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Martin Lee Maxwell 1882–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1882

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: Jul 1959

Death Location: Escambia, Florida, United States

Father: James Maxwell

Mother: Margaret Mims

Spouse(s): Rilla Grimes

Children(s): Bessie Maxwell

The story of Martin Lee Maxwell began in 1882 in Alabama, USA. In 1880, Martin Lee Maxwell resided in Foxs Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Martin Lee Maxwell resided in Fox Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA. Martin Lee Maxwell married Rilla Grimes, and had children including Bessie Vellery Maxwell. Martin Lee Maxwell passed away in 1959 in Escambia, Florida, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Lee Maxwell began in 1882 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, Martin Lee Maxwell resided in Foxs Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Martin Lee Maxwell resided in Fox Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA.
  • Martin Lee Maxwell married Rilla Grimes, and had children including Bessie Vellery Maxwell.
  • Martin Lee Maxwell passed away in 1959 in Escambia, Florida, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Maxwell
1832–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Margaret Mims
1841–1906
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rilla Grimes
1886–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Bessie Maxwell
1919–1997
Birth Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Martin Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
Martin Maxwell
1882–1959
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
James F. Maxwell
1832–
South Carolina, USA
Margaret Mims
1841–1906
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
David (Cullen) Mims
1801–1869
Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Cynthia (Elizabeth) Britton
1802–1869
Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Maxwell's Descendants

1.
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Martin (Lee) Maxwell (15 Jan 1882–Jul 1959) m. Rilla Grimes (Jan 1886–)
  1. 1. Bessie (Vellery) Maxwell 1919–1997

Martin Maxwell's Timeline

11 Records

1880
1880
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Foxs Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Foxs Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1882
15 Jan 1882
Birth of Martin Lee Maxwell in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Fox Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Fox Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Escambia County, Florida, USA
Escambia County, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
1921
1921
Age 39
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Pensacola, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Pensacola, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida
Pensacola, Escambia, Florida
1940
1940
Age 58
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Martin Lee Maxwell resided here in Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
1959
Jul 1959
Age 77
Death of Martin Lee Maxwell in Escambia, Florida, United States
Escambia, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1882
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00585; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 17-21
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: T625_220; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 34
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340050
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Florida; Registration County: Escambia County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pensacola News Journal; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1959; Publication Place: Pensacola, Florida, USA; ,0.19877815,0.5102707,0.3466404&xid=3355
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: 3530; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 17-15

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Foxs Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fox Mills, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Escambia County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Florida; Registration County: Escambia County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: T625_220; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 34

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Pensacola, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pensacola, Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340050

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00585; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 17-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00585; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 17-21

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida; Roll: 3530; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 17-15

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pensacola, Escambia, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pensacola News Journal; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1959; Publication Place: Pensacola, Florida, USA; ,0.19877815,0.5102707,0.3466404&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1959
    Event Place: Escambia, Florida, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida Death Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Pensacola News Journal; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1959; Publication Place: Pensacola, Florida, USA; ,0.19877815,0.5102707,0.3466404&xid=3355
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