Descendants of Elijah MADDOX
submitted by Daniel Holloway
Generation No. 1
1. ELIJAH(1) MADDOX was born 1772 in Va, and died 1866 in Wilson Co., Tn.. He married (1) BETSEY ANN BROWN. He married (2) ELIZABETH PLEASANTS 1791 in VA.. She was born in Lurenburg Co., VA.. He married (3) ELIZABETH R. ROBERTSON September 1851 in Wilson Co., Tn..
Notes for ELIJAH MADDOX:
Elijah was a pioneer Baptist preacher who was born in Virginia, moved to Tennessee and came on up to Franklin County, Illinois by 1837. Nothing is known of the parentage of Elijah as he was supposedly found on a family's doorstep one night and this family gave him his name. The family into whose hands he fell did not appreciate him, and made of him a slave. He only went to school one day in all his life. By 1811 he and his wife were attending Mt. Olivet (Mt. Juliet) Baptist Church in Wilson County, Tennessee. (Others attending this church were William M. Moore and Sarah Moore). Mt Olivet Church was founded in 1801. Elijah moved to the community called Cedar Grove, four miles north of Lebanon, Tennessee, and there he helped found the old Cedar Grove Baptist Church in 1813, and was made the first preacher there, serving until 1841. Besides this he also did other pastoral and evangelistic work. He died in 1866, during the time of the Civil War, in the home of Foster Tucker and was buried at his expense in the old Tucker graveyard. He was 92 years old.
Chancery Court Records, Wilson Co., Tn. 1850-1854
Elijah MADDUX to Allen ROBERTSON the interest he acquired by marriage with Elizabeth R. ROBERTSON, now Elizabeth B. MADDUX, certain property consisting of a negro man slave named Henry, a woman slave named Rebecca and her child, together with other property. The said Allen ROBERTSON is only vested with a legal right to control the property during the lifetime of the said Elizabeth then to her children. 2 Oct. 1852
Elizabeth B. Maddox, by her son, Allen P. ROBERTSON, vs. Elijah Maddox and Felix Maddox (his son). The said Elizabeth B. Maddox was formerly the wife of Benjamin ROBERTSON, who has been dead for four or five years. In Sept. 1851 she intermaried with Elijah MADDOX. At the time of the marriage, the defendant was about 82 years old, and Elizabeth was about 60. The said Elijah MADDOX has given the property of the said Elizabeth to his son, Felix MADDOX. Said Felix has made the statement that if Elizabeth eats, she will have to ask him for it. She is seeking a divorce and her property. 8 Dec. 1852
Elijah Maddux vs. Elizabeth B. Maddux? In Sept. 1851 the Elijah Maddux intermarried with the said Elizabeth B. Maddux. The court rules that it is unsafe for the plaintiff to live with the defendant. Marriage dissolved. 8 June 1853
More About ELIJAH MADDOX:
Burial: Foster Tucker, Graveyard
Census: 1860, Wilson Co, TN, lives with J.F.D. Maddox
Divorced: June 08, 1853, Wilson Co, TN
Children of ELIJAH MADDOX and BETSEY BROWN are:
i. PARKER2 MADDOX, m. ELIZABETH ADAMS.
ii. ELIZABETH JANE MADDOX, m. HENRY ROTRAMEL.
iii. PHELAN (FELIX) MADDOX.
Notes for PHELAN (FELIX) MADDOX:
was in Wilson Co., Tenn in 1853 near his father when his father divorced Elizabeth Robertson
iv. STEVEN MADDOX.
v. JOHN MADDOX, m. SOPHIA ROTRAMEL, February 23, 1851.
vi. POLLY MADDOX.
vii. BETTY ANN MADDOX, b. 1797; d. 1863, Pope Co., IL; m. JAMES YANCY TROVILLION, March 22, 1823, Wilson Co., Tn..
2. viii. RICHARD V. MADDOX, b. June 1800, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee; d. December 14, 1861.
ix. CELIA MADDOX, b. Abt. 1803; m. FRED ROTRAMEL, 1824.
x. WILSON L. MADDOX, b. Bet. 1805 - 1815; m. MARY GOLDSTON, August 04, 1834, Wilson Co., Tn.; b. Abt. 1811, Wilson Co, TN; d. Abt. 1848, Wilson Co, TN.
Notes for MARY GOLDSTON:
other sources has Wilson Logan Maddox's wife as Margaret Lyle.
xi. JAMES S. MADDOX, b. 1806.
Notes for JAMES S. MADDOX:
Moved to Franklin Co., IL
More About JAMES S. MADDOX:
Aka (Facts Pg): Jeems
3. xii. ELIJAH STEPHEN MADDOX, b. 1813, Wilson Co, TN; d. April 16, 1880, Franklin Co., IL..
xiii. BENJAMIN G. MADDOX, b. 1819; d. 1872; m. MARY BAILEY, November 12, 1840.
Notes for BENJAMIN G. MADDOX:
The stones for this cemetery were bulldozed and in a ditch.
More About BENJAMIN G. MADDOX:
Burial: Maddox-Manion Cemetery, West Frankfort, IL.
Children of ELIJAH MADDOX and ELIZABETH PLEASANTS are:
xiv. JOHN PLEASANT2 MADDOX, m. POLLY JONES, March 28, 1816, Wilson Co., Tn.; b. Abt. 1794, Gates Co. N.C.; d. Bet. 1840 - 1850, Franklin Co., IL..
More About JOHN PLEASANT MADDOX:
Military service: Blackhawk War, Illinois
xv. WILLIAM PLEASANT MADDOX, d. 1848, Pueblo, Mexico.
More About WILLIAM PLEASANT MADDOX:
Military service: Blackhawk War, Illinois, Mexican War, Illinois.
Generation No. 2
2. RICHARD V.2 MADDOX (ELIJAH1) was born June 1800 in Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee, and died December 14, 1861. He married (1) NANCY AIKEN, daughter of JAMES AIKEN and JANE MCLEAN. She was born September 26, 1814. He married (2) ELIZABETH JOHNSON September 05, 1826 in Wilson Co., Tn., daughter of JAMES JOHNSON and MARTHA NIXON. She was born in Wilson Co., Tn., and died 1854 in Franklin Co., IL..
Notes for RICHARD V. MADDOX:
Richard V. Maddox received a land patent (cert. # 19.547) entered at the Land Office at Shawneetown, Illinois on 1 March 1855, the land being in Franklin County, IL. in Sec. 22, T6S R4E. His wife, Elizabeth Johnson Maddox, must have died in Franklin County between 1852 when her last child was born and 1854 when Richard marries Nancy Phillips on 31 August 1854 in Franklin County, Illinois. At the time of his death on December 14, 1861, Richard V.'s surviving children are listed as Martha Ann Moore, wife of Hugh Moore, John B. Maddox, Henry Maddox, heirs of Elizabeth Webb, wife of Samuel S. Webb, Nancy Webb, wife of Simeon Webb, Emiline Webb, Richard Maddox Jr., Minerva, Louisa, and Ellen Maddox. The first two children of Richard and Elizabeth were born in Wilson County, Tennessee. In 1839 their third child, Elizabeth, is born in Illinois as is the rest of their children.
More About RICHARD V. MADDOX:
Burial: Old Benton City Cemetery, Benton, Il.
Children of RICHARD MADDOX and NANCY AIKEN are:
i. LOUISA3 MADDOX.
ii. ELLEN MADDOX.
Children of RICHARD MADDOX and ELIZABETH JOHNSON are:
4. iii. MARTHA ANN3 MADDOX, b. July 24, 1827, Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee; d. January 17, 1903, West Frankfort, IL., Franklin Co., IL..
iv. JOHN B. MADDOX, b. 1830.
v. HENRY MADDOX, b. 1831.
vi. ELIZABETH MADDOX, b. 1839, Illinois; d. 1862, Franklin Co., IL.; m. SAMUEL S. WEBB, March 10, 1857, Franklin Co., Il..
More About ELIZABETH MADDOX:
Burial: Middle Fork Cemetery
More About SAMUEL S. WEBB:
Burial: Middle Fork Cemetery, Franklin Co, IL
vii. NANCY MADDOX, b. 1841; m. (1) SIMEON WEBB, February 14, 1861; m. (2) THOMAS MOORE, November 25, 1875.
viii. EMELINE AMELIA MADDOX, b. 1843.
Notes for EMELINE AMELIA MADDOX:
I have seen genealogies that list Emeline and Amelia as separate persons
ix. RICHARD MADDOX, b. 1848.
Notes for RICHARD MADDOX:
October 20, 1869: John B. Maddox vs. Richard Maddox. On this day came up for hearing. After hearing the evidence, jury returns the following verdict.
We the undersigned jurors in the case of Richard Maddox alleged to be insane, having heard the evidence in the case, are satisfied that said Richard Maddox is an Imbecile and not curable. Ordered that John B. Maddox be and is hereby appointed Conservator of the above named Richard Maddox and he is bound in the sum of $600 to be approved by the court.
x. MINERVA MADDOX, b. 1852; m. (1) JAMES BROWN, October 28, 1874; d. August 18, 1875; m. (2) SAMUEL HAMILTON, November 23, 1876; m. (3) SAMUEL D. ROTRAMEL, July 01, 1880.
More About JAMES BROWN:
Burial: Adam's Cemetery, Franklin Co., IL.
3. ELIJAH STEPHEN2 MADDOX (ELIJAH1) was born 1813 in Wilson Co, TN, and died April 16, 1880 in Franklin Co., IL.. He married (1) RACHEL PAYNE HAND. He married (2) PIETY WILLIAMS December 25, 1837 in Wilson Co., Tn.. She was born Abt. 1817 in Wilson Co, TN, and died Abt. 1871 in Franklin Co., IL..
Notes for ELIJAH STEPHEN MADDOX:
The children in his estate papers list the following children, a little different that those supplied me by Ron Merideth
MADDOX, E. Stephen Probate Box: 20 (Elijah S.)
Date & Place of Death: 16 April 1880, Franklin Co., IL
SPOUSE: Rachel M. MADDOX
CHILDREN: Jonathan W. MADDOX, Martha DOTY, Sarah EZELL, James MADDOX, Stephen MADDOX, (William) MADDOX, (Manford) MADDOX, and (Robert G.) MADDOX
ADM: Thomas D. RAY
SURETY: A.C. STALCUP and John W. WILLIAMS
------------------------------------------------------------------
Children of ELIJAH MADDOX and RACHEL HAND are:
i. STEPHEN E3 MADDOX, b. 1874, IL; d. February 1901, West Frankfort, Illinois; m. MINNIE GANT, January 01, 1894; b. 1873.
More About STEPHEN E MADDOX:
Burial: Tower Heights Cemetery, West Frankfort, Il
5. ii. WILLIAM HOUSTON MADDOX, b. 1875, IL; d. February 02, 1901, West Frankfort, Illinois.
Children of ELIJAH MADDOX and PIETY WILLIAMS are:
iii. ELIJAH T.3 MADDOX, b. 1840, Wilson Co, TN; m. FRANCIS J. ROTRAMEL, August 14, 1858, Franklin Co., Il.; b. Abt. 1837, TN.
iv. BENJAMIN F. MADDOX, b. 1842; d. Bet. 1860 - 1870.
v. JONATHAN W. MADDOX, b. 1843; m. AMANDA MCKEMIE, February 17, 1870, Franklin Co., Il.; b. Abt. 1853.
vi. EPHRAIM MADDOX, b. 1846.
vii. HENRY C. MADDOX, b. 1849.
viii. CHARLES T. MADDOX, b. 1851; d. Bet. 1860 - 1870.
6. ix. MARTHA PRISCILLA MADDOX, b. September 20, 1853, Franklin Co., IL.; d. March 13, 1936, West Frankfort, Illinois.
x. SARAH FRANCIS. MADDOX, b. 1856.
xi. JAMES HAMILTON MADDOX, b. August 1859, Franklin Co., IL.; d. October 30, 1915,
West Frankfort, Illinois; m. ILLINOIS CLEMENTINE GUNTER, November 03, 1879,
Franklin Co., Il.; b. February 1866, Franklin Co., IL.; d. November 30, 1948, Benton, Franklin Co., IL..
xii. RICHARD Y. MADDOX, b. 1861.
Sarah MADDOX m. J.W. Ezell
Their son: Charles Harrison Ezell m. Josie Dillon
Their son: Hansel Frederick Ezell m. Opal Fowler
Their daughter: Gloria June Ezell m. Charles Herbert Holloway
Their son: Daniel J. Holloway
1. ELIJAH1 MADDOX was born 1772 in Va, and died 1866 in Wilson Co., Tn.. He married (1) BETSEY ANN BROWN.
He married (2) ELIZABETH PLEASANTS 1791 in VA.. She was born in Lurenburg Co., VA.. He married (3) ELIZABETH
R. ROBERTSON September 1851 in Wilson Co., TN.
Sources: "History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Cos., IL", by Goodspeed, c1887, p.820
(Need: Reference that shows William P. and Elijah S. as brothers)
xv. WILLIAM PLEASANT MADDOX, d. 1848, Pueblo, Mexico.
Mexican War Service Records:
William P. Maddox, 2nd Lieutenant Co,K, 6th IL Vols, d.28Mar1848 Pueblo, Mexico
"History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Cos., IL", by Goodspeed, c1887, p.395-6
William Maddox, 2nd Lieutenant in the 2nd Additional Illinois Volunteers, discharged July 1848 (? because of wounds or illness leading to his death).
"History of the Mexican War" by Cadmus Wilcox, p.661
"Mexican War Veterans" by William Hough Roberts, p.?
"History of the Aztec Club of 1847" by Breithaupt, p.1278
Younger Half-Brother of:
3. ELIJAH STEPHEN2 MADDOX (ELIJAH1) was born 1813 in Wilson Co, TN, and died April 16, 1880 in
Franklin Co., IL.. He married (1) RACHEL PAYNE HAND. He married (2) PIETY WILLIAMS December 25, 1837 in
Wilson Co., Tn.. She was born Abt. 1817 in Wilson Co, TN, and died Abt. 1871 in Franklin Co., IL..
Data from Maddox record (need list of references )
The same as:
Elijah S MADDOX Jr. (b.1812 Wilson Co., TN; d. 16 April 1880 Franklin Co., IL)
m. Piety WILLIAMS (b.1817 Wilson Co., TN; d.1871 Franklin Co., IL)
Sources: Franklin Co., IL Marriage Records: George EZELL & Sarah F. MADDOX
Franklin Co., IL Probate File of E(lijah) Stephen MADDOX, Probate Box: 20
"History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Cos., IL", by Goodspeed, c1887, p.801
1870 IL Census: Franklin Co. Frankfort (240): Elijah Maddox
(Extra: 1860 IL Census: Franklin Co. Benton PO (383): Elijah S. Maddox)
Their daughter:
Sarah F. MADDOX (b.1856 IL; d.1880+ IL)
m. George W. EZELL (b.1848 KY; m.8Oct1872, Franklin Co., IL)
Sources: Franklin Co., IL Marriage Records: George EZELL & Sarah F. MADDOX
Franklin Co., IL Marriage Records: Charley EZELL & Josie DILLON
Franklin Co., IL Probate File of E(lijah) Stephen MADDOX, Probate Box: 20
"History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Cos., IL", by Goodspeed, c1887,p.801
1870 IL Census: Franklin Co. Frankfort (240): w/Elijah Maddox
1880 IL Census: Franklin Co. (fam#537): George W. Ezell
Their child:
Charles Harrison EZELL (b.17 Feb 1888 IL, d.Jan 1964), m.11 Feb 1905 at Benton, Franklin Co., IL
m. Josephine "Josie" DILLON (b.25 May 1883 Whittington, Franklin Co., IL; d.18 August 1969 Benton, Franklin Co., IL; bur. Masonic & Odd Fellow Cem., Benton, IL)
Sources: Franklin Co., IL Marriage Records: Charley EZELL & Josie DILLON
Death Certificate (Josie) & cemetery record
Benton Evening News, 19 Aug, 1969: Obit. Josie Ezell names son Hansel
Their son:
Hansel Fred EZELL (b.7Jul1908 Benton, Franklin Co., IL; d. 30 Aug 1971 Benton, Franklin Co., IL; bur.Masonic & Odd Fellow Cem., Benton, IL)
m. Opal FOWLER (b.1908, d.1938), m.19 Dec 1927, Benton, Franklin Co., Illinois
Sources: Death certificate of Hansel Fred Ezell, Photo of gravesite, & Marriage Record
Their daughter:
Gloria June EZELL (b.24 Dec 1930 Benton, Franklin Co., IL)
m. Charles Herbert HOLLOWAY (b.13 May 1927 East St. Louis, St. Clair Co. IL), m.Dec 1951 Peoria, IL
Sources: Birth certificate for Gloria June Ezell
Their son:
Daniel Jay HOLLOWAY (b.10Aug1962 Benton, Franklin Co., IL)
m. Martha E. Alletson (b.10 Jun 1962, Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL) m.11 July 1992, Belleville, IL
Sources: Birth Certificate for Daniel Jay Holloway
CONTACT:
Daniel Holloway
3217 Tangle Brook Drive
Belleville, IL 62221
(618)277-3045
<[email protected]>
Copyright © 1999 by Daniel
Holloway
All Rights Reserved.