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Origin of maxwell Total Records: 2  Origin of maxwell, Meaning of maxwell Origin: John Maxwell (1813 Ireland) and Jane Johnston (1815 Ireland) settled in Portland, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Their Children: Eliza(beth?) b. bet. 1837-1840, NB, emigrated to Boston, MA, USA 1872-1873 Robert, b. 1844 NB William J., b. 1848, NB Maria, 1851-29 Oct 1892 NB John S., 1855, emigrated to Boston w/Eliza George T. H. 1857-11 Mar 1933 Surnames: Maxwell Submitted by: Joyce Maxwell Origin of maxwell, Meaning of maxwell Origin: Maxwell Scottish origin from Macchusville means little son Macsual in Gaelic from Mac--son of and sual--little, small Surnames: Maxwell Submitted by: glitz 10/13/2008 2:59 AM Page 1 of 1

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