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Baxter Frederick 1857-1914
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Pomgolian
Kiwi Brummie
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
This looks like Fred's family in 1891:
Aston -Warwickshire
Parish: St Silas
Living: 13 Brougham St
BAXTER Frederick Head M M 33 Manufacturer(Notem) Born Warwickshire - Aston
BAXTER Rebecca Wife M F 31 Born Breconshire - Builth
BAXTER Frederick J Son - M 8 Scholar Warwickshire - Aston
BAXTER Cecilia G Dau - F 5 Warwickshire - Erdington
ROBERTS Rachel Boardr S F 19 Asst Tchr (Brd Sch)(Em'ee) Born Wales - Manty Moel (Sth Wls)
Hope this helps
This looks like Fred's family in 1891:
Aston -Warwickshire
Parish: St Silas
Living: 13 Brougham St
BAXTER Frederick Head M M 33 Manufacturer(Notem) Born Warwickshire - Aston
BAXTER Rebecca Wife M F 31 Born Breconshire - Builth
BAXTER Frederick J Son - M 8 Scholar Warwickshire - Aston
BAXTER Cecilia G Dau - F 5 Warwickshire - Erdington
ROBERTS Rachel Boardr S F 19 Asst Tchr (Brd Sch)(Em'ee) Born Wales - Manty Moel (Sth Wls)
Hope this helps
ladylinda
master brummie
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Hi there,I think this family looks more likely?
1911
Frederick BAXTER, Head aged 54 1857 born Worcs Bromsgrove,Bolt Screw And Rivet Maker
Annie Louisa BAXTER, Wife aged 41 born 1870 Hert Hitchin
Ada Beatrice BAXTER, Daughter aged 11 born 1900 Warwick Birmingham
Gordon Pritchard BAXTER, Son aged 4 born 1907 Staff Handsworth
Married 9 years
Address: 141 Church Lane Handsworth
Marriages Sep 1901
BAXTER Frederick Aston 6d 624
Lake Annie Louisa Aston 6d 624
1901
Frederick Baxter aged 44 Head (widower) born Bromsgrove, Worcestershire,Ring Manufacturer
Arthur D Baxter aged 15 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Frances C Baxter aged 14 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Percy B Baxter aged 12 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Gertrude Baxter aged 10 Daughter born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Oliver R Baxter aged 8 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Amelia Lee aged 48 House House Keeper House Keeper Domestic born Ireland
Louisa Hughes aged 16 Servant General Servant Domestic born Birmingham,
Address 282 Bordesley Green, Deritend
1891
Frederick Baxter aged 34 Head born Bromsgrove, Worcestershire,Solicitor Clerk
Sarah A Baxter aged 34 Wife born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Frederic Baxter aged 9 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Harold W Baxter aged 7 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Arthur J Baxter aged 5 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Frances C Baxter aged 4 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Percy B Baxter aged 2 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Gertrude Baxter aged 6 Months Daughter born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Address 11 Orchard Road, Kings Norton
In 1881 there is a Frederick Baxter,Solicitor Clerk,lodging at 490 Coventry Road.It does not say whether or not he is married,though!
Possible birth
Births Sep 1856 Frederick Baxter Bromsgrove 6c 342
Hi there,I think this family looks more likely?
1911
Frederick BAXTER, Head aged 54 1857 born Worcs Bromsgrove,Bolt Screw And Rivet Maker
Annie Louisa BAXTER, Wife aged 41 born 1870 Hert Hitchin
Ada Beatrice BAXTER, Daughter aged 11 born 1900 Warwick Birmingham
Gordon Pritchard BAXTER, Son aged 4 born 1907 Staff Handsworth
Married 9 years
Address: 141 Church Lane Handsworth
Marriages Sep 1901
BAXTER Frederick Aston 6d 624
Lake Annie Louisa Aston 6d 624
1901
Frederick Baxter aged 44 Head (widower) born Bromsgrove, Worcestershire,Ring Manufacturer
Arthur D Baxter aged 15 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Frances C Baxter aged 14 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Percy B Baxter aged 12 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Gertrude Baxter aged 10 Daughter born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Oliver R Baxter aged 8 Son born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Amelia Lee aged 48 House House Keeper House Keeper Domestic born Ireland
Louisa Hughes aged 16 Servant General Servant Domestic born Birmingham,
Address 282 Bordesley Green, Deritend
1891
Frederick Baxter aged 34 Head born Bromsgrove, Worcestershire,Solicitor Clerk
Sarah A Baxter aged 34 Wife born Birmingham, Warwickshire
Frederic Baxter aged 9 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Harold W Baxter aged 7 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Arthur J Baxter aged 5 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Frances C Baxter aged 4 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Percy B Baxter aged 2 Son born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Gertrude Baxter aged 6 Months Daughter born Balsall Heath, Worcestershire
Address 11 Orchard Road, Kings Norton
In 1881 there is a Frederick Baxter,Solicitor Clerk,lodging at 490 Coventry Road.It does not say whether or not he is married,though!
Possible birth
Births Sep 1856 Frederick Baxter Bromsgrove 6c 342
ladylinda
master brummie
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Electoral Roll
1920,1922 and 1925 at 76 Parade
Frederick Baxter and Annie Louisa Baxter,with abode registered as 141 Church Lane Handsworth(Sunny Bank, Church Rd in 1920)
1912,1920,1922 at 141 Church Lane Handsworth,Frederick Baxter and Annie Louisa Baxter
1930 just Annie Louisa and Gordon Baxter and a Nellie Collron McGibbon
1935.1939 and 1939 at 71 Holly Road,Annie Louisa Baxter and Nellie Collron McGibbon
1950 71 Holly Road,Annie Louisa Baxter
1955 71 Holly Road,Annie Louisa Baxter and Emily J Blunn
Hope this helps
Electoral Roll
1920,1922 and 1925 at 76 Parade
Frederick Baxter and Annie Louisa Baxter,with abode registered as 141 Church Lane Handsworth(Sunny Bank, Church Rd in 1920)
1912,1920,1922 at 141 Church Lane Handsworth,Frederick Baxter and Annie Louisa Baxter
1930 just Annie Louisa and Gordon Baxter and a Nellie Collron McGibbon
1935.1939 and 1939 at 71 Holly Road,Annie Louisa Baxter and Nellie Collron McGibbon
1950 71 Holly Road,Annie Louisa Baxter
1955 71 Holly Road,Annie Louisa Baxter and Emily J Blunn
Hope this helps
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Hi Edrab,
I may be able to help you. My Great Great Grandfather, Frederick Baxter set up Baxters Bolts Screws and Rivets Limited along with his brother. The business then passed down generations from Frederick to Harry Baxter and then to Barry Baxter (my Grandfather) until it was sold - i think to GKN. If there is any specific information that you want to know I can speak to my father (William Paul Baxter or Uncle, Richard Baxter) and see if they are able to help as they both remember the factory and may have some archives. My uncle has a large portrait of Frederick Baxter which I will see if I can get a picture of.
Hi Edrab,
I may be able to help you. My Great Great Grandfather, Frederick Baxter set up Baxters Bolts Screws and Rivets Limited along with his brother. The business then passed down generations from Frederick to Harry Baxter and then to Barry Baxter (my Grandfather) until it was sold - i think to GKN. If there is any specific information that you want to know I can speak to my father (William Paul Baxter or Uncle, Richard Baxter) and see if they are able to help as they both remember the factory and may have some archives. My uncle has a large portrait of Frederick Baxter which I will see if I can get a picture of.
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Greetings from Australia, Andybax,
I was delighted to receive your 'post' - Frederick was the brother of my ggGrandfather, William Robert Baxter, so it appears that we share a common gggGrandfather in William Robert Sn and Amy.
My side of the Baxters retained little family history and I grew up with the vague story of a 'Baxter' who owned a 'Ball Bearing' Factory in Birmingham. Over the past couple of years I have established what it was and that Frederick was involved, but could not confirm that his brother Harry played a part, although it seemed probable as he was a metal worker (according to UK Census documents). I also found some references to Harold Wildsmith Baxter's involvement, and that of his son, Berwyn Baxter, along with references to the Kieft Sports car, his motor racing, the sale of Baxter's Rivet Works to GKN, and his retirement to Jersey.
But my interest in the family history of the Baxters is not just about places and dates - I want to leave my children and grandchildren with a sense of what is in their blood. So, while I would love copies of any photographs you may have of the factory and the ancestors (I have none at all beyond a couple of snaps of my grandfather), I would also love to know anything you (or your father or uncle) have about Frederick and his family - for example, how he came to change from being a solicitors clerk to an industrialist? What sort of man was he - another post I received, from the grandchild of a former employee, said he was a good employer who organised annual picnic days at his property, and was a sponsor of the 'Girls Friendly Society' - but could provide no details - confirmation would be most welcome.
And, of course, if there is anything I can help you with in relation to the Baxter Family History...just ask.
Cheers, Roger Baxter
Greetings from Australia, Andybax,
I was delighted to receive your 'post' - Frederick was the brother of my ggGrandfather, William Robert Baxter, so it appears that we share a common gggGrandfather in William Robert Sn and Amy.
My side of the Baxters retained little family history and I grew up with the vague story of a 'Baxter' who owned a 'Ball Bearing' Factory in Birmingham. Over the past couple of years I have established what it was and that Frederick was involved, but could not confirm that his brother Harry played a part, although it seemed probable as he was a metal worker (according to UK Census documents). I also found some references to Harold Wildsmith Baxter's involvement, and that of his son, Berwyn Baxter, along with references to the Kieft Sports car, his motor racing, the sale of Baxter's Rivet Works to GKN, and his retirement to Jersey.
But my interest in the family history of the Baxters is not just about places and dates - I want to leave my children and grandchildren with a sense of what is in their blood. So, while I would love copies of any photographs you may have of the factory and the ancestors (I have none at all beyond a couple of snaps of my grandfather), I would also love to know anything you (or your father or uncle) have about Frederick and his family - for example, how he came to change from being a solicitors clerk to an industrialist? What sort of man was he - another post I received, from the grandchild of a former employee, said he was a good employer who organised annual picnic days at his property, and was a sponsor of the 'Girls Friendly Society' - but could provide no details - confirmation would be most welcome.
And, of course, if there is anything I can help you with in relation to the Baxter Family History...just ask.
Cheers, Roger Baxter
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Hi Roger,
Really good to hear from you so quickly. Yes it does appear that we do share the same ggg grandparents. The only thing that I know about your side of the family is that your Great Grandfather, Harry Baxter lived to the great age of 87 and died on 26th December 1944. It would be interesting to find out some more? The obvious question being - how did you end up down under?!
I will have to go around the family and see what archives they have - I am also aware of a Baxters Jubilee magazine that my parents have which I am sure will interest you. Baxters (Bolts, Screws and Rivets) Ltd was a very good place to work considering the times and the factory staff were treated like family. There are a few links that I have already found on the internet about the factory and its workers (listed below).
As for Berwyn Baxter, he unfortunately passed away in 2005 but his wife Joan is still alive. From what I know he did not have a great deal to do with the factory as he had a relatively sucessful career in racing instead.
Baxters made rivets for spitfires - here is the link for a reference in flightglobal:
https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1954/1954 - 2531.html
Grace's guild link to the company:
https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/wiki/Baxters_Bolt,_Screw_and_Rivet_Works
Cheers - I will post what I am able to find out asap.
Andrew Baxter
Hi Roger,
Really good to hear from you so quickly. Yes it does appear that we do share the same ggg grandparents. The only thing that I know about your side of the family is that your Great Grandfather, Harry Baxter lived to the great age of 87 and died on 26th December 1944. It would be interesting to find out some more? The obvious question being - how did you end up down under?!
I will have to go around the family and see what archives they have - I am also aware of a Baxters Jubilee magazine that my parents have which I am sure will interest you. Baxters (Bolts, Screws and Rivets) Ltd was a very good place to work considering the times and the factory staff were treated like family. There are a few links that I have already found on the internet about the factory and its workers (listed below).
As for Berwyn Baxter, he unfortunately passed away in 2005 but his wife Joan is still alive. From what I know he did not have a great deal to do with the factory as he had a relatively sucessful career in racing instead.
Baxters made rivets for spitfires - here is the link for a reference in flightglobal:
https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1954/1954 - 2531.html
Grace's guild link to the company:
https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/wiki/Baxters_Bolt,_Screw_and_Rivet_Works
Cheers - I will post what I am able to find out asap.
Andrew Baxter
Edna Gilding
New Member
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Researching part of Baxter family for my friend, whose father was Percival Bromhead Baxter, born 10Jan1889 son of Frederick Baxter Solicitor's Clerk, and Sarah Ann Baxter. On Percival's marriage cert his father is given as Frederick Baxter (deceased) Nuts and Bolts manufacturer. She will be pleased to know that she is part of your family.
Researching part of Baxter family for my friend, whose father was Percival Bromhead Baxter, born 10Jan1889 son of Frederick Baxter Solicitor's Clerk, and Sarah Ann Baxter. On Percival's marriage cert his father is given as Frederick Baxter (deceased) Nuts and Bolts manufacturer. She will be pleased to know that she is part of your family.
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Edna,does your friend have this info.
1901 282 Bordesley Green
Frederick Baxter age 44 widower,born Bromsgrove, Rivet manufacturer.
Arthur 15
Francis 14
Percy B 12
Gertrude 10
Oliver R 8
sons Frederick b. 1882 and Harold b. 1884 must have left home.
Fredericks wife Sarah Ann Baxter died in 1900.
Edna,does your friend have this info.
1901 282 Bordesley Green
Frederick Baxter age 44 widower,born Bromsgrove, Rivet manufacturer.
Arthur 15
Francis 14
Percy B 12
Gertrude 10
Oliver R 8
sons Frederick b. 1882 and Harold b. 1884 must have left home.
Fredericks wife Sarah Ann Baxter died in 1900.
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Hi Edna, and welcome,
Just a quick note to say I am delighted to connect with a daughter of Percival and granddaughter of my great uncle Frederick. I am sure we have information to swap and I'll be in touch again when time permits.
Hi Edna, and welcome,
Just a quick note to say I am delighted to connect with a daughter of Percival and granddaughter of my great uncle Frederick. I am sure we have information to swap and I'll be in touch again when time permits.
Edna Gilding
New Member
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Yes - we have that information, and thank you so much for letting me have this. I am just starting on this line of the family for my friend, and look forward to filling in the leaves on her tree!
Yes - we have that information, and thank you so much for letting me have this. I am just starting on this line of the family for my friend, and look forward to filling in the leaves on her tree!
Edna Gilding
New Member
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Thank you Roger, in the meantime I will try to find something out that you don't already know about.!
Thank you Roger, in the meantime I will try to find something out that you don't already know about.!
Edna Gilding
New Member
Re: Frederick Baxter 1857-1914
Yes - thanks so much, we do have this information.
Yes - thanks so much, we do have this information.