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Mary Elkin Paxton 1875–1957

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Paxton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 28 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 22 Nov 1875 · Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania
Died 29 Dec 1957 · Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Father Rev John Randolph Paxton Us Civil War Union Corporal 140Th Pennsyl Infantry
Mother Mary Elkin Lindsay
Siblings Corp John Randolph Paxton Jr Spanish American War Presbyterian Lawyer, Rebekah Paxton

Researchers connected through Mary Paxton 1875–1957

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1875, Mary Elkin Paxton entered the world in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, born to rev john randolph paxton us civil war union corporal 140th pennsyl infantry and mary elkin lindsay. Mary Elkin Paxton passed away in 1957 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1875
Birth of Mary Elkin Paxton in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania
Birth
1957
Death of Mary Elkin Paxton in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Paxton

This ancestor line traces from Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland (1013) to Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania (1875) across 28 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Paxton (1875–1957) was born in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania and died in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. 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 Mary 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 28 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Mary Paxton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Mary Elkin Paxton PTP
1875–1957
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania
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Mary Paxton's Descendants

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Mary Elkin Paxton PTP 1875–1957