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William P Baxter 1809–1895

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Baxter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Feb 1809 · Manchester, Lancashire, England
Died 20 Oct 1895 · Bay City, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Spouse Esther Wightman Yeamans
Children X Mary E Baxter

Researchers connected through William Baxter 1809–1895

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of William P Baxter began in 1809 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. William P Baxter married esther wightman yeamans, and had children including x mary e baxter. William P Baxter passed away in 1895 in Bay City, Matagorda, Texas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1809
Birth of William P Baxter in Manchester, Lancashire, England
Birth
1895
Death of William P Baxter in Bay City, Matagorda, Texas, USA
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Baxter (1809–1895) was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England and died in Bay City, Matagorda, Texas, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 1 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William Baxter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William P Baxter PTP
1809–1895
Manchester, Lancashire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Baxter's Descendants

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William P Baxter PTP 1809–1895