Hello All and welcome to the Paxton list. I am researching Hugh Paxton of Rockbridge Co., Va. and Green County, kentuccky. Who are you researching? Wayne Walker Wayne Walker http://www.webspawner.com/users/walker

Wanda Rabb wrote: > Please join me in welcoming some new members to our list: > > [email protected] > [email protected] > [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! Thanks, Wanda! I am trying to link up my Great-great-great Grandmother, JANE PAXTON MCWILLIAMS, born ca. 1775 and died in 1803, in Belmont co. Ohio (Scotch Ridge). Her father was John, and I do have info on a John born in 1742 in York Co. PA, but nothing to really link them at this moment other than the names, times, and locations are all about right. Also have tentative names of Jane's siblings: John, Samuel, Margaret and Nancy, and the parents were said to have been "Protestant Irish." (Why couldn't one of them have been a Mehitabel or something??) I would really like to know of Jane's parents, and their history. I have recently corresponded with some other Paxton descendants, and hope to share with them as well. I have reasonably good info on Jane and ALEXANDER MCWILLIAMS' offspring should anyone care to share. John P. McWilliams, Jr. -of the "Dwight, Illinois clan" Researching: McWILLIAMS, CARROTT, Weagley, Latimer, Paxton, Nixon, mostly in Ohio and Illinois from about 1780.

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Welcome New Members. Searching for info on one lonely lady. Sarah, as above, married David DeYarmon 1830 in Jefferson Co., Ohio. I have her descendants; however, nothing of her past. Any assistance appreciated. Audrey

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I am still trying to penetrate the wall behind Isabella R. Paxton to learn her parents, siblings, etc, so I will repeat this message: Seeking to identify the parents and siblings for Isabella Paxton. Isabella was probably born in North Carolins about 28 February 1781. She married Pliny Robbins March 1801. Pliney Robbins was born 9 February 1781, also probably in NC. He died Febuary 1812. They had four children: Sophia Western Robbins who married James Oliver; Caroline Robbins married Thomas J. Powell; Eveline Robbins married David Waits; and Algernon Sydney Robbins who married Elizabeth Turner (my 3rd great grandparents). Isabella married 2nd John Grant in S.C. by whom she had David Milton Grant, born about 1818. David married Nancy Wait, daughter of David and Eveline Wait. John died before the 1820 census in which Isabella (age 25-45) is shown as head of the household in Abbeville Co, SC. Isabella moved back to Georgia and is found in Hall Co. in 1827. The 1830 census for Dekalb Co., GA lists her (age 40-50), after which we lose tract of her. This plea for information has been aired before, and was published many times in various genealogical publications, but always without reward. Hopefully, this time someone will come through to solve this problem for me, or at least give me a clue that might lead to a solution. Dwight Allen

Hello Family (as we are all related somehow somewhere.....) Anyway, I have had many emails asking for the Paxton newspaper articles. There are several. The majority of them are written by George West Diehl (a famous historian) and there is also a article about Capt. John Paxton and Phoebe Alexander Paxton (not my direct branch, but VERY interesting article). These are posted at: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/pax/PaxtonBios This is a great place to post info such as this (thanks for the idea Wanda!!!). Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions or have problems pulling this up!!! Chrisanna Paxton Chrisanna Paxton, Technical Trainer MCI WorldCom, Corporate Training & Development 6929 N Lakewood Ave, MD 2.2 130 Tulsa, OK 74117 voice: 918-590-6466 fax: 918-562-6466

Hi Wanda, Several years ago I asked Frank Paxton about those Paxtons buried at St. Paul's in Edenton. At that time he said he had them in their place among the family; so, I suppose they will be in his new book if we ever see it. Regards, Jeanne P. Fisher Wanda Rabb wrote: > On another mailing list, I ran across a listing of those buried at the St. > Paul's Episcopal Cemetery in Edenton, NC. Among those buried there were a > couple of Paxtons. If anyone has information on these folks, I would > appreciate hearing from you. > > ST. PAULS EPISCOPAL CEMETERY EDENTON N.C > > . > BADHAM, Sarah P. PAXTON 10/12/1846-6/5/1903 > BADHAM, Thomas G. 12/14/1844-6/15/1906 Husband of Sarah P.PAXTON BADHAM > PAXTON, Lavina PAINE 9/28/1850-10/27/1852 Parents weer Richard and > Elizabeth PAXTON > PAXTON, Richard Henry 12/9/1852-7/15/1853 Parents were Richard and > Elizabeth PAXTON > > ==== 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

Hi Wanda, Thanks for the update. I have sent numerous requests to the company with no response. It is great to hear what is going on. Thanks again. Jeanne P. Fisher Wanda Rabb wrote: > I just spoke with the publisher of Frank Paxton's book "The Paxtons: An > American History" to find out when it will be available. It is in the > production process, but the process has been delayed as they are checking > some of the facts, etc. to ensure accuracy before the book is published. > > I was assured I would be contacted as soon as the book is available. I > will post as soon as I hear anything else from them. > > If you would like to learn more about Frank's book and its contents, the > publishing company has this information on their web site at: > http://www.janemobley.com/paxton/index.html > > Wanda > > ==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== > Your Support Keeps RootsWeb Free! > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

I just spoke with the publisher of Frank Paxton's book "The Paxtons: An American History" to find out when it will be available. It is in the production process, but the process has been delayed as they are checking some of the facts, etc. to ensure accuracy before the book is published. I was assured I would be contacted as soon as the book is available. I will post as soon as I hear anything else from them. If you would like to learn more about Frank's book and its contents, the publishing company has this information on their web site at: http://www.janemobley.com/paxton/index.html Wanda

On another mailing list, I ran across a listing of those buried at the St. Paul's Episcopal Cemetery in Edenton, NC. Among those buried there were a couple of Paxtons. If anyone has information on these folks, I would appreciate hearing from you. ST. PAULS EPISCOPAL CEMETERY EDENTON N.C . BADHAM, Sarah P. PAXTON 10/12/1846-6/5/1903 BADHAM, Thomas G. 12/14/1844-6/15/1906 Husband of Sarah P.PAXTON BADHAM PAXTON, Lavina PAINE 9/28/1850-10/27/1852 Parents weer Richard and Elizabeth PAXTON PAXTON, Richard Henry 12/9/1852-7/15/1853 Parents were Richard and Elizabeth PAXTON

I posted the info I have, which is very little. I realize that a lot of you already have the information forward, but just thought for others who don't, might help them connect easier. Lisa Paxton Reed LINDA PAXTON wrote: > One of the reasons we are so far back is because we already have the > information forward. Who were your grandparents? and their parents with the > Paxton surname? I seem to be tracing a bunch that doesn't connect to any of > the ones way way back. > > Linda Paxton > Here is the address for my information on the Paxton's I am researching. > -----Original Message----- > From: Lisa Reed <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Monday, January 10, 2000 4:26 PM > Subject: [PAXTON-L] More current info > > > This may be an inappropriate request, as I am still kind of new to > >genealogy, but it seems that most of the queries posted to the list > >contain ancestors dating in the 1700's and early 1800's. As I have not > >had much luck researching my branch of the Paxton's, it would be very > >helpful to me in making a link, if people provided more current info > >along with the older info if it is available. If this is possible, I > >would really appreciate it, I think it would help a lot. > >Lisa (Paxton) Reed > > > > > >==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== > >Your Support Keeps RootsWeb Free! > >http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html > > > > > > ==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== > Submit queries, wills, obits, deeds, etc. at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/paxtonmain.html

The only Paxtons that I can locate are from Anderson, SC. They are my grandparents, William Jennings Brian Paxton m. Lida Autry. Their children are Thurman, Betty, Evelyn, Kenneth, Brian and Geraldine. I have birth and death dates of my grandparents, but have to locate them. Any help is appreciated. [email protected] wrote: > Lisa, > > I don't know if we're relatives or not & I don't have much information on the > PAXTON's. As far as I can tell my line came from New York to South Dakota. > Does this mean anything to you? > > My great great grandfather's name was Henry Paxton, as far as I know at this > writing he came from Potsdam, New York & migrated west to Athol, South Dakota > with his family. The only child of his that I know anything about is George > Barney Paxton who was my great grandfather, he was born in Potsdam, New York > in 1856. George Barney married Jessie May Spencer in 1883 in Waterman, IL. I > have a list of his children that I got from my grandfather George Henry > Paxton who was born in 1899, in Athol, South Dakota & migrated to Illinois, > I'm not sure why. My grandfather George Henry had two children, one of which > was my father, Lewis Alfred Paxton who was born in 1924 in Adair, IL the > other child was a girl. I have one brother Michael Lynn Paxton who was born > in 1949 in Avon, IL. Michael has one son & two daughters. Jeremy Lewis > Paxton was born in 1981, in Davenport, Iowa. Jeremy is my nephew & the next > to carry on the PAXTON name from my line away. That's all I know except for > a few dates, if this means anything to you let me know. > > Sue > > ==== 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

I saw the discussion about Johnathon, son of Samula Jr. and thought I would include the following information for anyone that needs it. Johnathon is not my line but I have done a lot of research on the Paxton line. Info follows....... Tami P. Ramsey [email protected] Pulaski County VA GenWeb Coordinator & Listowner http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/ Webmaster Wilderness Road Regional Museum http://www.rootsweb.com/~vapulask/wrrm/index.htm Webmaster for New River Historical Society Homepage http://www.rootsweb.com/~vanrhs/ RAMSEY Family Webpage http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ramsey/ SULSER Listowner Descendants of Johnathon Paxton Generation No. 1 1. JOHNATHON4 PAXTON (SAMUAL3, SAMUAL2, JAMES1) was born 1777, and died 1852. He married AGNESS GILMORE February 05, 1799 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, daughter of WILLIAM GILMORE. She was born 1784, and died 1852. Notes for JOHNATHON PAXTON: Their arrival, in 1818, from Rockbridge County, Virginia, to Israel Township was followed by Nancy's parents, William and Martha Lackey Gilmore, most of the nine Gilmore children, Sarah Paxton Whiteman, and Samuel Paxton IV, each with families. All Paxtons were born in Pennsylvania. In 1819, Jonathan bought two farms in the northeast and southeast section 20 on Four Mile Creek In 1852, Jonathan and Nancy died in a typhoid epidemic, along with two live-in grandsons, and three daughters (Martha Gilmore, Rachel Magaw and Nancy McQuiston, leaving twenty-three young children). Most of the Paxtons stayed in the Israel Township area and are buried in Hopewell Cemetery. Marriage Notes for JOHNATHON PAXTON and AGNESS GILMORE: Source: Original marriage record of Rockbridge County signed by Johnathon Paxton, Joseph Gilmore and William Gilmore. Jonathan Paxton & Agnes Gilmore Marriage Bond 5 February 1799 Know all men by these presents that we Jonathan Paxton & Joseph Gilmore are held and firmly bound to James Wood Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia or to his successor in the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs Executors jointly and severally firmly by these presents. Witness our hands & seals this fifth day of February 1799. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage shortly intended to be solemnized between the above bound Jonathan Paxton & Agnes Gilmore-- daughter of William Gilmore of Rockbridge County if therefore there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct the same then this obligation to be void or else to remaining force. Signed: Jonathan Paxton Joseph Gilmore Children of JOHNATHON PAXTON and AGNESS GILMORE are: i. ROBERT5 PAXTON, b. 1799; m. MARY ANN MCDILL, Unknown; b. 1800. ii. WILLIAM PAXTON, b. 1800; m. CATHERINE DEAL, Unknown; b. Unknown. iii. MARTHA PAXTON, b. 1802; d. 1852; m. ROBERT GILMORE, Unknown; b. 1793; d. 1873. iv. RACHEL PAXTON, b. Abt. 1804; d. 1853; m. WILLIAM MCGAW, Unknown; b. 1809; d. 1887. v. JAMES PAXTON, b. 1807; d. 1898; m. ANNA VAN SCHOOTER, Unknown; b. Unknown; d. 1893. vi. ELI PAXTON, b. 1811; d. 1857; m. SARAH WHITEMAN, Unknown; b. 1813. 2. vii. JOHNATHAN PAXTON, b. 1819; d. 1901. viii. MARY J. PAXTON, b. 1822; m. THOMAS MCDILL, Unknown; b. Unknown. ix. ELIZA PAXTON, b. 1824; m. JAMES GARVIN, Unknown; b. Unknown. x. ALEXANDER PAXTON, b. 1825; d. 1898; m. ROSANNA C. WILSON, Unknown; b. Unknown. xi. MADISON PAXTON, b. Unknown; m. HANNAH HARPER, Unknown; b. Unknown. xii. NANCY PAXTON, b. Unknown; d. 1852; m. THOMAS MCQUINSTON, Unknown; b. Unknown. xiii. SABINA PAXTON, b. Unknown. xiv. SALLIE PAXTON, b. Unknown; m. SAMUEL WEED, Unknown; b. Unknown. xv. SAMUAL PAXTON, b. Unknown; m. MARGARET WHITEMAN, Unknown; b. Unknown. xvi. SINA PAXTON, b. Unknown; m. JAMES MCCANDLESS, Unknown; b. Unknown. xvii. THOMAS PAXTON, b. Unknown; m. MARTHA WEED, Unknown; b. Unknown. Generation No. 2 2. JOHNATHAN5 PAXTON (JOHNATHON4, SAMUAL3, SAMUAL2, JAMES1) was born 1819, and died 1901. He married ELIZABETH JANE MCQUINSTON Unknown. She was born 1831, and died 1879. Children of JOHNATHAN PAXTON and ELIZABETH MCQUINSTON are: i. DELLA6 PAXTON, b. Unknown. ii. EDDIE PAXTON, b. Unknown. 3. iii. SAMUAL M. PAXTON, b. Unknown. iv. MARY PAXTON, b. Unknown. Generation No. 3 3. SAMUAL M.6 PAXTON (JOHNATHAN5, JOHNATHON4, SAMUAL3, SAMUAL2, JAMES1) was born Unknown. He married MARGARET E HAYS Unknown. She was born 1862, and died 1929. Children of SAMUAL PAXTON and MARGARET HAYS are: i. ANNIS7 PAXTON, b. 1892; d. 1976. 4. ii. HAROLD PAXTON, b. 1893; d. 1971. iii. ROBERT PAXTON, b. 1897; d. 1986; m. HELEN M. WRIGHT, Unknown; b. 1900; d. 1987. Generation No. 4 4. HAROLD7 PAXTON (SAMUAL M.6, JOHNATHAN5, JOHNATHON4, SAMUAL3, SAMUAL2, JAMES1) was born 1893, and died 1971. He married LOIS A. WILSON Unknown. She was born 1894, and died 1981. Children of HAROLD PAXTON and LOIS WILSON are: i. MARJORIE8 PAXTON, b. private ii. RICHARD PAXTON, b. private

My husband is from the Jonathon line as well. Julie Paxton from Ohio -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [PAXTON-L] Paxtons of Rockbridge County, VA >Not that I can see from my notes. I'm from the Johnathon line, son of Samuel >Jr. Beth > > >==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== >Submit queries, wills, obits, deeds, etc. at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/paxtonmain.html > >

Hi David - Yes, John Paxton (No. 4) was Sam Houston's grandfather. According to what I have, John's wife was MARY Blair. Sam's mother Elizabeth and my gr-gr-grandmother Hannah were sisters. If John No. 4 is your ancestor, you have a lot of cousins on the Paxton list and you will probably get a lot of info. If not, let me know. I have a Paxton GEDCOM that some kind Paxton cousin sent me long ago, but I am tied up right now with several jobs and don't have time to delve into it. You're right about the first names - they get really confusing. Good luck, Terry P.S. If you're interested in Cousin Sam, there's a great bio of him: M. K. Wisehart: "Sam Houston: American Giant," based on Sam's own writings and speeches, as well as newspaper and journal articles of his day. I found a copy in my tiny local library and then bought one via the internet. -----Original Message----- From: David Guthrie <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, January 09, 2000 6:12 PM Subject: [PAXTON-L] Paxtons of Rockbridge County, VA >Hello, > >My name is David Guthrie and I am researching my Paxton ancestors. The >same names in different branches of the Paxtons is very confusing. I >would welcome any information on how to purchase one of the books on the >Paxtons. This is what I have on my line: > >The John Paxton in #4 is probably General Sam Houston's GF by his >daughter Elizabeth. > >1. James Paxton, fled to Ireland from Scotland (Berwickshire), died in >Ireland, after which his three sons (Wm., Thomas, Samuel) came to >America... > >2. son Samuel Paxton (b.1670, d.1746) father of... > >3. John Paxton (b.1692, d.1746), married Elizabeth Alexander, parents >of... > >4. John Paxton (b.1716, d.2/13/1787), married Martha (Mary?) Blair >(b.1726, d.8/12/1821), parents of ... > >5. Capt. William Paxton (b.1751, d.4/16/1817), married Elizabeth Stuart >(b.6/13/1755, d.11/16/1826), parents of... > >6. James Paxton (b.5/4/1790, d.3/5/1858), married twice (1st-Eliz. Blair >- 6 children; 2nd- Elizabeth (Poage) Gibson-8 children), "born at the >old homestead on James River near Balcony Falls in Rockbridge Co., VA >and lived their all his life", with Poage parents of.. > >7. Adeline Barclay Paxton (b.1/8/1830, d.1/8/1901), married John >Gilkeson Guthrie 12/16/1846 (my GG grandparents), parents of 8 children. > >Any information to confirm or modify this would be appreciated. > > >==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== >Submit queries, wills, obits, deeds, etc. at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/paxtonmain.html > >

At 05:41 PM 1/11/00 EST, you wrote: >Hi David. I saw your entry online about the Paxton's. We may be related. >My mom's maiden name was Guthrie. My gg grandfather was Solomon Guthrie. My >grandfather was Raymond Lee Guthrie from Rockford, Ill. I am also related to >the Paxton's of Rockbridge Co. Let me know if you know any of these people. >I have more info on the Guthrie's Beth > >David: Are you kin to Hugh Paxton and Juanita Moore of Rockbridge County, Va? > Wayne Walker http://www.webspawner.com/users/walker

"We Are One" can be found at Higginson Books on line. Follow link for 'Surnames' http://www.higginsonbooks.com/ They call the book --- The Paxtons: their origin in Scotland & migr. through Eng. & Ireland to the Col. of Pa., whence they moved South & West, by W. Paxton. 485p. 1903. $76.50 For information on the Frank Paxton's book check out the site. http://www.janemobley.com/paxton/index.html Good luck and good hunting, Marcia Paxton

Hi Jerry, The Frank Paxton, You can get by calling 913-677-0457. The Paxton Family We Are One 1903, was also on the web in a book store, sorry i dont remember the store. But I'm sure some one will if you ask. My very best regards Jean Paxton

Sorry for the delay in sending some information on my search but we have been away. I am researching my manternal grandfather's roots. I have found the following ancestors but would like more information on their lives and families. My grandfather was Harry Landon Paxton b. 1872 in Hermitage, Hickory Co. MO. He was the son of Wm Quigg Paxton b 1837 in Wayne Co, OH - son of Amos Paxton b 1811 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, PA - son of Nathaniel Paxton b 1754 in Cumberland Township, PA son of Samuel Paxton b 1705 in Balleymoney, Antrim, Ireland - son of Samuel Paxton b abt 1670 in Balleymoney, Antrim, Ireland - son of James Paxton b abt 1640 in Berwick, Scotland. In the messages I have seen references to two books on the Paxton family. I would appreciate any info on where I might obtain these books. Thanks for any help. Jerry McMillan Wanda Rabb wrote: > Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: > > [email protected] > > If you haven't done so already, we hope you will introduce yourself and > tell us about the family you are researching! > > Wanda Rabb > Listmanager > Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/1882/ > > ==== 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