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John F. Maxwell 1855–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 April 1855

Birth Location: Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 7/7/1898

Death Location: Lower Bank, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA

Father: John Maxwell

Mother: Leah Downs

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Adams

Children(s): Lemuel Maxwell, Benjamin Maywell, Sarah Maywell, John Maywell

In 1855, John F. Maxwell entered the world in Burlington, New Jersey, USA, born to John J Maxwell And Leah Eleanor Angeline Downs. In 1860, John F. Maxwell resided in Washington, Burlington, New Jersey, USA. In 1870, John F. Maxwell resided in Randolph, Burlington, New Jersey, United States. John F. Maxwell married Elizabeth J Adams, and had children including Benjamin Maywell, John Robert Maywell, Lemuel Hopkins Maxwell, Sarah L Maywell. John F. Maxwell passed away in 1898 in Lower Bank, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, John F. Maxwell entered the world in Burlington, New Jersey, USA, born to John J Maxwell And Leah Eleanor Angeline Downs.
  • In 1860, John F. Maxwell resided in Washington, Burlington, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1870, John F. Maxwell resided in Randolph, Burlington, New Jersey, United States.
  • John F. Maxwell married Elizabeth J Adams, and had children including Benjamin Maywell, John Robert Maywell, Lemuel Hopkins Maxwell, Sarah L Maywell.
  • John F. Maxwell passed away in 1898 in Lower Bank, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA.

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John Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
John Maxwell
1855–1898
Birth Place: Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Parents
John J Maxwell
1812–1890
Wading River, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Leah (Eleanor Angeline) Downs
1819–1877
Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Maxwell's Descendants

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John (F.) Maxwell (26 April 1855–7/7/1898) m. Elizabeth (J) Adams (26 Apr 1855–June 7, 1898)
  1. 1. Lemuel (Hopkins) Maxwell 1907–1964 m. Eliza (C) Maxwell 1910–1929 m. Louella Gibbs 1885–1925 m. M (Etta) Maxwell 1887–
    1. 1. Lorine (Elizabeth) Maxwell 1905–1970
    2. 2. Norman Maxwell –1970
    3. 3. Norma (R) Maxwell 1923–
    4. 4. Lemuel Maxwell 1906–
    5. 5. Susie (V) Maxwell 1908–
    6. 6. L (Bernice) Maxwell 1912–
    7. 7. L (Marie) Maxwell 1916–
    8. 8. ronald (lemuel) maxwell 1933–2009
  2. 2. Benjamin Maywell 1879–1954
  3. 3. Sarah (L) Maywell 1880–1934
  4. 4. John (Robert) Maywell 1889–1967

John Maxwell's Timeline

5 Records

1855
26 April 1855
Birth of John F. Maxwell in Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
John F. Maxwell resided here in Washington, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Washington, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
John F. Maxwell resided here in Randolph, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Randolph, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
1880
1880
Age 25
John F. Maxwell resided here in Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
1898
7/7/1898
Age 43
Death of John F. Maxwell
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 April 1855
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: 787; Family History Film: 1254787; Page: 401B; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0806
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Randolph, Burlington, New Jersey; Roll: M593_857; Page: 577B; Image: 7; Family History Library Film: 552356
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Burlington, New Jersey; Roll: M653_684; Page: 437; Image: 438; Family History Library Film: 803684
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Burlington, New Jersey; Roll: M653_684; Page: 437; Image: 438; Family History Library Film: 803684

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Randolph, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Randolph, Burlington, New Jersey; Roll: M593_857; Page: 577B; Image: 7; Family History Library Film: 552356

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tewksbury, Hunterdon, New Jersey; Roll: 787; Family History Film: 1254787; Page: 401B; Enumeration District: 089; Image: 0806

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 771898
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lower Bank, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New Jersey, Find A Grave Index, 1664-2012

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