John Colgan Maxwell

John Colgan Maxwell was born 17 July 1825 in Stubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio to James Maxwell and Margaret Colgan. He was the oldest of 5 kids, as far as I know. At age 32, he married 20 year old Hannah Wollet (1837-1923) on November 5, 1857 in Allen County, Ohio. They had 11 children together. Their 2nd born, William Alberties, died just before his 2nd birthday.

John Colgan Maxwell was a Civil War veteran. A year after his son's death, he enlisted at the age of 37 on 11 August 1862, leaving his dear pregnant wife and his 2 young boys. He served for 3 years in Company A of the 118th Ohio Volunteer Infantry which was mustered out 24 June 1865.

This is the census record for 1860

The 1870 Census:

And the 1880 Census:

It appears he and Hannah divorced in 1890, as she is found in the 1900 census married to Oliver Bowsher.

He died September 12, 1909 and is buried in Lima, Ohio in the Woodlawn Cemetary.