Larry: There is a will for a John "Maxel" who died 1715 Uwchlan Chester Ct. PA naming one son John plus sister Jane and "brothers" plus reference to their mother. There aren't any references anywhere to a Maxel family so I think this is actually Maxwell because John Maxwell does show up there owning land later. There is a Henry Maxwell b. 1739 Boston father John Maxwell and mother Elizabeth Hill. Any info on these? Josette Maxwell Boone NC