Please join me in welcoming a returning member to our list: debygallogly@msn.com We are happy you are back with us...please share a bit about your family with the list! Wanda Rabb Paxton-L manager

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PAXTON Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1032 Message Board Post: PAXTON_Wm_Sidney_and_Virginia.JPG I photographed this gravestone in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma. Feel free to use this picture for your records. This is one of the 74,395 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Elizabeth, I am going to save this email for a few more days. I am right at the last two days of this semester of grad school and am also moving right now. My genealogy stuff is packed up but I plan to unpack it by the weekend. I will get back to you then. Debbie Paxton On Monday, May 10, 2004, at 10:17AM, <eepps@hooks.esc8.net> wrote: >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: Paxton, Hawkins >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/908.2.1 > >Message Board Post: > >My gggreatgrandfather was John Paxton and he was suppose to be from Louisiana. He had a brother named William. John moved to Texas. I would love to read what info you have on the Louisiana Paxton Family. >Thanks, > >Elizabeth Hawkins Epps > > >==== PAXTON Mailing List ==== >Submit queries, wills, obits, deeds, etc. at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wanda/paxtonmain.html > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paxton, Hawkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/908.2.1 Message Board Post: My gggreatgrandfather was John Paxton and he was suppose to be from Louisiana. He had a brother named William. John moved to Texas. I would love to read what info you have on the Louisiana Paxton Family. Thanks, Elizabeth Hawkins Epps

I have a change of email address and am not sure how to get that noted. From: onomatos@mindspring.com To: debbiepaxton@mac.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paxton, Johnson, Ward, Ponn, Denney, Blazer, Strous, Churchheus, Eselgroth Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1031 Message Board Post: Lancaster Eagle Gazette Lancaster, OH November 27, 2003 Dorothy Mae Johnson, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at Main Street Terrace Care Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1916, in Columbus to the late Charles and Maude Ward Paxton. Dorothy was a member of the Lancaster United Brethren Church and a former manager for Agape Thrift Shop. She is survived by husband, John R. Johnson of Lancaster;daughters, Evelyn (Larry) Ponn of Lancaster, Kathy (Bryan) Denney of Amanda, Kristie (David) Blazer of Lancaster; sons, Robert Strous of Circleville and Melvin Churchheus of Lancaster; one sister, Mabel Eselgroth of Greenfield; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; one brother; and one sister. Services will be Saturday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at Lancaster United Brethren Church with the Rev. Bill Pitts and Henry Cadwell officiating. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home and Saturday one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lancaster United Brethren Church.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Franks, Paxton, McGonagle, Noll, Lefebure Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1030 Message Board Post: Lancaster Eagle Gazette Lancaster OH November 7, 2003 Mary Eileen Franks, 73, of Heath, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, in Mount Carmel, Ill. She was born May 2, 1930, in Lancaster to the late Edward and Grace McGonagle Paxton. Mary, a 1949 graduate of St. Mary's, worked as an O.B. technician at Licking Memorial Hospital for many years. She was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and LaSertoma. Mary is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, the Rev. Mr. Michael J. and Linda Franks of Collegeville, PA, Paul Timothy "Tim" and Theresa Franks of Mooresville, IN; her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Ronald Noll of Mount Carmel, Ill., daughter and her significant other, Susanna Simpson and Robert Fouse of Heath; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, James and Diane Paxton of Pickerington; her sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Owen Lefebure of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Franks, in 1986. Friends will be received at Reed-Egan Funeral Home 141 N. Green Wave Drive, Newark, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov.9, 2003, where a vigil service will be held at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 with the Rev. Robert Penhallurick and the Rev. Mr. Michael Franks officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paxton, Elliott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1029 Message Board Post: Toronto Star Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 26, 2004 PAXTON, Robert J.- Suddenly on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Scarborough General Hospital at the age of 78. Dear companion of Catherine McHardy. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Survived by daughters Maureen and her husband Jon Gee, Colleen and her husband Bob Elliott and daughter-in-law Sheila Paxton and predeceased by his son Bob. Cherished grandfather of Debbie, Dawn, Donna, Jon, Sheryl, Adrienne, Halley, Jessica, and Jeffrey. Great grandfather of Mia, Dara, Rebecca, Courtenay, Samantha, Paige, Thomas, Tysen, Garett, Danielle, and Cooper. Great great grandfather of Alyssa and Griffin. Friends may call at the ''SCARBOROUGH CHAPEL'' of McDougall & Brown, 2900 Kingston Road (east of St. Clair Ave. E.) on Friday, March 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Family and friends are welcome to sign the Book of Condolences at www.mcdbrown-scarb.ca

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paxton, Kelly, McCullough, Rohrbach Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1028 Message Board Post: Baltimore Sun Baltimore, MD March 4, 2004 Paul R. Paxton, a retired Realtor and longtime Lutherville resident, died of pneumonia Feb. 25 at Gilchrist Center for Hospice Care. He was 79. Born and raised in Chester, Pa., Mr. Paxton served during World War II with the Army Air Forces in England. He inspected and performed maintenance on P-47 fighter planes. After the war, he attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., on the GI Bill, earning a bachelor's degree in 1950. He began his business career with Sun Oil Co. in Marcus Hook, Pa., and transferred to Baltimore in 1959. After leaving the company in the 1960s, he earned his real estate license and worked for several companies, including Russell T. Baker and Coldwell Banker, until retiring in 1998. Mr. Paxton enjoyed spending summers in Ocean City, N.J., playing his harmonica and flower gardening. He was a member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Towson Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Chesapeake Ave., where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Mr. Paxton is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Mary Jane Kelly; a son, Paul R. Paxton Jr. of Abingdon; three daughters, Laurie J. Paxton of Lutherville, Robin Paxton McCullough of Baldwin and Marion E. Paxton of New York City; a sister, Mary Rohrbach of Pompano Beach, Fla.; and four grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Christopher, Zapinski, Paxton, Lee Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1027 Message Board Post: The Morning News Mt. Pleasant, MI February 19, 2004 Beatrice Kaye Zapinski-Paxton April 4, 1943-Feb. 16, 2004 Kaye Paxton passed away Monday, February 16, 2004 at her home in Farwell, MI. Friends are invited to gather with her family at the Stephenson-Wyman funeral home from 2:30-6:00 p.m. Kaye passed away on Monday, February 16, 2004 at her home in Farwell, MI. Kaye was born in Detroit, MI., the daughter of Edward and Beatrice Christopher. Kaye graduated from Southfield High School and studied at the University of Michigan, graduating with a Bachelors and Masters degree in education. She worked as an adult education teacher in both Royal Oak and Farmington Schools. She retired from Oakland Community College in 1990 where she taught English as a second language. Kaye and her late husband, Thomas Paxton, moved from Detroit area in 1991 to Farwell, MI. She was a longtime member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and also a member of the Eagles. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Kaye will always be remembered as a person of strong character and high intellect. Kaye is survived by her mothers, Beatrice Christopher of Palatine, IL; her son, Timothy Zapinski of Southfield, MI; and her daughter, Jennifer Zapinski of Royal Oak, MI; her nephew, Christopher Lee and her niece, Laurel Lee, both of Palatine, IL. Kaye was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Paxton, who died on February 5, 2004, and also her father, Edward Christopher. Family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Diabetes association. Please sign the online condolence registered@ www.stephenson-wyman.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paxton, Reid, Christopher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1026 Message Board Post: The Morning Sun Mt. Pleasant, MI Feb. 8, 2004 Thomas R. Paxton April 23, 1942-Feb.5, 2004 Thomas R. Paxton, 61, of Farwell, passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, in Clare. He was born the son of the late Thomas and Mary Margaret (Reid) Paxton April 23, 1942, in Pittsburgh. He moved to Petoskey in 1943 and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1960. On Dec. 21, 1989, he married Kaye Christopher. Tom is survived by his wife, Kaye; and children, Jennifer and Timothy; his brother, Cleve of Clawson; his sister, Jan of Big Flats, N.Y.; his nephew, Steve of Middletown, VA.; his niece, Dana of Farmington; cousins and friends. Tom was a retired die maker and moved to Farwell from Novi in 1991. He was a member of the Clare Moose Lodge and the Clare Eagles. He liked fishing, music (especially rock and roll), and he was his own unique person. Friends may meet with his family on Monday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home in Clare. In Lieu of flowers, please play a song for him.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sorensen, Paxton, Leland, Walton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1025 Message Board Post: The Aurora (IL) Beacon News March 12, 2004 Sherry D. Leland Sherry D. Leland (Sorensen) was born on June 2, 1947 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Joe and C. Noreen Sorensen. She was the oldest of five children; Noel, Holly, Neil and Carl Sorensen. She graduated from West Chicago High School and soon married David R. Paxton. They had two sons; Brian K. Paxton and R. Joe Paxton. After three years of marriage, they divorced. Sherry married Denny Leland and they had a daughter; Roda M. Walton (Leland). She died on Sunday, March 7, 2004 at the University Chicago Hospital, as a result of complications from a series of strokes. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Sorensen; her brother, Noel Sorensen; her mother, C. Noreen Sorensen; and her husband, Denny Leland. She is survived by her sister, Holly Sorensen of Tampa, FL; brother, Neil (Maggie) Sorensen of Carol Stream, IL; brother, Carl (Jane) Sorensen of Carol Stream, IL; son, Brian (Kim) Paxton currently deployed to Buqabah, Iraq; their children, Rachel, Andrew, Matthew, Rebecca and Elisabeth; son, R. Joe Paxton (Tracy) Paxton of Aurora, IL; their children, Shannen and Aubrey; and daughter, Roda (Kevin) Walton of St. Charles; and their children, Jacob and Eric. A memorial service will be held on her behalf on Friday,. March 12, 2004 at 10:00 am in Harvest Baptist Church located at 5315 Douglas Rd, Oswego, IL. She will be buried at Glen Oaks Cemetery, West Chicago, IL. The family requests that flowers be sent to the church or monetary gifts to be given to the Epilepsy Foundation of Chicago (312-939-8622) in her name.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paxton, Dodds, Morrison, White, Pridmore, Fey Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1024 Message Board Post: Bedford Times Mail Bedford, IN January 24, 2004 Velma Pauline Dodds Jan. 18, 1917 - Jan. 22, 2004 HANOVER - Velma Pauline (Paxton) Dodds, 87, of Hanover, formerly of Bedford, died at 6:02 p.m. Thursday, January 22, at King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison. Born January 18, 1917, in Oolitic, she was the daughter of John and Mary L. (Morrison) Paxton. She married Paul L. Dodds on August 16, 1941, and he died November 15, 1987. She retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bedford; AARP; Business and Professional Women's Club, where she was past president; Women's Department Club; and National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 0578. Survivors include one grandson, Jon Scott Dodds of Bedford; two nephews, Stephen White of Madison and Muir Frey of Ann Arbor, Mich.; one niece, Melissa Pridmore of Winnetka, Ill.; and one great-grandson, Jerrod Dodds of Bedford. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, John Dodds; and two sisters, Maxine Fey and June White. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26, at Cresthaven Memory Gardens of Bedford. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Day & Carter Mortuary of Bedford.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Paxton, Tilling, Colwell, Missen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1023 Message Board Post: THE EVENING TIMES GLOBE Saint John, New Brunswick January 17, 1990 Ruby E. Colwell Ruby Ellen Colwell, wife of Stanley H. Colwell of Musquash, died at St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday. Born in Saint John, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Tilling) Paxton. She was a resident of Musquash the last 30 years. She was a member of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Musquash. She was an author and had published a book of poetry called "Grin and Share It". Besides her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Florence, Mrs. William Cormier of Lepreau; one son, Michael Colwell of Lepreau; one sister, Florence, Mrs. Harry Missen of Crarysville, N.Y.; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The body is resting at Castle Funeral Home (Fallsview), 309 Lancaster Avenue, from where the funeral will be held on Friday with service at 2 p.m. Interment will be in St. Anne's Anglican Church cemetery in Musquash in the spring. Visiting hours at the funeral home are today from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Need information on John Paxton who died in Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada between 1847 and 1850. He and spouse, Isabel Johnston, were born and married in Scotland. M. Nill

Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: MNill50012@aol.com We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb Paxton-L manager http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wanda/paxtonmain.html

Hi everyone I'm researching the Paxton's from Southwestern PA specifically Washington County area. My grandfather was Wade Scott Paxton (1921-1991) son of Ernest Paxton (1892-1952) and Olive Leah Duvall (1895-1927). Ernest was the son of Joseph T. Paxton (1867-1930) and Mary Crow. Joseph was the son of Samuel B. Paxton (abt 1841-1926) and Harriet Phillips (b. 1850) All these people are buried in Highland Cemetery, California PA except Wade who is buried in Westmoreland County. I have additional information on each of the people listed above plus siblings and spouses but I want more (and more and more) I am also trying to connect the other Paxton's from Washington County to my line as I believe they must be connected in some way. I know there was a revision to the Paxton We are One book supposed to be coming out and I know there was another version by Adelaide Paxton Doran but it is out of print and I haven't been able to get my hands on it. My grandfather grew up believing he didn't have many relatives (he was an only child) but I truly believe he had cousins and distant cousins right down the street from him - even as an adult. If anyone wants to share information with me, I'd love to compare notes and look into any leads I can. Donna

Please join me in welcoming a new member to our list: donna_taub@wgbh.org We hope you will introduce yourself and tell us about the family you are researching! Wanda Rabb Paxton-L manager http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wanda/paxtonmain.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Small, Packston Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YZ5.2ACIB/1022 Message Board Post: I have Robert Small marr Jean Packston 1740 Newbattle,Midlothian. Any connections?

Sorry should have been was adopted for some unknown reason. I wish I did know the reason I have a few guesses on it. Thanks Aine