Benjamin was born at
Ireland circa 1800. He was the son of
Benjamin Baxter. He married
Amelia (?). Benjamin Baxter Jr. was census 1860 - free in 1860 at
Van Buren Twp., Monroe Co., Indiana; 1860 Indiana, Monroe Co., Van Buren Twp. lists the following family at dwelling # 1151, family # 1142:
Benjamin Baxter, age 60, male, farmer, real estate valued at $1200, personal estate valued at $500, born in Ireland
Amelia, age 56, female, born in Ireland
Eliza, age 28, female, born in Ireland
Robert, age 24, male, born in Ireland
John, age 20, male, born in Ireland
Rachael, age 18, female, born in Ireland
Mary, age 16, female, born in Ireland
Thomas, age 14, male born in Ireland. Benjamin died on 10 May 1888 at
Monroe Co., Indiana. His body was interred in May 1888 at
Bloomington, Monroe Co., Indiana.