John Maxim (1811–1887) was born in Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, United States and died in Moscow Somerset Maine USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Andrew Maxim 1811–1887

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

Born 28 Jun 1811 · Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, United States

Died 11 Mar 1887 · Moscow Somerset Maine USA

Father Andrew Maxim

Mother Rebecca Perkins

Spouse Almira Hunt

Children Sybil Greaton Maxim

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In 1811, John Andrew Maxim entered the world in Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, United States, born to andrew maxim and rebecca perkins. John Andrew Maxim married almira hunt, and had children including sybil greaton maxim. John Andrew Maxim passed away in 1887 in Moscow Somerset Maine USA.

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Birth of John Andrew Maxim in Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, United States

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Death of John Andrew Maxim in Moscow Somerset Maine USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Maxim

This ancestor line traces from Carver, Plymouth, Massachusetts (1745) to Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, United States (1811) across 3 generations.

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: John Maxim (1811–1887) was born in Norridgewock, Somerset, Maine, United States and died in Moscow Somerset Maine USA. 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 John 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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