Baxter, George Addison
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1771 - 1841
Biography
A.B.; D.D.; Professor of mathematics and astronomy, 1799; rector (and professor of mathematics and moral philosophy) at W&L, 1799-1829. Professor, Union Theological Seminary, 1829-43. See Crenshaw, TS, I, 158-204; MSS Catolog; See Baxter Family Papers and W&L History Paper No. 3.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George A. Baxter Family papers
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0003
Scope and Contents
The George A. Baxter Family papers begin in 1797 and trace the history of three generations of the Baxter family in Virginia. The collection contains both correspondence and newspaper articles saved by the family. The letters written by George Baxter primarily describe his ministry from 1798-1840. He writes with concern for both his family and the churches to whom he ministered. The collection also contains many of his sermons which were reproduced in assorted newspapers....
Dates:
1797-1918