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     Emma Ellen Paxson was born on 14 December 1864 at Ohio per 1900 census. Headstone shows 1866.¹ She was the daughter of Ezariah Paxson and Susannah Dellinger. Emma Ellen Paxson married Homer Stewart, son of John Hugh Stewart and Susan Swigart, on 29 March 1882 at Greene Co., OH. Emma Ellen Paxson died on 19 September 1937 at Greene Co., OH, at age 72. She was buried in September 1937 at Fairfield Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #39027510.

     Ernest L. Paxson was born on 27 May 1876 at Jay Co., IN. He was the son of John Riley Paxson and Harriet M. Swigert. Ernest L. Paxson died on 28 September 1878 at Jay Co., IN, at age 2.

     Ezariah Paxson was born circa 1822 at Ohio.¹ He married Susannah Dellinger, daughter of John Dellinger and Sarah (?), on 23 October 1847 at Greene Co., OH.²

     John Riley Paxson was born on 21 July 1848 at Penn, Jay Co., IN. He was the son of Cyrus C. Paxson and Achsah Peacock. John Riley Paxson married Harriet M. Swigert, daughter of Peter Swigert and Rebecca Tobias, on 3 March 1869 at Jay Co., IN. John Riley Paxson died on 10 October 1923 at age 75. He was buried in October 1923 at Gilead Cemetery, Balbec, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #20025539.

     Lavinia Catherine Paxson was born on 22 February 1857 at Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of Ezariah Paxson and Susannah Dellinger.¹ Lavinia Catherine Paxson married Isaac Stewart, son of John Hugh Stewart and Susan Swigart. Lavinia Catherine Paxson died on 1 January 1929 at Greene Co., OH, at age 71. She was buried in January 1929 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #67064301.

     Rosa Blain Paxson was born on 14 September 1884 at Jay Co., IN. She was the daughter of John Riley Paxson and Harriet M. Swigert. Rosa Blain Paxson died on 6 February 1887 at Jay Co., IN, at age 2.

     Walter C. Paxson was born on 14 September 1870 at Jay Co., IN. He was the son of John Riley Paxson and Harriet M. Swigert. Walter C. Paxson died on 22 September 1878 at Jay Co., IN, at age 8.

     Wilda Crystal Paxson was born on 11 May 1905 at Indiana. She married Oliver Dwight Bell. Wilda Crystal Paxson died on 4 July 1969 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN, at age 64.

     Blanche Paxton was born circa 1879 at Ohio.¹ She married Riley M. Witter circa 1904.¹

     Caswell Prewitt Paxton was born on 14 June 1859 at Missouri 1900 census shows 1860, however 1860 census, Hurricane, Lincoln County, Missouri shows him as 1 year old. Death certificate also shows 1859.¹ He was the son of Luke Haff Paxton and Mary Ann Prewitt.² Caswell Prewitt Paxton married Elizabeth Vaughan, daughter of Almond Thomas Vaughan and Margaret Lucille Swain, circa 1887.¹ Caswell Prewitt Paxton died on 3 December 1948 at Mineral Springs Hospital, Louisiana, Pike Co., MO, at age 89. He was buried in December 1948 at Greenwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Pike Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 101611393.

     Elizabeth Paxton was born circa 1825 at Muskingum Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Paxton and Maria Barbara Clapper.¹

     James Paxton was born circa 1830 at Muskingum Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Joseph Paxton and Maria Barbara Clapper.¹

     James A. Paxton was born on 13 September 1788 at Rockbridge Co., VA. He married Maria Marshall, daughter of Alexander Keith Marshall and Mary McDowell, in 1811. James A. Paxton died on 25 October 1825 at Old Washington, Mason Co., KY, at age 37. He was buried in October 1825 at Marshall Cemetery, Old Washington, Mason Co., KY, Findagrave #13686061.

     James M. Paxton married Amy Anna Wilcox, daughter of Francis Wilcox and Mary Wilcox, on 25 December 1850 at Franklin Co., OH.

     John Paxton was born circa 1852 at Preble Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Lackey Paxton and Martha G. Weed.¹

     Jonathan Paxton was born on 28 December 1777 at York or Lancaster Co., PA. He was the son of Samuel Paxton Jr. and Rachel Harrison. Jonathan Paxton married Ann Agnes Gilmore, daughter of William Gilmore and Martha Lackey. Jonathan Paxton died on 5 January 1852 at Morning Sun, Preble Co., OH, at age 74. He was buried in January 1852 at Hopewell Cemetery, Morning Sun, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #38856936.

     Joseph Paxton was born in 1788 at York Co., PA. He married Maria Barbara Clapper, daughter of George Michael Clapper Sr. and Elizabeth Souder. Joseph Paxton died in 1840 at Muskingum Co., OH.

     Luke Haff Paxton was born on 9 June 1822 at Bourbon or Fayette Co., KY, Caswell's death certificate shows Bourbon County, other genealogies show Fayette County.¹ He married Mary Ann Prewitt on 24 January 1845 at Lincoln Co., MO. Luke Haff Paxton died on 1 November 1867 at Clarksville, Pike Co., MO, at age 45.

     Margery Elizabeth Paxton was born on 19 January 1889 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Caswell Prewitt Paxton and Elizabeth Vaughan.¹ Margery Elizabeth Paxton married Walter King Larimore, son of George Lane Larimore and Lillie Larena King, on 18 September 1912 at Clarksville, Pike Co., MO. Margery Elizabeth Paxton died on 12 January 1973 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 83. She was buried in January 1973 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, Findagrave #151453426.

     Martha Paxton was also known as "Patsy". She was born in 1802 at Rockbridge Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Paxton and Ann Agnes Gilmore. Martha Paxton married Robert Gilmore, son of James Cunningham Gilmore and Sarah Davidson, in 1818 at Preble Co., OH. Martha Paxton died in 1852 at Preble Co., OH. She was buried in 1852 at Hopewell Cemetery, Morning Sun, Preble Co., OH.

     Mary Paxton was also known as "Polly". She was born on 21 July 1827 at Franklin Co., OH, Birth date calculated from headstone inscription:

"Aged 30y, 10m, 21d." She was the daughter of Samuel Paxton and Amy Anna Wilcox. Mary Paxton married Emmanuel Windle, son of Abraham Wendel and Susannah Spiegel, circa 1847 at Franklin Co., OH. Mary Paxton died on 11 June 1858 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 30. She was buried in June 1858 at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Sandy Creek Road, north of Hilliard, Franklin Co., OH.

     Mary Ann Paxton was also known as "Anna".² She was born circa 1853 at Preble Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Lackey Paxton and Martha G. Weed.¹

     Mary Margaret Paxton was born on 31 August 1884 at Mississippi.¹ She married William Starling, son of Charles Hensley Starling and Annie Taylor Johnson, before January 1920, no children. Mary Margaret Paxton died on 8 June 1973 at age 88. She was buried in June 1973 at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Washington Co., MS, Findagrave #146883027.

     Nancy Jane Paxton was born in 1840 at Preble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Lackey Paxton and Martha G. Weed.¹ Nancy Jane Paxton married William F. Curry.² Nancy Jane Paxton married Samuel Gordon before 27 August 1870.³ Nancy Jane Paxton died on 26 March 1873 at Monroe Co., IN.

     Robert Paxton was born circa 1848 at Preble Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Thomas Lackey Paxton and Martha G. Weed.¹ Robert Paxton died.

     Robert Gilmore Paxton was born on 19 February 1799 at Rockbridge Co., VA. He was the son of Jonathan Paxton and Ann Agnes Gilmore. Robert Gilmore Paxton married Mary Ann McDill. Robert Gilmore Paxton died on 30 January 1872 at Preble Co., OH, at age 72. He was buried in February 1872 at Hopewell Cemetery, Morning Sun, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #37887498.

     Samuel Paxton was buried at Wesley Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., OH. He married Amy Anna Wilcox, daughter of Francis Wilcox and Mary Wilcox, on 11 September 1823 at Perry Twp., Franklin Co., OH, Ceremony by Robert Boyd, J.P.

From Franklin County marriage record:

"Peter Lattimer says that Samuel Paxton has obtained the consent of his mother ( his father being dead). George Wilcox says Amy Wilcox's daughter of Francis Wilcox & is over 18 years." Cause of death: on 1 September 1849 Cholera. Samuel Paxton died on 1 September 1849 at Franklin Co., OH.

     Samuel Paxton Jr. was born in 1705 at County Antrim, Ireland. He married Rachel Harrison. Samuel Paxton Jr. died on 6 March 1793 at Adams Co., PA.

     Sarah Elizabeth Paxton was born on 15 January 1843 at Morning Sun, Preble Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Lackey Paxton and Martha G. Weed.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Paxton married John Stewart Hood, son of John Hood and Mary Ann Bedford, on 13 January 1863 at Decatur Co., IN, Ceremony by Rev. Rankin. Twelve children born, six living as of 1900 census.² Sarah Elizabeth Paxton lived on 12 July 1870 at Clinton Twp., Decatur Co., IN.³ She lived on 1 March 1895 at Baldwin, Douglas Co., KS.⁴ She lived on 25 June 1900 at Richland Twp., Miami Co., KS.² She lived on 1 March 1905 at P.O. Hoyt, Jackson Co., KS.⁵ She died on 13 January 1917 at Silver Lake, Shawnee Co., KS, at age 73.

     Thomas Lackey Paxton was born on 13 March 1809 at Rockbridge Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Paxton and Ann Agnes Gilmore.¹ Thomas Lackey Paxton married Martha G. Weed, daughter of Andrew Reuben Weed and Nancy Jane Pressly, on 6 June 1839 at Preble Co., OH. Occupation: Wagon maker in 1850 at Israel Twp., Preble Co., OH.¹