Charles H. Baxter

Charles H. Baxter
Portrait of Charles H. Baxter from an 1898 campaign advertisement.
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 16th district
In office January 2, 1893 – January 7, 1901
Preceded by	Edward I. Kidd
Succeeded by	Edward E. Burns
7th Mayor of Lancaster, Wisconsin
In office April 1888 – April 1889
Preceded by	John Schreiner
Succeeded by	Reuben B. Showalter
Personal details
Born	(1841-11-15)November 15, 1841 Stillwater, New York, U.S.
Died	December 23, 1923(1923-12-23) (aged 82) Lancaster, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Maria Howe ​ (m. 1865⁠–⁠1923)​
Children	George Hiram Baxter born 1866; died 1932 Laura Ann (Brown) born 1870; died 1954 Martha (Bennett) born 1881; died 1967
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1862–1865
Rank	Captain, USV
Unit	25th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry 41st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry 47th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War Siege of Vicksburg Second Battle of Memphis

Charles Henry Baxter (November 15, 1841 – December 23, 1923) was an American businessman, banker, and progressive Republican politician. He served eight years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Grant County and neighboring municipalities, and was the 7th mayor of Lancaster, Wisconsin. He also served as a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.