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Phila Josephine Maxwell 1862–1947

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Phila Maxwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 3 independent trees

Born 19 Jul 1862 · Lancaster County, Nebraska
Died 15 Nov 1947 · Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
Father Thomas George Maxwell
Mother Louise Marie Woodworth
Siblings George Edson Maxwell, James Willard Maxwell, Mary Eliza Maxwell

Researchers connected through Phila Maxwell 1862–1947

and 2 more tree owners connected with Phila Maxwell 1862–1947

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Phila Josephine Maxwell began in 1862 in Lancaster County, Nebraska. Phila Josephine Maxwell passed away in 1947 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1862
Birth of Phila Josephine Maxwell in Lancaster County, Nebraska
Birth
1947
Death of Phila Josephine Maxwell in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phila Maxwell

This ancestor line traces from Lavenham, Babergh District, Suffolk, England (1498) to Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA (1862) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Phila Maxwell (1862–1947) was born in Lancaster County, Nebraska and died in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Phila 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 12 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.

Phila Maxwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Phila Josephine Maxwell PTP
1862–1947
Lancaster County, Nebraska
Parents
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Grandparents
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Phila Maxwell's Descendants

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Phila Josephine Maxwell PTP 1862–1947