Fulton County GaArchives Biographies.....Maxwell, Jeremiah 
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MAXWELL FAMILY

The grave [Pleasant Hill/Darter Chapel/Birmingham Methodist]  for Jeremiah 
Maxwell states that he was born
November 18, 1816 and died December 7, 1863.

One nearby is that of Dicy Jane Maxwell, December 22,
1848 and Died June 6, 1858.

Jeremiah is listed in the 1860 Milton County,
Freemanville census As being 43.  His wife Elizabeth
38.  Also in the household is Dicy Orr, age 65.  She is
most likely the mother of Elizabeth and the grandmother
of the child Dicy.

In 1860 the William Griffin family is living next door
to the Maxwell's.

Dicy is shown as a child in the 1850 census in Jeremiah
and Elizabeth's home, along with Dicy Orr.

Jeremiah's will reads as follows: "Georgia Milton
County, certified copy of the last will and testament
of Jeremiah Maxwell deceased, late of said county.  As
established on the 10 day of October 1870, in lieu of
the original it having been burnt. Tiem 1st, I wish,
sesire and direct my executrix, as soon as convenient
after my death to pay all of my just debts.  Item 2nd. 
Igive and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth
Maxwell, all my estate with both real and personal
(after selling enough of personalty to pay indebtedness
and expense of administration, if necessary to sell for
that purpose) and during her natural life only, and
after her death to be equally divided among my
children.  She said Elizabeth Maxwell to have full
control of the same to marriage and dispose of for the
use and benefit of herself and my children in any
manner she may deem proper for their interest.  Item
3rd I do hereby constitute and appoint my wife
Elizabeth Maxwell Executrix to this my last will and
testament. In witness where of I have hereto my hand
and seal this 11th day of September 1883."

Elizabeth later married Abel Crisler and refused to act
as the administrator for Jeremiah's estate.  William H.
Nesbit was appointed by the county Ordinary in her
place.


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