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John Maxwell 1694–1724 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1694

Birth Location: Terraughtie, K, Scotland

Death Date: 12 May 1724

Death Location: Buittle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

Father: John Maxwell

Mother: Isabell Nilston

Spouse(s): Janet Boyd

Children(s): Thomas Maxwell

The story of John Maxwell began in 1694 in Terraughtie, K, Scotland. John Maxwell married Janet Boyd, and had children including Thomas Maxwell. John Maxwell passed away in 1724 in Buittle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of John Maxwell began in 1694 in Terraughtie, K, Scotland.
  • John Maxwell married Janet Boyd, and had children including Thomas Maxwell.
  • John Maxwell passed away in 1724 in Buittle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

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John Maxwell's Ancestors

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John Maxwell
1694–1724
Birth Place: Terraughtie, K, Scotland
Parents
John Maxwell
1673–1713
Midlothia, Scotland
Isabell Nilston
1673–
Ayr, Scotland
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John Maxwell's Descendants

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John Maxwell (26 Dec 1694–12 May 1724) m. Janet Boyd (13 Jun 1692–)
  1. 1. Thomas Maxwell 1706– m. Elizabeth McPhereson 1710–1766

John Maxwell's Timeline

2 Records

1694
26 Dec 1694
Birth of John Maxwell in Terraughtie, K, Scotland
Terraughtie, K, Scotland
1724
12 May 1724
Age 30
Death of John Maxwell in Buittle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Buittle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1694
    Event Place: Terraughtie, K, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1724
    Event Place: Buittle, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland

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