Name Morris Baxter
Baptism Age 0
Event Type Baptism
Birth Date 18 Jan 1892
Baptism Date 1 May 1892
Baptism Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Church Fifth Reformed Presbyterian Church
Father -David Baxter
Mother -Annie Baxter
(Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970)
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1900 US Federal Census:
Name: Morris Baxter (Maurice)
Age: 8
Birth Date: Jan 1892
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Philadelphia Ward 40, Philadelphia, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: David Baxter
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's name: Annie Baxter
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
David Baxter 38
Annie Baxter 33
Mabel H Baxter 9
Morris Baxter 8
Edith H Baxter 5
Miriam R Baxter 3
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1910 US Federal Census:
Name: Maurice Baxter
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Philadelphia Ward 41, Philadelphia, Pa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: David Baxter
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's name: Annie Baxter
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Household Members:
David Baxter 48 (Head)(Machinist - Textile)
Annie Baxter 42 (Wife)
Mabel Baxter 19 (Daughter)(Stenographer - Real Estate)
Maurice Baxter 18 (Son)(Clerk - Wholesale Cloth)
Edith Baxter 15 (Daughter)
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Name Maurice Baxter
Residence Year 1911
Street Address 3227 Higbee Wise
Residence Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation Clerk
Publication Title Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1911
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Private Maurice Baxter was a member of the 318th Field Hospital, 305th Sanitary Train, of the 80th Division and served in France during WWI.
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Name: Maurice Baxter
Departure Date: 24 May 1918
Departure Place: Newport News, VA
Address: 3227 Higbee St
Residence Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mother: Anna Baxter
Ship: Mercury
Rank: Private
Service Number: 2471256
Notes: Field Hospital No 318 (Ad) 305th Sanitary Train 80th Division
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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Name: Maurice Baxter
Departure Date: 20 May 1919
Departure Place: Brest, France
Arrival Date: 31 May 1919
Arrival Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
Address: 3227 Higbee Street
Residence Place: Philadelphia, Pa.
Mother: Anna Baxter
Ship: ROTTERDAM
Military Unit: F.H.318 305TH SAN TN
Rank: Private First Class
Service Number: 2, 471, 256
Notes: FIELD HOSPITAL NO 318, 305 SANITARY TRAIN
(U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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Private/PFC Maurice Baxter sailed to & from France aboard the ships Mercury & Rotterdam with the 318th Field Hospital, of the 305th Sanitary Train. Soldiers of the 305th Sanitary Train of the 80th Division sailed to France for WWI on several ships, USS Mercury, USS Siboney, or USS Huron from Newport News & Norfolk, Virginia, in May, 1918. The Sanitary Train consisted of the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Ambulance Companies, the 317, 318, 319, and 320th Field Hospitals, and the 305th Sanitary Train Headquarters. The sanitary train returned to Hoboken, New Jersey, on the USS Rotterdam from Brest, France. The soldiers boarded the ship on May 20, 1919 in Brest France and arrived in Hoboken on May 31, 1919. Once ashore they were given refreshments by welfare organizations. They proceeded to Jersey City by ferry and then by passenger coaches to Camp Dix, New Jersey, for out-processing. All their possessions were sterilized in a steam sterilizer which was very effective. Anything leather shrunk to a much smaller size. Sanitary Train was decommissioned on Jun 9, 1919. (Reference: "History of 318 Field Hospital" (2019) by Thomas Nelson; U.S. Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, 1910-1939)
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Maurice Baxter, clerk, resided at 3227 Higbee Wissng. Also residing there was David Baxter, machinist.(Philadelphia, Pa., City Directory, 1918)
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1920 US Federal Census:
Name: Morris Baxter (Maurice)
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1920: Philadelphia Ward 41, Pa
Street: Higbee St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: David Baxter
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's name: Annie Baxter
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Field Clerk
Industry: Army
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
David Baxter 57
Annie Baxter 52
Morris Baxter 27 (Maurice)
Mabel Baxter 29
Edith Baxter 24
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1930 US Federal Census:
Name: Maurice Baxter
Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa
Street address: Higbee Street
Ward of City: 41st
Block: 650
House Number in Cities or Towns: 4431
Dwelling Number: 679
Family Number: 679
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Northern Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Salesman
Industry: Publishing Co.
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Veteran: Yes
War: WW
Household Members:
David Baxter 68 (Head)(Lath fixer - carpet mill)
Annie Baxter 63 (Wife)
Mabel H Baxter 40 (Daughter)(Book keeper, Candy Company)
Edith Baxter 36 (Daughter)(Assistant buyer, dress shop)
Maurice Baxter 38 (Son) (Salesman, Publishing Company)
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On Feb 7, 1934 Maurice Baxter filled out a Veteran's Compensation Application. At that time he lived at 3227 Higbee Street, Philadelphia. He listed his father was David Baxter and mother, Anna Baxter nee Anna Boyland. (see attached form)
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1940 US Federal Census:
Name Maurice Buxter
[Maurice Baxter]
Age 48
Estimated Birth Year abt 1892
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Lodger
Home in 1940 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Street Springarden Street
House Number 1804
Inferred Residence in 1935 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residence in 1935 Philadelphia
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 2B
Occupation Salesman
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 77
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 224
Income Other Sources No
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
John Novak-40-Head
Christine Novak-45-Wife
Maurice Buxter 48 Lodger
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Maurice Baxter registered for the WWII draft on Apr 27, 1942, while living at 7011 Georgian Road, Philadelphia, Pa. He listed his mother, Mrs. D. G. Baxter at the same address as one who would always know his address He listed the Woman's Home Compasion Reading Club at 1518 Walnut Street as his employers name and address. He recorded himself as five feet seven inches tall, 145 pounts, brown eyes, gray hair, and light complextion.
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North Ceder Hill Cemetery Card No. 39143 records Maurice was 78 years old at death, was buried on Jul 23, 1970. He died of Subdural Hematoma. He is buried in a concrete case.
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Mabel Baxter was born on Jun 6, 1890 and passed away in May, 1974, She is not buried at Cedar Hill or North Cedar Hill. (Contributed by ann4Jesus)
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Name Maurice Baxter
Social Security Number xxx-xx-0164
Birth Date 18 Jan 1892
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State Pennsylvania
Last Residence 19138, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Date Jul 1970
(Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014)
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Name Maurice Baxter
Record Type Military Service
Birth Date 18 Jan 1892
Military Date 9 Jun 1919
Residence Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Date 16 Jul 1970
(Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940)