Mrs. Maxwell: my grandfather was John Charles Russell Maxwell, son of Thomas C. Maxwell and Ellen Bray. The earliest record I have found is Thomas and Ellen (Nell) in South Dakota in 1905. I know Ellen was born in Iowa, but I have a brick wall with Thomas. His death certificate says he was born in New York, but "family legend" tells him as being born in Michigan. Supposedly his father was James Maxwell and mother Mary Conway. Do any of these names coincide with your Maxwell research. Many thanks for checking Lauren Walsh Perritt Redwood City, CA -----Original Message----- From: Maxwell, Lyndall (PHES) [mailto:lmaxwell@harriscountyhealth.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 7:20 AM To: MAXWELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MAXWELL-L] AL, SC, GA, MS, NC I have compiled a book - Maxwell Research in AL & SC (and some GA, MS, NC) In the book I have listed the Maxwells in many census records, marriage and death records, books, newspapers, e-mails, and ship lists. Most records are before 1880. If you can receive it e-mail, I'll be glad to send it. Ms. Lyndall Maxwell <mailto:lmaxwell@harriscountyhealth.com>