John Baxter (abt. 1843 - 1883)

Born about 1843 in Leith, Edinburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Died 24 Dec 1883 at about age 40 in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

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John Baxter was born in Scotland.

John Baxter was born around 1843 in Midlothian, Scotland. His parents are David Baxter and Ann. There is some doubt over Ann's surname. John's death certificate as well as well as the death certificate of his father David, states that Ann's maiden name was Jordan. However her own death certificate states that her fathers name was Dunbar.

In 1851 John is said to be 4 years old living with his parents and siblings at 80 Kirkgate, Edinburgh.^[1]

In 1861, John is said to be 13 years old living with his father and siblings at Crawley Court in Leith, Midlothian.^[2]

John Baxter was never married however he did have 2 children with Agnes Sutherland who was his housekeeper.

In 1871, John is said to be 25 and living at No 8 Back of the Vaults, Leith, Midlothian. He is living with his 8month old son Thomas, and his housekeeper, Agnes Sutherland who is also Thomas' mother. The child James O'Neil said to be a Boarder is the son of Agnes Sutherland.^[3]

In 1881 John is now 38 years old and living at Crawley Court, Kirkgate, Midlothian. He is living with Agnes his Housekeeper/Partner and their daughter Agnes.^[4]

On 24 December 1883 at the age of 44, John died from a Fractured Skull at Leith Hospital. His usual residence at the time of his death was said to be Crawley Court, Kirkgate, Midlothian.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry Record 1076 #2750648 Original data: Scotland. 1851 Scotland Census. Reels 1-217. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. Parish: Leith South; ED: 8; Page: 6; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1851_188; Year: 1851
2. ↑ Ancestry Record 1080 #1344304 Original data: Scotland. 1861 Scotland Census. Reels 1-150. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. Parish: South Leith; ED: 23; Page: 7; Line: 25; Roll: CSSCT1861_132
3. ↑ Ancestry Record 1104 #3313696 Original data: Scotland. 1871 Scotland Census. Reels 1-191. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. Parish: Leith South; ED: 32; Page: 5; Line: 23; Roll: CSSCT1871_169
4. ↑ Ancestry Record 1119 #2588059 Original data: Scotland. 1881 Scotland Census. Reels 1-338. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland. Parish: Leith South; ED: 35; Page: 13; Line: 15; Roll: cssct1881_299
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