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George Edson Maxwell 1859–1935

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have George Maxwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Dec 1859 · Dodge County, Wisconson
Died 08 Jun 1935 · Nebraska
Father Thomas George Maxwell
Mother Louise Marie Woodworth
Siblings James Willard Maxwell, Mary Eliza Maxwell, Phila Josephine Maxwell

Researchers connected through George Maxwell 1859–1935

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1859, George Edson Maxwell entered the world in Dodge County, Wisconson, born to thomas george maxwell and louise marie woodworth. George Edson Maxwell passed away in 1935 in Nebraska.

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Life Timeline

1859
Birth of George Edson Maxwell in Dodge County, Wisconson
Birth
1935
Death of George Edson Maxwell in Nebraska
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Maxwell

This ancestor line traces from Massachusetts (1835) to Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA (1859) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Maxwell (1859–1935) was born in Dodge County, Wisconson and died in Nebraska. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 2 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George Maxwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Edson Maxwell PTP
1859–1935
Dodge County, Wisconson
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Maxwell's Descendants

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George Edson Maxwell PTP 1859–1935