John Maddox
1687 ~ ?

   Many researchers believe John Maddox, son of Cornelius, moved to Goochland Co., VA.  The John Maddox in Goochland married Elizabeth Sherwood.  It is said he settled in Goochland in the 1720s.   His will was dated 1748.  So far, the dates look right. 

     The conclusion that John of Goochland was Cornelius' son is apparently based in part on the proven fact James Maddox was in Goochland Co. when his father, Notley (Cornelius' grandson) died in 1786.  James gave his brother-in-law, Robert Rogers, power of attorney to act on his behalf regarding Notley's estate.  But this occurred 100 years after Cornelius' son, John, was born.

     Therefore, I cannot come to any conclusion as to what happened to John.  I checked the Maryland Archives Online and found no mention of John under any spelling during his life span, though I found references to Cornelius and sons James and Edward.  My guess is that he died young.