John Baxter

1819–1886 (age 67)

Biography

John Baxter was a reliable figure whose calm judgment and steady demeanor gave comfort to a community in need of constancy. He listened attentively to others, helped neighbors carry their burdens, and maintained a thoughtful approach to the challenges of his time.

He is remembered as someone who offered practical help with generosity and grace, and his life is honored by those who built upon the stability he helped provide. His remains rest at Old Gray Cemetery, where family and friends continue to pay their respects.

Also buried at Old Gray Cemetery

Eben Alexander
1851–1910 (age 59)
Old Gray Cemetery
Eben Alexander (1851-1910) was a Knoxville resident buried at Old Gray Cemetery.
George Andrews
1826–1889 (age 63)
Old Gray Cemetery
George Andrews (1826-1889) was a 19th-century resident buried in Old Gray Cemetery.
William Montgomery Churchwell
1826–1862 (age 36)
Old Gray Cemetery
William Montgomery Churchwell (1826-1862) was a Knoxville resident buried at Old Gray Cemetery.
Jack Bechdolt
1884–1954 (age 70)
Old Gray Cemetery
Jack Bechdolt (1884–1954) hailed from Mankato and rests at Old Gray Cemetery.
Decie Merwin
1894–1961 (age 67)
Old Gray Cemetery
Decie Merwin lived from 1894 to 1961.
Oliver Perry Temple
1820–1907 (age 87)
Old Gray Cemetery
Oliver Perry Temple was a Greene County resident who lived from 1820 to 1907 and was buried in Old Gray Cemetery.