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Re: George Calvin Maxwell & Dora York families-Socorro Co., New Mexico

rockylee13 — 2012-05-24 23:12:15Z

They are my Great Great Grandparents I am Virgil Haynies Grandson If you still have there pictures please email them to me rocky_lee13@yahoo.com

Thank you

Margaret L. Maxwell b. 1864 married William J. Reynolds

gfreyno — 2012-05-23 05:23:49Z

I'm trying to find some information about the descendants of a Margaret Maxwell who was married to Rev. William J. Reynolds. She was born in NY in 1864 and is buried in Killingly, Connecticut. Who were her family of origin?

She had 2 sons, Maurice and Maxwell Reynolds. Maxwell married Irene T. Bush and they had a daughter Barbara and a son who died young. They appear in the Royal Oak, Michigan, directory for 1933 and were still in the Detroit area in 1945, but I lose track of them at that point. Maxwell worked at Pontiac as a car inspector. Does anyone know what happened to this family?

Thank you for your help.

Dads lost brother

Dally17 — 2012-05-21 21:14:49Z

My uncle h c dally known as dally. Departed onboard a ship around 1955 to new Zealand and never returned. We later heard he may of changed his name to Robert Ryan? Could any 1 no wot happend to him.

Lost family

Dally17 — 2012-05-19 18:02:26Z

I'm trying to find out about Joseph maxwell born in Ireland 1918 then moved to Liverpool uk. died 1978

Laura Norman Maxwell

tkharrison0131 — 2012-05-18 18:46:25Z

I'm trying to find the location where Laura Norman Maxwell is buried. She was the first wife of Jesse Gilbert Maxwell Jr. and was living in the indian territory in Oklahoma when she died in approximately 1909...give or take a year. Any information will be appreciated.

Re: William Maxwell and Lavisa Sutton Maxwell

BettyMaxwellBice — 2012-05-18 15:25:30Z

William Maxwell & Lavisa Sutton are also my g-grandparents. I have quite a lot of info. & am glad to share. If you have Ancestry I will open my famiy tree to you otherwise give me your email address. I have been unable to prove
who William's father is. I have seen several names but no documentation. Betty Maxwell-Bice

Re: Maxwell & Tybout

AlvieDavidsonCG — 2012-05-14 14:33:22Z

Do you know who bought this Maxwell family bible?

Caitlan Eleanor Maxwell born in 1980's Ohio

KarenRiceBarton — 2012-05-04 20:54:01Z

Looking for Caitlin E. Maxwell who is my niece. Grandparent Dr. Charles E. Maxwell. I have not seen you in years and miss you so very much. You and your mother lived with me while I was in college. I have absolutely no contact with your biological father and haven't for many years. I miss your beautiful blue eyes and dark curly hair. I now have three children of my own and have been happily married for 18 years. I used to call you my little Caity Dee. I would just like to know that you are okay and everything is well. If you ever need or want for anything, it's yours. I just want you to know that you are still very loved and thought of.

T. Maxwell & Eliza Bryant Maxwell 1850, Decatur Co., GA

MissMollie — 2012-05-04 05:26:04Z

The 1850 Census, family #440, enumerates T. Maxwell & Eliza Maxwell (whom I know to be Eliza Bryant Maxwell), plus ch: Daniel, May, John, Newton, Moses, & George. Does anyone know, with a source, the parents of this T. Maxwell? I'm fairly certain that he is one of the descendants of Thomas Maxwell & Mary McPhail Maxwell, from Sampson Co. area of NC, but can't establish his parents, although I've seen a couple of different possibilities. Thanks.

1829 marriage of Thomas B. Maxwell of Lancaster county, Pa.

midge1249 — 2012-05-03 22:12:32Z

MARRIED - at Williamstown, on the 12th inst. by the Rev. M. Barr, THOMAS B. MAXWELL, M.D., to Miss MARY ANN BRENNEMAN, both of Strasburg township, Lancaster county.
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From the Marietta Pioneer of Friday, Nov 27, 1829 (page 3)

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olivemaxwell62 — 2012-04-27 07:47:57Z

looking for any living relatives of luther maxwell we know
he had s son martin luther maxwell but know one knows what happen to luther born 1894 in nottingham lived in nottingham
1911 merried about 1917 thats all i have were did he go
can anybody help did he go to the U.S.A YOURS OLIVE

Re: death of Larry Edward Maxwell

cdriii — 2012-04-27 06:12:14Z

Was Zorina the daughter of Charles Root Sr?
Please reply.

Charles D. Root III

Re: can anyone help me as I am not sure that I have correct info

kikakika2u — 2012-04-27 04:23:41Z

Hello Patricia,
So if your grandfather was Frank Maxwell son of G.W. Maxwell then my grandfather, Joseph Lindley Maxwell was your Franks brother. I would absolutely love any history on George Washington Maxwell that you have. So you said that they were all living in El Paso until about 1950? My own father was born in El Paso in 1914. Hope to hear from you soon, Stella

Re: can anyone help me as I am not sure that I have correct info

r___p_mickelsen — 2012-04-26 17:59:04Z

My grandfather was Frank Maxwell son of G.W. Maxwell. I have info relating to all of their sisters, If you need them. I was the daughter of Geo. B. Maxwell, who was son of Frank Maxwell. We were all living in El Paso until about 1950. I have some history on G.W. Maxwell, but you may have all of it.

Pat Mickelsen

Re: Thompson Maxwell,l Jr.

csbrooks411 — 2012-04-25 11:40:32Z

I thought Thompson Jr. wife's name was Della Maria Green, I descend from his son Wyman Maxwell who married Sally DeGraff through their son Wyman Maxwell who married Mary E. Whitehead through their son Dwight H. Maxwell through their daughter Vera M. Maxwell, she was my Grandmother. RonaldWayland@Yahoo.com

Re: Maud Mae Maxwell

sharongoemaere — 2012-04-18 15:32:03Z

I am going to look and see if I can find a Sallie Drake anywhere in the tree.:).I will also check up on my"Maxwell"connection.Thanks for the info Joe.~Sharon

Re: Maud Mae Maxwell

GESSIKA — 2012-04-18 02:18:11Z

Sharon: I do have a record of a Sallie Drake who lived in Healdton, Ok. In an Athens, Texas newspaper article dated July 21, 1927 it states the following: " Mr. and Mrs. Sallie Drake of Healdton, Ok. and Mr. and Mrs. Robe Fulton of Barry, Texas are visiting their sisters, Mrs Lee Bright and Mrs. Maude. Holiman." This is the only reference I have to the Ok. Maxwells. Joe

Re: Maud Mae Maxwell

sharongoemaere — 2012-04-17 19:06:42Z

Hello,I am responding to this post for several reasons.My maternal grandmother was named "Maud"(Mary Maud Walker-Spencer)and my mother's middle name was "Mae"(Doris Mae Spencer)and I think maternal great or great-great grandmother's last name was Drake!I have also found a Joyce Spencer Maxwell in the family tree.Do any of your people have any Missouri or Oklahoma roots/connections?Regards~Sharon

Re: Maxwell Ancestors From N. C.

micmax125 — 2012-04-17 05:47:02Z

Hi
My family comes from Henderson County, North Carolina.
This is my first day on this site and I have lots of info, but I'm still trying to figure how how things work.
If we can connect maybe I can help
Micheal Maxwell
Modesto, Ca

Maud Mae Maxwell

GESSIKA — 2012-04-16 00:46:59Z

Looking for information on Maud Mae Maxwell who married William Reece Holiman of Brownsboro, Texas. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Wess C. Maxwell. She had four sisters and the names I have are: Lizzie Maxwell, Mrs. Gordon Bright, Mrs. Russell Fulton and Mrs. Salie Drake.
Joe Lilly ( lillyjoseph680@aol.com)

Re: Christopher Columbus Maxwell

gs1025 — 2012-04-13 20:42:24Z

Anyone have a death date for Christopher Columbus Maxwell? My mother was Floy Maxwell, she was a direct line from Henry Maxwell (Christopher C's uncle)

Thomas Davis Maxwell and Mary Emma Vanarsdale Leake Co. Ms

jacassidy22 — 2012-03-31 17:03:30Z

Looking for Marie Dudgion who contacted me regarding the family of Thomas Davis Maxwell and Mary Emma Vanarsdale of Leake Co and Madison Co. MS. Somehow I lost her email address.

Thanks

Judy Cassidy

Re: Jesse Gilbert Maxwell

tkharrison0131 — 2012-03-29 21:17:36Z

Hi! I was reading your story about JG Maxwell and the story of the Porum Range Wars. JG Maxwell was my Great Grandfather and Lula May Maxwell, his daughter was my grandmother...know to all as Bobo. There were three children, Lula May, Ralph, and Thurn C. as stated on a 1910 Census. Lula May later married my grandfather Thomas Rayburn Bowles and lived in Temple, Ok. We don't know too much about Lula May's family only that she was raised by her Uncle Ben. If you have any information in regard to where they lived and what there life was like I would appreciate your input and help. And, if there is anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks, Teresa Bowles Harrison

Re: Maxwell > JESSE NEWTON MAXWELL

bonniem_79 — 2012-03-20 02:21:08Z

I'm curious if you ever received any information on this. I am also researching Maxwells from Grady County, GA. This is where my paternal grandfather Wilburn Nathan Maxwell was from. His father was Maurice Franklin Maxwell. I'm sure they are somehow related to your husband's family. If you received anything, could you share as I have reached a dead end at Maurice.

Maxwell - Hewitt -- England and Ma.

reileystacer — 2012-03-19 14:08:55Z

Looking for information on Harrison Maxwell born 1823 in England.. Married Ann Hewitt

Maxwell-Yax wedding announcement

mjmiddendorf — 2012-03-19 10:13:09Z

I am transcribing articles from our local newspaper archives (Scotia, Nebraska):

The Scotia Register
Volume XXXIII, Thursday, September 29, 1927, pg. 1, column 3
MAXWELL-YAX
On Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, a quiet, but pretty wedding took place in the Sacred Heart church at Greeley when Miss Ethel Maxwell became the bride of Mr. Leroy Yax. Rev. Father Feeney officiated.
The bride and her attendant, Miss Jesse Jess, were becomingly attired in blue suits with harmonizing accessories. The groom wore the conventional black.
Both of these young people are favorably known in this community. Mrs. Yax is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Maxwell. The groom is a nephew of the Halpins and makes his home with Will Halpins.
The many friends of this young couple extend to them the heartiest of congratulations.

Julie Middendorf
mjmiddendorf@nctc.net

Re: William & Eliza Maxwell dau. Augusta, Bracken Co. KY

WClayton43 — 2012-03-18 23:55:05Z

A very long time since your post, but... I am helping a descendant of this family do research. She is a Descendant of W P Houston (1826-?) & Sallie Maxwell via their dau Amanda Jane Houston (1856-1914) who married John Dillman Cline and in turn their Dau Viola Sallie Cline (1885-1988).

In the Marriage records of Bracken Co it reads "William P Houston & Sarah (William) Maxwell, bond 21 Sept 1851, Marriage 30 Sept 1851" so certainly she was the Daughter of William Maxwell. There was a William Maxwell who lived in Bracken Co 1n 1850, but Sarah is not listed in the household. I expect whe was working as a Domestic somewhere and name listed incorrectly so difficult to find. William was listed with his 2nd wife Eliza Ann Snow and they married in Bracken in 1841. We find Eliza Ann Maxwell again in 1880 in Gallatin Co KY, with children so that William was alive at least until about 1863. I cannot find them in 1870, but 2 of the children married in Switzerland Co IN in the 1860's.

Eliza Ann Snow b.1823 KY was the second wife of William Maxwell and they married 4Dec1841 Bracken Co KY and apparently had children William, James, Augusta Ann and Nancy (1sr 4 found in the 1860) and also Thomas & Mary E (Found in the 1880 Census of Eliza A Maxwell in Gallatin Co KY). I am unable to locate the family in 1870 but it is likely they lived in IN of KY with the names written or transcribed quite differently.

Re: Mary Virginia Jessup Maxwell

LorettaJH — 2012-03-17 23:14:02Z

I have the Maxwell line all the way to Scotland. Trace the information I gave you. Pay attention to all hints.

Re: Maxwells of Drummore, Kirkmaiden Parish

deborahevansus — 2012-02-21 19:04:16Z

Hello. Some of my Maxwell information goes to Drummore but most is Whithorn. Can we exchange notes and see if anything matches? My email address is: deborah_evansus@yahoo.com

Much easier than doing it through this board.

Hope to talk to you soon.
Debbie Evans

Re: Maxwells of Drummore, Kirkmaiden Parish

deborahevansus — 2012-02-21 19:02:22Z

Hello. I just read your post. I am from the Maxwell line in Whithorn, Wigtownshire that includes William Maxwell and Agnes McDowall. I can find information back to some of the information on Elizabeth Dickson's marriage to William and then I'm stumped. I have a cousin in New Zealand who is related to this family through Dunlop Maxwell and both of us are trying to complete this line without much success. Does this fit into your family information at all?

Thanks,
Debbie Evans
Pennsylvania

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

1_kmaxwell46 — 2012-02-20 21:54:35Z

My husband Donald H. Maxwell was born in Clearfield, Pa. and then brought to St. Joseph's Orphanage in Erie, Pa. in 1930. When the orphanage closed in Erie, we obtained his birth certificate and found his mother's name to be Kathleen Maxwell and father's name to be Dominic Cimino. I have always tried to find a family member from the area he was born but to no avail. Oddly enough, without knowing, Donald married a girl named Kathleen Maxwell and our birthday is the same day but 5 years apart.

Re: Looking for living descendants

sharongoemaere — 2012-02-19 04:25:21Z

More info here...Lela's full name was Lela Alverta Fee before marrying my great uncle Clyde Campbell Spencer.Daughter Joyce Myrtle Spencer Married a man named Oral Franklin Maxwell in Kingman,AZ on July 1 1936.Hope to connect with some living relatives.:)~Sharon

Looking for living descendants

sharongoemaere — 2012-02-18 19:38:22Z

I am looking for any living descendants of the marriage of Clyde Campbell Spencer and his wife Lela.They had a daughter named Joyce Spencer Maxwell but that is all the info I have on Joyce.My uncle Clyde,whom I never knew was from Missouri.I am hoping someone else has some info or is even working on this family tree.Thanks so much~Sharon

Re: MAXWELL FAMILY IN MS /AL.

lovelacestoneco — 2012-02-13 19:17:16Z

His name was James Henry Maxwell he married Louisa Jane crosswhite gerome Lillian was my grandpa

Re: Abram & Anna Maxwell & Daughter Jennie Maud

jdollymiyahara — 2012-02-11 01:32:06Z

Hi, have you found anything on Jennie Maud? I can't track her either. My grandmother's father's father was Julius Smith. According to the family lore, Jennie had an affair with a salesman and ran off leaving Julius with the 2 boys. Julius divorced her. She asked to come back, but he said no. That's when I lose her. According to my grandma's notes she had 2 brothers & 3 sisters, no names except for 1 brother who was killed on the railroad:Ernie. Can't track him either. Jennifer

Re: Mary SHOFSTALL MAXWELL d. 7 August 1916 - Kansas City, KS

Glindail — 2012-02-09 02:10:38Z

Henrietta Shofstall is the daughter of Benedick and Mary Glasner Miller of Kansas City and Paola, KS. Benedick founded the town of Millerton, OK, and started a sawmill there. He also started a sawmill in Marianna, Lee County, AR. Herietta's daugther, Gail, lived in Millerton. My sister is named for her. I am more than glad to share any info that I have on the family. Benedick and Mary are my greatgrandparents, and Henrietta's brother, Max Daniel Miller, is my grandfather. Linda Miller Wilson lindamiller.wilson129gmail.com

Re: Mary SHOFSTALL MAXWELL d. 7 August 1916 - Kansas City, KS

Glindail — 2012-02-09 02:04:56Z

I also appreciate your efforts. This is the second obit that I have found that you have published that is related to my family. The other one was Mary Miller, Kansas City. Thank you, Linda Miller Wilson

Re: Mary SHOFSTALL MAXWELL d. 7 August 1916 - Kansas City, KS

Glindail — 2012-02-09 02:01:15Z

Gail Shofstall was my father's first cousin. Could you email me at lindamiller.wilson129@gmail.com? I'd like to share info. Thank you, Linda

Re: Christopher Columbus Maxwell

lovelacestoneco — 2012-02-08 15:59:00Z

I'm from the James Henry Maxwell and Louisa Jane crosswhite family my grandpa was Lillian gerome Maxwell

Re: Christopher Columbus Maxwell

lovelacestoneco — 2012-02-08 15:57:37Z

I'm from the James Henry Maxwell and Louisa Jane crosswhite family my grandpa was Lillian gerome Maxwell

Re: Christopher Columbus Maxwell

lovelacestoneco — 2012-02-07 23:46:58Z

My dad Freeman was gerome and Delia son I'm Jennifer

maxwell-keys

donna_davidson1 — 2012-02-01 11:10:59Z

my family name is maxwell-keys can any one tell me were it comes from please. I live in england in the middlelands staffordshire . thank you

Re: Looking for living relatives

alleera — 2012-01-28 05:35:58Z

Hi Stephen,

Just found your post. I am trying to do my family tree also and have hit a huge hurdle. I was born Angela Maxwell to Robert Maxwell (born in Cupar, Fife 1941) and Anne Whyte (born 1944). Im doing ok with my mothers side of the tree but can't get any further past my father (Robert Maxwell). I have no idea of his parents names only that there from Cupar, Fife. Have you come across any info for a Robert Mathieson Maxwell born 08/10/1941??? Any help would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks,
Angela

Diana Maxwell Ledsworth Smith

jeanstanford1 — 2012-01-21 18:23:12Z

I am trying to find information on Diana Maxwell, b 1852 in Watford, Lambton County, Ontario, d 1876, probably in St. Clair County, Michigan. Her parents were Hugh Maxwell and Eliza Craig, who moved from Watford, Ontario to Applegate, Sanilac County, Michigan around 1868 with all their children.

Diana's first husband was Wesley Sylvester Ledsworth (many possibly spellings of all three of his names, sometimes called William, Wisley, Vestry, Leadwirth, etc...) He was probably older than five years greater than Diana when they married on January 1, 1869. They had a son, David Leadsworth, in June of 1870 and were living apart later that year when the census was made. In Oct of 1871, he remarried Ann Young in Canada and moved to Rochester, NY where he lived out his life.

Diana's second husband was Charles Lorenzo Smith, son of Charles Fisher Smith of Port Huron, Michigan, who she married in 1874.

After Diana died, David Leadworth was raised by Diana's parents, Hugh and Eliza Maxwell in Applegate. Charles Lorenzo Smith remarried in 1878 to Nellie T, who died in 1940. Charles Lorenzo Smith died in 1919. He is buried with his two wives, Diana and Nellie, in Section F of the Lakeside Cemetery in Port Huron, Michigan. All three stones match, and were probably put up after Nellie T Smith died, by Charles and Nellie's children.

If you know anything about Diana's history, please get in touch with me. I can't find Diana on the 1870 census in Michigan or Ontario. I also don't know what she died of at age 24.

Re: Edgar Green Maxwell

sdrc22 — 2012-01-18 19:35:59Z

Hey. I think I'm your cousin, Susan, Edna's 4th daughter. The two girls who didn't live long are Bulah and Era. Edna married Neil D. Reeser and Pansy married Coleman Ross. I have dates of all the sisters' deaths except for ... believe it or not, Aunt Hazel. I attended her funeral here in Memphis, but I could not remember the date of her death. Can you give me that?

Re: MAXWELLS from County Down, from N/Ireland

aransas190 — 2012-01-13 00:16:29Z

I'm interested in another William Maxwell, born 1828/1830 in Down. In 1861 he and his wife Sarah were living with her parents Barney and Sarah Fullen and her brothers Michael and Barney Fullen in Hetton Le Hole, Durham, England. On the census, the Fullens all listed their birthplace as Trone, Ireland. William and Sarah had four children, all born in Durham: James (1855) Michael (1857), Catherine (1858), and John (1860). All that is from the 1861 English census. There are also christening records in Durham. They all settled in Steubenville, Ohio in time for the 1870 US census.

James married Rosa/Rosie Ann Wynne on Christmas, 1876. She was born in Thornley, Durham and christened in a Catholic church. Her parents were Matthew Patrick Wynne and Ann Gibbons. On the 1861 English census, they listed their births simply as Ireland. In Ohio, James and Rosie had six children in Ohio: Sarah d 1959, William Bartholomew d 1933, James P. M. d 1915, John Matthew d 1959, Joseph W d 1934, and Annie d 1910. (Joseph W was my grandfather.)

Does anyone know these folks? Or have any clues to their lives in Ireland? Or any clues to their arrival in the US?

Thank you.

Madeline Maxwell

Re: Hugh Maxwell and Ruth Benton in MA and NY

mpmaxwell — 2012-01-05 22:19:27Z

Barbra, I'm Malcolm Maxwell,a direct male line descendent of Major Thompson's youngest son Thompson, Jr.(B. 1771) It is he (Jr> that I'am trying to document as to death date and any other infomation I canfind. Can you help me? I'll try to help you. Malcolm Maxwell mpmaxwell@wcta.net

Re: William H. Maxwell died 3/1/1912 at Rutherford, New Jersey

MBMaxwell09 — 2012-01-01 04:52:33Z

It is so close to Newark that it is easier to say it is in Newark. If he died in Rutherford this is where he would have been buried. It is the closest to Rutherford and it is still active.

Re: William H. Maxwell died 3/1/1912 at Rutherford, New Jersey

Bob_MacAvoy — 2012-01-01 04:02:59Z

Actually there are ten cemeteries named Evergreen in New Jersey, but none are located anywhere near where William H. Maxwell died. I suspect he may be in New York and I was hoping that someone in the Maxwell family might know exactly where he is.

Bob

PS: FYI, the Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside is often listed as being in Newark or Elizabeth, but it is not. There is no Evergreen Cemetery in Essex County.

Re: William H. Maxwell died 3/1/1912 at Rutherford, New Jersey

MBMaxwell09 — 2012-01-01 03:41:50Z

There are ar least 3 Evergreen Cemeteries that I know about. You might have to call each one and ask if they have any records of him there. The ones I know of are Newark(Essex County), Hillside(Union County),Camden(Camden county).