Who was Gabriel Maxwell?

Gabriel Maxwell (1641–1675) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gabriel in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Gabriel Maxwell 1641–1675

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Nov 1641 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 23 Dec 1675 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father Alexander Maxwell

Mother Isobel Issobell Logan Logane Maxwell

Spouse Elizabeth Cunningham

Children Marie Maxwell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Maxwell

Isobel Issobell Logan Logane Maxwell

Spouse(s)

Elizabeth Cunningham

Children

Marie Maxwell

Biography

In 1641, Gabriel Maxwell entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to alexander maxwell and isobel issobell logan logane maxwell. Gabriel Maxwell married elizabeth cunningham, and had children including marie maxwell. Gabriel Maxwell passed away in 1675 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1641

Birth of Gabriel Maxwell in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1675

Death of Gabriel Maxwell in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gabriel Maxwell

This ancestor line traces from Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom (1493) to Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1641) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gabriel Maxwell (1641–1675) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gabriel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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