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Mary (Finley) Maxwell Family

Source: Josephine Williams, February 1990

[Unsigned, undated letter, written by Josephine Carrie Maxwell, a daughter of Joseph Jefferson Maxwell, son of Mary and Joseph Maxwell.]

Sunday. I've yet have the Headache. Uncle have a very nice carriage so I accompanyed them to Church this morning & enjoyed the sermon very much. I'll send Papas Finley record copied from Grandfather Maxwells old Bible wich Aunt has.

Flora was married about 2 week ago. They all thought I had returned home again so if I had writen Mattie or answered her letter I would of come here sooner, they had quite a grand affair presents were costly & numerous 3 cut glass vases $25 a piece I tell more about them when I return.

Memorandum

Joseph Maxwell was born March 11, 1795

Mary his wife Daughter of David Finley was born June 9, 1797

Almira their daughter was born Dec. 1, 1816

Elizah Jane was born Oct. 9, 1818

James David was born February 14, 1820

America Ann, January 25, 1822

Martha Ann, September 23, 1823

Louiza, September 24, 1825

Mary Elizabeth, January 23, 1828

Joseph Jefferson, July 3, 1830

George Washington, Oct. 4, 1832

Cyrus Maxwell, Jan. 2, 1835

Sarah Brown, Sept. 16, 1838

Grandfather Maxwells Mothers Maiden name was Brown

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James David Maxwell Expired Nov. 22, 1831 or 31 (sic) his Mother Expired 4 Oct. 1842

John Tucker 30, 1842

[Note: Josephine comments, "I have a 'wee hint' that the 'aunt' referred to was

Martha Jane Maxwell Findley in Lawrence, KS. Also a scribble that Joseph Maxwell

died at her home Jan. 26, 1881. I'll try to verify this, soon."]

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