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Samuel Andrew Maxwell 1855–1935

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 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
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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Maxwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 13 Oct 1855 · Henderson, North Carolina, United States
Died 17 Aug 1935 · Walnut, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Father Silas Lafayette Maxwell
Mother Louiza Jane Fletcher
Siblings Albert Maxwell, Baby Maxwell, Christopher Columbus Maxwell, Clara Elizabeth Maxwell Strayhorn, Emily L Maxwell, Franklin Turner Ft Maxwell, John Henry Harvey Maxwell, Martha Jane Maxwell Stewart Benton, Robert C Maxwell, William Pinkney Maxwell

Researchers connected through Samuel Maxwell 1855–1935

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Andrew Maxwell began in 1855 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States. Samuel Andrew Maxwell passed away in 1935 in Walnut, Madison, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1855
Birth of Samuel Andrew Maxwell in Henderson, North Carolina, United States
Birth
1935
Death of Samuel Andrew Maxwell in Walnut, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Maxwell

This ancestor line traces from Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA (1783) to Henderson, North Carolina, United States (1855) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Maxwell (1855–1935) was born in Henderson, North Carolina, United States and died in Walnut, Madison, North Carolina, United States. 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 Samuel 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 4 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.

Samuel Maxwell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Andrew Maxwell PTP
1855–1935
Henderson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Maxwell's Descendants

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Samuel Andrew Maxwell PTP 1855–1935