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Richard Maxwell 1796–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: SEP 1821

Death Location: Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States

Father: William Maxwell

Mother: Elizabeth Kirkpatrick

Spouse(s): Ruth Hodge

Children(s): William Maxwell

In 1796, Richard Maxwell entered the world in Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States, born to William Maxwell And Elizabeth Kirkpatrick. Richard Maxwell married Ruth Hodge, and had children including William Bailey Maxwell. Richard Maxwell passed away in 1821 in Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1796, Richard Maxwell entered the world in Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States, born to William Maxwell And Elizabeth Kirkpatrick.
  • Richard Maxwell married Ruth Hodge, and had children including William Bailey Maxwell.
  • Richard Maxwell passed away in 1821 in Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
Richard Maxwell
1796–1821
Birth Place: Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Parents
William Maxwell
1764–1835
Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
1768–1830
Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
William Maxwell
1740–1810
Scotland
Elizabeth McCutcheon
1740–1839
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Quentin Maxwell
1705–1793
Agnes Crawford
1713–1750
George McCutcheon
1730–
George McCutcheon
1730–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Maxwell
1685–1740
Mary Hairstanes
1688–1788
Thomas Crawford
1685–1754
Agnes Anderson
1689–1768

Richard Maxwell's Descendants

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Richard Maxwell (1796–SEP 1821) m. Ruth Hodge (2 MAR 1800–JUN 1875)
  1. 1. William (Bailey) Maxwell 1821–1895 m. Lucretia (Charlotte) Bracken 1823–1893 m. Maryette (Magdaline) Hamblin 1845–1910 m. Martha (Jane) Mathis 1844–1911
    1. 1. Ruth Maxwell 1845–1845
    2. 2. John Maxwell 1861–1899
    3. 3. Imogene Maxwell 1861–1868
    4. 4. Charlotte (Martha) Maxwell 1862–1943 m. Edward (Milo) Webb 1847–1921
    5. 5. Levi (William) Maxwell 1841–1905 m. Mary (Ellen) Leavitt 1849–1896
    6. 6. James (Bailey) Maxwell 1843–1876 m. Clarissa Degraw 1836–1912 m. Elizabeth (Rebecca) Degraw 1847–1881
      1. 1. William (Bailey) Maxwell 1868–1950 m. Harriet (Christina) Gale 1870–1947
      2. 2. Ruth (Elizabeth) Maxwell 1873–1973 m. Warren (Rodolphus) Foote 1869–1960
      3. 3. James (Bailey) Maxwell 1870–1942 m. Elizabeth (Carpenter) Anderson 1871–1964
      4. 4. Charles (Bennett) Maxwell 1875–1950 m. Josephine Anderson 1876–1960
        1. 1. Theresa Maxwell 1906–1984 m. Harry (Neill) Peterson 1904–1977
        2. 2. Charles (William) Maxwell 1899–1899
        3. 3. Lou (Ella) Maxwell 1924–2024 m. William (Boyd) Knight 1910–1988
        4. 4. Iris Maxwell 1918–2005 m. Barnard (Webster) Matheson 1914–1987
        5. 5. Vondell (Anderson) Maxwell 1913–1988 m. Angello (Gust) George 1919–2011
        6. 6. Art (Vernon) Maxwell 1916–2008 m. JenaVee Williams 1921–2013
        7. 7. Lloyd (Anderson) Maxwell 1911–1953 m. Alberta (Dell) Day 1918–2005
        8. 8. Louis (Clow) Maxwell 1904–1968 m. Mildred (Agnes) Olds 1913–2003
        9. 9. Gladys (Fay) Maxwell 1909–2005 m. Oliver (George) Slack 1901–1958
        10. 10. Elizabeth (Iola) Maxwell 1901–1969 m. Horace (Earl) Bay 1897–1977

Richard Maxwell's Timeline

3 Records

1796
1796
Birth of Richard Maxwell in Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
1821
1821
Age 25
Burial of Richard Maxwell in Shawneetown, Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Shawneetown, Gallatin, Illinois, United States
1821
SEP 1821
Age 25
Death of Richard Maxwell in Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Shawneetown, Gallatin, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: SEP 1821
    Event Place: Shawnee Township, Gallatin, Illinois, United States

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