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James Phinney Baxter was the son of Doctor Elihu Baxter and Sarah Cone Baxter. He was born in Gorham, Maine (in what is now called the Baxter House), on March 23, 1831, but lived in Portland from 1840.
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893 edition. Excerpt: ... The Maine Historical Society published in 1847 a book of thirty-four pages, bearing the attractive title of "A Voyage into New England, begun in 1623 and ended in 1624, Performed by Christopher Levett, His Majesty's Woodward of Somersetshire, and one of the Council of New England, printed at London by William fones and sold by Edward Brewster, at the sign of the Bible, in Paufs Churchyard, 1628." This reprint of a very rare book was of considerable interest to historical students, and their interest in the book naturally awakened an interest in its author; hence, the frequent enquiry, "Who was Christopher Levett?" The most that was known about him was that he was a Yorkshireman, and that when he wrote his book, he was living at Sherborne, in Dorsetshire. Certainly it was evident that he was a man of some importance, since he was the King's Woodward of Somersetshire, setshire, and a Councillor of New England, besides being a captain in the royal navy, and an author; but a year's search of the registers of Sherborne and neighboring parishes failed to reveal anything respecting him. In a visitation of the county, however, made in 1623, was found the name of his wife and several of his children, which was considered valuable information, since it gave some idea of Levett's social status. Of course the parishes in the city and neighborhood of York demanded attention; but a patient search of their registers revealed but little. The early seat of the family was found at Normanton, Yorkshire, and in the ancient church in that town was found an interesting tomb erected to Elizabeth Levett, the founder of a girls' school there. A further search.of old records disclosed the fact, that a branch of the family settled at Melton, where, in the old...
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Hardcover reprint of the original 1887 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Baxter, James Phinney. The British Invasion From The North: The Campaigns Of Generals Carleton And Burgoyne From Canada, 1776-1777, With The Journal Of Lieut. William Digby, Of The 53D, Or Shropshire Regiment Of Foot. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Baxter, James Phinney. The British Invasion From The North: The Campaigns Of Generals Carleton And Burgoyne From Canada, 1776-1777, With The Journal Of Lieut. William Digby, Of The 53D, Or Shropshire Regiment Of Foot, . Albany, N.Y.: Joel Munsell's Sons, 1887. Subject: Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
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James Phinney Baxter was the son of Doctor Elihu Baxter and Sarah Cone Baxter. He was born in Gorham, Maine (in what is now called the Baxter House), on March 23, 1831, but lived in Portland from 1840.
Academic education; (honorary Master of Arts, 1881, Doctor of Letters, 1904, Bowdoin).
His personal library, containing over 100 leather-bound books of maps, portraits, engravings and personal letters, is available for reference at the Portland Public Library. He began work in the Boston law offices of Rufus Choate, but ill health forced a return to Portland, where he worked in a dry goods importing business with William G Davis, pioneering a canning and packing business (Portland Packing Company) that became important to the state"s economy. He used the wealth engendered by his successful business for many philanthropic purposes.
He was mayor of Portland for six years, and the moving spirit behind Baxter Boulevard, a tree-lined road that circles the edge of Back Cove, which is often used for exercise and recreation.
He was also recognized as an authority on New England history, and among his other interests, he was president of the Maine Historical Society for thirty years and an overseer of Bowdoin College, and connected with many other organizations that furthered the interests of New England history. Baxter also devoted several years to unearthing the details of Captain
Christopher Levett"s settlement at Portland in 1623–1624. An English sea captain and explorer, Levett"s history and the details of the colony he attempted to found had been largely forgotten when Baxter"s scholarship illuminated them.
Baxter later published a book about Levett, which incorporated the text of Levett"s own earlier work, published in 1628 in London.
Baxter died in 1921 at the age of 90, and a Congregationalist pastor officiated at his funeral, although Baxter was also affiliated with the Swedenborg Church. of James Phinney Baxter include:.
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American Academy of Arts and Sciences]
Baxter was a member of the Maine Society of Colonial Wars.
He was particularly passionate about supporting educational endeavors, and donated a public library (the Baxter Memorial Library) to his birthplace, Gorham, and a library to his adopted city, Portland.
Married Sarah Kimball Lewis, September 18, 1854. Married second, Mehetabel Cummings Proctor, April.