Kenneth Robert Adam Baxter (1897 - 1979)

Born 20 Apr 1897 in Auckland, New Zealand

Ancestors

Husband of Irene Margaret Miller — married 17 Oct 1928 in St Stephens Church Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand

Husband of Helen Marion (Burnside) Baxter — married 8 Jun 1935 in New Zealand

Husband of Marjorie Ivy Evelyn (Carman) Baxter — married 20 Nov 1971 in New Zealand

Died 16 Dec 1979 at age 82 in Masterton, New Zealand

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Biography

Births.,Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 100, 1 May 1897

BAXTER. —On April 20, at her residence, Shelly Beach Road, the wife of J. W. Baxter of a son. (This is his paternal grandmother's address).

According to his Army file, he suffered a chest injury when he was five years old, falling from a verandah. The Army recorded "Deformed chest". When he enlisted he was 20 years old, 5 foot 10 inches in height, weighed 9 stone 10 pounds had a dark complexion, brown eyes, brown hair and was of the Anglican faith.

Signed as Witness at his sister Doris wedding to Charles Bailey in 1910, living at same address and vocation listed as Insurance Inspector

DOMINION HEROES.,Auckland Star, Volume XLIX, Issue 182, 1 August 1918 DOMINION HEROES.

FORTY-SEVEN WOUNDED. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The following casualty list was circulated to-day: — REPORTED WOUNDED. .... . July 21:— BAXTER. KENNETH R.— J. W Baxter Devonport

MARRIAGES.,New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20161, 23 January 1929

BAXTER—MILLER.—On October 17, at St. Stephen's Church Ponsonby, by the Rev. Barton. Kenneth Robert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baxter, Devonport, to Irene Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Miller. Herne Bay.

There are two other reports of the marriage. WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK.,Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 248, 19 October 1928^[1] "BAXTER—MILLER. The wedding was celebrated Wednesday of Irene Margaret, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Miller, of "Craigmore," Herne Bay, who became the wife of Kenneth Robert, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baxter, of "Allenby," Devonport. St. Stephen's Church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with pink sweet peas, palms and white lilies by the friends of the bride. The Rev. Frazer Barton officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Selwyn Miller, in the absence of her father who is in England, wore ivory chiffon taffeta with vine leaves and chrysanthemums of silver. The frock was petalled and had bouffant panels of exquisitely worked silver embroideries, the hems being of transparent tulle. ....the trio of attendants were her sisters, Kathleen and Nancy, and her niece, little Dawn Miller. ... The best man was the groom's brother, Mr. Jack Baxter, Mr. Hilton Jackson acting as groomsman, and the two ushers were Messrs. Maurice O'Connor and Haldane Miller. A large reception was held at "Craigmore," Argyle Street, the house being beautifully decorated in pink roses and wisteria. The marquee was a veritable fairy land with hanging baskets of ferns, numerous palms, festoons of pink, gold and blue electric lights and pink sweet peas, hyacinths and larkspur in crystal and silver stands. Mrs. Miller received the guests in a black lace and georgette ensemble suit, the coat having narrow accordion pleated frills and a black tagel and net hat, with ospreys and rose. Mrs. Baxter was in a navy blue silk crepe de chine ensemble suit with a hat to tone."

Auckland Divorce files BAXTER Kenneth Robert - Irene Margaret 1933 High Court Auckland, Department of Justice.

Akarana Golf tournaments in Mt Roskill, Auckland, but Mrs K R Baxter (daughter in law) is also reported as playing 29 May 1934, and another daughter in law Mrs J W Baxter is in the Junior section on 6 July 1934. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19340529.2.120 ^[2]

ENGAGEMENTS,New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21396, 20 October 1934 http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19341020.2.184.3 The engagement is announced of Helen Marion, only daughter of Mrs. H. Burnside and the late William Burnside, M.A., of Kohimarama, to Kenneth, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baxter, of Devonport.

New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1963 Wellington - Hutt Kenneth Robert Adam Baxter is living at 51A Hautana Street with his wife; he is an insurance officer. His daughter Carol is there too, she is a nurse.

Sources

1. ↑ http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19281019.2.145.6
2. ↑ http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19340607.2.33

• family researchers A Eggleton, F Jenkinson, C Currie, W Darnell and myself
• http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18970501.2.50
• http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19290123.2.2.2
• http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19180801.2.50
• https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz for Army files, and Divorce reference