4-7-2001
Hello and I am researching the Maxwell family and need help with this
particular family:
Benjamin Franklin Maxwell was born in Shelby Co., OH. His first wife Mary
Shroder died and evidently he came to Clinton Co., IN where his brother
Thomas Benton Maxwell was living.
Benjamin married Hannah E. Brown on November 24, 1878 here in Clinton Co.,
IN. Hannah is the daughter of Jesse Brown who died ca 1865 and Lewann Brown
(maiden name unknown). Hannah's siblings are and their ages in April 1865
when their mother was appointed their guardian:
William F. Brown age 16, Mary E. Brown age 13, Hannah E. Brown age 10 and
Amnada J. Brown age 1 (who married Harry McClintock Feb. 17, 1884.
Benjamin and Hannah Brown Maxwell went to Renssalaer, IN by 1885 where son
Harry Benton Maxwell was born, Lena born 1886, Elmer, Julia, Mary and
Stella. They were living in Joliet, Will Co., IL in 1904, 1905 and on the
1910 census.
Is anyone researching this Maxwell or Brown family? Would like to hear from
you and will share.