About Delos W. Baxter
Lived 1857 – 1918 (aged 61). Delos W. Baxter was an American businessperson, politician and lawyer.
Delos Wirick Baxter (July 29, 1857 – September 28, 1918) was an American lawyer and politician.
Baxter was born in Rochelle, Illinois and went to the Rochelle public schools. In 1881, Baxter graduated from the Iowa State University law school and was admitted to the Illinois bar. Baxter practiced law in Rochelle, Illinois and was also involved in the banking business. He served as mayor of Rochelle and as state's attorney for Ogle County, Illinois. Baxter was a Republican. Baxter served in the Illinois Senate from 1897 to 1901. Baxter died in Rochelle, Illinois.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Delos W. Baxter's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Delos W. Baxter?
American lawyer and politician
When was Delos W. Baxter born?
Delos W. Baxter was born on 29 July 1857.
When did Delos W. Baxter die?
Delos W. Baxter died on 28 September 1918.
What was Delos W. Baxter's occupation?
Delos W. Baxter was a businessperson, politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Delos W. Baxter?
Delos W. Baxter was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Delos W. Baxter. https://biography.guide/delos-w-baxter/
MLA: "Delos W. Baxter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/delos-w-baxter/.
Chicago: "Delos W. Baxter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/delos-w-baxter/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC