William Gallatin Paxton

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Son of Alexander McNutt & Mary Louisa Ellis Paxton. He graduated at the Virginia Military Institute, July 4, 1860. Moved to Mississippi, entering the Southern army, as a private. He attained the rank of Major of Cavalry before the end of the war. He was with John Morgan in his raid through Indiana and Ohio, was captured, and was exchanged several times. Discharged at the close of the war, He was a commissioner from Mississippi for the Centennial Exhibition, and later for the New Orleans Exposition. As a Mason he reached grand commander of his state. He was a zealous Methodist, and was often honored by the church. His home was at Vicksburg. 1870 Census - MS - Warren Co W. G. Paxton, age 31, Male, White, Clerk, MS; L G Paxton, age 34, Female, White, Keeping House, MS; Jane, age 2, Female, White, MS; M L Paxton, age 5 mo, Female, White, MS; 1880 Census - MS - Warren Co W.G. Paxton; Male, White; Age 40; Born MS; Occupation Merchant; Father born MS; Mother born MS L.G. Paxton; Wife, Female, White; Age 32; Born MS; Occupation House Duty; Father born MS; Mother Born MS Janie Paxton; Daughter, Female, White; Age 12; Born MS May Paxton; Daughter, Female, White; Age 10; Born MS Lucy Paxton; Daughter, Female, White; Age 6; Born MS Willie Paxton; Son, Male, White; Age 4; Born MS Henry Paxton; Son, Male, White; Age 1; Born MS

• Updated from Find A Grave Memorial via father Alexander McNutt Paxton by SmartCopy: Jun 20 2015, 20:54:58 UTC