Mary Baxter Mary Baxter was the first wife of George Baxter. Mary died November 29, 1849, at the age of 19 years, according to the dates recorded on the tall Baxter monument. Mary was survived by her husband, George Baxter, and her daughter, Mary. 1850 U. S. Federal Census, Tallmadge, Ottawa County, MI John Baxter, George born Canada Eliza, age about 16, (Ann Eliza) Lendoll Baxter, age about 23 Mary Baxter, age about 1 (daughter of George and Mary)