John Maxwell
John Maxwell, farmer, P. O. Marlborough, Stark Co., Ohio, was born in New Baltimore, that county, December 24, 1831, son of Alexander and Judith Maxwell, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Stark County, Ohio, about 1825, remaining there about twelve years, then moved to this county, where the mother died in 1851, and after her demise the father was united in marriage with Amy Winders. He died March 11, 1885; his widow survives him. Our subject was married August 18, 1860, to Elsie E. Honeywell, born October 19, 1835, in East Liberty, Allegheny Co., Penn., daughter of John C. and Dorcas Honeywell, the former of whom was a native of New Jersey, the latter of Pennsylvania. They came to this county and here remained until his death, which occurred February 24, 1875. His widow survives him. To Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell have been born three children: Bertha D., Elma E. and Jesse L. Mr. Maxwell, who has engaged in farming all his life, owns eighty-six acres of land where he and his family reside. Himself, wife and two daughters are members of the Disciples Church.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885