Robert Maxwell (abt. 1750 - abt. 1818)

Born about 1750 in Pennsylvania,

Husband of Emelia Scoggin — married about 1770 in Pennsylvania,

Died about 1818 at about age 68 in Wayne Township, Jefferson, Ohio, USA

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Biography

Robert was born about 1750. Robert Maxwell ... He passed away about 1818.^[1]

In Robert Maxwell’s will, he leaves everything to his "beloved wife, Emmy Maxwell." He also stated it was his will that on the "demise of his wife, that the proceeds of the real estate be divided between his five sons, John Maxwell, James Maxwell, Robert Maxwell, William Maxwell, and Thomas Maxwell; and the personal property be divided between his six daughters, Polly Maxwell intermarried with Jacob Michell, Isabela Maxwell intermarried with Andrew Carson, Rachel Maxwell intermarried with John Hammond, Emmy Maxwell intermarried with Samuel Doyle, Jane Maxwell intermarried with John Doyle, and Catherine Maxwell intermarried with Joshua Rifsel (sp ?)."

Sources

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Ohio Census, 1790-1890

Record of Wills, 1798-1920; Author: Ohio. Probate Court (Jefferson County); Probate Place: Jefferson, Ohio. Will of Robert Maxwell dated 20 Aug 1816.

Section: Newspaper Abstracts, Newspaper Notices, Jefferson Co., OH. Settlement of Estate, Robert Maxwell, Sen, late of Wayne Twshp, Emmy Maxwell, Executrix, dated 03/30/1818.