George Maddox
1795 ~ ?

    George Maddox was named after his paternal grandfather George back in Fauquier Co., VA.  His paternal uncle was also named George.  The family Bible lists George's  birth as August 25, 1795.

     But I have been unable to find him on the census of 1850 anywhere in the US.  What happened to him?  Was he also called John?  There was a John Maddox on the 1820 census of Fleming Co., KY, with a family too old to be his children.  His father had just gone bankrupt and had gone to Lewis Co., KY, to rebuild his life.  Did he leave his children behind with son John? 

     The family Bible says "Johnny Maddox departed this life April 20, 1818."  Was John an earlier son?  Was George called John after Johnny's death?  Was George and John the same person?  The family Bible lists George's birth year and John's death year.

     Did George head north into Indian territory and became a scout?  Did he join an army?  Did he join a navy?  Did he die young?  We may never know what happened to George.