Legislator Details
Levi Baxter
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60
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Birth
Date: 10/5/1788
City: East Windsor Conn
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Country: United States
Death
Date: 1/1/1862
City: Jonesville MI
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Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Levi Baxter, a Captain in the Revolution. Moved with father to western NY when a boy engaged in farming, lumbering and merchandising at Sidney Plains. Settled in Tecumseh MI in 1831 and built the "Red Mills", first of any size w. of Monroe.Gov. Cass made him Chief Justice of Lenawee County (Judge). Built a mill in Jonesville in 1834, the first west of Tecumseh and in 1836 moved to White Pigeon where he built large mills. Used his influence to make Jonesville a point on the Southern Railroad.
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Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Internal Improvements, Privileges and Elections, Militia
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City of Residence: Jonesville
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: 3
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Date Elected: 11/5/1849
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1850
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: He was elected by a coalition of Whigs and Free Soilers. (Michigan Bios)
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Internal Improvement, Militia, Agriculture
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City of Residence: Jonesville
County of Residence Hillsdale
District: 3
District Description: Counties of Branch, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Monroe
Date Elected: 11/6/1848
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1849
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: He was elected by a coalition of Whigs and Free Soilers. (Michigan Bios)