Background
Baxter may have been the son of Henry Baxter of Cannock, Staffordshire.
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John Baxter
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Education
He studied for the law entering either Grey"s Inn in 1565 or Middle Temple from New Inn in 1568.
Career
He was called to the bar in 1585. He became gaoler for Derbyshire in 1588 and was steward of Derby in 1599. He was re-elected Member of Parliament for Derby in 1604.
He was clerk of the peace for Derbyshire by 1606.
Baxter died by May 1611 when a replacement was sought for his position as clerk.
Membership
In 1601, he was elected Member of Parliament for Derby.
