The publication this obit appeared in SHOULD have been Midland Daily News - Midland MI, instead of Midland, TX. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Wanda

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/245 Surname: Childs, Paxton ------------------------- Midland Daily News Midland, TX August 17, 2000 Vanita R. Paxton, 50, of Midland, died at her residence on Monday Aug. 14, 2000. The daughter of James and Blanche (Childs) Paxton was born on Jan. 29, 1950, in Traverse City. Vanita graduated from Clare High School in 1969 and later from MidMichigan Community College as a licensed practical nurse. She had worked at Munson Hospital in Traverse City and St Luke's Hospital in Saginaw. Vanita had resided in Midland for the past 15 years. Vanita is survived by her parents, Jim & Blanche Paxton of Clare; her sister, Deborah Paxton of Midland; her nephew, Jesse Paxton of Gladwin; and many Aunts and Uncles & Cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, Brock; her sisters; Darolyn Paxton and Baby Paxton; her paternal grandparents, Russell & Abbie(Dunham) Paxton; and her maternal grandparents, Robert & Florence (Rydman) Childs. Funeral service for Vanita will be conducted at noon Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000 from the Faith United Methodist Church, 310 N Fifth St., Coleman. The Rev. Dave Koski and the Rev. Gordon Rydman will officiate. Internment will be in the North Bradley Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 am until the time of service. Memorial may be offered to the Grace A Dow Memorial Library. The Wilson Miller Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral direction.

I am repeating a query published many times with no success. Hopefully, help will come forward this time. One of my major genealogical barriers is identifying the parents and siblings of Isabella R. Paxton. Isabella was born 28 February 1781, probably in NC. She married Pliny Robbins March 1801. He was born 9 February 1781, probably in NC. Pliny was in Jackson Co., GA when he was appointed in 1802, by the Governor, an Ensign in the Jackson Co. Militia. He died February 1812 in Elbert Co., GA. Isabella subsequently married John Grant in SC, but he died before the 1820 census when Isabella Grant is shown as head of house hold in Abbeville, Co., SC. She moved back to GA: Hall Co. in 1827 and in De Kalb Co. 1830. At which point we lose track of her. Isabella was my 3rd great grandmother. You would think that with a given name like Pliny, he would be easy to trace. Not so. The Robbins line is deadended there at this time, in spite of much effort. Children by Pliny were Sophia Western Robbins (born in Jackson Co., GA, 1801), who married James Oliver; Caroline Robbins, married Thomas J. Powell; Eveline Robbins, married David Waits; and my g.g.grandfather, Algernon Sydney Robbins, born 1810 in SC, married 1830 Elizabeth Turner, born NC, daughter of James Turner, born SC (this Turner line is also at a dead end). She was the grand daughter of Allen Green. By John Grant, Isabella had one son, David Milton Grant, born about 1818. He married Nancy Waits (daughter of David and Eveline Waits (?). They lived in Georgia until 1851, when they moved to Arkansas. I have carefully read many Paxton messages without getting a clue, in addition to a great deal of research on both names, which , of necessity, was just stabbing in the dark. Progress eludes me on these names. I really need help. Dwight G.Allen 107 Yardley Court Hendersonville, NC 28739-6861 Tel: 828-692-2329 e-mail: [email protected] 23 August 2000

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/244 Surname: Paxton, Cripps, Malloy, Fronheiser, Jarose, Wiley ------------------------- Bucks County Courier Times August 6, 2000 Margaret Elizabeth Cripps of Doylestown joined her Lord and beloved late husband on Wednesday, August 2, 2000. She was 82. Born in Honeybrook, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rev. G. Clyde Paxton and the late Margaret Elizabeth Paxton. She was the devoted wife of Oliver Vincent Cripps. Theirs was a love story of loyalty, caring, respect and admiration for over 41 years to all who knew them. She grew up in Philadelphia and taught Sunday school in her father's church, Norwest Memorial Baptist, at 28th and Lehigh. She was graduated from Simon Gratz High School in 1936 and married in 1939. In 1947, Margaret and Oliver purchased land on Sugarbottom Road, upon which they built their home, which they shared with their children, her mother-in-law and her mother upon their illnesses until their deaths in 1956 and 1970 respectively. Margaret was employed as a salesperson in the women's shoe department at Strawbridge and Clothier in Jenkintown for 25 years. She is survived by two sisters, Catherine Mary Paxton Gallagher an Ruth Jane Paxton Hudson, both of St. Cloud, FL; and was predeceased by a brother, George Clyde Paxton, Jr. She is also survived by her children, Margaret Mary (Peggy) Malloy and her husband, Frank, of Cypress, Calif., Barbara Joyce Fronheiser and her husband ReLloyd of Quakertown, Richard MacLane Cripps and his wife Patricia of North Wales, Suzanne Marie Jarose and her husband Bruce of Doylestown, with whom she made her home in recent years. She is also survived by ten devoted grandchildren, Donald Wiley, Pamela Wiley-Pryor, Lisa Wiley-Spiropoulos, George V. Wiley, Teresa Cripps-Stein, Daniel Cripps; Denise Cripps-Franklin, Donna Cripps-Keyser, Richard McLane Cripps, Jr., and Amy Jarose-Tournier. There are also 14 great grandchildren and a 15th expected in January. A sister-in-law, Bertha Wingerter-Cripps of Furlong, and a brother-in-law, Paul W. Seller of Comfort, Texas, also survive her. Margaret is best remembered for her love for everyone; her cooking, baking, and gardening. But, most of all, her love and nurturing which she gave her family. She was a woman of great faith, and this was the catalyst for her incredible courage. Through this courage, she overcame the most difficult circumstances. To those who knew and loved her, she leaves a legacy of inspiration and courage. Serives will be held at Doylestown United Methodist Church on Monday, August 7, 2000. Family and friends are invited to attend from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment immediately following at the Mechanicsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the following would be appreciated: Doylestown United Methodist Church Pastors Discretionary Fund, 320 East Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18090 or the John Douglas French Center for Alzheimer's Study, 3951 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Arrangements are under the direction of Varcoe Funeral Home, 215-348-8930.

Wanda - Thanks for the update on the Paxton Book. I am very interested and would like to acquire one when it is available. Charlie Butler [email protected] Wanda Rabb wrote: > I recently contacted Mrs. Frank Paxton regarding the status of Frank's > book. Here is the reply I received from Frank's daughter-in-law: > > Thank you for your inquiry to the Paxton web site about the date of > publication of Frank Paxton's book, "The Paxtons: An American History." > Mrs. Paxton has asked me to reply and let you know that, as far as we can > tell, it will be available near the end of this year. > > We'll keep you informed as we near publication date. Thanks for your interest. > > ==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== > Submit queries, wills, obits, deeds, etc. at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/paxtonmain.html

APPRECIATE THE UPDATE...THANKS. AM VERY INTERESTED IN THE BOOK. REGARDS, BRAD PAXTON

I haven't introduced myself in awhile so.....Hello new list members!!! My family has been working on different aspects of the family tree for years, but I was never interested until they showed me I could do it on computer and incorporate photos and so on. It is addictive!!! I am researching my grandmothers side (Mitchell's, Laird's Zickefoose) and my grandfathers side (Paxton's Hamilton's, Metcalfs, McClung). I have been able to find a lot on the Paxton side, but could always use more information!!! If anyone is interested I have transcribed the newspaper articles "Paxton Chronicles" that were written by Dahle. You can find them at: Wanda's site -http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonBios or my new site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thomaspaxtonjr/Index.htm On my site you will find the George West Diahl Rockbridge Notebook articles on the Paxton's along with other newspaper articles and letters. (Any comments would be greatly appreciated!!!) My grandfather is: Edward Franklin Paxton, b. 12-1-1920 (Glencoe, OK) Charlie Ira Paxton, b. 9-6-1888 (Kingman, KS) Frank Philander Paxton, b. 10-10-1858 (Richman, VA) Samuel A. Paxton, b. 1820 (Rockbridge County, VA) John Paxton, b. 8-9-1797 (Rockbridge County, VA) Samuel Paxton, b. 3-16-1766 (Rockbridge County, VA) Thomas Paxton, b. 1720 (Ireland) Thomas Paxton, b. before 1700 (Ireland) Samuel Paxton, b. 1670 (Ireland) James Paxton, b. about 1640 (England or Scotland) I hope you all have as much luck as I have had...especially recently! After over a year on the list, I have actually been contacted my two cousins... Hi Andrea & Tricia!!! Good luck and happy hunting!!! -Chrisanna Paxton -----Original Message----- From: Wanda Rabb [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2000 4:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PAXTON-L] Welcome new subscribers Please join me in welcoming some new members to our list: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] If you haven't done so already, we hope you will introduce yourselves and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb, List manager http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/paxtonmain.html ==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== You may search the PAXTON-L archives on the Rootsweb web site at: http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl In the surname field, type in PAXTON

Wanda- Thanks for all your time spent trying to find out information on this book. I know we all appreciate it!!! -Chrisanna -----Original Message----- From: Wanda Rabb [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2000 3:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [PAXTON-L] Update on Frank Paxton's book I recently contacted Mrs. Frank Paxton regarding the status of Frank's book. Here is the reply I received from Frank's daughter-in-law: Thank you for your inquiry to the Paxton web site about the date of publication of Frank Paxton's book, "The Paxtons: An American History." Mrs. Paxton has asked me to reply and let you know that, as far as we can tell, it will be available near the end of this year. We'll keep you informed as we near publication date. Thanks for your interest. ==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== Submit queries, wills, obits, deeds, etc. at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/paxtonmain.html

I recently contacted Mrs. Frank Paxton regarding the status of Frank's book. Here is the reply I received from Frank's daughter-in-law: Thank you for your inquiry to the Paxton web site about the date of publication of Frank Paxton's book, "The Paxtons: An American History." Mrs. Paxton has asked me to reply and let you know that, as far as we can tell, it will be available near the end of this year. We'll keep you informed as we near publication date. Thanks for your interest.

Posted on: Paxton Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/Paxton/77 Surname: Paxton ------------------------- Looking for parents of Robert Thomas Paxton and Mildred Melvina Meadors. I have that Robert was born in Arkansas but don't know where. They had 7 children one of which is my grandfather John Calvin Paxton. The others are named Mary Elizabeth, Sarah Lewtishie, Thomas Jefferson, Joseph Lafayett, and G.R., and Robert L. If anyone has any info on this family please contact me and we'll exchange info. At a brick wall. Need help. Contact me at [email protected] Thanks, Sherry Jennings

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/243 Surname: Dodd, Paxton, Taylor, Skiles, Naylor, Marion, Hunt ------------------------- Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, WV July 30, 2000 Alta Faye Dodd Paxton, 81, of Walton, Roane County, died July 28, 2000, at home after a short illeness. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Advent Primitive Church, Elkview. Surviving: son, Harold Lee Paxton of Frane; daughters Faye Starcher and Barbara Ann Taylor Skiles, both of Walton; Brother, Kenneth "Toby" Dodd of Elkview; sisters, Chessie Dodd Naylor of Frame, Nellie Dodd Taylor of Clenddenin, Edith Dodd Marion of Charleston, Ruth Dodd Hunt of Parkersburg; nine grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Myers Funeral Home, Elkview, with the Rev Don Burdette and the Rev. Don Young officiating. Burial will be in Droddy Cemetery, Long Ridge. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/242 Surname: Paxton, Critchfield, Wolf, Harley ------------------------- Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, WV July 29, 2000 Roy "Eddie" Paxton,61, of Charleston died July 27, 2000, at home after a short illness. He was a retired contractor salesman from Moore's Building Supply Co. with 26 years' service, an Army veteran adn a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving: wife, Jo Ann Vannoy Paxton; sons, Gregory Allen Paxton of Hurricane, Jimmy Allen Paxton of Charleston; daughters, Terri Paxton Critchfield and Tracy Paxton Wolf, both of Charleston; sister, Carolyn Sue Harley of Titusville, Fl; nine grandchildren Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Vannoy officiating. Entombment will be in Florial Hills Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Pocatalico. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Please join me in welcoming some new members to our list: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] If you haven't done so already, we hope you will introduce yourselves and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb, List manager http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/paxtonmain.html

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/241 Surname: McCroskey, Paxton, Lorrison, Sauders, Paume ------------------------- Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, WV July 20, 2000 Myrtle J. PAXTON Bancroft- Myrtle June Paxton, 83, of Bancroft, Putnam County, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, after a short illness. She was a member of Hometown Senior Citizens Choir, Bancroft Church of God Mission and Valley Drive Church of God Mission. She assisted her husand in pastoring Valley Drive Church of God Mission and Clark Memorial Church of God Mission. Surviving: husband, the Rev. Cladis D. Paxton; daughters, Shirley Lorrison of Muncie, Ind., Janet Sauders of Poca; sons, James of thomasville, N.C., Paul of Bancroft; sisters, Rosanna Paume of Stow, Ohio, Geraldine Titus of Greenville, Pa,; brothers, George McCroskey of Commeaut, Ohio, Jack McCroskey of Kingsville, Ohio, Charles McCroskey of Montezuma, Ind, Harold McCroskey of Kingsville, Ohio, The Rev Billy McCroskey of Oneonta, Ala; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Bancroft Church of God Mission with Paul Arthur and the Rev Carl Arthur officiating. Burial will be in Schowen Cemetery, Bancrost. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Gatens Funeral Home, Poca.

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/240 Surname: Paxton, Mulford ------------------------- Ralph Lee Paxton May 30, 1914-January 27, 1995 Retired city employee Ralph Lee Paxton of Stillwater died Friday, January 27, 1995, in St. Francis Medical Center in Tulsa at the age of 80. His funeral is planned Monday, January 30, at 2 p.m. in Sunnybrook Christian Church with Minister Tom Moll officiating. Strode Funeral Home is handling the arrangements, which include interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Paxton was born in Glencoe on May 30, 1914, to Charles and Dora (Mulford) Paxton. He attended Eureka schools and farmed with his father in the Glencoe area. He served in the armed forces and was shipped to Germany shortly after his marriage to Connie Harden in 1944. Together, they later moved to Stillwater where he was employed by the City of Stillwater at the Boomer Lake Power Station. He retired after 29 years of service. He worked as a welder and was a member of Sunnybrook Christian Church. Paxton is survived by his wife; one son, Mike Paxton and his wife Dianne of Yale; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Edward Paxton and his wife Mary of Glencoe, and a sister, Helen King and her husband Merle of Stillwater.

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/239 Surname: Paxton, McCown ------------------------- Frank Paxton October 10, 1858 - March 14, 1943 Frank Paxton, son of Samuel and Mary McCown Paxton was born near Richmond, VA October 10, 1858 and passed away at his home near Glencoe, Sunday, March 14, 1943 at the age of 84 years, 5 months, and 24 days. His father died during the Civil War, and he and his widowed mother, together with 3 sisters remained in Virginia until he was about 21 years of age when he went to Missouri, later moving to Kingman, Kansas where he met and married Elizabeth Coleman in 1887. Nine children came to bless this home, one son died in infancy and a daughter, Neva at 6 years of age. His 3 sisters preceded him in death, they were Mrs. Lizzie Lewis, Mrs. Maggie Davis and Mrs. Florence Brown. In 1909, Mr. Paxton and family came to Oklahoma and settled on the farm which has since been his home. He was converted and joined the Methodist Church in Murdock, Kansas, later transferring his membership to the United Brethren Congregation at Elm Springs. He was a kind, loving husband and father, a good neighbor ever ready to help those less fortunate. He was deprive of his companion by her death August 18, 1942, since which time despite, the kindness of his children, life has held little for him. He was a great sufferer but bore his pain with patience waiting to be called Home where pain and suffering cannot come. He was tenderly cared for by his surviving children, Charlie, Glencoe; John, Ponca City; Mrs. Mary Leith, Sam, Jim and Arthur Paxton, all of Glencoe and Mrs. Maggie McGehee of Red Rock, Oklahoma. There are also 13 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him. There is nothing like a Christian Hope to cheer us in our hours of grief and the full assurance of His love brings to our hearts relief. For father trusted in the Christ And smilingly passed to that unknown shore, Where we meet our Savior face to face To dwell with Him for ever more. Singers: Roy Cummins, Orville Sawyer, Margueite Sawyer and Ester Oltmans Pianist: Mrs. Stephens. Songs: What a Friend we have in Jesus. Going Down the Valley and Abide with Me. Pallbearers: Lou Dove, Wilt Johnson, Allen Robinson, Cope Kerr, Joe Jayek, M.L. Kinion. Funeral Services were held in Glencoe Methodist Church conducted by J.L. Demaree. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Hello......I am finding out a bit about Braddocks Defeat (1755--French and Indian War) and the Whiskey Rebellion (late 1700's) in western PA. Braddocks Army: I have been trying to track down the first names of two GIBSON brothers who were in the Battle near McKeesport, 12 miles above Pittsburgh....known as Braddocks Defeat. "They were said to be the tallest men in Braddocks army." from a family letter dated 1870. These 2 GIBSON brothers were the brothers of Jane GIBSON who married Nathaniel PAXTON (#122, b. 1746, Adams Co., PA.) I am hoping to track down the parents of the GIBSONs from Co. Cavan, Ireland. Whiskey Rebellion, 1795 James GIBSON PAXTON, b. Adams Co., married to Betsy Adair was in the Whiskey Rebellion. "He was 6'4" in height." same reference as above. James was the son of Nathaniel PAXTON (#122) and Jane GIBSON Trying to find out what Militia unit he was in. Any other information would be useful. Sue

Posted on: Paxton Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonObits/238 Surname: Paxton, Sharp, Quintard, Herrold, Cruzen, Schattgen, Jones, Fitzsimmons, Nelson, Medhurst ------------------------- Sioux City Journal Sioux City, IA December 8, 1997 STORM LAKE, Iowa - Maxine Quintard, 87, of Storm Lake formerly of Algona, Iowa, died Friday, Dec. 5, 1997, at the Buena Vista County Hospital in Storm Lake following a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, with the Rev. Duane Queen officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Riverview Cemetery in Algona. Visitation will be after 2 p.m. today, with the family present from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Fratzke Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Mrs. Quintard was born March 2, 1910, in Sac City, Iowa, the daughter of James Bradley and Alice (Herrold) Paxton. In May 1910, the family moved to Storm Lake. She graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1927. She took business courses through New York University. She was employed as a bookkeeper at the Paxton Jewelry Store with her father and sister. She married Bill Sharp on May 28, 1937, in Storm Lake. The couple established Sharp's Jewelry in Algona. She received her registered jeweler title from the Gemological Institute of America in 1951. He died of cancer in 1956. She married Alton Quintard on May 6, 1959. He died in 1970. She continued to operate the store until 1974, when it was sold. In 1983, she returned to Storm Lake. She was a member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church, the PEO Chapter EP and the Ingleside Club, all of Storm Lake, the Algona Chapter of DAR, the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 68 and the American Legion Auxiliary, all in Algona. She served on the Iowa State Jewelers Board for several years. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, Mary Ann and Laird Cruzen, Marnie and Steve Schattgen, Trudie Cruzen, Paige and David Jones, Alyssa Cruzen and Jo and David Fitzsimmons. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Nelson and Margery Medhurst. A memorial fund has been established.

Dear Laura, My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this time of your loss and sorrow. Anna Richards Bolivar, MO [email protected]

I wonder who those Paxtons were hugh?