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Benjamin Franklin Maxwell 1891–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 February 1891

Birth Location: Rusk County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 9 March 1932

Death Location: New London, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Maxwell

Mother: Lucy Estes

Spouse(s): Mary Maxwell

Children(s): Johnie Maxwill, Clayton Maxwell

The story of Benjamin Franklin Maxwell began in 1891 in Rusk County, Texas, United States of America. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided in Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided in Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA. Benjamin Franklin Maxwell married Mary Maxwell, and had children including Clayton Maxwell, Johnie Maxwill. Benjamin Franklin Maxwell passed away in 1932 in New London, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Maxwell began in 1891 in Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided in Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided in Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Maxwell married Mary Maxwell, and had children including Clayton Maxwell, Johnie Maxwill.
  • Benjamin Franklin Maxwell passed away in 1932 in New London, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Maxwell
1844–1925
Birth Location: Marietta, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
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Lucy Estes
1844–1912
Birth Location: Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Mary Maxwell
1893–1978
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

Johnie Maxwill
1915–
Birth Location: Texas
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Clayton Maxwell
1912–1912
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Maxwell
1891–1932
Birth Place: Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
James Knox Polk Maxwell
1844–1925
Marietta, Meriwether, Georgia, USA
Lucy Estes
1844–1912
Meriwether County, Georgia, United States of America
Grandparents
Robert (W) Maxwell
1815–1880
, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Bethany Talbot
1814–1871
, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Maxwell
1782–1863
Mary Brown
1782–1872
Joseph Talbot
1778–1858
Bethany Callaway
1780–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Maxwell
1742–1837
Mary Pemberton
1744–1827
Robert Brown
1757–1801
Catharine Catey
1755–1843
Matthew Talbot
1756–1804
Lucy Bailey
1760–1784
John Callaway
1746–1821
Bethany Arnold
1752–1844

Benjamin Maxwell's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Maxwell (5 February 1891–9 March 1932) m. Mary Maxwell (abt 1893–2 August 1978)
  1. 1. Johnie Maxwill 1915–
  2. 2. Clayton Maxwell 1912–1912

Benjamin Maxwell's Timeline

6 Records

1891
5 February 1891
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Maxwell in Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 9
Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Benjamin Franklin Maxwell resided here in Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
1932
9 March 1932
Age 41
Death of Benjamin Franklin Maxwell in Overton, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
Overton, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 February 1891
    Event Place: Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T625_1843; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 59
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Roll: 2387; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342121
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Rusk; Roll: 1983584
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0082
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T624_1587; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1375600
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0082

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T624_1587; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1375600

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Roll: T625_1843; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 59

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Rusk, Texas; Roll: 2387; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2342121

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Rusk; Roll: 1983584

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 March 1932
    Event Place: Overton, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New London, Rusk County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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