Baxters of Mutford
Mutford
Mutford is a settlement 4 miles south east of Beccles and 5 1/2 miles south west of Lowestoft. The area is chiefly agricultural. The church is dedicated to St Andrew and is an ancient building with a circular tower surrounded by an octagonal turret. The church registers date back to Tudor times. The living of St Andrew is a discharge vicarage annexed to the rectory of Barnby.
Early Baxters
The Baxters first appear in the church registers of Mutford in the early 1600’s. From the parish registers come the following baptisms:
| Date | Child and Parent/s Names |
| 09 Feb 1606 | Joseph son of Gyles & Agnes Baxter |
| 31 Mar 1611 | Margaret daughter of Giles & Anne Baxter |
| 02 Jan 1612 | Anne daughter of Giles & Anne Baxter |
| 06 Feb 1616 | Dina daughter of Giles & Anne Baxter |
From the parish registers come the following burials:
| Date | Comment |
| 10 Feb 1609 | Agnes Baxter widow |
| 08 May 1615 | Giles son of Gyles |
| 26 Jun 1615 | Joseph Baxter |
Tantalizing whatever happened to these Baxter families in Mutford are unclear. The parish registers continue, but without reference to these families.
Nineteenth Century Baxters
The next family of Baxters to appear in the parish registers of Mutford is that of William Baxter, who is descended from the Baxters of Uggeshall.
William Baxter (1777 – 1865)
William married in Henstead and settled in Mutford to raise his family.
Marriage
William married Elizabeth Whiting (1779 – 1851)the daughter of William Whiting and Unice Moye. From the parish records of Henstead:
“William Baxter of this parish bachelor and Elizabeth Wightin of this parish spinster were married in this church by banns this sixteenth day of May, 1799. In the presence of Una Wightin and William Raven.”
Children
William and Elizabeth had the following children:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 25 Mar 1799 | 25 Mar 1799 | John | Son of William and Elizabeth | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 20 May 1802 | 23 May 1802 | William | Son of William and Elizabeth | Parish Church of North Cove |
| 23 Nov 1805 | 25 Nov 1805 | James | Son of William and Elizabeth | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 16 Jun 1807 | 02 Aug 1807 | William | Son of William and Elizabeth | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 17 Aug 1811 | 18 Sep 1811 | Benjamin | Son of William and Elizabeth | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1813 | 14 Apr 1813 | Samuel | Son of William and Elizabeth, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1816 | 06 Oct 1816 | George | Son of William and Elizabeth, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1819 | 26 Jul 1819 | Sarah | Daughter of William and Elizabeth, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1823 | 02 Feb 1823 | Mary Ann | Daughter of William and Elizabeth, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Mutford | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| William Baxter | 62 | Ag Lab | Y |
| Elizabeth Baxter | 62 | Y | |
| George Baxter | 24 | Ag Lab | Y |
| Sarah Baxter | 22 | Y | |
1851
| Dwelling – In the Street, Mutford | ||||
| Name | Age | Marital status | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Baxter | 73 | M | Ag Lab | Uggeshall |
| Elizabeth Baxter | 72 | M | Mutford | |
1861
| Dwelling – Kessingland Street, Kessingland | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Mary Ann Hitcham | Wife | M | 38 | Fisherman’s wife | Mutford |
| George Hitcham | Son | 11 | Gisleham | ||
| Sarah Hitcham | Daughter | 9 | Gisleham | ||
| William Hitcham | Son | 7 | Gisleham | ||
| James Hitcham | Son | 4 | Gisleham | ||
| William Baxter | Father | Wid | 83 | Formerly Ag Lab | Uggeshall |
Death
Mutford St Andrew
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 25 Dec 1851 | Elizabeth Baxter | Aged 72 |
| 15 Mar 1865 | William Baxter | Of Kessingland, aged 87 |
What happened to the children of William Baxter and Elizabeth Whiting of Mutford?
John Baxter (1799 – 1872)
John moved to the village of Barnby (1 mile west) where he raised his family. The last mention of the family being in England is the 1851 census. In 1854 he emigrated to America, Samuel his youngest child died on the way and was buried at sea on the 4th May, 1854. The family settled near Geneva NY, and lived on the corner of Lake and Evan streets. John was a tile and brick maker for J. B. Dixon. In 1862 he bought a farm of around 30 acres, 5 miles west of Geneva.
Marriage
John married Mary Ann Wright (1802 – 1878) the daughter of Samuel Wright and Elizabeth Goddard. From the parish records of Mutford:
“John Baxter single man and Mary Ann Wright Single woman, both of this parish married in this church by banns this sixteenth day of July, 1827. In the presence of William Baxter and Sarah Peachy.”
Children
John and Mary had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 28 Nov 1828 | 30 Nov 1828 | Maria(h) Mary | Daughter of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 01 Dec 1830 | 13 Dec 1830 | Ann Eliza | Daughter of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 01 Aug 1832 | 12 Aug 1832 | William | Son of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 09 Oct 1834 | 12 Oct 1834 | James | Son of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 07 Mar 1836 | 15 Mar 1836 | Sarah | Daughter of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 25 May 1837 | 04 Jun 1837 | Ann | Daughter of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 1838 | 16 Oct 1838 | Mary Ann | Daughter of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 27 Sep 1840 | 08 Aug 1841 | George | Son of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 27 Sep 1840 | 08 Aug 1841 | John | Son of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 29 Apr 1843 | 07 May 1843 | Elizabeth | Daughter of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 22 Mar 1846 | 20 Sep 1846 | George | Son of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 1847 | 17 Mar 1850 | Samuel | Son of John and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Barnby | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| John Baxter | 40 | Ag Lab | Y |
| Mary Baxter | 35 | Y | |
| Maria Baxter | 12 | Y | |
| Eliza Baxter | 10 | Y | |
| William Baxter | 8 | Y | |
| James Baxter | 6 | Y | |
| Sarah Baxter | 5 | Y | |
| Ann Baxter | 4 | Y | |
| Mary Ann Baxter | 2 | Y | |
| George Baxter | 0 months | Y | |
| John Baxter | 0 months | Y | |
1851
| Dwelling – Barnby | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| John Baxter | Head | M | 50 | Brickmaker | Mutford |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 47 | Soham, Norfolk | |
| James Baxter | Son | 16 | Ag Lab | Barnby | |
| Ann Baxter | Daughter | 13 | Barnby | ||
| Mary Ann Baxter | Daughter | 12 | Barnby | ||
| John Baxter | Son | 10 | Barnby | ||
| Elizabeth Baxter | Daughter | 8 | Barnby | ||
| George Baxter | Son | 5 | Barnby | ||
| Samuel Baxter | Son | 3 | Barnby | ||
Maria Baxter 22 was in Lowestoft
Eliza Baxter 20 was in Lowestoft
William Baxter 18 was in Kessingland
Sarah Baxter 15 was in Lowestoft
1855
| Dwelling – Seneca, Ontario, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| John Baxter | Head | M | 55 | Brickmaker | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 52 | England | |
| Maria Baxter | Daughter | 27 | England | ||
| Eliza Baxter | Daughter | 25 | England | ||
| William Baxter | Son | 23 | England | ||
| James Baxter | Son | 21 | England | ||
| Sarah Baxter | Daughter | 17 | England | ||
| Ann Baxter | Daughter | 17 | England | ||
| Mary Baxter | Daughter | 16 | England | ||
| John Baxter | Son | 15 | England | ||
| Elizabeth Baxter | Daughter | 12 | England | ||
| George Baxter | Son | 10 | England | ||
1860
| Dwelling – Seneca, Ontario, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| John Baxter | Head | M | 60 | England | |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 57 | England | |
| John Baxter | Son | 19 | England | ||
1865
| Dwelling – Seneca Election District 4, Ontario, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Jno Baxter | Head | M | 65 | Farmer | England |
| Mary A Baxter | Wife | M | 63 | England | |
| Ann Baxter | Child | S | 26 | England | |
| William Baxter | Grandchild | 9 | Ontario | ||
| Sarah J Baxter | Grandchild | 5 | Ontario | ||
| George Baxter | Grandchild | 11 | Ontario | ||
* John was recorded as naturalized and an owner of land.
1870
| Dwelling – Seneca Town, Ontario, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| John Baxter | Head | M | 70 | Farmer | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 68 | Keeping Home | England |
| Sarah Baxter | Child | S | 33 | At Home | England |
| William Baxter | Grandchild | 13 | At School | Ontario | |
| Sarah J Baxter | Grandchild | 11 | At School | Ontario | |
| George Baxter | Grandchild | 9 | At School | Ontario | |
1875
| Dwelling – Seneca Town, Ontario, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Mary Baxter | Head | Wid | 73 | England | |
| William Mosey | Grandchild | 18 | Farm Labourer | Ontario | |
| Sarah J Mosey | Grandchild | 16 | Ontario | ||
| George Mosey | Grandchild | 14 | Ontario | ||
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 19 Oct 1850 | Mutford Mutford and Lothingland Labourer Friends Society prizes rewards… John Baxter, Mutford 1£ 10s, for 12 years ferrying (fetching herrings from the boat to shore) being an agricultural labourer. |
Death
Washington Street Cemetery, City of Geneva, NY
| Died | Name | Comment |
| 29 Dec 1872 | John Baxter | Aged 73 years; of pneumonia |
| 17 Sep 1878 | Mary Baxter | Wife of John, aged 76 years |
William Baxter (1802 – 1803)
Death
Mutford St Andrew
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 02 Mar 1803 | William Baxter | Aged 10 months |
James Baxter (1805 – ?)
James married in Barnby and had two children baptised there before he emigrated to America about the same time as his brother William. He lived in Seneca, Ontario county and was removed from NY to WI in 1848. He may be the James Baxter that obtained a Wisconsin land patent on the 1st April, 1848. He lived in Willow Springs, Lafayetta, WI. He was known to have visited his brother John at least once. He reputedly died in a tornado sometime between 1870 and 1880.
Marriage
James married Mary Nixon (1807 – 188?). From the parish records of Barnby:
“James Baxter single man of this parish and Mary Nixon single woman of this parish were married in this church by banns this ninth day of September, 1830. In the presence of William Baxter and Mary Ann ?.”
Children
James and Mary had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1832/3 | 15 Jan 1833 | Honor | Daughter of James and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 1834 | 24 Aug 1834 | Ann | Daughter of James and Mary, Barnby labourer | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 1838 | Elizabeth M | Daughter of James and Mary | Seneca, Ontario | |
| 1841 | Sarah P | Daughter of James and Mary | Seneca, Ontario | |
| 01 Feb 1843 | Eliza | Daughter of James and Mary | Seneca, Ontario | |
| 1847 | George | Son of James and Mary | Willow Springs, Lafayette | |
| Jan 1849 | John Calvin | Son of James and Mary | Willow Springs, Lafayette | |
| 16 Jul 1853 | James | Son of James and Mary | Willow Springs, Lafayette |
Census
1850
| Dwelling – Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| James Baxter | Head | M | 45 | Farmer | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 43 | England | |
| Ann Baxter | Daughter | 15 | England | ||
| Elizabeth Baxter | Daughter | 11 | New York | ||
| Sarah Baxter | Daughter | 9 | New York | ||
| Eliza Baxter | Daughter | 7 | New York | ||
| George Baxter | Son | 3 | Wisconsin | ||
| Calvin Baxter | Son | 1 | Wisconsin | ||
1855 – James was living in Willow Springs, Wisconsin, the household was made up of 4 males and 4 females.
1870
| Dwelling – Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| James Baxter | Head | M | 65 | Farmer | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 63 | England | |
| George Baxter | Son | S | 23 | Labourer | Wisconsin |
| Eliza Baxter | Daughter | S | 27 | Housekeeper | Wisconsin |
| Calvin Baxter | Son | S | 21 | Labourer | Wisconsin |
| James Baxter | Son | S | 18 | Wisconsin | |
* James was recorded as illiterate
1880
| Dwelling – Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin | |||||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born | Where Father Born | Where Mother Born |
| Mary Baxter | Self | Wid | 73 | Farmer | Eng | Eng | Eng |
| James Baxter | Son | S | 26 | Works on Farmer | WI | Eng | Eng |
| Eliza Baxter | Daughter | S | 37 | NY | Eng | Eng | |
1885
| Dwelling – Willow Springs, Lafayette, Wisconsin | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 78 | England | |
| Eliza Baxter | Daughter | S | 42 | Wisconsin | |
| James Baxter | Son | S | 31 | Wisconsin | |
* Mary died between the 1885 and 1890 censuses.
William Baxter (1807 – 1872)
William marries in Barnby and his first child is baptized in Carlton Colville. Like his brother James, William emigrated to America in 1835/6. He lived in North Exchange Street, Geneva, NY. He was known as ‘wicked Will!’ By 1850 he was living in Fayette, Seneca County, NY.
Marriage
William married Ann Thompson (1811 – 1880). From the parish records of Barnby:
“William Baxter single man of this parish and Ann Thompson single woman of this parish were married in this church by banns this first day of October, 1833. In the presence of Benjamin Baxter and Sarah Baxter.”
Children
William and Ann had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 11 Sep 1834 | 12 Sep 1834 | Sophia | Daughter of William and Ann, Carlton Colville Labourer | Parish Church of Carlton Colville |
| 30 Aug 1836 | Elizabeth | Ontario County | ||
| 16 Nov 1839 | John | Ontario County | ||
| 1842 | Sarah A | Ontario County | ||
| 19 Feb 1844 | Mary Ellen | Ontario County | ||
| 29 May 1846 | George | Ontario County | ||
| 04 Dec 1848 | Eliza Ann | Ontario County | ||
| 09 Sep 1852 | William | Ontario County |
Census
1850
| Dwelling – Fayette, Seneca, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Wm Baxter | Head | M | 41 | Farmer | England |
| Ann Baxter | Wife | M | 39 | England | |
| John Baxter | Son | 10 | At School | New York | |
| Sarah Baxter | Daughter | 8 | At School | New York | |
| Ellen M Baxter | Daughter | 6 | At School | New York | |
| George Baxter | Daughter | 4 | New York | ||
| Eliza A Baxter | Daughter | 1 | New York | ||
1860
| Dwelling – Seneca, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Baxter | Head | M | 52 | England | |
| Ann Baxter | Wife | M | 49 | England | |
1870
| Dwelling – Seneca, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| William Baxter | Head | M | 63 | Labourer | England |
| Ann Baxter | Wife | M | 59 | Keeping House | England |
* William was recorded as illiterate.
1875
| Dwelling – Seneca, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Ann Baxter | Wife | Wid | 64 | England | |
| Sarah Ann Baxter | Daughter | 34 | Dressmaking | Ontario | |
| George Baxter | Grandson | 15 | Ontario | ||
Book
| Book | Date | Comment |
| History of Ontario Co, NY, Conover & Aldrich. | 1893 | Page 15. Baxter Sarah A, Geneva, was born Geneva of English parents. She learned the art of dressmaking and has done business on her own account for 20 years. Her father William Baxter, was born in Norfolk, England, June 16, 1807. He was an ingenious wood worker. October, 1, 1833, he married Ann Thompson of his native place, and came to the United States in 1836, locating in Geneva. They had eight children, Sophia, Elizabeth, John, Sarah A, Mary E, George, Eliza A, and William. Her father died August 18, 1872. |
Death
Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva
| Died | Name | Comment |
| 18 Aug 1872 | William Baxter | Jun 16 1807 – Aug 18 1872, husb of Ann Thompson |
| 09 Jan 1880 | Ann Baxter | Feb 14 1811 – Jan 09 1880, wife of William; Nee Thompson |
Benjamin Baxter (1811 – 1887)
Benjamin spent his entire life in and around the Mutford area.
Marriage
Benjamin married Sarah Hunton (1810 -1888). From the parish records of North Cove:
“Benjamin Baxter of Mutford single man and Sarah Hunton single woman of this parish were married in this church by banns this fifth day of March, 1833. In the presence of Mary Barber Lee and William Baxter.”
Children
Benjamin and Sarah had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1833 | 08 Sep 1833 | Emma | Daughter of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1835 | 29 Nov 1835 | Elizabeth* | Daughter of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1837 | 12 Mar 1837 | Honor | Daughter of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1839 | 27 Jan 1839 | Emily | Daughter of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1840 | 27 Apr 1840 | William | Son of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1841 | 31 Oct 1841 | Samuel | Son of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1843 | 10 Dec 1843 | Robert | Son of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1845 | 09 Nov 1845 | Sarah | Daughter of Benjamin and Sarah, Mutford labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1848 | Mary Ann | Mother’s maiden name Hunting | Mutford | |
| 1850 | Daniel | Mother’s maiden name Hunting | Mutford |
* Named recorded as Mary Ann in the parish register.
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Mutford | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| Benjamin Baxter | 30 | Ag Lab | Y |
| Sarah Baxter | 30 | Y | |
| *James Baxter | 12 | Y | |
| Elizabeth Baxter | 5 | Y | |
| Honor Baxter | 4 | Y | |
| Emila Baxter | 2 | Y | |
| William Baxter | 1 | Y | |
* James is the son of Sarah Hunton. I assume he has been adopted by Benjamin and given the surname Baxter. James is known as ‘James Hunton’ until 1901 when he is again recorded as being James Baxter, living at 2 Cottages, Beccles Road, Carlton Colville, with his wife Eliza and their daughter Louise Castleton and her son Frank Castleton.
1851
| Dwelling – Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Benjamin Baxter | Head | M | 40 | Brick maker | Mutford |
| Sarah Baxter | Wife | M | 41 | North Cove | |
| Elizabeth Baxter | Daughter | 15 | North Cove | ||
| Emely Baxter | Daughter | 13 | Mutford | ||
| William Baxter | Son | 11 | Mutford | ||
| Samuel Baxter | Son | 9 | Mutford | ||
| Robert Baxter | Son | 7 | Mutford | ||
| Sarah Baxter | Daughter | 5 | Mutford | ||
| Mary Ann Baxter | Daughter | 2 | Mutford | ||
| Danyell Baxter | Son | 5 mnths | Mutford | ||
1861
| Dwelling – Beccles Road, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Benjamin Baxter | Head | M | 50 | Labourer | Mutford |
| Sarah Baxter | Wife | M | 50 | Mutford | |
| Emily Baxter | Daughter | Unmar | 20 | Mutford | |
| Robert Baxter | Son | Unmar | 17 | Ag Lab | Mutford |
| Mary Ann Baxter | Daughter | 12 | Mutford | ||
| Daniel Baxter | Son | 10 | Mutford | ||
1871
| Dwelling – Near Stratford House, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Benjamin Baxter | Head | M | 60 | Ag Lab | Mutford |
| Sarah Baxter | Wife | M | 61 | Ag Lab’s wife | North Cove |
1881
| Dwelling – Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Benjamin Baxter | Head | M | 70 | Ag Lab | Mutford |
| Sarah Baxter | Wife | M | 71 | North Cove | |
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 30 Jun 1883 & 21 Jul 1883 | Sell at Auction Wednesday 5th July 1883 (late Mr William Suggate) …Lot 6 A range of four cottages by the said Road leading from Mutford Church to Rushmere, in the respective occupation of James Jeremy, Benjamin Baxter, Mark Blowers and William Warnes. Lot 7 A Range of three excellent brick and tiled cottages with convenient offices and 0A. 2R. 1P of productive garden ground, in the respective occupation of William Aggas, Robert Baxter and James Fiske, jun. |
Death
Mutford St Andrews
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 18 Mar 1887 | Benjamin Baxter | Aged 76 of Mutford |
| 29 Mar 1888 | Sarah Baxter | Aged 79 of Lowestoft |
Samuel Baxter (1813 – 1878)
Samuel does not appear in the 1841 census so it is likely that he emigrated to America before that date. He lived in Penfield Monroe, NY and was a stone mason.
Marriage
Samuel married Mary Ireland (1818 – 1893)
Children
Samuel and Mary had the following:
| Born | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1844 | Charles | Son of Samuel and Mary | Penfield Monroe |
| 1846 | Mary E | Daughter of Samuel and Mary | Penfield Monroe |
| 1849 | Ann Eliza | Daughter of Samuel and Mary | Penfield Monroe |
| 1851 | William L | Son of Samuel and Mary | Penfield Monroe |
| 1856 | Susan Augusta | Daughter of Samuel and Mary | Penfield Monroe |
| 1859 | Ardella/Arabella | Daughter of Samuel and Mary | Penfield Monroe |
| 1862 | Harriet | Daughter of Samuel and Mary | Penfield Monroe |
Census
1850
| Dwelling – Penfield, Monroe, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Samuel Baxter | Head | M | 36 | Mason | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 31 | New York | |
| Charles Baxter | Son | 6 | At School | New York | |
| Mary E Baxter | Daughter | 4 | At School | New York | |
| Ann Eliza Baxter | Daughter | 11 mths | New York | ||
| Sarah Ireland | 11 | At School | New York | ||
1855
| Dwelling – Penfield, Monroe, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Samuel Baxter | Head | M | 42 | Mason | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 38 | Monroe | |
| Sarah Baxter | Daughter | 17 | Monroe | ||
| Charles H Baxter | Son | 11 | Monroe | ||
| Mary E Baxter | Daughter | 8 | Monroe | ||
| Ann Eliza Baxter | Daughter | 5 | Monroe | ||
| William Baxter | Son | 3 | Monroe | ||
1865
| Dwelling – Penfield Village, Monroe, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Samuel Baxter | Head | M | 51 | Labourer | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 48 | Monroe | |
| Elizabeth Baxter | Child | 18 | Monroe | ||
| William Baxter | Child | 13 | Monroe | ||
| Augusta Baxter | Child | 9 | Monroe | ||
| Arabella Baxter | Child | 5 | Monroe | ||
| Harriet Baxter | Child | 2 and half | Monroe | ||
1870
| Dwelling – Penfield District 1, Monroe, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Samuel Baxter | Head | M | 57 | Stone Mason | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 52 | Keeping House | New York |
| Augusta Baxter | Child | 14 | New York | ||
| Arabella Baxter | Child | 10 | New York | ||
| Harriet Baxter | Child | 8 | New York | ||
* Samuel was recorded as naturalized.
1875
| Dwelling – Penfield District 1, Monroe, New York | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Samuel Baxter | Head | M | 62 | Stone Mason | England |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 57 | Keeping House | New York |
| Augusta Baxter | Child | S | 18 | New York | |
| Arabella Baxter | Child | 16 | New York | ||
| Harriet Baxter | Child | 13 | New York | ||
Death
Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 04 Aug 1878 | Samuel Baxter | Lot 10 F |
| 25 May 1893 | Mary S Baxter | Lot 10 E. According to the 1890 Oakwood Cemetery Journal name listed as Mary D Baxter |
Epitaph:
Oakwood Cemetery, Penfield
| SAMUEL BAXTER
Born in Beekles Co Of Suffolk England April 5 1813 Died in Penfield Aug 3 1878 Aged 67 years |
| MOTHER
MARY S ? SAMUEL BAXTER Died May 2? 1893 Aged ?? years At Rest |
George Baxter (1816 – 1899)
George spent his entire life in and around the Mutford area.
Marriage
George married Mary Moore (1817 – 1887) the daughter of William Moore and Mary Rackham.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 25th January, 1842 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| George Baxter | 25 | Bachelor | Labourer | Mutford | William Baxter | Labourer |
| Mary Moore | 24 | Spinster | Mutford | William Moore | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: Sarah Baxter and Samuel Moore | ||||||
Children
George and Mary had the following:
| Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 29 Jan 1843 | Caroline | Daughter of George and Mary, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 27 Oct 1844 | Alfred | Son of George and Mary, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 28 Jun 1846 | Lois/Loeas | Daughter of George and Mary, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 22 Apr 1849 | Ellen/Eleanor | Daughter of George and Mary, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
Census
1851
| Dwelling – Bludeston Road, Corton | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital Status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Head | M | 34 | Brick maker | Corton |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 33 | Mutford | |
| Caroline Baxter | Daughter | 8 | Mutford | ||
| Alfred Baxter | Son | 6 | Mutford | ||
| Aloies Baxter | Daughter | 4 | Mutford | ||
| Ellen Baxter | Daughter | 2 | Mutford | ||
1861
| Dwelling – Daisy Lane, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Head | M | 44 | Labourer | Mutford |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 45 | Mutford | |
| Alfred Baxter | Son | Unmar | 16 | Labourer | Mutford |
| Loisa Baxter | Daughter | Unmar | 14 | Mutford | |
| Ellen Baxter | Daughter | 12 | Mutford | ||
1871
| Dwelling – Near Harvey’s farm, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Head | M | 54 | Brickmaker | Mutford |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 53 | Brickmaker’s wife | Mutford |
1881
| Dwelling – Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Head | M | 64 | Bricklayer | Mutford |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 63 | Mutford | |
1891
| Dwelling – Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Head | Wid | 74 | Mutford | |
George was described as a lunatic.
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 08 Sep 1860 | By Auction On Friday 14th September 1860 Kings Head Inn Beccles At Mutford …Lot 2 A brick and tiled double cottage with 0A. 1R. 12P. of productive garden grounds, having an excellent frontage next to the public road and now occupied by George Baxter and James Wood. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 26 Jun 1880 | Petty session Lowestoft Wednesday June 23rd Highway Offence – George Baxter of Mutford, brick maker, was charged with unlawfully tethering a horse by the road to the danger of public. Policeman Bovingdon of Hulver, proved the offence, and defendant said he knew he had no business to do what he had done. Defendant was then fined 12s 6d, including costs. |
| Lowestoft Journal | 01 Apr 1899 | Baxter – On the 15th ult., at Oulton Workhouse, George Baxter, formerly of Mutford, aged 81 years. |
Death
Mutford St Andrews
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 04 Nov 1887 | Mary Baxter | Aged 70 of Mutford |
| 18 Mar 1899 | George Baxter | Aged 81 of North Cove |
Sarah Baxter (1819 – ?)
Sarah and Robert do not have any children in Suffolk, they are not buried in Mutford or the local area and I can not find them in the 1851 and subsequent censuses, it is possible that the couple joined Sarah’s brothers in America.
Marriage
Sarah married Robert Long (1818 – ?) possibly the son of Robert Long and Elizabeth Heslop/Haselip.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 15th February, 1844 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Robert Long | 25 | Bachelor | Labourer | Gisleham | Robert Long | Labourer |
| Sarah Baxter | 24 | Spinster | Mutford | William Baxter | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: Mary Ann Baxter and George Baxter | ||||||
Mary Ann Baxter (1823 – 1912)
Census
1841
| Dwelling – Worlingham | |||
| Name | Age | Occupation | Born in County |
| Mary Ann Baxter | 19 | FS | Y |
Marriage
Mary married Henry Hitcham (1823 – 1875) the son of Henry Hitcham and Martha Utten (Utting).
| Parish Church of of Gisleham – 9th September, 1847 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Henry Hitcham | full age | Bachelor | Gisleham | Henry Hitcham | Labourer | |
| Mary Ann Baxter | full age | Spinster | Gisleham | William Baxter | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: Robert Utting and Mary Ann Hitcham | ||||||
What happened to the children of Benjamin Baxter and Sarah Hunton of Mutford?
Emma Baxter (1833 – 1833)
Death
Mutford St Andrews
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 13 Sep 1833 | Emma Baxter | 9 weeks |
Elizabeth Baxter (1835 – 1915)
Marriage
Elizabeth married Henry Michael Barber (1831-1891) the son of Robert and Elizabeth Barber, in 1853.
Honor Baxter (1837 – 1920)
Census
1851
| Dwelling – Church Road, Lowestoft | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Honor Baxter | Serv | Unmar | 14 | Mutford | |
Marriage
Honor married James Read (1832-1869) son of Isaac Read and Elizabeth Blomefield.
| Parish Church of Lowestoft St Margaret – 31st December, 1857 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| James Read | 25 | Bachelor | Fisherman | Lowestoft | Isaac Read | Labourer |
| Honor Baxter | 22 | Spinster | Lowestoft | Benjamin Baxter | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: William Hunton and Elizabeth Baxter | ||||||
Emily Baxter (1839 – 1921)
Children
Emily had the following:
| Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 15 Apr 1866 | Ellen | Daughter of Emily Baxter Mutford illegitimate | Parish Church of Mutford |
Ellen would have been aged 3 at the time she was baptized.
Marriage
Emily married James Baker (1843 – 1922) the son of Simon Baker and Hannah Smith.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 13th October, 1869 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| James Baker | 23 | Bachelor | Labourer | Mutford | Simon Baker | Labourer |
| Emily Baxter | 30 | Spinster | Mutford | Benjamin Baxter | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: Mary Ann Baxter and Robert Smith | ||||||
William Baxter (1840 – ? )
Census
1861
| Dwelling – Royal Navy Vessel: District Queen – Beirut, Syria | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Where Born | |
| William Baxter | AB | Unmar | 24 | Lowestoft | |
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 11 May 1858 | Committed to the Beccles house of correction…John Rushmere and William Baxter, by Chas Steward, H. S. Waddington and H. M Leathers Esqrs for stealing one rabbit trap, the property of Robert Cook Fowler, of Gunton. Rushmere 21 days hard labour, and Baxter three months hard labour. |
Samuel Baxter (1841 – 1851)
Death
Mutford St Andrews
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 17 Jul 1851 | Samuel Baxter | Aged 9 |
Robert Baxter (1843 – 1912)
Robert spent all his life in and around the Mutford area.
Marriage
Robert married Sarah Ann Bullin (1846 – 1926) the daughter of John Bullin and Sarah Delf
| Parish Church of Mutford – 23rd January, 1868 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Robert Baxter | 23 | Bachelor | Fisherman | Mutford | Benjamin Baxter | Labourer |
| Sarah Bullin | 23 | Spinster | Mutford | John Bullin | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: Robert Smith and Emily Baxter | ||||||
Children
Robert and Sarah had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1867 | 19 Jul 1868 | William Baxter Bullin | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 27 Dec 1869 | 27 Mar 1870 | Harry | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 09 Nov 1872 | 26 Jan 1873 | Anna | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1874 | 16 May 1875 | Walter | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Fisherman | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 19 Sep 1877 | 09 Nov 1877 | John Benjamin* | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Fisherman | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 07 Jul 1879 | 19 Oct 1879 | Martha Ann | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1881 | Agnes* | Mother’s maiden name Bullen | Mutford | |
| 17 Jul 1882 | 10 Sep 1882 | Emma | Robert and Sarah, Farm Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 05 Jan 1884 | 16 Mar 1884 | Esther Margaret | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 10 Feb 1886 | 25 Apr 1886 | Walter Robert | Robert and Sarah, Mutford Labourer | Parish Church of Mutford |
* Recorded as Benjamin in the parish records.
* Agnes is born in 1881, but there is no sign that she was baptized before she was buried.
Census
1871
| Dwelling – Near Stratford House, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 29 | Ag Lab | Mutford |
| Sarah Baxter | Wife | M | 25 | Ag Lab’s wife | Sotterley |
| William Baxter Bullin | Son | 3 | Mutford | ||
| Harry Baxter | Son | 1 | Mutford | ||
1881
| Dwelling – Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 37 | Ag Lab | Mutford |
| Sarah A Baxter | Wife | M | 35 | Sotterley | |
| William Baxter | Son | 13 | Mutford | ||
| Harry Baxter | Son | 11 | Mutford | ||
| Anna Baxter | Daughter | 8 | Mutford | ||
| John B Baxter | Son | 3 | Mutford | ||
| Martha A Baxter | Daughter | 1 | Mutford | ||
1891
| Dwelling – 43 Mill Road, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 48 | Town Scavenger | Mutford |
| Sarah A Baxter | Wife | M | 46 | Sotterley | |
| John Baxter | Son | 14 | Ag Lab | Mutford | |
| Martha A Baxter | Daughter | 12 | Scholar | Mutford | |
| Emma Baxter | Daughter | 9 | Scholar | Mutford | |
| Esther Marg Baxter | Daughter | 8 | Scholar | Mutford | |
| Walter Robert Baxter | Son | 6 | Scholar | Mutford | |
1901
| Dwelling – Barnby | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 57 | Labourer | Mutford |
| Sarah Baxter | Wife | M | 54 | Sotterley | |
| Emma Baxter | Daughter | 18 | Mutford | ||
| Esther Baxter | Daughter | 17 | Mutford | ||
| Walter Baxter | Son | 15 | Agril Labourer | Mutford | |
1911
| Dwelling – Mill Road, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Robert Baxter | Head | M | 67 | General Labourer | Mutford |
| Sarah Baxter | Wife | M | 65 | Sotterley | |
| Anna Catchpole | Daughter | M | 38 | Mutford | |
| Esther Baxter | Daughter | S | 27 | Mutford | |
| Walter Baxter | Son | S | 25 | Fisherman | Mutford |
| Fred Diggens* | Visitor | S | 27 | Gardener | Yelverton |
* Fred Diggens married Esther in 1912.
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| Norfolk Chronicle | 28 Dec 1861 | Henry Woods, Geo. Turner, Thos. Taylor, and Robert Baxter, all of Mutford, labourers, were charged with being drunk and riotous on the 28th ult. They were fined, including costs, 7s. 3d. each. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 14 Sep 1878 | Petty Session Lowestoft Wednesday September 4th Charge of Assault – Sarah Ann Baxter, wife of Robert Baxter, Carlton Colville, was charged with assaulting Rose Kellington, of the place on the 31st August. Complainant, who gave her evidence very quietly, said that she was getting a pail of water when defendant came up to her and accused her of saying something about her husband, when complainant totally denied, and this raised defendants ire and she up with her hand and struck her in the face. Defendant with great warmth, denied the insinuation, and a neighbour, who witnesses the transaction only two yards off all the while, having stated no blow was struck at all, the Bench dismissed the case. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 30 Jun 1883 & 21 Jul 1883 | Sell at Auction Wednesday 5th July 1883 (late Mr William Suggate) …Lot 6 A range of four cottages by the said Road leading from Mutford Church to Rushmere, in the respective occupation of James Jeremy, Benjamin Baxter, Mark Blowers and William Warnes. Lot 7 A Range of three excellent brick and tiled cottages with convenient offices and 0A. 2R. 1P of productive garden ground, in the respective occupation of William Aggas, Robert Baxter and James Fiske, jun. |
| East Anglian Daily Times | 19 Jul 1900 | Robert Baxter, labourer, Mutford, who was represented by his wife, was summoned for allowing a horse to stray on the Mill Road, at Mutford, on July 7th. Police-constable George Firman proved the offence, and defendant was fined 5s., or three days’ imprisonment. |
| Eastern Evening News | 05 Jun 1907 | NO LIGHT Robert Baxter, Mutford, fisherman, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a light at Gisleham. A fine of 10s. was imposed. |
Epitaph:
Mutford St Andrew
| In
The loving memory of ROBERT The beloved husband of SARAH ANN BAXTER Who died March 7th 1912 Aged 68 His end was peace Also of SARAH ANN Wife of the above Who died March 28th 1926 Aged 79 years At rest R.B. 1912 S.A.B. 1926 |
Sarah Ann Baxter (1845 – 1851)
Death
Mutford St Andrew
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 22 Jun 1851 | Sarah Ann Baxter | Aged 5 |
Mary Ann Baxter (1849 – 1896)
Marriage
Mary married Robert Smith (1847 – 1895) the son of James Smith and Sarah Hammant.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 12th January, 1871 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Robert Smith | 24 | Bachelor | Fisherman | Mutford | James Smith | Labourer |
| Mary Ann Baxter | 22 | Spinster | Mutford | Benjamin Baxter | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: Robert Baxter and Mary Ann Smith | ||||||
Daniel Baxter (1850 – 1863)
Death
Mutford St Andrew
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 13 Dec 1863 | Daniel Baxter | Aged 13 |
What happened to the children of George Baxter and Mary Moore of Mutford?
Caroline Baxter (1843 – 1910)
Census
1861
| Dwelling – 32 London Road, Lowestoft | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Caroline Baxter | Servant | Unmar | 18 | Housemaid | Mutford |
Caroline worked in the household of Samuel L Brames MD.
Marriage
Caroline married Henry Charles Carver (1843 -1902) the son of Charles Carver and Susanna Petrie.
| Parish Church of Lowestoft St Margaret – 19th April, 1862 |
||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Father’s name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Henry Charles Carver | 19 | Bachelor | Cab Driver | Lowestoft | Charles Carver | Writing Clerk |
| Caroline Baxter | 20 | Spinster | Lowestoft | George Baxter | Brickmaker | |
| In the presence of us: Eliza Ellen Wilson and Charles Wilson | ||||||
Alfred Baxter (1844 – 1924)
Alfred married in Barnby and spent his married life in North Cove.
Marriage
Alfred married Sarah Ann Beamish (1845 – 1901) the daughter of William Beamish and Sarah Wright.
| Parish Church of Barnby – 16th January, 1868 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Alfred Baxter | 23 | Bachelor | Fisherman | Mutford | George Baxter | Labourer |
| Sarah Ann Beamish | 20 | Spinster | Barnby | William Beamish | Dead | |
| In the presence of us: Charles Beamish and Hannah Beamish | ||||||
Children
Alfred and Sarah had the following:
| Born | Baptised | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1868 | Male | Mother’s maiden name Beamish | Mutford | |
| 24 Oct 1870 | 26 Mar 1871 | Amos Alfred | Alfred and Sarah Ann, Mutford Fisherman | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 26 Dec 1874 | 18 Apr 1875 | Arthur | Alfred and Sarah Ann, Mutford Fisherman | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 20 Dec 1876 | 11 Mar 1877 | Agnes Lois/Louise | Alfred and Sarah Ann, North Cove Brickmaker | Parish Church of North Cove |
Census
1871
| Dwelling – Near Stratford Farm, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Alfred Baxter | Head | M | 26 | Ag Lab | Mutford |
| Sarah A Baxter | Wife | M | 23 | Ag Lab’s wife | Barnby |
| Amos Baxter | Son | 5 mths | Mutford | ||
1881
| Dwelling – No 1 Everitts Cottage, North Cove | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Alfred Baxter | Head | M | 37 | Bricklayer Journeyman | Mutford |
| Sarah A Baxter | Wife | M | 36 | Barnby | |
| Amos Baxter | Son | 10 | Mutford | ||
| Arthur Baxter | Son | 6 | Mutford | ||
| Agnes Baxter | Daughter | 4 | North Cove | ||
1891
| Dwelling – No 1 Everitts Cottage, North Cove | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Alfred Baxter | Head | M | 37 | Ag Lab | Mutford |
| Ann Baxter | Wife | M | 34 | Barnby | |
| Amos A Baxter | Son | S | 20 | Blacksmith | Mutford |
| Arthur Baxter | Son | S | 16 | Cosier ag boy | Mutford |
| Agnes Baxter | Daughter | 14 | North Cove | ||
1901
| Dwelling – No 2 Everitts Cottage, North Cove | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Alfred Baxter | Head | Wid | 56 | Carpenter | Mutford |
| George Sharman | Son-in-Law | M | 41 | Fisherman | Wrentham |
| Agnes Sharman | Daughter | M | 34 | North Cove | |
| Lily May Sharman | Granddaughter | 3 | North Cove | ||
| George Alfred Sharman | Grandson | 1 | North Cove | ||
1911
| Dwelling – The Street, North Cove | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Alfred Baxter | Head | Wid | 66 | Labourer | Mutford |
| George Sharman | Son-in-Law | M | 41 | Fisherman | Wrentham |
| Agnes Sharman | Daughter | M | 34 | North Cove | |
| George Alfred Sharman | Grandson | 11 | North Cove | ||
Death
North Cove St Botolph
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 15 Apr 1924 | Alfred Baxter | Of Marsh Lane, Cove, aged 79 |
Epitaph:
North Cove St Botolph
| Sacred
To the memory of SARAH ANN The beloved wife of ALFRED BAXER Who died 21st. Feby 1901 Aged 53 years Thy will be done |
| Sacred
To the memory of ALFRED The beloved husband of SARAH ANN BAXTER Who died 10th April 1924 Aged 79 years His end was peace |
Lois Baxter (1846 – 1927)
Census
1871
| Dwelling – Marine Parade, Lowestoft | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Mallet | Head | Wid | 49 | Cordwainer / Lodging House Keeper | Kessingland |
| Henry Gowing | Brother in law | M | 27 | Carpenter | Swafham |
| Elizabeth Gowing | Sister in law | M | 32 | Housekeeper | Mutford |
| Lois Baxter | Niece | Unmar | 24 | Dressmaker | Mutford |
| Agnes Story | Niece | 4 | Lowestoft | ||
Marriage
Lois married John William Redgrave (1843 – ?) the son of John Redgrave and Jane Beecroft.
| Parish Church of Lowestoft St Margaret – 12th December, 1871 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| John William Redgrave | 27 | Bachelor | Carpenter | Lowestoft | John Redgrave | Corn Merchant |
| Lois Baxter | 25 | Spinster | Lowestoft | George Baxter | Brickmaker | |
| In the presence of us: William Crowe and Julia Peek | ||||||
Ellen Baxter (1849 – 1912)
Marriage
Ellen married William Rose Crowe (1845 -1895) the son of James Crowe and Anna Redgrave.
| Parish Church of Lowestoft St Peters’ Chapel of Ease – 12th January, 1871 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| William Crowe | 25 | Bachelor | Cooper | Lowestoft | James Crowe | Ropemaker |
| Ellen Baxter | 21 | Spinster | Lowestoft | George Baxter | Brickmaker | |
| In the presence of us: Alfred Baxter and Lois Baxter | ||||||
What happened to the child of Emily Baxter of Mutford?
Ellen Baxter (1863 – 1915 )
Census
1871
| Dwelling – Mutford Chapel, Mutford | ||||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born | |
| James Baker | Head | M | 30 | Ag lab | Cranford | |
| Emely Baker | Wife | M | 31 | Ag Lab’s wife | Mutford | |
| Ellen Baker* | Daughter | 8 | Mutford | |||
| William Baker | Son | 8 mths | Mutford | |||
*Ellen was recorded under her step-father’s surname
1871
| Dwelling – 6 Burlow Street, Lowestoft | ||||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born | |
| Ellen Baxter | Serv | Unmar | 18 | General Servant | Mutford | |
Marriage
Ellen married Walter Sagrott (1861 – 1915) son of Charles Sagrott and Mary Jackson.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 1st December, 1886 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Walter Sagrott | 25 | Bachelor | Gas Fitter | 30 Pakefield St | Charles Sagrott | Shoemaker |
| Ellen Baxter | 23 | Spinster | Do | James Baxter | Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: George English and Eliza English | ||||||
What happened to the children of Robert Baxter and Sarah Bullin of Mutford?
William Baxter Bullin (1868 – 1887)
Newspapers
| Newspaper | Date | Comment |
| The Ipswich Journal | 14 Oct 1887 | Lowestoft Fatal Accident at sea – On Monday afternoon shortly before three o’clock, the White Rose fishing lugger, of this port, put to sea, but before she has lost sight of land the wind suddenly chopped around to the NW blowing hard. The sails were set and the spinmaker was caught with great violence, tearing the sails to shreds, and one of the crew, a young man named William Baxter, of Mutford, was knocked overboard, as it was impossible from the seething sea to do anything to save him. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 21 Oct 1887 | Baxter – 10th inst., drowned off Kessingland Lowestoft, William Baxter of Mutford, aged 19. |
| The Ipswich Journal | 28 Jan 1888 | Lowestoft Fisherman’s Widows And Orphans And Permanent Fund – W. Baxter of the White Rose, lost October 10th; his parents to receive 2s a week for two years. |
Harry Baxter (1869 – 1951)
Harry spent much of his life in Kirkley.
Marriage
Harry married Mary Ann Brown (1871-1947) the daughter of James Brown and Maria Ablitt.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 16th December, 1895 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Harry Baxter | 26 | Bachelor | Fisherman | Mutford | Robert Baxter | Labourer |
| Mary Ann Brown | 24 | Spinster | Mutford | James Brown | Woodman | |
| In the presence of us: James Brown and Agnes Brown | ||||||
Children
Harry and Mary had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 23 Aug 1897 | 03 Oct 1897 | Grace Anna | Daughter of Harry and Mary | Parish Church of Mutford |
| 1900 | Female | Mother’s maiden name Brown | Mutford | |
| 01 Mar 1902 | Dorothy Agnes | Mother’s maiden name Brown | Mutford | |
| 07 Mar 1904 | Margaret Emma Ablitt | Mother’s maiden name Brown | Lowestoft | |
| 06 Apr 1906 | Gordon Harry James | Mother’s maiden name Brown | Lowestoft | |
| 21 Sep 1909 | Reginald John | Mother’s maiden name Brown | Lowestoft | |
| 1912 | Norman Charles | Mother’s maiden name Brown | Lowestoft |
Census
1901
| Dwelling – Vessel “Boy Wilkins” | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Harry Baxter | Other | M | 31 | Master | Mutford |
| Dwelling – 88 St Leonards Road, Kirkley | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Mary A Baxter | Head | M | 29 | Mutford | |
| Grace A Baxter | Daughter | 2 | Mutford | ||
| Maria Brown | Mother | M | 51 | Burgh | |
1911
| Dwelling – 56 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Harry Baxter | Head | M | 41 | Fisherman | Mutford |
| Mary Ann Baxter | Wife | M | 39 | Mutford | |
| Joice Anna Baxter | Daughter | 13 | School | Lowestoft | |
| Dorothy A Baxter | Daughter | 9 | School | Lowestoft | |
| Margaret E A Baxter | Daughter | 7 | School | Lowestoft | |
| Gordon H J Baxter | Son | 4 | School | Lowestoft | |
| Reginald J Baxter | Son | 1 | Lowestoft | ||
| Emma Blowers | Sister | M | 28 | Mutford | |
* Surname transcribed as Barter.
1939 Register
| Dwelling – 14 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Harry Baxter | M | 27 Dec 1869 | Boat Owner Retired |
| Mary A Baxter | M | 02 Sep 1871 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Dorothy A Baxter | S | 01 Mar 1902 | Stationer’s Shop Assistant |
Directories
| Directory Name | Year | Place | Private / Commercial | Name and Service |
| Kelly’s Directory of Suffolk | 1929 | Kirkley | Private | Harry Baxter 14 Kirkley Park Road |
| Kelly’s Directory of Suffolk | 1937 | Kirkley | Private | Harry Baxter 14 Kirkley Park Road |
Boats
| Boat name | Reg | Date owned | Type | Built for |
| Boy Wilkins | 1893-? | |||
| Fearless | LT 1081 | |||
| Present Help | LT 1120 | Harry Baxter | ||
| Fellowship | Lt 65 | 1924 – ? | ||
| Willing Boys | Lt 737 | 1930 – ? | ||
| Eastern Dawn | Lt 71 | 1935 – ? |
Will Information
1947
Effects £8542 4s 2d
Baxter Mary Ann of Sunnyside Kirkley Park-road Lowestoft (wife of Harry Baxter) died 7 Match 1947 Probate London 12 May to the said Harry Baxter retired fishing boat owner.
1951
Effects £13751 16s 4d
Baxter Harry of Sunnyside 14 Kirkley Park-road Lowestoft died 2 July 1951 Probate London 8 September to Gordon Harry James Baxter farmer and Reginald John Baxter caterer and confectioner.
Death
Kirkley municipal cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 11 Mar 1947 | Mary Ann Baxter | Aged 75, wife of Harry K/T/48 |
| 05 Jul 1951 | Harry Baxter | Aged 81, retired boat owner K/T/48 |
Epitaph:
Kirkley municipal cemetery
| In
Loving Memory of MARY ANN Dearly loved wife of HARRY BAXTER Who passed away March 7 1947 Aged 75 years Peace Perfect Peace Also HARRY Dearly beloved husband of the above Who passed away July 2nd 1951 Aged 81 years Re-United |
Anna Baxter (1872 – 1963)
Census
1891
| Dwelling – 51 Argyll Street, Kensington, London | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Anna Baxter | Serv | S | 18 | Housemaid (domestic) | Mutford |
1901
| Dwelling – 15 The Avenue, Beckenham, Kent | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Anna Baxter | Serv | S | 28 | Parlour Maid (domestic) | Mutford |
Marriage
Anna married Amos William Catchpole (1871 – 1914) of Kessingland the son of Samuel Catchpole and Emma Whyatt , 7th December, 1904, Kessingland.
Walter Baxter (1874 – 1877)
Death
Mutford St Andrew
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 09 Nov 1877 | Walter Baxter | Aged 2 |
John Benjamin Baxter (1877 – 1950)
Marriage
John married Ethel Esther Cable (1884 – 1974) the daughter of James Cable and Esther Kezia Mills, 17th December, 1905.
Children
John and Ethel had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 24 Sep 1906 | Vera Kathleen | Mother’s maiden name Cable | Mutford | |
| 03 Oct 1910 | Eira Ethel | Mother’s maiden name Cable | Kirkley | |
| 1912 | Mabel Esther | Mother’s maiden name Cable | Mutford District | |
| 11 Oct 1917 | 09 Dec 1917 | Harry | Hearthful, The Avenue, Fisherman | Parish Church of Kirkley |
| 11 Oct 1917 | 09 Dec 1917 | Jack | Hearthful, The Avenue, Fisherman | Parish Church of Kirkley |
| After 1920 | Peter Raymond | Mother’s maiden name Cable | Mutford District | |
| After 1920 | John C | Mother’s maiden name Cable | Mutford District |
Census
1911
| Dwelling – 5 Birds Lane, Kirkley | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Ethel Esther Baxter | Wife | M | 27 | Mutford | |
| Vera Kathleen Baxter | Daughter | 4 | Mutford | ||
| Eira Esther Baxter | Daughter | 6 months | Kirkley | ||
| Dwelling – Pilot Star, Penzance St Paul, Cornwall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| John Benjamin Baxter | Crew | M | 33 | Master | Mutford |
1939 Register
| Dwelling – Swallows Farm, Westhall | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| John B Baxter | M | 19 Sep 1877 | |
| Ethel E Baxter | M | 20 Sep 1883 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Vera K Baxter | S | 24 Sep 1906 | Lady’s Maid |
| 1 Closed Record | |||
| Dwelling – School House, Westhall | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Eira E Baxter | S | 03 Oct 1910 | Housekeeper & Household Duties |
Will Information
1950
Effects £695 19s 4d
Baxter John Benjamin of School House Westhall Suffolk died 21 October 1950 Probate London 16 December to Peter Raymond Baxter engineering inspector and Mabel Esther Baxter spinster.
Epitaph:
Mutford St Andrew
| In loving memory of
JOHN BAXTER who died 21st October 1950 aged 73 years ETHEL BAXTER who died 22nd April 1974 aged 90 years Resting |
Martha Ann Baxter (1879 – 1957)
Census
1901
| Dwelling – 177 London Road, Lowestoft | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Martha Baxter | Servant | S | 21 | General Servant Domestic | Mutford |
1911
| Dwelling – 54 Kirkley Cliff Road, Kirkley | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Martha Ann Baxter | Servant | S | 31 | Cook (Domestic) | Mutford |
| Alice Ethel Greengrass | Servant | S | 27 | Housemaid (Domestic) | Oulton Broad |
1939 Register
| Dwelling – 6 Gisleham Road, Carlton Colville | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Anna Catchpole | W | 09 Nov 1872 | House Duties |
| Martha Ann Baxter | S | 07 Jul 1879 | Housekeeper |
Epitaph:
Mutford St Andrew
| In
Ever loving memory of MARTHA ANN BAXTER Who died Dec 17th 1957 aged 78 years Remembrance ANNA CATCHPOLE (sister) Who died Sept 17th 1963 aged 90 years |
Agnes Baxter (1881 – 1881)
Death
Mutford St Andrew
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 03 Jun 1881 | Agnes Baxter | 2 days |
Emma Baxter (1882 – 1953)
Marriage
Emma married Charles Robert Blowers (1881 – 1955) son of Thomas Blowers and Hannah Bird, on the 16th December, 1906.
Esther Margaret Baxter (1884 – 1972)
Marriage
Esther married Frederick Robert Diggens (1884 – 1961) the son of Robert Diggens and Emma Preston, in 1912.
Walter Robert Baxter (1886 – 1943)
Marriage
Walter married Ellen Caroline Woodgate (1891 – 1977) the daughter of Israel Woodgate and Clara Hadingham, in 1915.
Employment
Walter and Ellen were the landlord of The Crown, Haddiscoe.
Children
Walter and Ellen had the following:
| Date | Name | Comment | Where |
| 1920 | Jack E | Mothers maiden name Woodgate | Mutford District |
Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
| WSA 1940 | |
| Walter Robert Baxter | |
| Born: 10th July 1886, Mutford, Suffolk | |
| Height: 6 feet | Hair: |
| Complexion: Fresh | Eyes: Dark Blue |
| Marks: | |
| Parents: | Robert & Sarah Baxter |
| Home Address: | 1915 – 2 Highfield View, Gisleham, Lowestoft 1920 – 2 Morton Road, Lowestoft |
| Date of Enrolment | 25 Sep 1915 |
| Date of Discharge | 19 Apr 1919 |
Census
1939 Register
| Dwelling – The Crown Inn, The Street, Haddiscoe | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Walter R Baxter | M | 10 Feb 1886 | Publican ARP Warden |
| Ellen E Baxter | M | 14 Dec 1990 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| One Closed Record | |||
Death
Haddiscoe St Mary
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 02 Jul 1943 | Walter Robert Baxter | Of The Crown, Haddiscoe, aged 57. |
| 1977 | Ellen Caroline Baxter | Died 15 August 1977, aged 87. |
Epitaph:
Haddiscoe St Mary
| IN LOVING MEMORY OF
WALTER ROBERT BAXTER DIED 23RD JUNE 1943 AGED 57 YEARS ALSO ELLEN CAROLINE DIED 15TH AUG 1977 AGED 87 YEARS |
What happened to the children of George Baxter and Charlotte Shipley of Mutford?
George Baxter Shipley (1865 – 1920)
George spent much of his early married life in the Barnby, Oulton area of Suffolk. He is missing from the 1901 census so probably out fishing. His children are located in Aldeburgh with their grandparents. By 1911 George was back living in Barnby.
Education
| Date of Birth | Admission Date | School | Guardian | Abode | Date Left | Reason Left |
| 18 Dec 1865 | 06 Oct 1873 | Beccles Board Council Boys School | George and Charlotte (Fisherman) | North Cove | 09 Apr 1877 |
Marriage
George married Agnes Ellen Chilvers (1866-1899) the daughter of Richard Chilvers and Ann(e) Sones.
| Parish Church of North Cove – 1st January, 1890 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| George Baxter Shipley | 24 | Bachelor | Fisherman | Mutford | George Baxter | Fisherman |
| Agnes Ellen Chilvers | 24 | Spinster | Gisleham | Richard Chilvers | Bailiff | |
| In the presence of us: James Baxter and Georgianna Chilvers | ||||||
George’s second marriage was to Mary Cross (1864 – 1920) the daughter of Charles Cross and Mary Ann Fulcher, in 1902.
Children
George and Agnes had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 02 Oct 1890 | 21 Dec 1890 | Florence Ellen | George and Agnes, Barnby Fisherman | Parish Church of Barnby |
| 14 Sep 1892 | George Rufus | Mother’s maiden name Chilvers | Barnby |
Census
1891
| Dwelling – No 1 Everitts Cottage, North Cove | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Agnes Baxter | Head | M | 25 | Shelton | |
| Florence Baxter | Daughter | 6 mths | Barnby | ||
| Georgianna Spurgeon | Niece | 8 | Hales, Norfolk | ||
1891
| Dwelling – Penzance Cornwall, Vessel: Shades of Evening of Lowestoft | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Crew | M | 26 | Master (em’ee) | North Cove |
| Arthur Lawes | Crew | M | 31 | Mate (em’ee) | Barnby |
| George Smith | Crew | S | 27 | AB seaman (em’ee) | Norfolk |
| Samuel Pitcher | Crew | S | 34 | OD seaman (em’ee) | Barnby |
| George Pryer | Crew | S | 27 | OD seaman (em’ee) | Beccles |
| William Barber | Crew | S | 25 | OD seaman (em’ee) | Gillingham, Norfolk |
| Arthur Ward | Crew | S | 16 | Boy (em’ee) | Wallingham |
1901
| Dwelling – Brick Kiln Cottages, Aldeburgh | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Richard Chilvers | Head | M | 70 | Ordinary Agricultural Labourer | Mettingen |
| Ann Chilvers | Wife | M | 70 | Chediston | |
| Charles Chilvers | Son | S | 39 | Horseman On Farm | Bungay |
| George Baxter | Grandson | 8 | School Boy | Barnby | |
| Florence E Baxter | Granddaughter | 10 | School Girl | Barnby | |
I assumed George was out at sea.
1911
| Dwelling – Back Lane, Barnby | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Head | M | 45 | Fisherman | North Cove |
| Mary Baxter | Wife | M | 48 | Barnby | |
| Florence E Baxter | Daughter | S | 20 | Dressmaker | Barnby |
| George R Baxter | Son | S | 18 | Fisherman | Barnby |
Will Information
1920
Effects £492 15s 9d
Baxter George of 11 Mill-Lane Barnby Suffolk died 18 October 1920 at Melton Asylum Suffolk, Probate Ipswich 16 November to Herbert Henry Leighton* Caterer and Confectioner.
* Herbert Henry Leighton was George’s brother-in-law.
Death
| When and where died – 18th October, 1899, Victoria Cottages, Oulton | |||||
| Name and surname | Sex | Age | Occupation | Cause of Death | Signature, description and residence of informant |
| Agnes Ellen Baxter Shipley | Female | 33 years | Wife of George Baxter Shipley | Cancer of the Stomach. Exhaustion | G. B. Shipley widower of the deceased, present at the death. Victoria Cottages, Oulton, Lowestoft. |
North Cove St Botolph
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 21 Oct 1899 | Agnes Ellen Baxter Shipley | Aged 32 |
| 04 Mar 1920 | Mary Baxter | Of Barnby, aged 56 |
| 28 Oct 1920 | George Baxter | Of Barnby, aged 55 |
Epitaph:
North Cove St Botolph
| In
The Loving memory of AGNES ELLEN The beloved wife of GEORGE BAXTER Who died October 18th 1899 Aged 32 years She is gone but not forgotten |
Arthur Peter Baxter (1867 – 1869)
Death
North Cove St Botolph
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 28 Dec 1869 | Arthur Peter Baxter | Aged 2 |
Epitaph:
North Cove St Botolph
| In
The Loving memory of PETER The beloved son of GEORGE & CHARLOTTE BAXTER Who died December 25th 1869 Aged 2 years and 6 months One of the angelll band |
James Baxter (1869 – 1946)
Marriage
James married Alice Mary Ann Lawes (nee Pitchers, 1866-1943) the daughter of John Pitchers and Mary Wright.
| Great Yarmouth Register Office – 1st February, 1905 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Father’s name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| James Baxter | 26 | Bachelor | Skipper Of Fishing Boat | Steamship Bure, Yarmouth Harbour | George Baxter | Farmer |
| Alice Lawes | 38 | Widow | Barnby | John Pitchers (deceased) | Farm Labourer | |
| In the presence of us: Ethel Hunter and Frederick Sudbury | ||||||
Children
James and Alice had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 21 Aug 1906 | 18 Nov 1906 | Violet Rosa Clementina | Oulton Broad Fisherman | Parish Church of Carlton Colville |
| 13* Mar 1909 | 20 Jun 1909 | James Harold | Mutford Fisherman | Parish Church of Barnby |
* Baptism record states James was born on the 30 Mar 1909, death register states he was born on the 13 Mar 1909
Census
1911
| Dwelling – Near Wood Farm, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| James Baxter | Head | M | 43 | Fisherman | North Cove |
| Alice Baxter | Wife | M | 45 | Carlton Colville | |
| May Laws | Stepdaughter | 18 | Barnby | ||
| Ellen Laws | Stepdaughter | 14 | Barnby | ||
| Gladys Laws | Stepdaughter | 9 | Barnby | ||
| Violet Baxter | Daughter | 4 | Oulton Broad | ||
| James Baxter | Son | 2 | Mutford | ||
1939 Register
| Dwelling – NO 2 Ship Cottages, Carlton Colville | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| James Baxter | M | 01 Mar 1869 | Fisherman Retired |
| Alice Baxter | M | 10 Jun 1865 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
Epitaph:
Carlton Colville St Peter
| In
The Loving memory of ALICE MARY ANN Beloved wife of JAMES BAXTER Who died April 13 1943 Aged 77 years Rest in peace Also of JAMES Beloved husband of above Who died May 6th 1946 Aged 77 years Re-United |
Martha Baxter (1871 – 1952)
Marriage
Martha married Albert Pearson (1870 – 1956) the son of Walter Pearson and Jemima Page.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 25th December, 1893 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Albert Pearson | 23 | Bachelor | Blacksmith | Hilgay | Walter Pearson | Fisherman |
| Martha Baxter | 22 | Spinster | Mutford | George Baxter | Boat owner | |
| In the presence of us: G. Baxter and E. Baxter | ||||||
Ellen Clemintina Baxter (1873 – 1958)
Census
1891
| Dwelling 7 and 8 Wilmington Square, Eastbourne, Sussex | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Ellen C Baxter | Servant (to Frances J Chapman) | S | 17 | Kitchen Maid | Cove |
Marriage
Ellen married Arthur George Ernest Cook (1871 – 1962) the son of William Cook and Elizabeth Hoar.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 12th May, 1901 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Arthur George Ernest Cook | 30 | Bachelor | Commission agent | Batley Carr | William Cook | Compositor |
| Ellen Clemintina Baxter | 27 | Spinster | Mutford | George Baxter | Boat owner | |
| In the presence of us: G. Baxter and Alice Baxter | ||||||
Mary Ann Baxter (1877 – ?)
Marriage
Mary married Henry Edward Gillings (1873 – 1919) son of Hannah Maria Gillings and Step son of James Crowe.
| Parish Church of Mutford – 22nd July, 1897 | ||||||
| Name and surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of Marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Henry Edward Gillings | 24 | Bachelor | Labourer | North Cove | ——— | ————- |
| Mary Ann Baxter | 20 | Spinster | Mutford | George Baxter | Boat owner | |
| In the presence of us: G. Baxter and K. Greive | ||||||
Emma Baxter (1879 – 1903)
Census
1901
| Dwelling – Lowestoft Hospital, Carlton Road, Lowestoft | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Emma Baxter | Patient | S | 21 | Mutford | |
Death
| When and where died -12th November 1903, The hospital, Lowestoft | |||||
| Name and surname | Sex | Age | Occupation | Cause of Death | Signature, description and residence of informant |
| Emma Baxter | Female | 23 years | Domestic servant, daughter of George Baxter a farmer of Mutford near Beccles | Osteitis of the pleura & suppuration exhaustion | C. Baxter mother present at the death, Mutford near Beccles. |
Epitaph:
North Cove St Botolph
| In
The Loving memory of EMMA The beloved daughter of GEORGE & CHARLOTTE BAXTER Who died November 12th Aged 24 years A loving daughter and sister kind |
Fred William Baxter (1881 – 1962)
Marriage
Fred married Kate Ellen Mobbs (1886 – 1985) the daughter of Francis William Mobbs and Harriet Leighton in 1909.
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Children
Fred and Kate had the following:
| Date | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 19 Dec 1912 | 09 Feb 1913 | Ivy Fanny | Homeside, Oulton Road, Lowestoft. Fisherman | Parish Church of Carlton Colville |
| 18 Sep 1914 | 23 Nov 1914 | Lewis William | Homeside, Oulton Road, Lowestoft. Fisherman | Lowestoft St Margaret |
| 06 Jul 1916 | Frederick Roy | Mother’s maiden name Mobbs | Penzance | |
| 1919 | Russel W | Mother’s maiden name Mobbs | Mutford | |
| 27 Jul 1920 | Lawrence Ivan | Mother’s maiden name Mobbs | Mutford | |
| 1922 | Constance M | Mother’s maiden name Mobbs | Mutford | |
| 1925 | Winifred Doreen | Mother’s maiden name Mobbs | Mutford | |
| 1930 | Margaret J E | Mother’s maiden name Mobbs | Mutford |
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| Fred standing behind daughter Ivy and Isaac sitting on Kate’s lap. |
Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
| DA 20369 | |
| Frederick William Baxter | |
| Born: 31st August 1882 | |
| Height: 5 feet 5 | Hair: |
| Complexion: Fair | Eyes: Blue |
| Marks: | |
| Parents: | George & Charlotte Baxter |
| Home Address: | Homeside, Oulton Road, Lowestoft |
| Date of Enrolment | 30 Apr 1918 |
| Date of Discharge | 20 Feb 1919 |
Census
1911
| Dwelling – St Henry Street, Penzance, Cornwall | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Kate Baxter | Visitor | M | 24 | Lowestoft | |
*Visiting the Stevens family. Fred at sea fishing?
1939 Register
| Dwelling – 42 Alma Road, Lowestoft | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Kate E Baxter | M | 13/5 Jun 1887 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Lewis W Baxter | S | 18 Sep 1914 | Fisherman |
| Frederick R Baxter | S | 06 Jul 1916 | Fisherman |
| Lawrence I Baxter | S | 27 Jul 1920 | Gardener |
| 3 Closed Records | |||
* Fred William Baxter visiting his cousin Walter James Baxter in Barnby.
Will Information
1963
Effects £4176 13s 6d
Baxter Fred William of The Green Siding Road Barnby Suffolk died 5 December 1962 Probate London 7 February to Doreen Ruffles married woman.
Death
Lothingland District
| Died | Name | Comment |
| 05 Dec 1962 | Fred W Baxter | Aged 81 |
Gorleston Crematorium
| Cremated | Name | Comment |
| 08 Jan 1985 | Kate Ellen Baxter | Aged 98, widow, born 14 Jun 1886, died 01 Jan 1985, Wilmington House, Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft |
Alice F Baxter (1885 – ?)
Children
Alice had the following:
| Date | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 01 May 1908 | 27 Jun 1909 | Lancelot Turrell | Son of Alice, Near Pond Farm, Mutford | Parish Church Barnby |
Marriage
Alice married Ashley Frederick Scott (1887 -1952) the son of Isaac Samuel Scott and Anna Maria Fodder, in 1910.
Census
1911
| Dwelling – Five Ways Farm, Barnby | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| Ashley Scott | Head | M | 25 | Labourer on Farm | Gisleham |
| Alice Scott | Wife | M | 25 | Mutford | |
| Lancelot Baxter | Son | 2 | Mutford | ||
Leonard Baxter (1888 – 1948)
Marriage
Leonard married Sybil Gladys Fodder Scott (1892 -1943) the daughter of Isaac Samuel Scott and Anna Maria Fodder in 1910.
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Children
Leonard and Gladys had the following:
| Born | Baptized | Name | Comment | Where |
| 01 Sep1911 | Emma Hilda Violet | Mother’s maiden name Scott | Oulton Broad | |
| Jan 1913 | Kathleen Ellen | Mother’s maiden name Scott | Oulton Broad | |
| 29 Jun 1914 | 02 Aug 1914 | Millicent Gladys | Ivy Farm Cottages, Oulton Broad. Farm Labourer | Parish Church of Carlton Colville |
| 1915 | 18 Sep 1915 | Dorothy Helen | Ivy Farm Cottages, Oulton Broad. Labourer | Parish Church of Carlton Colville |
| 28 Dec 1916 | 04 Mar 1917 | Kathleen Phyllis | Ivy Farm Cottages, Oulton Broad. Horseman | Parish Church of Carlton Colville |
| 19 Jun 1918 | 17 Jul 1918 | Basil | Ivy Farm Cottages, Oulton Broad. Horseman | Parish Church of Carlton Colville |
| Apr 1924 | Female (twin of below) | Ivy Farm Cottages, off Beccles Road, buried 16 Apr 1924, aged 1 day | Parish Church of Carlton Colville | |
| Apr 1924 | Male (twin of above) | Ivy Farm Cottages, off Beccles Road, buried 16 Apr 1924, aged 30 mins | Parish Church of Carlton Colville | |
| 09 Apr 1930 | Leonard Llewelyn | Mother’s maiden name Scott | Oulton Broad | |
| After 1920 | Muriel Joyce | Mother’s maiden name Scott | Oulton Broad |
Census
1911
| Dwelling – Near Pond Farm, Mutford | |||||
| Name | Relationship | Marital status | Age | Occupation | Where Born |
| George Baxter | Head | Wid | 66 | North Cove | |
| Leonard Baxter | Son | M | 22 | Mutford | |
| Gladys Baxter | Daughter-In-Law | M | 19 | Benacre | |
Census
1939 Register
| Dwelling – Valley Farm Cottages, Wyncroft, Hopton-On-Sea | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Leonard Baxter (sen) | M | 01 Jun 1887* | Horseman on Farm Heavy Work |
| Sybil G Baxter | M | 12 Nov 1891 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Basil Baxter | S | 19 Jun 1918 | Tractor Driver on Farm |
| Leonard Baxter (jun) | S | 09 Apr 1930 | At School |
| 2 Closed Records | |||
* Should be 1888
Death
Hopton-on-Sea
| Death | Name | Comment |
| 05 Nov 1943 | Sybil Gladys Baxter | Aged 50 |
| 11 Apr 1948 | Leonard Baxter | Aged 59 |
What happened to the children of Harry Baxter and Mary Ann Brown of Mutford?
Grace Anna Baxter (1897 – 1975)
Marriage
Grace married Orlando Catchpole (1894 – 1972) the son of James Thomas Catchpole and Jane Charlotte Thacker in 1922
Dorothy Agnes Baxter (1902 – 1984)
Children
Dorothy had the following:
| Date | Name | Comment | Where |
| 27 Feb 1918 | Bruce Banns Baxter | son of Dorothy Agnes Baxter single woman, Scholar | Wymondham |
Presumed father Bruce Aitken Banns (1898 – 1962) the son of Samuel Arthur Banns and Agnes Hetty Aiken of Wheatacre.
Marriage
Dorothy married Marcel Muller (1906 – 1967) in 1943.
Margaret Emma Ablitt Baxter (1904 – 1990)
Marriage
Margaret married Gordon Albert Durrant (1905 – 1996) the son of Albert Durrant and Martha Baxter and the grandson of Walter Baxter and Martha Ann Rendlesham in 1934.
Gordon Harry James Baxter (1906 – 1983)
Marriage
Gordon married Blanche Emily Balls (1909 – 1982) the daughter of Charles Henry Balls and Mabel Simpson.
| Parish Church of Eaton St Andrew & Christchurch – 7th March, 1932 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Gordon Harry James Baxter | 25 | Bachelor | Farmer | Beech Tree Farm Rushmere | Harry Baxter | Boat Owner |
| Blanche Emily Balls | 22 | Spinster | 95 Glebe Road | Charles Henry Balls | Boot and Shoe Operation | |
| In the presence of us: Charles Henry Balls & Margaret Emma Ablitt Baxter | ||||||
Children
Gordon and Blanche had the following:
| Date | Name | Comment | Where |
| After 1920 | Richard Harry Charles | Mother’s Maiden Name Balls | Lothingland |
| After 1920 | Julia Mary S | Mother’s Maiden Name Balls | Lothingland |
| After 1920 | John Timothy | Mother’s Maiden Name Balls | Lothingland |
Census
1939 Register
| Dwelling – Beach Tree Farm, Rushmere, Lowestoft | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Gorden Harry James Baxter | M | 1906 | |
| Blanche Emily Baxter | M | 1909 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Richard Harry Charles Baxter | S | 1933 | At School |
Directories
| Directory Name | Year | Place | Private / Commercial | Name and Service |
| Kelly’s Directory of Lowestoft, Beccles & Neighbourhood | 1963 | Rushmere | Commercial | Baxter Gordon, Farmer, Beech Tree Farm |
| Kelly’s Directory of Lowestoft & Beccles | 1974 | Lowestoft | Private | Baxter Gordon H, 18 Kirkley Park Road |
Death
Great Yarmouth Crematorium
| Cremated | Name | Comment |
| 12 Jul 1982 | Blanche Emily Baxter | Married woman of 18 Kirkley Park Road, aged 73, died 07 Jul 1982 |
Kirkley Municipal Cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 24 Jun 1983 | Gordon Harry James Baxter | Pensioner of 18 Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft, aged 77. Died 18 Jun 1983 K/C/168 |
Epitaph:
Kirkley Municipal Cemetery
| In
Loving Memory Of GORDON HARRY JAMES BAXTER Died 18th June 1985 Aged 77 |
Reginald John Baxter (1909 – 1974)
Marriage
Reginald married Eileen Elsie Wright (Peggy) (1913 – 1998) the daughter of Charles William Wright and Helen Emma J Hitcham.
| Parish Church of Pakefield – 27th November, 1936 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| Reginald John Baxter | 27 | Bachelor | Confectioner | 6 London Road Halesworth | Harry Baxter | Retired |
| Eileen Elsie Wright | 23 | Spinster | 23 Wrentham Terrace | Charles William Wrigth | Confectioner | |
| In the presence of us: H Baxter, Helen E J Wright, A C Farrier | ||||||
Children
Reginald and Elsie had the following:
| Date | Name | Comment | Where |
| After 1920 | Stuart R | Mother’s Maiden Name Wright | Halesworth |
Census
1939 Register
| Dwelling – 6 London Road, Halesworth | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Reginald J Baxter | M | 21 Sep 1909 | Shopkeeper, Confectioner and Tea Rooms |
| Eileen E Baxter | M | 17 Mar 1913 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Closed Record | |||
Military Details
28 Aug 1942 – Reginald John Baxter enrolled to join the Home Guard – NR-TWFB68/1 – Address 1, Bypass Road, Billingham where he was employed as a Ship yard worker. Next of Kin was recorded as Mrs E. E. Baxter, 6 London Road, Halesworth.
Boats
| Boat name | Reg | Date owned | Type | Built for |
| Speravi | LT 1039 | Mar 1934 |
Will Information
1974
Effects £15,815
Baxter Reginald John of London Road Halesworth Suffolk died 6 September 1974 Probate London 18 December.
Death
Waverney District
| Died | Name | Comment |
| 06 Sep 1974 | Reginald John Baxter | D.O.B 21 Sep 1909 |
| 1998 | Eileen Elsie Baxter | D.O.B. 17 Mar 1913 aged 84 |
Norman Charles Baxter (1912 – 1914)
Death
Kirkley Municipal Cemetery
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 01 Aug 1914 | Norman Charles Baxter | Child of Harry & Mary Baxter. K/J/47 |
Epitaph:
Kirkley Municipal Cemetery
| In
Loving Memory Of NORMAN CHARLES Dearly Beloved Son Of HARRY AND MARY ANN BAXTER Who Fell Asleep In Jesus July 29th 1914 Aged 1 Year and 8 Months And A Little Child Shall Lead Them |
What happened to the children of George Shipley Baxter and Agnes Ellen Chilvers of Mutford?
Florence Ellen Baxter (1890 – 1974)
Marriage
Florence married George Frederick Berry (1890 – 1943) the son of Frederick Berry and Anna Pentney in 1915.
George Rufus Baxter (1892 – 1918)
Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
| DA 15977 | |
| George Rufus Baxter | |
| Born: 9th Apr 1893, Barnby, Suffolk | |
| Height: 5 feet 11 | Hair: |
| Complexion: Ruddy | Eyes: Hazel |
| Marks: Tattoos both arms | |
| Parents: | George & Mary |
| Home Address: | 11 Mill Rd Barnley nr Barnby, Lowestoft |
| Date of Enrolment | 10 May 1917 |
| Date of Discharge | Died 18 Nov 1918 |
| Naval Prize Money Paid to: | Mrs F E Berry, sister and daughter of deceased father, 9 Holton Terrace, Halesworth |
Epitaph:
North Cove St Botolph – War Grave
| G. R. Baxter
Deckhand R. N. R. 15977/DA H.M.S. Halcyon 18th November 1918 |
What happened to the children of James Baxter and Alice Mary Ann Pitcher of Mutford?
Violet Rosa Clementina Baxter (1906 – 2002)
Marriage
Violet married Fred Bennett (1903 – 1986) the son of Henry George Bennett and Anna Garrod in 1927.
James Harold Baxter (1909 – 1984)
Marriage
James married Annie Mahalah Cutter (1911 – 1966) the daughter of James Charles Cutter and Sarah Ann Weavers
| Parish Church of Kessingland – 29th August, 1936 | ||||||
| Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or profession | Residence at the time of marriage | Fathers name and surname | Rank or profession of father |
| James Harold Baxter | 27 | Bachelor | Fisherman | Carlton Colville | James Henry Baxter | Fisherman |
| Annie Mahalah Cutter | 24 | Spinster | Kessingland | James Cutter | Pensioner | |
| In the presence of us: Mervyn Alfred Weavers & Stanley Albert Smith | ||||||
Children
James and Annie had the following:
| Date | Name | Comment | Where |
| After 1920 | Kenneth James | Mother’s Maiden Name Cutter | Lothingland |
| After 1920 | Godfrey | Mother’s Maiden Name Cutter | Lothingland |
Census
1939 Register
| Dwelling – Council Cottages, Pakefield | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| James H Baxter | M | 13 Mar 1909 | Fisherman Weekly Articles |
| Annie M Baxter | M | 16 Sep 1911 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
Directories
| Directory Name | Year | Place | Private / Commercial | Name and Service |
| Kelly’s Directory of Lowestoft, Beccles & Neighbourhood | 1963 | Pakefield | Private | Baxter Jas H – 45 Grayson Av |
| Kelly’s Directory of Lowestoft & Beccles | 1974 | Pakefield | Private | Baxter Jas H – 45 Grayson Av |
Will Information
1984
Not Exceeding £40,000
Baxter James Harold of 45 Grayston Avenue Pakefield Lowestoft died 3 July 1984 Probate Ipswich 4 October.
Death
Kessingland St Edmund
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 29 Jan 1966 | Annie Maliabeth Baxter | Of 45 Grayson Avenue, Pakefield, Aged 54 |
Great Yarmouth District
| Died | Name | Comment |
| 03 Jul 1984 | James Harold Baxter | D.O.B 13 Mar 1909 aged 75 |
Epitaph:
Kessingland St Edmunds
| In Loving Memory Of
ANNIE MAHALAH BAXTER Died 25th Jan 1966 Aged 54 Years Rest In Peace |
Also
JAMES HAROLD BAXTER Reunited 3rd July 1984 Aged 76 Years
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What happened to the child of Alice F Baxter and Mr Turrell of Mutford?
Lancelot Turrell Baxter (1908 – 1986)
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Marriage
Lancelot married Iris Violet Edith Bessey (1909 – 2001) the daughter of Alice Elizabeth Bessey and John Masterson Bonney in 1929.
Children
Lancelot and Iris had the following:
| Date | Name | Comment | Where |
| After 1920 | Anthony Lancelot | Mother’s Maiden Name Bessey | Lothingland |
| After 1920 | Adrian Eric | Mother’s Maiden Name Bessey | Lothingland |
| After 1920 | Iris D | Mother’s Maiden Name Bessey | Lothingland |
| After 1920 | Bernard I | Mother’s Maiden Name Bessey | Lothingland |
Census
1939 Register
| Dwelling – 44 Oulton Street, Gorleston Road, Oulton | |||
| Name | Marital status | Date of Birth | Occupation |
| Lancelot Turrel Baxter | M | 01 May 1908 | Agricultural Labourer, Heavy Work |
| Iris V E Baxter | M | 24 Feb 1909 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Anthony L Baxter | S | 26 Apr 1929 | At School |
| Adrian E Baxter | S | 06 May 1933 | At School |
| Closed Record | |||
Directories
| Directory Name | Year | Place | Private / Commercial | Name and Service |
| Kelly’s Directory of Lowestoft, Beccles & Neighbourhood | 1963 | Oulton | Private | Baxter Lancelot T – 44 Oulton St, Gorleston Rd |
| Kelly’s Directory of Lowestoft & Beccles | 1974 | Oulton | Private | Baxter Lancelot T – 44 Oulton St, Gorleston Rd |
Death
Gorleston Crematorium
| Cremated | Name | Comment |
| 19 Jun 1986 | Lancelot Turrell Baxter | Married Man of 44 Oulton Street, Lowestoft, aged 78. Died 13 Jun 1986. |
Great Yarmouth
| Buried | Name | Comment |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Iris Violet Edith Baxter | Housewife, widow of 42 Higher Drive, Oulton Broad, aged 91. Died 12 Feb 2001. Cremated. |