Born October 13, 1836. Mr. Maxwell came to Panora, Guthrie County, in 1863, at the close of his term of service as captain in an Ohio regiment during the war. His former home had been in Williams County, Ohio. His trade was that of a tinner, which business he commenced in connection with a hardware store on his arrival at this point, but being elected clerk he gave his whole attention to his official duties, his partner attending to the store. He was elected as member of the General Assembly in 1871, but resigned before the expiration of his term of office had expired. In 1876, he immigrated to Texas, with the intention of establishing a ranch in that state. Mr. Maxwell died March 24, 1877 and is buried at North Oak Cemetery in Stuart. He was married to Sara Bushong.