every convenience for carrying on the above business, having lately undergone very considerable and extensive alterations to fit it for the purpose. Further particulars and conditions of sale may be had by applying to Mr S. B. Jackman Solicitor or the Auctioneer. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 10 Sep1836 24 Sep 1836 |
Important sale of freehold property in Ipswich. To be sold by Auction By James Haill, At the Great White Horse Tavern, in Ipswich on Tuesday the 27th Day of September 1836 at 5 o’clock in the afternoon… Lot 2. A Message or Tenement situated in Saint Margaret Street in the parish of St Margaret in Ipswich, together with Brewhouse, stables, out house, yard, back carriage entrance into the Woodbridge Road, and cottage adjoining there to, in the occupation of Mr John Baxter. Out goings – Note – This lot, and the next lot, are subject to a land-tax of 12s per annum, which will be apportioned between the same two lots… |
| The Ipswich Journal | 05 May 1838 | St Margaret’s Ipswich To be sold by Auction, By James Haill On Tuesday, the 22nd April, 1838, upon the Premises, All the Stock in Trade, Capital, Brewing Plant, Post Chaise, Caravans, Phaeton, Spring cart, 4 Horses and other effects, of Mr John Baxter. Further particulars in next week’s paper. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 19 May 1838 | Capital Brewing Plant, Beer Stands, Casks, Post Chaise, Caravans, Phaetons, Gigs, Spring Carts, Horses, &c, &c At Ipswich To be sold by Auction By James Haill On Tuesday the 22nd day of May 1838 The Brewing Plant, beer stands and casks, carriages and other effects, of Mr John Baxter, St Margaret, Ipswich, comprising about 120 barrels of beer and porter, 100 good iron-bound barrels, half-barrel, and small casks; 2 stands of about 11 barrels each, 1 eight-barrel ditto, copper, wort pump, forcing pump, ironbound reservoir, 12 barrel underback, 2 pockets of hops, excellent brewing copper (nearly new), about 360 gallons, with furnace, &c. complete; 40-bushel mash tun, 3 large coolers, working guile, malt mills, &c., 2 post chaises, 2 caravans, phaeton, 2 gigs, 8 sets of harness, 3 spring carts, 4 horses, 10,000 bricks, and other effects. Sale to commence at Eleven o’clock. Catalogue may be had at the place of sale, and of the Auctioneer, St Matthews, Ipswich, 7 days previous to the sale. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 26 May 1838 | John Baxter The creditors of John Baxter of Ipswich, Beer Brewer, are requested to meet at the King’s Head Inn, near the corn hill Ipswich, on Friday the 8th day of June 1838, at Eleven o’clock in the forenoon, when a statement on his affairs will be submitted to them; and they are requested to send to Mr James Haill, Auctioneer, Ipswich, forthwith, the particulars and amount of the respective claims. And all person who stand indebted to the same John Baxter, are required to pay their respective debts to the said James Haill, within six weeks, or they will be proceeded against without further notice. Peter B. W. Long. Solicitor, Ipswich. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 30 Jun 1838 | Saint Margaret’s Ipswich To be Sold by Auction By Mr Haill On Thursday, the 5th July 1838 The household furniture, Beer Engine, Brewing utensils, chestnut mare, luggage cart, Harness and other effects of Mr John Baxter. Sale to commence at eleven o’clock. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 15 Aug 1857 | 12th inst., at Walton, after a long affliction, Sarah, widow of Mr. John Baxter, brewer, formerly of St Helen’s Ipswich, aged 66. |
Death
Ipswich St Helen
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 12 Sep 1841 | John Baxter | Of Ipswich St Helen, aged 44 |
Walton St Mary
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 16 Aug 1857 | Sarah Baxter | Of Walton, aged 66 |
Christopher Baxter (1792 – 1871)
Christopher had no children and settled in Ipswich.
Marriage
Christopher married Lydia Cole (1792 – 1867). From the parish registers of Saxmundham:
“Christopher Baxter single man of Frostenden and Lydia Cole single woman of this parish were married 17th October, 1825.”
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Boar Hill, Dorking | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| Christopher Baxter | 45 | Bailiff | N |
| Lydia Baxter | 45 | N | |
| Louisa Mitchell | 15 | FS | Y |
1851
| Dwelling – Woodbridge Road, St Margaret, Ipswich | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Christopher Baxter | Head | M | 58 | House Proprietor | Sweffling |
| Lydia Baxter | Wife | M | 59 | Glemham | |
1861
| Dwelling – 153 Woodbridge Road, St Margaret, Ipswich | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Christopher Baxter | Head | M | 68 | Retired Farmer | Sweffling |
| Lydia Baxter | Wife | M | 69 | North Glemham | |
| Mary Ann Edgley | Niece | Unmar | 27 | Woodbridge | |
| Emma Gladwell | Serv | 14 | Ashbocking | ||
1871
| Dwelling – 153 Woodbridge Road, St Margaret, Ipswich | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Christopher Baxter | Head | Wid | 77 | Farmer (no occupation) | Sweffling |
| Elizabeth Herring | Serv | Unmar | 19 | General servant domestic | March Soham |
Directories
| Directory Name | Year | Place | Private / Commercial | Name and Service |
| Whites History, Gazetteer & Directory of Suffolk | 1855 | Ipswich | Private | Baxter, Chpr – Woodbridge Road |
| Post Office Directory of Cambs, Norfolk, Suffolk | 1869 | Ipswich | Private Residence | Baxter, Christopher – 153 Woodbridge Road |
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 02 Nov 1867 | Baxter- 30 th inst., at Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, greatly respected, aged 77 years, Lydia, the beloved wife of Mr Christopher Baxter. |
| Sussex Agricultural Express | 02 Nov 1867 | On the 30ult., at Ipswich, Lydia, the beloved wife of Mr. Christopher Baxter, formerly of Dorking, Surrey, aged 77, greatly respected. |
| Bury and Norwich Post | 05 Nov 1867 | Died On the 30th ult., at Ipswich, aged 77, Lydia, wife of Mr Christopher Baxter. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 31 Oct 1871 | Baxter- 29th inst., at his residence 155, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich Mr. Christopher Baxter, in the 78th year of his age. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 04 Nov 1871 | Ipswich Cemetery – Interments during the week ending November 3rd, 1871… Christopher Baxter 77 years, St Margaret’s Nov 3. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 11 Nov 1871 | Ipswich To be sold by Auction By Garrod and Turner On Monday 20th November 1871, by directions of the Executors The neat household furniture and effects of Mr Christopher Baxter, deceased at his late residence, 153, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. Also, will shortly be sold by auction, The House, with Garden and premises, as lately occupied by the deceased. Further particulars in future advertisements. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 18 Nov 1811 | Monday Next Woodbridge Road, Ipswich To be sold by Auction By Garrod & Turner On Monday next, November 20th 1871, by direction of the Executors of Mr Christopher Baxter, deceased. The neat household furniture, at his late residence, 153 Woodbridge Road, comprising mahogany-framed chairs with hair seats, sofa, easy chair, mahogany chiffonier, bookcase, loo and other tables, carpets, hearth rugs, fending and fire irons, chimney glass, books, a few ounces of plate, silver lever capped and jeweled watch, Linen, A LARGE BARREL ORGAN, Playing 35 tunes, suitable for a small church or school room; four post tent and French bedsteads, three feather beads, mattresses and bedding, chest of draws, washing and dressing tables, etc. Also Kitchen and cutlery requisites and miscellaneous effects. Sale to commence at 11 o’clock precisely. Catalogue may be had at the Auctioneer. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 30 Dec 1871 & 06 Jan 1872 | An Agreeable Small Residence At Ipswich To be sold by Auction By Garrod & Turner At the Rose Inn, St Peter’s Street, Ipswich, on Thursday 9th January, 1872, at six for seven o’clock in the evening by direction of the Executors of Mr C Baxter, deceased. An agreeable place small freehold residence (with immediate possession) known as ‘Oak Villa’ and numbered 153, Woodbridge Road, Ipswich. It contains entrance hall, two parlours, store rooms, kitchen scullery, four bedrooms, good cellarage, out offices, shed & c, and has front and back gardens. Further particulars may be had of Messrs Aldous and Pearce Solicitors and of the Auctioneer, all of Ipswich |
| The Ipswich Journal | 09 Mar 1872 | Christopher Baxter, Deceased Pursuant to an Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd Victoria Chap 35 instituted “An Act of further amend the law of Property and to relieve Trustees.” Notice is hereby given that all persons having any claim or demand upon the estate of Christopher Baxter, late of Ipswich, in Suffolk, gentleman,(who died on the 29th day of October, 1871, and whose will was proved in the District Registry, at Ipswich, of the court of probate, on 27th day of November, 1871, by John Pells of Ipswich, aforesaid, builder, and Henry Stevens, of Ipswich aforesaid, painter, plumber and glazier, the Executors therein named), and hereby required to send in particulars of their claims and demands to the undersigned solicitors of the said Executors, at their office, No. 41, Fonnereau Road, Ipswich aforesaid, on or before the 15th day of April next, after which day the said Executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said Deceased among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claim or demands of which they shall then have notice; and that the said Executors will not be liable for any part of such assets to any Person or Persons of whose claim or demand they shall not then have had notice. |
Will Information
Christopher Baxter
Effects under £2,000
27 November 1871. The Will with a codicil of Christopher Baxter, late of Ipswich in the County of Suffolk Gentleman who died 29 October 1871 at Ipswich was proved at Ipswich by John Pells of Ipswich Builder and Henry Stevens of Ipswich Painter, Plumber and Glazier the Executors
Death
Ipswich Cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 05 Nov 1867 | Lydia Baxter | Of Woodbridge Road, aged 77. Died 30 Oct |
| 03 Nov 1871 | Christopher Baxter | Of Woodbridge Road, Ipswich; gent, aged 77. Died 29 Oct. |
What happened to the children of Christopher Baxter and Rachel Fiske of Benhall?
Elizabeth Baxter (1796 – 1873)
Marriage
Elizabeth married Everard Sawyer (1789 – 1852) the son of Nicholas Sawyer and Hannah Forster, 27th April, 1818, St Mary Woodbridge.
Rachel Baxter (1798 – 1854)
Marriage
Rachel married James Capon (1795 – 1873) the son of John Capon and Elizabeth Barber, 20th November, 1821, Benhall.
Mary Baxter (1801 – 1849)
Marriage
Mary married Robert Edgeley (1795 – 1876) on the 7th November, 1831, Grundisburgh.
William Baxter (1806 – 1874)
William had no children and spent his entire life in Benhall.
Marriage
William married Mary Betts ( 1808 – 1887) the daughter of John Sheppard and Rhoda Larter, in 1842. Mary’s first husband was unknown Betts who was a coach painter.
Census
1851
| Dwelling – Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Baxter | Head | M | 46 | Labourer | Saxmundham |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 42 | Saxmundham | |
1861
| Dwelling – Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Baxter | Head | M | 56 | Carter | Benhall |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 54 | Carter’s Wife | Benhall |
1871
| Dwelling – Cottage, Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Baxter | Head | M | 66 | Ag Lab | Benhall |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 62 | Dressmaker | Benhall |
1881
| Dwelling – Carlton Road Matchetts Farm, Kirkley | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Fredk. Matchett | Head | M | 44 | Farmer of 135 Acres Employing 4 Men & 1 Boy | Kirkley |
| Susannah Matchett | Wife | M | 40 | Carlton Colville | |
| Bessie Matchett | Daughter | 11 | Scholar | Kirkley | |
| William Fredk. Matchett | Son | 9 | Scholar | Kirkley | |
| Edwin Matchett | Son | 7 | Scholar | Kirkley | |
| Edith Matchett | Daughter | 3 | Kirkley | ||
| Annie Matchhett | Daughter | 1 | Kirkley | ||
| Elizabeth Crickmay | Mother-In-Law | Wid | 75 | Annuitant | Benhall |
| Mary Ann Baxter | Aunt | Wid | 72 | Annuitant | Benhall |
| Alice Took | Serv | 15 | Gen Servant | Lowestoft | |
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| Framlingham Weekly News | 14 Feb 1874 | DEATHS BAXTER – 5th inst, at Benhall, much respected Mr. William Baxter. |
Death
Benhall St Mary
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 12 Feb 1874 | William Baxter | Of Benhall, aged 69. Died 5th Feb. |
Ipswich Cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 05 Jul 1887 | Mary Baxter | Widow of Cauldwell Hall Rd, Ipswich St Margaret. Died 2 July, aged 78. |
Phebe Baxter (1807 – 1897)
Marriage
Phebe married William Chattin (1803 – 1891) the son of John and Sarah Chattin, in 1842.
Daniel Baxter (1810 – 1849)
Marriage
Daniel married Charlotte Lanham (1814 – 1882) the daughter of John and Mary Lanham, on the 8th November, 1834, Benhall.
Children
Daniel and Charlotte had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 06 Oct 1835 | 01 Nov 1835 | William Daniel | Son of Daniel and Charlotte | Parish Church of Sternfield |
| 1838 | 21 Jan 1838 | Phebe | Daughter of Daniel and Charlotte | Parish Church of Benhall |
| 1840 | 06 Dec 1840 | Rachel | Daughter of Daniel and Charlotte | Parish Church of Benhall |
| 1843 | Mary | Mother’s Maiden name Lanham | Benhall | |
| 25 Dec 1844 | 02 Mar 1845 | Christopher | Son of Daniel and Charlotte | Parish Church of Benhall |
| 1847 | 01 Aug 1847 | Mary | Daughter of Daniel and Charlotte | Parish Church of Benhall |
| 1849 | 01 Apr 1849 | Elizabeth Harry | Daughter of Daniel and Charlotte | Parish Church of Benhall |
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Benhall | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| Daniel Baxter | 31 | Ag Lab | Y |
| Charlotte Baxter | 28 | Y | |
| William Baxter | 6 | Y | |
| Phebe Baxter | 3 | Y | |
| Rachel Baxter | 3mths | Y | |
1851
| Dwelling – Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Charlotte Baxter | Head | Wid | 37 | Labourer | Sternfield |
| William Baxter | Son | 15 | Sternfield | ||
| Phebe Baxter | Daughter | 13 | Benhall | ||
| Rachel Baxter | Daughter | 10 | Benhall | ||
| Christopher Baxter | Son | 5 | Benhall | ||
| Elizabeth Baxter | Daughter | 2 | Benhall | ||
1861
| Dwelling – Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Robinson | Head | Wid | 72 | Farmer (56 acres 3 men 2 boys) | Benhall |
| Charlotte Baxter | Serv | Wid | 48 | Housekeeper | Sternfield |
| Elizabeth Harry Baxter | Serv | 12 | Scholar | Benhall | |
1871
| Dwelling – Cottage, Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Charlotte Baxter | Head | Wid | 55 | Nurse ND | Sternfield |
| Christopher Baxter | Son | Unmar | 25 | Dom Servant | Benhall |
1881
| Dwelling – 8 Green Road, Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Charlotte Baxter | Head | Wid | 66 | Formerly Nurse | Sternfield |
| James C Webster | Son-In-Law | M | 28 | Tailor | Scotland |
| Elizabeth H Webster | Daughter | M | 31 | Benhall | |
| Lillian C Webster | Granddaughter | 5 | Pimlico, Middlesex | ||
| William H Webster | Grandson | 2 | Pimlico, Middlesex | ||
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| Norfolk Chronicle | 21 Jan 1882 | Deaths On the 6th, at Saxmundham, Mrs. Charlotte Baxter, relict of Daniel Baxter, of Benhall, aged 68. |
Death
Benhall St Mary
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 28 Oct 1849 | Daniel Baxter | Of Benhall, died 23 Oct 1849, aged 39 |
| 13 Jan 1882 | Charlotte Baxter | Of Saxmundham, aged 68 |
What happened to the child of Ann Baxter?
Robert Baxter (1809 – 1877)
Marriage
Robert married Emma King (1815 – 1895) the daughter of John King and Mary Ann Jefferson. From the parish registers of Knodishall:
“Robert Baxter of this parish single man and Emma King of the parish of Friston were married in this church by banns on this 22nd day of June, 1835.”
Children
Robert and Emma had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 30 May 1837 | Alfred | Leiston | ||
| 1839 | George | Mother’s maiden name King | Blything District | |
| 1840 | 07 Jun 1840 | Robert | Son of Robert and Emma | Parish Church of St John Ilketshall |
| 1841 | 20 Dec 1841 | Jonathan | Stowmarket, Toll Gate | Stowmarket, St Peter & St Mary |
| 1849 | Joseph | Mother’s maiden name King | Stowmarket |
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Toll Road House, Blakenham Magna | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| Robert Baxter | 30 | Gate Keeper | Y |
| Emma Baxter | 25 | Y | |
| Alfred Baxter | 4 | Y | |
1851
| Dwelling – 8 Regent Street, Pleasant Row, Stowmarket | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 41 | Coal Porter | Knodishall |
| Emma Baxter | Wife | M | 35 | Friston | |
| Alfred Baxter | Son | 13 | Whitesmith App | Leiston | |
| Jonathan Baxter | Son | 9 | Scholar | Stowmarket | |
| Joseph Baxter | Son | 2 | Stowmarket | ||
1861
| Dwelling – 7 Ipswich Street, St James, Bury St Edmund’s | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 51 | Lath Driver | Knodishall |
| Emma Baxter | Wife | M | 45 | Friston | |
| Jonathan Baxter | Son | Unmar | 19 | Timber Carter | Stowmarket |
| Joseph Baxter | Son | 12 | Scholar | Stowmarket | |
1871
| Dwelling – 17 Ipswich Street, St James, Bury St Edmund’s | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 61 | Lath Render | Knodishall |
| Emma Baxter | Wife | M | 55 | Friston | |
| Joseph Baxter | Son | Unmar | 22 | Leather Cutter | Stowmarket |
1881
| Dwelling – 5A Garland Street, St James, Bury St Edmund’s | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Emma Baxter | Head | Wid | 66 | No occupation | Aldeburgh |
1891
| Dwelling – 5 Garland Street, St James, Bury St Edmund’s | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Emma Baxter | Head | Wid | 76 | No occupation | Aldeburgh |
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 28 Apr 1877 | Deaths Baxter – 25th inst., aged 68. Robert Baxter, of 5 Garland Street, Bury St Edmunds. |
Death
Great Blakenham
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 09 Nov 1840 | Robert Baxter | Of Great Blakenham, 6 months |
Bury St Edmund’s Cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 26 Apr 1877 | Robert Baxter | Of 5 Garland Street, Bury St Edmund’s, aged 68, Lath Render |
| 13 Apr 1895 | Emma Baxter | Of 5 Garland Street, Bury St Edmund’s, aged 80, widow. |
What happened to the children of John Baxter and Sarah Cooper?
Elizabeth Jane Baxter (1820 – 1855)
Death
Ipswich St Helen
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 31 Mar 1855 | Elizabeth Baxter | Of Ipswich St Helen, Regent Street, aged 35 |
Benjamin William Baxter (1822 – 1853)
Marriage
Benjamin married Mary Ann Branch (1824 – ?) the daughter of Benjamin Branch and Sarah Passiful, in 1850, Ipswich. After Benjamin’s death Mary married Webb Turner the son of Robert Turner and Sarah Webb.
Children
Benjamin and Mary had the following:
| Born | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1850 | Elizabeth Ann | Mother’s maiden name Brand* | Ipswich St Clement |
* Believe this should be Branch.
Census
1851
| Dwelling – Ipswich Prison, Rope Walk, Ipswich St Clement | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Benjamin Baxter | Other | M | 29 | Turnkey | Ipswich |
1851
| Dwelling – 102 Long Lane, Ipswich St Clement | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Mary Ann Baxter | Wife | M | 27 | Woodbridge | |
| Elizabeth Baxter | Daughter | 4 mths | Ipswich | ||
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 13 Nov 1852 | Report from Gaol Committee This related to the fact of Benjamin Baxter, one of the turnkeys having from ill health been compelled to resign his situation and recommending that he be allowed 5s a week, to extend over the next six months. The report, after some discussion was adopted. |
| Bury and Norwich Post | 05 Jan 1853 | On the 28th ult., after a long affliction, aged 29, Mr. Benjamin Baxter, late turnkey at the Borough Gaol, Ipswich. |
Death
Ipswich Holy Trinity
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 01 Jan 1853 | Benjamin Baxter | Of Ipswich Holy Trinity, Plough Street, aged 30 |
Charles Robert Baxter (1825 – 1852)
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Curriers Lane, St Mary at Elms, Ipswich | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| Mary Baxter | 55 | Housekeeper | Y |
| Robert Baxter | 25 | Brewer | Y |
| Chalres Baxter | 15 | Teacher | Y |
| Harriet Kindred | 20 | FS | Y |
1851 – Back home.
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The London Gazette | 24 Oct 1851 | WHEREAS a Petition of Charles Robert Baxter, of East-street, in the parish of Saint Helen’s, Ipswich, in the county of Suffolk, Accountant, an insolvent debtor, having been filed in the County Court of Suffolk, at the Shirehall, Saint Helen’s, Ipswich, and an interim order for protection from process having been given to the said Charles Robert Baxter, under the provisions of the Statutes in that case made and provided, the said Charles Robert Baxter is hereby required to appear before the said Court, on the 7th day of November instant, at ten of the clock in the forenoon precisely, for his first examination touching his debts, estate, and effects, and to be further dealt with according to the provisions of the said Statutes; and the choice of the creditors assignees is to take place at the time so appointed. All persons indebted to the said Charles Robert Baxter, or that have any of his effects, are not to pay or deliver the same but to Mr. Charles Pretyman, Clerk of the said court, at this office, in Silent-street, Ipswich, the Official Assignee of the estate and effects of the said insolvent. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 31 Jan 1852 | 24th inst., Mr Charles Baxter, youngest son of the late Mr John Baxter, brewer, Ipswich. |
Death
Ipswich St Helen
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 29 Jan 1852 | Charles Baxter | Of Ipswich St Helen, East Street, aged 26 |
What happened to the children of David Baxter and Charlotte Lanham of Benhall?
William Daniel Baxter (1835 – 1889)
William left Benhall to live in London.
Marriage
William married three. His first wife was Hannah Bates (1840 – 1871) the daughter of Richard Bate/s and Ann Malam.
| Parish Church of Audlem, Cheshire – 27th May, 1862 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| William Daniel Baxter | 26 | Bachelor | Attendant at the British Museum | London | Daniel Baxter | Labourer |
| Hannah Bates | 22 | Servant | Audlem | Richard Bates | Builder | |
| In the presence of us: Thomas Malam & Mary Bates | ||||||
His second wife was Jane Dallen (1834 – 1875) the daughter of John Dallen/Dallin and Sarah Connor.
| Parish Church of Pimlico St Michael, Chester Square – 3rd August, 1872 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| William Daniel Baxter | Full | Widower | Attendant at the British Museum | 15 High Street West | Daniel Baxter | Woodman |
| Jane Dallen | Full | Spinster | 47 Westmorland St | John Dallen | Gamekeeper | |
| In the presence of us: William Sawyer & Frances Corrsby | ||||||
His third wife was Emma Eliza Stoggle (1852 – 1922) the daughter of David Stoggle and Lydia Cook who he married in 1877, St George Hanover Square.
Children
William and Hannah had the following:
*William and Daniel attended St Michael’s school, Westminster
William and Jane had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1873 | 01 Jun 1873 | Frederick George | 52 Huge Street, Attendant at the British Museum | Pimlico St Michael, Chester Square |
William and Emma had the following:
Census
1861
| Dwelling – Althorpe Extra Parochial, Northampton | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Baxter | Serv | Unmar | 25 | Footman | Benhall |
1871
| Dwelling -3 Ellesmere Cottages, St George Hanover Square, London | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William D Baxter | Head | M | 35 | Attendant British Museum | Sternfield |
| Hannah Baxter | Wife | M | 31 | Audlem, Cheshire | |
| William C Baxter | Son | 8 | Scholar | London | |
| Daniel C Baxter | Son | 6 | Scholar | London | |
| Annie C Baxter | Daughter | 3 | London | ||
| Frances Bates | Sister-In-Law | Unmar | 20 | Formerly Servant | Audlem, Cheshire |
1881
| Dwelling -52 Hugh Street, London, Middlesex | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William D Baxter | Head | M | 45 | Attendant British Museum | Sternfield |
| Emma E Baxter | Wife | M | 29 | Trimley St Mary | |
| William C Baxter | Son | Unmar | 18 | Clerk | Kentish Town |
| Daniel C Baxter | Son | Unmar | 16 | Boy Attendant British Museum | St George Hanover Square |
| Annie C Baxter | Daughter | 13 | Scholar | St George Hanover Square | |
| Violet L Baxter | Daughter | 4 | St George Hanover Square | ||
1891
| Dwelling -126 Cambridge Road, St George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Emma Eliza Baxter | Head | Wid | 39 | Working on own account | Walton |
| Violet Lily Baxter | Daughter | 12 | Pimlico | ||
| Lydia Rose Baxter | Daughter | 9 | Pimlico | ||
| Camellia Eliza Baxter | Daughter | 4 | Pimlico | ||
1901
| Dwelling -126 Cambridge Road, St George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Emma E Baxter | Head | Wid | 50 | Boarding House keeper | Walton |
| Violet Baxter | Daughter | S | 22 | Housemaid Domestic | Pimlico |
| Lydia Baxter | Daughter | S | 19 | Relief Stamper | Pimlico |
| Camellia Baxter | Daughter | S | 14 | Dressmaker | Pimlico |
1911
| Dwelling – 126 Cambridge Road, St George Hanover Square, London, Middlesex | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Emma E Baxter | Head | Wid | 50 | Furnished Apts | Walton |
| Violet L Baxter | Daughter | S | 32 | Pimlico | |
| Camellia Baxter | Daughter | S | 24 | Pimlico | |
| Thomas Edwin Scott | Boarder | M | 44 | Army Major | Baznelstown, Ireland |
| Renira Josephine Scott | Boarder | M | 35 | Chilton | |
| Helen Soanes | Boarder | S | 23 | General Servant | Aldeby |
| Thomas Crowson | Lodger | M | 48 | Drapers Assistant | Holywell |
| Louisa Crowson | Lodger | M | 45 | Croydon | |
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| London Daily News | 05 Aug 1861 | VACANCIES, APPOINTMENTS, AND PROMOTIONS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE British Museum – Mr. William Daniel Baxter has been appointed an attendant, and passing his examination. |
| Staffordshire Advertiser | 31 May 1862 | Marriages On the 27th instant, at the parish church of Audlem, Cheshire, Mr. William Daniel Baxter, library department, British Museum, to Hannah, second daughter of the late Mr. Richard Bates, of Audlem. |
Will Information
1889
Personal Estate £265 15s
20 November 1889. The Will of William Daniel Baxter late of 52 Huge-Street Pimlico on the County of London (Middlesex) who died 6 November 1889 at 126 Cambridge-Street Pimlico was proved at the Principal Registry by William Charles Baxter of 73 Grandison-Road Wandsworth in the said County Commercial Clerk and Daniel Christopher Baxter of 126 Cambridge Street Museum Attendant the sons the Executors
1923
Effects £849 4s 9d
Baxter Emma Eliza of 126 Cambridge-Street Pimlico Middlesex widow died 9 December 1922 Probate London 12 January to William Charles Baxter Clerk and Daniel Christopher Baxter Civil Servant.
Death
London Brompton Cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 23 Jun 1871 | Hannah Baxter | Of 3 Ellesmere Cottages, Buckingham Palace Road, aged 31. First Interment D 27 |
| 13 Aug 1873 | Frederick George Baxter | Of 52 Hugh Street, Pimlico aged 15 weeks. Second Interment D 27 |
| 18 May 1875 | Jane Baxter | Of 52 Hugh Street, Pimlico aged 41. Third Interment D 27 |
| 12 Oct 1888 | Anne Charlotte Baxter | Of 52 Hugh Street, Pimlico aged 21. Fourth Interment D 27 |
| 11 Nov 1889 | William Daniel Baxter | Of 126 Cambridge Street, Pimlico aged 54. Fifth Interment D 27 |
| 14 Dec 1922 | Emma Eliza Baxter | Of 126 Cambridge Street, Pimlico aged 70. Sixth Interment D 27 |
Phebe Baxter (1838 – 1904)
Marriage
Phebe married John Dale (1834 – 1871) the son of William Dale and Mary Lawes, in 1861.
Rachel Baxter (1840 – 1922)
Rachel and her husband Charles spent time in New Zealand and Ireland before settling down in Rotherhithe.
Marriage
Rachel married Charles Smyth (1838 – 1911) the son of Daniel Smyth and Maria Smyth.
| Parish Church of Aldershot St Michael the Archangel – 7th October, 1860 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Charles Smyth | Full | Bachelor | Commis… staff | Aldershot | Daniel Smyth | Cooper |
| Rachel Baxter | Full | Spinster | Aldershot | Daniel Baxter | Wood Cutter | |
| In the presence of us: Denis Flacon & Thomas Keet | ||||||
Mary Baxter (1843 – 1844)
Death
Plomesgate District
| Died | Name | Comment |
| 1844 | Mary Baxter | Aged 9 months |
Christopher Baxter (1844 – 1919)
Like his brother Christopher moved to London to work, however he came down to Saxmundham to have his children baptized.
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Marriage
Christopher married twice. His first wife was Mary Ann North (1848 – 1884) the daughter of John Ellis North and Sarah Dando.
| Parish Church of Stepney St Thomas – 3rd July, 1873 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Christopher Baxter | Of Full | Bachelor | Signal Man | Stepney | Daniel Baxter (deceased) | Labourer |
| Mary Ann North | Age | Spinster | Stepney | John Ellis North | Mast & Block Maker | |
| In the presence of us: Alfred Sydenham and Sarah Ann Nurse | ||||||
His second wife was Louisa Maria Simmons (1857 – 1911) the daughter of George Lake Simmons and Ann Grant.
| Parish Church of Westminster St Stephen, Rochester Row – 28th November, 1886 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Christopher Baxter | 39 | Widower | Warder | 27 Lillington Street | Daniel Baxter | Forester |
| Louisa Maria Simmons | 30 | Spinster | Housekeeper | 27 Lillington Street | George Lake Simmons | Painter |
| In the presence of us: William Henry Lavin and Kate Crawley | ||||||
Children
Christopher and Mary Ann had the following:
*Daniel attended the Penton Grove infants school, Clarence attended Rising Hill School. Daniel, Florence, Clarence and Edwin attended the White Lion Street School, Islington.
Louisa had the following:
| Born | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1884 | Leonora Magdeline Florence Simmons | Mother’s maiden name left blank | Margate |
Christopher adopted Louisa’s daughter.
Census
1861
| Dwelling – Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Chattin | Head | M | 58 | Thatcher | Benhall |
| Phebe Chattin | Wife | M | 55 | Benhall | |
| John Chattin | Son | Unmar | 18 | Carpenters App | Benhall |
| Emily Chattin | Daughter | 12 | Scholar | Benhall | |
| Christopher Baxter |
Nephew | 14 | Scholar | Benhall | |
1871
| Dwelling – Cottage, Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Charlotte Baxter | Head | Wid | 55 | Nurse ND | Sternfield |
| Christopher Baxter | Son | Unmar | 25 | Dom Servant | Benhall |
1881
| Dwelling – 53 Rising Hill Street, London, Middlesex | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Christopher Baxter | Head | M | 32 | Prison Warden | Suffolk |
| Mary A Baxter | Wife | M | 29 | Dress maker | Poplar |
| William Baxter | Son | 7 | Poplar | ||
| Daniel Baxter | Son | 5 | Poplar | ||
| Florence Baxter | Daughter | 3 | Clerkenwell | ||
| Clarence Baxter | Son | 1 | Clerkenwell | ||
| Fanny Devonport | Lodger | Unmar | 36 | Nursery Governess (DS) | Wolverhampton, Staffordshire |
1891
| Dwelling – St Peter Street, St John Westminster | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Christopher Baxter | Head | M | 46 | Light Watchman (port) | Benhall |
| Louisa Maria Baxter | Wife | M | 34 | Margate | |
| William Frederick Baxter | Son | S | 17 | Brass Furniture | Westminster |
| Daniel Christopher Baxter | Son | 15 | Van boy | Westminster | |
| Florence Hannah Baxter | Daughter | 13 | Book Folder | Westminster | |
| Clarence Charles Baxter | Son | 11 | Scholar | Westminster | |
| Edwin Arthur Baxter | Son | 9 | Scholar | Westminster | |
| Leonora Magdalene Florence Baxter | Daughter | 7 | Scholar | Margate | |
1891
| Dwelling – 7 Charity Row, Benhall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Phoebe Dale | Head | Wid | 58 | Laundress | Benhall |
| Charlotte Rachel Dale | Daughter | S | 26 | Laundress | Benhall |
| Mary Sarah Baxter | Niece | 6 | Scholar | London, Residing at Pentonville | |
1901
| Dwelling – Donnington Square, Lambeth | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Christopher Baxter | Head | M | 55 | Electrical Store Keeper | Benhall |
| Louisa Baxter | Wife | M | 44 | Margate | |
| Clarence C Baxter | Son | S | 21 | Carpenter | Clerkenwell |
| Edwin A Baxter | Son | S | 19 | Carpenter Joiner | Clerkenwell |
| Leonora M Baxter | Daughter | S | 17 | Book Folding | Margate |
1911
| Dwelling – 59 Tynemouth Road, Mitcham, Surrey | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Clarence Baxter | Head | M | 31 | Joiner | Islington |
| Letitia Baxter | Wife | M | 33 | Corsham Sealeys | |
| Mary Baxter | Daughter | 8 | Kennington | ||
| Gwendoline Baxter | Daughter | 6 | Vauxhall | ||
| John Baxter | Son | 3 | Vauxhall | ||
| Maud Baxter | Daughter | 4 months | Mitcham | ||
| Christopher Baxter | Father | Wid | 65 | Prison Pension (Footman) | Benhall |
Death
Camden
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 24 Oct 1884 | Mary Ann Baxter | Aged 35 |
Saxmundham St John the Baptist
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 16 Jul 1898 | Mary Sarah Baxter | Aged 13 |
Isle of Wight
| Died | Name | Comment |
| 1911 | Louisa M Baxter | Aged 54 |
Fleetwood Cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 03 Feb 1919 | Christopher Baxter | Died 30 Jan 1919 aged 73 |
Mary Baxter (1847 – 1847)
Death
Benhall St Mary
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 27 Nov 1847 | Mary Baxter | Of Benhall, aged 5 months |
Elizabeth Harry Baxter (1849 – 1928)
Census
1871
| Dwelling – Carlton Hall, Carlton cum Kelsale | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Elizabeth Baxter | Serv | Unmar | 22 | Housemaid | Benhall |
Marriage
Elizabeth’s first husband was James Carnegie Webster (1852 – 1882), the son of James Webster and Jane Lowson, who she married in 1873. Her second husband was John Goodwin (1835 – 1893), son of William Goodwin and Mary Anne Flatt, who she married in 1883. Her third husband was Daniel Taylor (1851 – 1929) son of Daniel and Jane Taylor, who she married in 1900.
What happened to the children of Benjamin William Baxter and Mary Ann Branch?
Elizabeth Ann Baxter (1850 – ?)
Census
1871
| Dwelling -Bedfont, Middlesex | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Elizabeth Ann Baxter | Servant | S | 20 | Nurse | Ipswich |
I lose Elizabeth after 1871.
What happened to the child of William Baxter and Mary Ann Denny of Sweffling?
Mary Ann Baxter (1809 – 1894)
Marriage
Mary married Daniel Pallant Denny (1807 – 1837) the son of Daniel Denny and Mary Pallant (Mary’s guardians) and the grandson of Nathaniel Pallant and Elizabeth Garrod. From the parish registers of Kings Lynn St Margarets:
“Daniel Pallant Denny bachelor of Kings Lynn and Mary Ann Baxter spinster and minor of Starston married in this church by license and with consent of lawful guardian this twenty-five day of December, 1829. In the presence of D. Denny and William Plowright.”
Maria Baxter (1809 – 1857)
Marriage
Maria married Thomas Pallant (1804 – 1847) the son of Nathaniel Pallant and Elizabeth Garrod. From the parish registers of Rendham:
“Thomas Pallant of this parish bachelor and Maria Baxter of Starston Norfolk, spinster were married in this church by license with consent of her guardians this twentieth day of January 1830. In the presence of Jn: Pallant and William Andrews.”
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Bury and Norwich Post | 27 Jan 1830 | On the 20th inst… Same day Mr Thomas Pallant, of Rendham, in this County, to Miss Baxter, of Starston, Norfolk. |