Jacob Baxter

Background

He was born in Bertie Township in Welland County, Upper Canada in 1832, the son of Jacob Baxter, former reeve of Bertie.

Education

He studied medicine, received the degree of Doctor of Medicine

Career

He also served as justice of the peace and as surgeon for the local militia unit - 37th Haldimand Rifles. After retiring from politics, Baxter served as registrar for Haldimand County. He is buried in the Riverside Cemetery, Cayuga, Ontario.

Achievements

• He was defeated by John Senn in the 1894 general election but Senn"s election was appealed and Baxter won the subsequent by-election.