John Spring Baxter

John Spring Baxter

• John Spring Baxter was born circa 1833 in Georgia.
• He married Matilda Caroline Tracy, daughter of Edward Dorr Tracy and Rebecca Caroline Campbell, on 10 November 1858 in Bibb County, Georgia.
• Rebecca Caroline Campbell appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Other members of the household included John Spring Baxter, Campbell Tracy, Harriet Charlotte Tracy and Matilda Caroline Tracy.
• William Butler Johnston and Anne Clark Tracy appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. Other members of the household included John Spring Baxter, Caroline Tracy Johnston, Mary Ellen Johnston, Susan Campbell Tracy and Georgia Elizabeth Tracy.
• He was a wholesale grocer, according to the 1870 census.
• The following appeared on 12 November 1872 in The Georgia Weekly Telegraph: (Bibb County) Whereas, John S. Baxter applies to be discharged from the guardianship of Tracy Baxter: This is to notify all parties in interest to be and appear at the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in February, 1873, to show cause, if any they have, why letters should not be granted the applicant. Given under my hand officially. C. T. Ward, Ordinary.
• The following appeared on 29 December 1891 in The Macon Telegraph: /[fraught with errors/] With the death of Mrs. Edward D. Tracey, which occurred Monday at the home of her son-in-law, Dr. John S. Baxter, another old resident and respected lady of this city has passed to the other side.
       Mrs. Tracey was the widow of the late Hon. E. D. Tracey, who was mayor of the city of Macon forty-five years ago and a most distinguished citizen, who did much for the city during his terms of office and in his private life.
       The deceased lady, who at the time of her death was over 80 years old, was one of the most estimable of her sex, and in her more active days was ever foremost in the works which redound today to the credit of her name and the city which she loved so well. She was the mother of Brigadier General Edward D. Tracey and of Major Philip Tracey, both of whom where killed during the war in the service of the Confederacy, and were distinguished soldiers throughout their too short service. The former, Gen. E. D. Tracey, was the only Brigadier-General in the Confederate service whom Macon could claim as her own. Major Philip Tracey was killed at the battle of Gettysburg while with the Sixth Georgia regiment. Both were and even now are counted among the most brilliant orators and conversationalists that Macon and the State of Georgia have honored.
       Mrs. Tracey was the mother of Mrs. William B. Johnson, and the grandmother of Hon. Tracey Baxter, Mrs. George Duncan and Mrs. W. H. Felton. She leaves behind her only two children, Mrs. William B. Johnson and Miss Hattie Tracey.
       Old residents of Macon will find much in the history of the deceased lady to bring them back to the days of long ago.
• The following appeared on 14 January 1893 in The Macon Telegraph: (Bibb County) Ordinary's Office, Macon, Ga., Jan. 6, 1893. -- Dr. J. S. Baxter, administrator estate of Mrs. Rebecca C. Tracy, late of said county, deceased, having applied to me for leave to sell twenty-two shares of Southwestern railroad stock and one Central railroad debenture, No. 1,384, for $700, the same being the property of said estate, and sold for distribution and to pay debts. This is, therefore, to notify all parties concerned to file their objections, if any they can, on or before the first Monday in February, 1893, or else leave to sell said stock and debentures will then be granted. C. M. Wiley, Ordinary.
• The following appeared on 25 July 1900 in The Macon Telegraph: (Bibb County) Mrs. Willie Tinsley Baxter having made application to be appointed administratrix on the estate of Dr. John S. Baxter, deceased. This is to notify all persons concerned that her application will be heard on the first Monday in August 1900. C. M. Wiley, Ordinary.
• The following appeared on 19 November 1900 in The Macon Telegraph: (Bibb County) All persons having demands against the estate of Tracy Baxter, or the estate of Dr. John S. Baxter, both late of Bibb county, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to Mr. T. D. Tinsley, agent for the undersigned, according to law; and all persons indebted to either of said estates are required to make immediate payment. This 20th day of October, 1900. Mrs. Willie. Tinsley Baxter, Administratix Estates of Tracy Baxter and Dr. John S. Baxter, Deceased.

• Last Edited: 26 Mar 2012

• Charts: Descendants of CAMPBELL Archibald & Rebecca Kirk