Jere Baxter
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BornFebruary 11, 1852
DiedFebruary 29, 1904
(aged 52)
Resting placeMount Olivet Cemetery
EducationMontgomery Bell Academy
Jere Baxter | |
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Jere Baxter, c. 1900 | |
| Born | February 11, 1852 |
| Died | February 29, 1904 (aged 52) |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery |
| Education | Montgomery Bell Academy |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Jere Baxter (February 11, 1852 – February 29, 1904) was an American businessman, lawyer, and politician. He was the founder of the Tennessee Central Railroad.
Jere Baxter was born on February 11, 1852, in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] His father, Nathaniel Baxter, was a politician and judge.[1] After graduating from Montgomery Bell Academy, he studied law.