Who was James Baxter?

James Baxter (1835–1913) was born in Marianna, Jackson, Florida and died in Suwanee, Florida. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Eli Baxter 1835–1913

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1835 · Marianna, Jackson, Florida

Died 22 Apr 1913 · Suwanee, Florida

Father Israel T Baxter

Mother Mary Ann Futch

Siblings Adaline Baxter, David Baxter, Israel Levi Baxter, Jacob E Baxter, Judith Baxter, Lucy Ann Baxter, Mary Baxter, Nancy Baxter, Thomas G Baxter, Thomas William Baxter, William M Baxter

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Immediate Family

Parents

Israel T Baxter

Mary Ann Futch

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Children

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Biography

The story of James Eli Baxter began in 1835 in Marianna, Jackson, Florida. James Eli Baxter passed away in 1913 in Suwanee, Florida.

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1835

Birth of James Eli Baxter in Marianna, Jackson, Florida

Birth

1913

Death of James Eli Baxter in Suwanee, Florida

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Baxter

This ancestor line traces from Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA (1786) to Marianna, Jackson, Florida, United States (1835) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Baxter (1835–1913) was born in Marianna, Jackson, Florida and died in Suwanee, Florida. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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