15 Facts About Henry Baxter

Henry Baxter was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Henry Baxter later served as President Grant's Minister to Honduras.

Henry Baxter's grandfathers had both served in the American Revolutionary War.

Henry Baxter commanded a military unit he organized known as the Jonesville Light Guards.

Henry Baxter was wounded severely in the abdomen during the Seven Days Battles.

Henry Baxter left for Michigan to recuperate, and was promoted to command of the regiment prior to the Battle of Fredericksburg.

Henry Baxter's regiment was selected to make an amphibious assault to drive Confederate sharpshooters out of the town, and they were successful, although Baxter was again wounded, this time in the left shoulder with the bullet lodging in his spine.

Suddenly, the men of Henry Baxter's brigade rose up and delivered a lethal fire into the North Carolinians.

Henry Baxter received glowing praise from his division commander, Maj.

Henry Baxter retained command of his brigade during the reorganization of the Army of the Potomac in March 1864, a sign that he held the confidence of his superiors.

Henry Baxter's brigade was assigned to the 2nd Division, V Corps, under Maj.

Henry Baxter was mustered out of the volunteers on August 24,1865.

Henry Baxter served as Register of Deeds for Hillsdale County, Michigan, and was then appointed by President Grant as Minister to Honduras in 1869.

Henry Baxter returned home in 1872 and became active in the lumber business before dying from pneumonia in 1873.

Henry Baxter died in Jonesville and is buried in Jonesville Cemetery.