BAXTER, Henry USA

[Mark Wadsworth]

BAXTER, Henry
Born September 8 1821, Sidney Plains NY
Died December 30 1873, Jonesville MI
Pre-War Profession Miller.
War Service August 1861 Capt. in 7th Michigan, Peninsula campaign (w), Lt. Col., Fredericksburg (w), March 1863 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/I Corps, Gettysburg, commanded 2nd Bde/2nd Divn/V Corps at Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Five Forks.
Brevet Promotions Maj. Gen. U.S.V. April 1 1865.
Post War Career Register of deeds, US minister to Honduras, lumber businessman.