Maxwell Homeplace
George & Katie Lee Maxwell built their home around the turn of the century. I’m unsure of just how many rooms were in this grand home, but with 7 fireplaces, there had to be quite a few. It was here they raised their 9 children; Nancy Mae “Nannie”, Alice Lee, Daniel Alexander, James Ernest, Cordelia “Pet”, George W. “Jack”, Naomi, William Weldon, and Oscar Benton Maxwell.
George Washington Maxwell and Katie Lee Maxwell are seated. Between them are Naomi and Oscar. Standing behind left to right are William Weldon, Cordelia, Alice Lee, Nancy “Nannie”, and George “Jack”. James Ernest and Daniel Alexander are not pictured.
(There was no identification for the individuals on the back of this photo. Estimations have been made based on date of birth and other pictures.)
The house was sold by George & Katie during the depression, but was purchased by their son in law, Belton J. Jones, to keep things in the family and from there it went to Belton’s sons, Bill and Tom.
The Maxwell Home with an inviting front door embelished with “Home Sweet Home”.
Left to Right: Cordelia, Alice, Nannie, Naomi, William Weldon, Katie Lee Maxwell with Oscar standing in front, and James Ernest with “Jack” (likely) standing in front.
(There was no identification for the individuals on the back of this photo. Estimations have been made based on date of birth and other pictures.)
The News-Journal, Raeford, NC, 9 Jun 1999
