Who was William Maxwell?

William Maxwell (1843–1919) was born in Henderson, North Carolina, United States and died in Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Pinkney Maxwell 1843–1919

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1843 · Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Died 13 Jun 1919 · Clear Creek, Henderson, 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, Samuel Andrew Maxwell

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Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Lafayette Maxwell

Louiza Jane Fletcher

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Pinkney Maxwell began in 1843 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States. William Pinkney Maxwell passed away in 1919 in Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina, United States.

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1843

Birth of William Pinkney Maxwell in Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1919

Death of William Pinkney Maxwell in Clear Creek, Henderson, North Carolina, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Maxwell

This ancestor line traces from Rutherford, North Carolina, USA (1798) to Henderson, North Carolina, United States (1843) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Maxwell (1843–1919) was born in Henderson, North Carolina, United States and died in Clear Creek, Henderson, 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 William 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.
: 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.
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