Mary Elkin Paxton 1875–1957
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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
Researchers connected through Mary Paxton 1875–1957
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Immediate Family
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
Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Paxton
This ancestor line traces from Krakow, Malopolskie, Poland (1013) to Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania (1875) across 28 generations.
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.
- 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.
Mary Paxton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record