Stephen Godfrey Baxter; born Dec 25, 1832 in Gadsden County, Florida just prior to his parents' return to Liberty County, Georgia.  He grew up at  Taylors Creek,  community about three and one-half miles southeast of the village proper.  On Dec.18, 1883, he married Miss  Isabella Caswell, daughter of Martin McElwain Caswell and Elender (Darsey) Caswell (1808-1870). The couple made their home on a tract six hundred acres received from the groom's father  John H. Baxter .   On Aug 27, 1861, Stephen G. Baxter enlisted in Company I, 25th Regiment, Ga Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A., led by Capt George Troupe Dunham, and later by Baxter's first cousin Capt. James M. Smith.  He served in this company as a corporal throughout the War.  After the War, the couple acquired a portion of Hunters Hall Plantation east of Riceboro and relocated there.  Stephen G. Baxter died on March 21, 1904.   His wife, born in Liberty County on May 21, 1832 died May 8, 1909.  Both are buried in the family cemetery on the property. They had eight children, all of whom were born and reared in Liberty County, Georgia.   Part of the Hall was still standing in 1985 the cemetery was located behind the ruins.(inserted by Charlotte Baxter Hensley(1999).