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James Paxton 1848–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1848

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 5 October 1899

Death Location: Mount Tabor, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Aaron Sr

Mother: Hannah Group

Spouse(s): Charlotte Morrison

Children(s): Annie Paxton, Mary Paxton

The story of James Paxton began in 1848 in Pennsylvania. In 1850, James Paxton resided in Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA. James Paxton married Charlotte Morrison, and had children including Annie E A Paxton, Mary Ellen Paxton. James Paxton passed away in 1899 in Mount Tabor, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Paxton began in 1848 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1850, James Paxton resided in Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Paxton married Charlotte Morrison, and had children including Annie E A Paxton, Mary Ellen Paxton.
  • James Paxton passed away in 1899 in Mount Tabor, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Paxton's Ancestors

Self
James Paxton
1848–1899
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Aaron Paxton Sr
1818–1886
Pennsylvania, USA
Hannah (Maria) Group
1815–1888
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Paxton's Descendants

1.
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James Paxton (15 May 1848–5 October 1899) m. Charlotte Morrison (16 Apr 1842–20 Feb 1918)
  1. 1. Annie (E A) Paxton 1872–1925 m. Henry (William) Starner 1868–1937
    1. 1. Lillie (Mae) Starner 1893–1967 m. William (Oscar) Hinkle 1888–1969
      1. 1. Bernice (Lois) Hinkle 1923–1997 m. Nevin (Levere) Wenschhof 1911–1983
        1. 1. Sandra (Lee) Wenschhof 1944–1963
  2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Paxton 1871–1926

James Paxton's Timeline

5 Records

1848
15 May 1848
Birth of James Paxton in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 2
James Paxton resided here in Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
1852
24 Apr 1852
Age 4
James Paxton was baptized in York Springs, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
York Springs, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
James Paxton resided here in Straban, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Straban, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
1899
5 October 1899
Age 51
Death of James Paxton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1848
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 672
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Straban, Adams, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1085; Family History Film: 1255085; Page: 134B; Enumeration District: 049; Image: 0272
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_743; Page: 59A; Image: 122
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1852
    Event Place: York Springs, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 672

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_743; Page: 59A; Image: 122

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Straban, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Straban, Adams, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1085; Family History Film: 1255085; Page: 134B; Enumeration District: 049; Image: 0272

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 October 1899
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Tabor, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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