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William Robert Maxwell 1907–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1907

Birth Location: Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 22 January 1955

Death Location: Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Robert Maxwell

Mother: Garnet Lewis

Spouse(s): Nellie Timms

Children(s): Irma Maxwell, Lois Maxwell, Edward Maxwell

The story of William Robert Maxwell began in 1907 in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, William Robert Maxwell resided in Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, William Robert Maxwell resided in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. William Robert Maxwell married Nellie Timms, and had children including Alice M Maxwell, Edward Maxwell, Evelyne Maxwell, Irma Mae Maxwell, Lois J Maxwell, Nellie Maxwell, Walter Maxwell. William Robert Maxwell passed away in 1955 in Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Robert Maxwell began in 1907 in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, William Robert Maxwell resided in Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, William Robert Maxwell resided in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Robert Maxwell married Nellie Timms, and had children including Alice M Maxwell, Edward Maxwell, Evelyne Maxwell, Irma Mae Maxwell, Lois J Maxwell, Nellie Maxwell, Walter Maxwell.
  • William Robert Maxwell passed away in 1955 in Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Maxwell
1874–1926
Birth Location: Coal Valley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Garnet Lewis
1884–1952
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
GL

Spouses(s)

Nellie Timms
1908–1976
Birth Location: Whitaker, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
NT

Children(s)

Irma Maxwell
1930–1997
Birth Location: Homeville, West Mifflin, Allegheny County, PA., USA
IM
Lois Maxwell
1936–2011
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LM
Edward Maxwell
1939–1993
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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William Maxwell's Ancestors

Self
William Maxwell
1907–1955
Birth Place: Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert Elmer Maxwell
1874–1926
Coal Valley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Garnet (M) Lewis
1884–1952
Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Reuben Maxwell
1847–1903
Coal Valley, Jefferson, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Hattie Maxwell
1852–1924
Jefferson, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
William (Reynolds) Lewis
1860–1942
Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Vesta (Ann) Maxwell
1862–1909
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert MAXWELL
1814–1862
Lucinda Doty
1822–1906
William Lewis
1830–
Elsie Ralph
1832–
John Caster
1824–1893
Cynthia Gillmore
1830–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Maxwell
1792–1876
Mary Larrimore
1794–1875
Elijah (Doty)
1774–1849
Catherine Little
1791–1864
Gabriel Castor
1786–1863
Catharine Huffman
1786–1864

William Maxwell's Descendants

1.
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William (Robert) Maxwell (16 Jan 1907–22 January 1955) m. Nellie Timms (8 June 1908–26 Sep 1976)
  1. 1. Irma (Mae) Maxwell 1930–1997 m. Donald (Glenn Richards,) Sr 1929–2012
  2. 2. Lois (J) Maxwell 1936–2011 m. Andrew (R) Havrilla 1935–2012
  3. 3. Edward Maxwell 1939–1993

William Maxwell's Timeline

9 Records

1907
16 Jan 1907
Birth of William Robert Maxwell in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
William Robert Maxwell resided here in Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
William Robert Maxwell resided here in Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
William Robert Maxwell resided here in Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1931
1931
Age 24
William Robert Maxwell resided here in Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
William Robert Maxwell resided here in Homeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Homeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 33
William Robert Maxwell resided here in Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 43
William Robert Maxwell resided here in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
22 January 1955
Age 48
Death of William Robert Maxwell in West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1907
    Event Place: Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1604
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03406; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 2-240
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 166-10-3005; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 000001-002700
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1512; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 99
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0698; FHL microfilm: 2341699
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1293; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1375306
    [9] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1909, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 66; Certificate Number Range: 000451-003600
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Duquesne Ward 3, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1293; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1375306

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1512; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 99

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mifflin, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0698; FHL microfilm: 2341699

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Homeville, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03406; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 2-240

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1604
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Homestead, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03406; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 2-240

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Allegheny, Pennsylva

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1955
    Event Place: West Mifflin, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 166-10-3005; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 000001-002700
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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