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     John Maxwell was born circa 1784 in NC.¹ He was the son of Thomas Maxwell I and Mary Margaret McPhail.

John Maxwell married Mary Margaret Geddie, daughter of James Daniel Geddie I and Isabella McPhail.

     Mary Margaret Geddie was born circa 1784 in NC.¹ She was the daughter of James Daniel Geddie I and Isabella McPhail.²

Mary Margaret Geddie married John Maxwell, son of Thomas Maxwell I and Mary Margaret McPhail.

     James George Maxwell was born on 30 May 1809 in Sampson Co., NC.^2,3 He was the son of John Maxwell and Mary Margaret Geddie.

James George Maxwell married Molcy Butler, daughter of Robert Butler and Elizabeth Williams.

James George Maxwell moved to Decatur Co., GA, between 1833 and 1834.⁴ He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Molcy Butler, Thomas Maxwell, William Maxwell, James Wesley Maxwell, Daniel Maxwell, Margaret A. Maxwell and Mary C. Maxwell.⁵ James George Maxwell was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Molcy Butler, Daniel Maxwell and Mary C. Maxwell.⁶ James George Maxwell was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Molcy Butler, Mary C. Maxwell, Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell, Molcy Rawls, John P. Rawls, Thomas J. Rawls and Martha E. Rawls.⁷ James George Maxwell was enumerated in the census of 1900 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of William Alexander Carr Jr.⁸

James George Maxwell died on 25 Nov 1901 in Decatur Co., GA, at age 92.⁹ He was buried in 1901 in Carr-Maxwell-Rawls Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^10,11,12 He was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1950 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Molcy Butler, John R. Maxwell, Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell, Thomas Maxwell, William Maxwell, James Wesley Maxwell, Daniel Maxwell, Margaret A. Maxwell and Mary C. Maxwell.¹³

     Molcy Butler was born on 15 May 1811 in Sampson Co., NC.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Butler and Elizabeth Williams.

Molcy Butler married James George Maxwell, son of John Maxwell and Mary Margaret Geddie. Molcy Butler was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James George Maxwell.³ Molcy Butler was enumerated in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James George Maxwell.⁴ Molcy Butler was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James George Maxwell.⁵

Molcy Butler died on 6 Jul 1887 in Decatur Co., GA, at age 76.⁶ She was buried in 1887 in Carr-Maxwell-Rawls Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^7,8,9 She was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James George Maxwell.¹⁰

     Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell was born on 13 Dec 1835 in GA.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of James George Maxwell and Molcy Butler.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell married Joseph Rawls, son of Joseph C. Rawls and Martha Irene Burns, on 18 Jan 1855 in Decatur Co., GA.⁶ Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell was enumerated in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Joseph Rawls. Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1870 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: William Rawls, Molcy Rawls, John P. Rawls, Thomas J. Rawls and Martha E. Rawls (Head-of-household is listed as Dalila J Rawls, but is the correct age for Elizabeth (Betsy), and these are her children.) Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell was enumerated in the census of 1880 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James George Maxwell.⁴

Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell applied for a widow's pension in 1895 in Decatur Co., GA, for her husband's service in the CSA, in Co. F, 50th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry. She continued to receive this pension.⁷ She was enumerated in the census of 1910 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of Martha E. Rawls.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell died on 14 Jul 1919 in Calvary, Grady Co., GA, at age 83; the informant of the death was C. W. Carr, her grandson.^8,2 Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell was buried in Carr-Maxwell-Rawls Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^9,10 She was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of James George Maxwell.¹¹

     Joseph Rawls was born on 8 Aug 1833 in GA.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph C. Rawls and Martha Irene Burns. Joseph Rawls was enumerated in the census of 1850 in Decatur Co., GA, in the household of Martha Irene Burns (his mother.)³

Joseph Rawls married Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell, daughter of James George Maxwell and Molcy Butler, on 18 Jan 1855 in Decatur Co., GA.⁴ Joseph Rawls was enumerated as Head of Household in the census of 1860 in Decatur Co., GA, with others in the household: Elizabeth (Betsy) Maxwell, William Rawls, Molcy Rawls and John P. Rawls.

Joseph Rawls began military service on 28 Apr 1862 in Decatur Co., GA, in the CSA, in Co. F, 50th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Decatur Infantry.⁵ His military service ended on 29 Apr 1864 in Lynchburg, VA, with his death, due to pneumonia.^6,7

Joseph Rawls died on 29 Apr 1864 in Lynchburg, VA, at age 30.^8,6 Alternatively, Joseph Rawls died on 30 Apr 1864.^7,9 He was buried in The Confederate Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA.¹⁰

     Robert Butler was born in Sampson Co., NC.² He was the son of Charles Butler Sr. and Elizabeth <...>.

Robert Butler married Elizabeth Williams circa 1794 in Sampson Co., NC.³

In the will of Charles Butler Sr., dated 12 Jan 1811 in Sampson Co., NC, Robert Butler, his son, was named as an heir, and executor of the estate.⁴

     Elizabeth Williams married Robert Butler, son of Charles Butler Sr. and Elizabeth <...>, circa 1794 in Sampson Co., NC.¹

     Mary Gainey was born on 29 May 1888 in GA.^1,2

Mary Gainey married George Edwin Herring, son of Joseph Herring and Molcy Rawls, on 20 Aug 1913 in Grady Co., GA.^3,1

Mollie Herring was listed as the nearest relative of George Edwin Herring on his WWI draft card, 12 Sep 1918.⁴ Mary Gainey was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Thomas Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring (her husband.)⁵ Mary Gainey was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring.⁶ Mary Gainey was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring.⁷ Mary Gainey was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring.⁸

Mary Gainey died on 24 Dec 1970 at age 82.^2,1 She was buried in Gainey Cemetery, Cairo, Grady Co., GA.^9,10,2

     Joseph Thomas Herring was born on 21 Jan 1916 in GA.¹ He was the son of George Edwin Herring and Mary Gainey. Joseph Thomas Herring was enumerated in the census of 1920 in Thomas Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring (his father.)² Joseph Thomas Herring was enumerated in the census of 1930 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring.³ Joseph Thomas Herring was enumerated in the census of 1940 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring.⁴ Joseph Thomas Herring was enumerated in the census of 1950 in Grady Co., GA, in the household of George Edwin Herring.⁵

Joseph Thomas Herring married Martha Laura Pope before 1958.⁶

Joseph Thomas Herring was living in Whigham, Grady Co., GA, in 1987.¹

Joseph Thomas Herring died on 13 Dec 1992 at age 76.⁷ He was buried in Piedmont Cemetery, Calvary, Grady Co., GA.^8,7