Biographical Sketch of A. G. Maxwell, Johnson County, Missouri
Jackson Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

A. G. MAXWELL,

P.O. Pittsville, Jackson township; an enterprising farmer of this
township, was born in Rockingham county, North Carolina, February 27,
1824.  Samuel Maxwell, his father, was a native of the same county and
state.  In 1844 he emigrated to Missouri, and settled in Lafayette
county, and died the same year.  A.G.'s mother was a native of North
Carolina, and died in the same state, 1843.  His grandfather, on his
mother's side, was from Ireland.  His grandfather on his father's side,
was born in Pennsylvania, and was one of the pioneers of North Carolina.
A.G., who is our subject, after the death of his father, set out in life
for himself, engaging in farming, and was married to Miss Duley Harmon,
daughter of Lewis Harmon, in 1857, in Lafayette county, where he
remained until 1868, when he moved to Johnson county, and settled on his
present farm of 200 acres of well improved land, with substantial
buildings.  Mrs. M. died in 1868, leaving four children: Cora A., Samuel
L., Albert P. and Robert E.  In 1878 Mr. M. again married Mrs. Susan F.
Merrill, daughter of Joseph Smith.  By this union were born two
daughters: Minnie S. and Ethlene P.  Mrs. M. had three children by her
former husband: Joseph A., Flora A. and W.H. Merrill.  Mr. Maxwell is a
successful wheat grower, and among one of the best stock raisers in his
township; is a man who has set a good example, and is much respected.

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