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William B. Maxwell 1775–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 December 1775

Birth Location: Goochland County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 September 1852

Death Location: Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, USA

Father: Rev Maxwell

Mother: Mary Pemberton

Spouse(s): Jane Maxwell

Children(s): Elizabeth MAXWELL, Martin MAXWELL, Anna MAXWELL, Jane MAXWELL, Benjamin MAXWELL, James MAXWELL, Riley MAXWELL, Jeremiah MAXWELL, Lucinda MAXWELL, Thomas Sr., Jerry Maxwell, Anna Maxwell, Mary Maxwell, Sarah Maxwell

The story of William B. Maxwell began in 1775 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA. In 1820, William B. Maxwell resided in Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States. In 1840, William B. Maxwell resided in District 315, Elbert, Georgia, USA. William B. Maxwell married Jane Higginbotham Maxwell, and had children including Anna Maxwell, Benjamin Franklin Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell, James Madison Maxwell, Jane Maxwell, Jeremiah Maxwell, Jerry Maxwell, Lucinda Lucy Maxwell, Martin Maxwell, Mary Polly Maxwell, Riley Maxwell, Sarah Maxwell, Thomas Jackson Maxwell Sr. William B. Maxwell passed away in 1852 in Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William B. Maxwell began in 1775 in Goochland County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, William B. Maxwell resided in Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1840, William B. Maxwell resided in District 315, Elbert, Georgia, USA.
  • William B. Maxwell married Jane Higginbotham Maxwell, and had children including Anna Maxwell, Benjamin Franklin Maxwell, Elizabeth Maxwell, James Madison Maxwell, Jane Maxwell, Jeremiah Maxwell, Jerry Maxwell, Lucinda Lucy Maxwell, Martin Maxwell, Mary Polly Maxwell, Riley Maxwell, Sarah Maxwell, Thomas Jackson Maxwell Sr.
  • William B. Maxwell passed away in 1852 in Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
William Maxwell
1775–1852
Birth Place: Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Rev Thomas Joel Maxwell
1742–1837
Middlesex, Accomack County, VA
Mary Pemberton
1744–1827
King William, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Joel Maxwell) Sr
1719–1741
Middlesex, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Keziah Blake
1719–1746
Christchurch, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Maxwell
1689–1780
Elizabeth Cooke
1652–1748
John Blake
1698–1744
Johanna Ball
1699–1726
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Maxwell's Descendants

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William (B.) Maxwell (22 December 1775–25 September 1852) m. Jane (Higginbotham) Maxwell (1782–October 1863)
  1. 1. Elizabeth MAXWELL 1801–1840
  2. 2. Martin MAXWELL 1805–1886
  3. 3. Anna MAXWELL 1808–1881
  4. 4. Jane MAXWELL 1810–1893
  5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) MAXWELL 1811–1899
  6. 6. James (Madison) MAXWELL 1814–1864
  7. 7. Riley MAXWELL 1820–1870
  8. 8. Jeremiah MAXWELL 1818–1863
  9. 9. Lucinda ((Lucy)) MAXWELL 1820–1860
  10. 10. Thomas (Jackson MAXWELL) Sr. 1804–1869
  11. 11. Jerry Maxwell 1800–
  12. 12. Anna Maxwell 1801–1881
  13. 13. Mary (Polly) Maxwell 1803–1891 m. James (Jackson) Oliver 1809–1873
    1. 1. Don Oliver 1834–
    2. 2. Rachel Oliver 1844–1860
    3. 3. Jane (Ann) OLIVER 1842–
    4. 4. Dionysius (Crandell) Oliver 1834–1899 m. Emily (J.) Oliver 1832–1912
      1. 1. Thomas (Brittain) Oliver 1873–1946 m. Lillia (Cartledge) Oliver 1878–1965
        1. 1. Decie (B) Ellsey 1900–1986 m. Carroll (Vanburen) Ellzey 1893–1963
        2. 2. Crandel (Hampden) OLIVER 1898–1926
        3. 3. Britton (Harrel) OLIVER 1903–1988 m. Lucille (Irene) Chaffin 1916–1976
        4. 4. Clara (Roth) OLIVER 1907–1942 m. John (A) Williams 1897–
        5. 5. Keith (Hall) OLIVER 1909–1978 m. Dilla (Mahala) Frost 1904–1993
        6. 6. Louella (Emily) OLIVER 1917–1973 m. Boyice (A) Farris 1910–
        7. 7. Jackson (Monty) OLIVER 1919–2014
        8. 8. Faith (E "Fay") Oliver 1906– m. Floyd Ingram 1905–
      2. 2. Dionysius (Jackson) Oliver 1860–
      3. 3. Sanders (Z. B.) Oliver 1861–1937
      4. 4. Adessa (Ann) Oliver 1870–1923
      5. 5. Roberta (Estelle) Oliver 1876–
      6. 6. Sara (Jane) Oliver 1858–
      7. 7. George (Pierce) Oliver 1868–1875
      8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) Oliver 1857–1943
    5. 5. William (Capers) Oliver 1836–1896
    6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Oliver 1842–1880
    7. 7. Thomas (Parks) Oliver 1840–1907
  14. 14. Sarah Maxwell 1824–1860

William Maxwell's Timeline

5 Records

1775
22 December 1775
Birth of William B. Maxwell in Goochland County, Virginia, USA
Goochland County, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 45
William B. Maxwell resided here in Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States
Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 65
William B. Maxwell resided here in District 315, Elbert, Georgia, USA
District 315, Elbert, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 75
William B. Maxwell resided here in District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
1852
25 September 1852
Age 77
Death of William B. Maxwell in Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Franklin County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 December 1775
    Event Place: Goochland County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M432_70; Page: 300A; Image: 130
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Christian, Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Christian, Elbert, Georgia; Page: 171; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 118

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 315, Elbert, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 315, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: 40; Page: 157; Image: 325; Family History Library Film: 0007043

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 32, Franklin, Georgia; Roll: M432_70; Page: 300A; Image: 130

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 September 1852
    Event Place: Franklin County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Commerce, Jackson County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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