Ironton (Ohio) Register, Feb. 15, 1906

BAXTER. - Captain Zenas Baxter, one of the best known rivermen of this section died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kaneff of Proctorville, Monday morning at six o'clock. Captain Baxter has been ill for some time past and his death has been expected for some time. Captain Baxter spent practically all his active life in river services and has been connected with many well known boats upon the Ohio and Kanawha. Of late his health has been failing and he has not been in active service. The remains were taken to Gallipolis his home Monday afternoon were interred at Mount Hill, Tuesday afternoon. Captain Baxter is survived by one son, Chancellor Baxter, and three daughters, Mrs. L. A. Rose and Mrs. M. W. Kaneff of Proctorville and Mrs. Geo. Clarke of Pocahontas, Va. And two sisters Mrs. Susan Johnson and Mrs. John Nevins. He was born in Gallipolis [Ohio] and resided practically all his life in that city. Chancellor Baxter, his son, arrived Saturday evening, and was with his father during his last hours.