I am a bit confused. Does anyone know James Paxton's (b.1640) birth place. Most people I have talked to have it as Balleymoney, Ireland. I just visited a website by Mr. Gary Harvey and he has it as central England, and after the English Civil War he moved to Ireland. I have asked for Mr. Harvey's source, but he has not gotten back to me yet. I have also seen his birth place listed as Scotland. Can anyone help PLEASE??? Thanks, Samantha Batten
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Hi honey. I have him listed as being born in Berwich(k), Scotland. and dying in Balleymoney, Antrim, Ireland in 1720.
Cathy Bishop
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Gary Harvey posted information given to him by his mother, and he did not have any knowledge about the information. He offered to forward her my name and address, but as of this date I have not heard from either.
There are many "stories" about James Paxton (1640). None have been verified with any kind of documentation. It is alleged that he was involved with the execution of King George I, but that could not be right - he would have been only nine years old at the time of King George's execution. Though I have not been able to verify this, I believe he died in Balleymoney Ireland. The reason I believe this is that the family name originated in England, and many English Paxton's have acknowledged our connection to them.
If you have the time and inclination to do any research, there are two of us that are going to start working on getting physical data for the family tree. Most of the people I have heard from are waiting for a republication of The Paxtons: We Are One. I have seen the book, and have a copy of the first 200 pages. To my knowledge, this bood relates stories and information given orally to the author. There are a couple of other books about the family written by various family members over the years, but they too contain no physical evidence of the information stated therein.
Let me know if you want to work with us on the research, or if you have any information that would be helpful.
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Hi, I am just starting to research the Paxton connections in my family who came from County Down, Ireland. I believe they lived in Newcastle for a time. The furthest I have them going back are William John PAXTON of Dromara and Martha Ann MARTIN PAXTON, of Deehommed, Drumgooland Ireland in the 1880s. They had 7 children, Robert, James, Samuel, Margaret Ann, William John, and Elizabeth (Eva). Most of the children emigrated to Canada (Toronto). The first three sons all fought in WWI. Would appreciate any background on Irish Paxtons that you can share.
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The section of the Paxton line I am working on is in the mid to late 1600's. This particular generation was in England for quite some time and only moved to Ireland when Cromwell lost power. They were in Ireland for a short time before immigrating to America. What most people have as a source for our line is one book that is in the process of being republished. To my knowledge there is no firm documentation about this line prior to immigration. The stories that abound regarding James Paxton have yet to be proved and I am hesitant to repeate them. I am in the process of finding some sort of documentation about these Paxtons, who are alledged to have been in Antrim.
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Debbie, Thank you for the immediate reply. Every time I start on the Paxtons I don't get very far. Plse keep me in mind if you do come up with anything of interest. Tim
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Debbie, I hope you are still around. I just joined and woould love to know and perhaps help, with any Paxton info. Please reply ASAP. Deena
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Verified & Documented About James Paxton 1640-1720
Classification: Query Surnames: James Paxton 1640-1720 James Paxton was born in central England, attached himself to the army of Cromwell, and was probably the Paxton who officiated at the execution of King Charles. After the Restoration, James and his family fled to Ireland, and settled at Ballymoney, in County Antrim, Ireland. Here he found aid and comfort from his Presbyterian allies.
James died in Ireland. The dates are a matter of conjecture. If born in 1640, his was eighty in 1720; and it was about this time that his children are found in Pennsylvania. Thomas, son of Samuel or possibly his brother, was taxed in Chester County, Pa. in 1722 , and the other Thomas, son of Nathaniel, came with his parents in 1725. After the death of James, his sons came to America.
Hugh, their uncle, had died in Maryland, in 1709, and John, his only son, preferring Quaker jurisdiction to Catholic domination, had probably, removed to Lancaster County, PA. As the brothers arrived, they took up land, successively, to the West.
From "The Paxtons: We Are One!" by W.M. Paxton, of Platte City, MO. Landmark Print. Platte City, MO 1903
James Paxton was married about 1689 in Ballymoney, Ireland (Antrim) and had three sons: William Paxton; Samuel Paxton, born 1670; and Thomas Paxton, born before 1700.
The Paxtons: their origin in Scotland, and their migrations through England and Ireland, to the colony of Pennsylvania, whence they moved South and West, and found homes in many states and territories (1903)
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James Paxton was born in central England, attached himself to the army of Cromwell, and was probably the Paxton who officiated at the execution of King Charles. After the Restoration, James and his family fled to Ireland, and settled at Ballymoney, in County Antrim, Ireland. Here he found aid and comfort from his Presbyterian allies.
James died in Ireland. The dates are a matter of conjecture. If born in 1640, his was eighty in 1720; and it was about this time that his children are found in Pennsylvania. Thomas, son of Samuel or possibly his brother, was taxed in Chester County, Pa. in 1722 , and the other Thomas, son of Nathaniel, came with his parents in 1725. After the death of James, his sons came to America.
Hugh, their uncle, had died in Maryland, in 1709, and John, his only son, preferring Quaker jurisdiction to Catholic domination, had probably, removed to Lancaster County, PA. As the brothers arrived, they took up land, successively, to the West.
From "The Paxtons: We Are One!" by W.M. Paxton, of Platte City, MO. Landmark Print. Platte City, MO 1903
James Paxton was married about 1689 in Ballymoney, Ireland (Antrim) and had three sons: William Paxton; Samuel Paxton, born 1670; and Thomas Paxton, born before 1700.
The Paxtons: their origin in Scotland, and their migrations through England and Ireland, to the colony of Pennsylvania, whence they moved South and West, and found homes in many states and territories (1903)
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Hi, I am still looking for possible connections between my Paxtons who were in Dromara and Ballyward, County Down in the 1840s and the earlier Paxtons (James and Samuel). Any info appreciated.
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