Joseph Paxton

 

Born: May 17, 1788 in Rockbridge City, Virginia

Passed: Green River City, Kentucky

 

Joseph Paxton married Elvira Bagby on September 12, 1815 in Rockbridge County, Virginia.  Their children included

1.      Matilda Jane Paxton        (b. August 5, 1816, Rockingham County, VA and d. February 17, 1894, Mound City, Holt County, MO)

2.      Thomas N. Paxton           (b. April 26, 1818, Barren County, KY and d. February 9, 1891 Niobrara, Knox County, NE)

3.      William Landon Paxton  (b. January 7, 1819 in Barren County, KY and d. September 4, 1871 in Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska)