Baxter, Portus b. 1806 d. 1868 Vermont Congressman. Advocate for Civil War military members, nicknamed "The Soldier's Friend." Attended local schools. Attended Norwich Military Academy and University of Vermont. Moved to Derby Line, 1828. Successful merchant and farmer. Married Ellen Jannette Harris (died 1882), judge's daughter and relative of Senator Justin Morrill of Strafford, 1832. Orleans County Assistant Judge, 1846-47. Investor in Connecticut River-Passumpsic Railroad. Investor in businesses in Stanstead...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Strafford Cemetery, Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, USA
Morrill, Justin Smith b. April 14, 1810 d. December 28, 1898 US Congressman. Elected to represent Vermont in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1855 to 1867. Also served as a United States Senator from 1867 until his death in 1898. (Bio by: K) Strafford Cemetery, Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, USA
b. 1806 d. 1868