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Andrew Maxwell 1837–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: Tyrone, Northern Ireland

Death Date: 26 May 1918

Death Location: Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand

Father: Joseph Maxwell

Mother: Margaret McCay

Spouse(s): Margaret Walsh

Children(s): Margaret Maxwell, Matilda Maxwell, Andrew Maxwell, Matilda Maxwell, Margaret Maxwell, Joseph Maxwell, James Maxwell, Mary Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell

In 1837, Andrew Maxwell entered the world in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, born to Joseph Maxwell And Margaret Mccay. In 1866, Andrew Maxwell immigrated. In 1883, Andrew Maxwell resided in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand. Andrew Maxwell married Margaret Walsh, and had children including Andrew Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell, James Maxwell, Joseph Maxwell, Margaret Maxwell, Mary Maxwell, Matilda Maxwell. Andrew Maxwell passed away in 1918 in Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Andrew Maxwell entered the world in Tyrone, Northern Ireland, born to Joseph Maxwell And Margaret Mccay.
  • In 1866, Andrew Maxwell immigrated.
  • In 1883, Andrew Maxwell resided in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand.
  • Andrew Maxwell married Margaret Walsh, and had children including Andrew Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell, James Maxwell, Joseph Maxwell, Margaret Maxwell, Mary Maxwell, Matilda Maxwell.
  • Andrew Maxwell passed away in 1918 in Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Andrew Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
Andrew Maxwell
1837–1918
Birth Place: Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Parents
Joseph Maxwell
1798–1869
Drumlegagh, Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
Margaret McCay
1805–1881
Drumlegagh, Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Andrew Maxwell
1760–1816
Garvaghy, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Alexander McKay
1772–1857
DOROTHY Troup
1774–1865
Shathuna, Sutherlandshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Maxwell
1715–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Andrew Maxwell's Descendants

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Andrew Maxwell (1837–26 May 1918) m. Margaret Walsh (1843–6 February 1918)
  1. 1. Margaret Maxwell 1870–1877
  2. 2. Matilda Maxwell 1884–1910
  3. 3. Andrew Maxwell 1880–1900
  4. 4. Matilda Maxwell 1875–1878
  5. 5. Margaret Maxwell 1881–1966
  6. 6. Joseph Maxwell 1870–1957
  7. 7. James Maxwell 1873–1949 m. Kate Jeffreys 1867–1954 m. Mary Crawford 1881–1969
    1. 1. Mary Maxwell 1907–2003
    2. 2. Victor (Hugh) Drain 1901–1950 m. Ellen (Frances) Lowe 1902–1988
      1. 1. Ruth (Naomi) Drain 1947–1947
      2. 2. Drain 1929–2018 m. Ailsa (Melanie) Linton 1928–1992
  8. 8. Mary Maxwell 1872–1954
  9. 9. Elizabeth Maxwell 1877–1960

Andrew Maxwell's Timeline

5 Records

1837
1837
Birth of Andrew Maxwell in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Tyrone, Northern Ireland
1866
1866
Age 29
Andrew Maxwell immigrated
None
1883
1883-1884
Age 46
Andrew Maxwell resided here in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand
Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand
1907
1907
Age 70
Andrew Maxwell resided here in Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand
Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand
1918
26 May 1918
Age 81
Death of Andrew Maxwell in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Tyrone, Northern Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Victoria, Australia, Outward Passenger Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1866

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883-1884
    Event Place: Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, City & Area Directories

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, City & Area Directories

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 May 1918
    Event Place: Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand
    Record Source: Findagrave, Andrew Maxwell 26 May 1918

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1918
    Event Place: Wellington, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1964
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

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