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George Ellsworth MAXWELL 1879 – 1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1879

Birth Location: West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1948

Death Location: Katy Lick, West Virginia, United States

Father: David MAXWELL

Mother: Louise CUNNINGHAM

Spouse(s): Grace GERRARD

Children(s): Charles Maxwell, Frank Maxwell, Carl Maxwell, Roscoe Maxwell, Bessie Maxwell, Robert Maxwell, Raymond Maxwell, Opal Maxwell, Maynard Maxwell

In 1879, George Ellsworth MAXWELL entered the world in West Virginia, United States, born to David James MAXWELL and Louise Jane CUNNINGHAM. In 1910, George Ellsworth MAXWELL resided in Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA. George Ellsworth MAXWELL married Grace Virginia GERRARD, and had children including Charles Maxwell, Frank Warren Maxwell, Carl Cleveland Maxwell, Roscoe Adam Maxwell, Bessie Mildred Maxwell, Robert C. Maxwell, Raymond Edward Maxwell, Opal Irene Maxwell, Maynard Aldeen Maxwell. George Ellsworth MAXWELL passed away in 1948 in Katy Lick, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1879, George Ellsworth MAXWELL entered the world in West Virginia, United States, born to David James MAXWELL and Louise Jane CUNNINGHAM.
  • In 1910, George Ellsworth MAXWELL resided in Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA.
  • George Ellsworth MAXWELL married Grace Virginia GERRARD, and had children including Charles Maxwell, Frank Warren Maxwell, Carl Cleveland Maxwell, Roscoe Adam Maxwell, Bessie Mildred Maxwell, Robert C. Maxwell, Raymond Edward Maxwell, Opal Irene Maxwell, Maynard Aldeen Maxwell.
  • George Ellsworth MAXWELL passed away in 1948 in Katy Lick, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

David MAXWELL
1846 – 1926
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Louise CUNNINGHAM
1849 – 1926
Birth Location: West Virginia
LC

Spouses(s)

Grace GERRARD
1884 – 1974
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia, United States
GG

Children(s)

Charles Maxwell
1903 – 1994
Birth Location: West Virginia
CM
Frank Maxwell
1904 – 1980
Birth Location: West Virginia
FM
Carl Maxwell
1908 – 1985
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia
CM
Roscoe Maxwell
1910 – 1994
Birth Location: Virginia, West Virginia, United States
RM
Bessie Maxwell
1913 – 1999
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia, United States
BM
Robert Maxwell
1915 – 1984
Birth Location: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia, United States
RM
Raymond Maxwell
1919 – 1993
Birth Location: Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia
RM
Opal Maxwell
1922 – 1996
Birth Location: Wilsonburg, Harrison Co., West Virginia
OM
Maynard Maxwell
1928 – 2002
Birth Location: Harrison, West Virginia, United States
MM

George MAXWELL's Ancestors

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George MAXWELL
1879 – 1948
Birth Place: West Virginia, United States
Parents
David James MAXWELL
1846 – 1926
West Virginia
Louise (Jane) CUNNINGHAM
1849 – 1926
West Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas MAXWELL
1822 – 1895
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Rebecca (Catherine) Starkey
1831 – 1925
Wetzel, West Virginia, United States
Isaac (R) Cunningham
1827 – 1906
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, USA
Nancy Hardman
1831 – 1892
Wilsonburg, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Maxwell
1778 – 1824
Catherine Williams
1777 – 1860
Samuel Starkey
1791 – 1868
Rebecca Edgell
1795 – 1883
David Cunningham
1795 – 1865
Sarah Randall
1805 – 1846
James Hardman
1795 – 1874
Phoebe Cunningham
1795 – 1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Maxwell
1750 – 1820
Susannah White
1751 – 1792
James (5GGF)
1775 – 1810
Mary Ice
1774 – 1840
Walter Cunningham
1749 – 1835
Ann Randall
1749 – 1803
Isaac Randall
1775 –

George MAXWELL's Descendants

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George (Ellsworth) MAXWELL (1879 – 1948) m. Grace (Virginia) GERRARD (14 Oct 1884 – Nov 1974)
  1. 1. Charles Maxwell (abt 1903 – 6/25/1994) m. Laurie
    1. 1. Earl ((Buzzy)) Maxwell (abt 1933 – 20 Feb 1987) m. Mary (Ellen) Lewis (abt 1934 – ) m. Sandra Wagoner
    2. 2. Bernard Maxwell
      1. 1. Mark Maxwell
      2. 2. Darla Maxwell
      3. 3. Zelphia Maxwell
      4. 4. Timothy Maxwell
  2. 2. Frank (Warren) Maxwell (14 Nov 1904 – 5 Oct 1980) m. Margaret (Jean) Maxwell (abt 1930 – )
    1. 1. Larry Maxwell (Feb 15, 1949 – 23 Mar 2011)
    2. 2. Deloris (Jean) Maxwell
  3. 3. Carl (Cleveland) Maxwell (abt 1908 – 22 November 1985) m. Jettie (Pearl) Tichenor (24 Dec 1911 – 30 Mar 1973)
    1. 1. Edward (Eugene) Maxwell (July 13 1927 – 30 Dec 1944)
    2. 2. Betty (Jaunita) Maxwell (11 January 1929 – 7 Nov 2002) m. Charles (Ivan) Shields (11 Sep 1926 – 26 Oct 1976) m. William (Peter) Shumiloff (1923 – 1987)
    3. 3. Jackie (Edward) Maxwell (23 Jul 1932 – 4 Jul 1968) m. Nancy (Carol) Bayles (15 December 1935 – 12 September 1994)
      1. 1. Jackie (E.) Maxwell (abt 1956 – ) m. Mary (E.) McCombs
      2. 2. Regina (Carol) Maxwell (19 June 1961 – 4 July 1968)
      3. 3. Gary (Ray) Maxwell (26 August 1962 – 4 July 1968)
    4. 4. Robert ((Blinker)) Maxwell (1936 – 2004) m. Carolyn Long (1941 – )
      1. 1. Robert Maxwell (1959 – )
      2. 2. Debra Maxwell (1960 – ) m. Neely
        1. 1. Misty (1978 – ) m. Roy Eddy (1975 – )
      3. 3. Tammy Maxwell (1963 – ) m. Carder
      4. 4. Sherry Maxwell (7 May 1964 – ) m. Malone
        1. 1. Lisa Malone (April 23 1982 – ) m. Matt Riffle
        2. 2. Cameron Harker (July 23 1987 – ) m. Cassie Unknown
      5. 5. Darla Maxwell (1966 – ) m. Covert
    5. 5. Judith (Ann) Maxwell (March 11 1946 – )
  4. 4. Roscoe (Adam) Maxwell (1910 – 19 Sep 1994) m. Della (Gay) TICHENOR (8/7/1909 – 4 Feb 1996)
    1. 1. Evelyn (June) Maxwell (5 Dec 1927 – 24 Jan 1997) m. Clair (Brown (Gene)) MARTIN (02/09/1922 – 24 Apr 2003) m. Howard (Glen) Stansberry (8 Jan 1944 – )
      1. 1. Gloria (Jean) Martin (July 24, 1949 – ) m. Bobbie (Grover) Johnson (25 September 1946 – 6 August 2014)
        1. 1. Tonya (Sue) Johnson (Nov 15, 1969 – ) m. Scott (Willis) Martin
        2. 2. Steven (Scott) Johnson (July 23, 1972 – ) m. Lysa Eckenrod (8 Dec 1974 – )
      2. 2. Kelly Martin (8/14/1963 – ) m. Howard (Sherwood) Hayes (7/16/1951 – ) m. Robert (William) Ozias (June 17, 1958 – )
        1. 1. Brandon (Lydell) Hayes (1/29/1983 – ) m. Danielle (Rene') Swanner (Mar 18, 1973 – )
        2. 2. Cory (Scott) Hayes (2/27/1989 – ) m. Raquel (Rust) Carroll (12 Jul 1989 – )
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann) Wolfe (16 Dec 1930 – 09 Jul 1995) m. Charles (William) Long (Apr 20 1923 – May 10 2019)
      1. 1. Harold (Wayne) Long (Aug 12 1949 – )
      2. 2. Charles (William (Bill)) Long (Oct 28 1950 – )
      3. 3. Deborah (Kay) Long (Feb 18 1953 – ) m. Terry (Duane) Metz (June 8 1950 – Oct 3 2018)
        1. 1. Kimberly (Ann) Metz (Feb 13 1970 – )
      4. 4. Melinda (Gay) Long (Oct 10, 1962 – ) m. Daniel (Allen) Tennant (12 Jan 1962 – )
        1. 1. Jessica (Danielle) Tennant (Jan 6 1993 – ) m. James (Cody) Hopkins m. Richard Eddy
        2. 2. Jarod (Logan) Tennant (Jan 18 1995 – )
      5. 5. Kevin (Ray) Long (Jan 28 1964 – ) m. Pamela Whyel (abt 1959 – )
      6. 6. Beverly (Sue) Long m. Ronald Lee
        1. 1. Misty (Dawn) Lee (03 Oct 1985 – )
  5. 5. Bessie (Mildred) Maxwell (11/1/1913 – 6/8/1999) m. Jesse (Leo) Lawson
    1. 1. Wanda (Jean) Hyatt (1 Oct 1932 – 10 Dec 2000) m. John (Joseph) Patrick (15/03/1932 – 05/05/2022)
      1. 1. Cathy
  6. 6. Robert (C.) Maxwell (3/2/1915 – 11/14/1984)
  7. 7. Raymond (Edward) Maxwell (11 December 1919 – 4/11/1993) m. Margie (Etta) Allen (Oct 29, 1924 – Jan 29, 2016)
    1. 1. Raymond Maxwell (1 Oct 1945 – )
    2. 2. Shirley (Diane) Maxwell (Feb 14 1947 – ) m. Roger (Lynn) Daugherty (9 August 1945 – 31 May 2016)
      1. 1. Joanne (Michelle) Daugherty (May 9 1966 – ) m. Mark Tucker
      2. 2. Roger (Lynn) Daugherty (26 Jun 1968 – )
      3. 3. Christopher (Michael) Daugherty (18 Mar 1973 – 19 Mar 1973)
    3. 3. Carolyn (Sue) Maxwell (5 Nov 1949 – ) m. John (William Jr) Toothman (abt 1946 – Nov 1986) m. Carroll (Guy) Dean (Mar 6 1945 – )
  8. 8. Opal (Irene) Maxwell (Aug. 30 1922 – 4/14/1996) m. Ernest (Edward) Baker (Abt. 1918 – )
    1. 1. Carol (Ann) Baker (abt 1939 – )
    2. 2. Dave Baker
      1. 1. Melanie Baker
  9. 9. Maynard (Aldeen) Maxwell (6/22/1928 – 5/6/2002)

George MAXWELL's Timeline

10 Records

1877
11 August 1877
Birth of George Ellsworth MAXWELL in Katy Lick, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Katy Lick, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
1879
1879
Birth of George Ellsworth MAXWELL in West Virginia, United States
West Virginia, United States
1910
1910
Age 31
George Ellsworth MAXWELL resided here in Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1915
1915
Age 36
George Ellsworth MAXWELL resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 41
George Ellsworth MAXWELL resided here in Coal, Harrison, West Virginia
Coal, Harrison, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 51
George Ellsworth MAXWELL resided here in Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia
Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia
1942
1942
Age 63
George Ellsworth MAXWELL resided here in Harrison, West Virginia, USA
Harrison, West Virginia, USA
1948
1948
Age 69
Death of George Ellsworth MAXWELL in Katy Lick, West Virginia, United States
Katy Lick, West Virginia, United States
1949
24 April 1949
Age 70
Death of George Ellsworth MAXWELL in Wilsonburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Wilsonburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
1949
26 Apr 1949
Age 70
Burial of George Ellsworth MAXWELL in Katy Lick, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
Katy Lick, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 August 1877
    Event Place: Katy Lick, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 2535; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 275.0.
    [6] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Harrison; Roll: 1992485; Draft Board: 1
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1683; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375696
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1683; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375696

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coal, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1956; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 72; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sardis, Harrison, West Virginia; Roll: 2535; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 275.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harrison, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Harrison; Roll: 1992485; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 April 1949
    Event Place: Wilsonburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Katy Lick, West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1949
    Event Place: Katy Lick, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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