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Samuel Watson Maxwell 1864–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1864

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 3 Jun 1943

Death Location: Elmwood Cemetery

Father: David Maxwell

Mother: Margaret Watson

Spouse(s): Harriet Ellis

Children(s): Margaret Maxwell, Samuel Maxwell, Seny Maxwell

The story of Samuel Watson Maxwell began in 1864 in North Carolina. In 1870, Samuel Watson Maxwell resided in Charlotte City Ward 4, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Nor. In 1880, Samuel Watson Maxwell resided in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. Samuel Watson Maxwell married Harriet D Ellis, and had children including Margaret H Maxwell, Samuel Watson Maxwell, Seny E Maxwell. Samuel Watson Maxwell passed away in 1943 in Elmwood Cemetery.

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Biography

  • The story of Samuel Watson Maxwell began in 1864 in North Carolina.
  • In 1870, Samuel Watson Maxwell resided in Charlotte City Ward 4, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Nor.
  • In 1880, Samuel Watson Maxwell resided in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
  • Samuel Watson Maxwell married Harriet D Ellis, and had children including Margaret H Maxwell, Samuel Watson Maxwell, Seny E Maxwell.
  • Samuel Watson Maxwell passed away in 1943 in Elmwood Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Maxwell
1840–1906
Birth Location: –
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Margaret Watson
1842–1933
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Harriet Ellis
1870–1941
Birth Location: New York
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Children(s)

Margaret Maxwell
1896–
Birth Location: New York City, Kings, New York, USA
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Samuel Maxwell
1905–1945
Birth Location: New York City, Kings, New York, USA
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Seny Maxwell
1900–1940
Birth Location: USA
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Samuel Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Maxwell
1864–1943
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
David Guy Maxwell
1840–1906
Margaret (Elizabeth) Watson
1842–1933
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Samuel (Brown) Watson
1805–1895
South Carolina
Emily (C.) Dinkins
1811–1845
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Robert Watson
1782–1842
Catherine Brown
1786–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Watson
1730–1810
Elizabeth McDowell
1738–1817

Samuel Maxwell's Descendants

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Samuel (Watson) Maxwell (12 Aug 1864–3 Jun 1943) m. Harriet (D) Ellis (29 Jul 1870–7 Mar 1941)
  1. 1. Margaret (H) Maxwell 1896–
  2. 2. Samuel (Watson) Maxwell 1905–1945 m. Margaret (J.) Walsh 1915–1953
  3. 3. Seny (E) Maxwell 1900–1940 m. Virginia (M) Elliott 1903–1990

Samuel Maxwell's Timeline

12 Records

1864
12 Aug 1864
Birth of Samuel Watson Maxwell in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 6
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Charlotte City Ward 4, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte City Ward 4, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Brooklyn Assembly District 21, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Assembly District 21, Kings, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 61
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Brooklyn, Kings
Brooklyn, Kings
1930
1930
Age 66
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Brooklyn (Districts 751-1000), Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn (Districts 751-1000), Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 71
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
1940
1940
Age 76
Samuel Watson Maxwell resided here in A D 21, New York, Kings, New York, USA
A D 21, New York, Kings, New York, USA
1943
21 May 1943
Age 79
Death of Samuel Watson Maxwell in New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
1943
3 Jun 1943
Age 79
Burial of Samuel Watson Maxwell in Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1864
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Kings, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02613; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 24-2516
    [2] New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 32; Assembly District: 21; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 21
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 21, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1178; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1344
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0866; FHL microfilm: 2341273
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Charlotte City Ward 4, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1148; Page: 99B
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_983; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 1013; FHL microfilm: 1374996
    [10] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates
    [11] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates
    [12] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Charlotte City Ward 4, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Charlotte City Ward 4, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1148; Page: 99B
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 3, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 29, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_983; Page: 3a; Enumeration District: 1013; FHL microfilm: 1374996

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 21, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 21, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1178; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1344

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 32; Assembly District: 21; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brooklyn (Districts 751-1000), Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0866; FHL microfilm: 2341273

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brooklyn
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Kings, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02613; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 24-2516

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: A D 21, New York, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, Kings, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02613; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 24-2516

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1943
    Event Place: New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1943
    Event Place: Elmwood Cemetery
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates
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