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Joseph Baxter

Joseph Baxter was a man who did many great things in life. Preaching to people, even preaching and talking to the local Indians trying to bridge the gap between them and the white men.

Early Life

He was born June 4, 1676 to Lieutenant John Baxter and Hanna (White)Baxter. He has 4 brother John, John 2, Samuel, and Thomas Baxter. He also has 2 sister Anne and Hannah Baxter. He graduated from Harvard University in 1693 at 17 years old. He was always said to be a very smart young man.

Personal Life.

He married Mary (Fiske) Baxter on September 16,1697. In 1710 his first wife Mary. 1712 he married his second wife Rebecca Saffin who died the following year. His third wife was Marcy Brigham. He has 3 sons names after his brother John, Thomas, and then Joseph Baxter. Also had 3 daughter Hannah, Mary, and Sarah Baxter.

Career

He first preached in Medfield at 18, but the people wanted to wait to hire him permanently since he was so young. At around 20 he finally got his dream and was allowed to start preaching to people. In total he was a Minster for about 50 years.

Significance In History

Her served as Minister of Braintree, Massachusetts from 1695-1717 leaving to commence a mission in among Indians in Georgetown. Tension between the Indian and white men had been bad during this times. His hope was to educate them about God, and hopefully bridge the gap between the white men and the Indians. He's also know for conditions in his will relating to his slave Nanny, who he gave to his wife, that lead to her getting her freedom.

Publication.

He published the Electron Serum in 1727.

Death’

Rev. Joseph Baxter died in Medfield on 2 May 1745 at the age of 68, and was buried in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Reference

·        Sullivan, Collien M. (May 10,2020) Eighth Week - Monday's "Medfield Historical Minute”· Medfield, MA Patch. https://patch.com/massachusetts/medfield/eighth-week-mondays-medfield-historical-minute

·        RobMinster. (May 29, 2012). Rev Joseph Baxter. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90968684/joseph-baxter

·        Wise, Jack. (August 22, 2021).Joseph Baxter (1676 - 1745). https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Baxter-2251