Charles H. Baxter

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For others of the same name, see Charles Baxter.
Charles H. Baxter was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.[1]

Biography[edit]

Baxter was born on November 15, 1841 in Stillwater, New York.[2] He moved to Grant County, Wisconsin in 1857. During the American Civil War, Baxter served with the 25th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, the 41st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 47th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. He eventually reached the rank ofcaptain.

Political career[edit]

Baxter was a member of the Senate from 1893 to 1900. Additionally, he was Mayor and a member of the City Council of Lancaster, Wisconsin; a member of the Grant County Board of Supervisors; Chairman of the Grant County Republican Committee and a member of the Wisconsin State Republican Committee.

References[edit]

  1. Jump up^ "Baxter". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
  2. Jump up^ "Biographical Sketches". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-01-25.