Title
Preview
Description
Black and white sketch of Elisha Baxter, including biographical narrative.
Transcription
Governor in hectic times
Elisha Baxter was born in North Carolina 1827.. Moved to Arkansas in 1852 and entered mercantile business at Batesville.. Three years later the business failed and Baxter learned the printing trade.. Also studied law under H.F. Fairchild, First Chancellor.. Elected mayor of Batesville 1853.. Elected to state legislature 1854 and 1858. He opposed secession and was forced to leave Batesville...
Elisha Baxter
in 1874 Baxter's election to the governorship led to the Brooks - Baxter War.. Baxter's right to the office was upheld and his administration marked the turning point from the evils of reconstruction..
"Lady Baxter"
Baxter was offered command of a federal Regt. but declined. He was captured by Confederate troops and indicted for treason but escaped from the jail at Little Rock.. Then enlisted in the Union Army and in command at Batesville until 1864 when he was elected to supreme court.. Elected to the U.S. Senate but not seated.. Died 1899..
Physical Description
Document, 11" x 14"
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000379, Image 04
Resource Type
Image
Collection
Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, MS.000379
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Elisha Baxter, Walter J. Lemke drawings collection: biographical sketches, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
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Disciplines
United States History
