William Paxton, was one of the earliest settlers in Rockbridge County, coming to the area in 1745 from Pennsylvania. William Paxton served in the American Revolutionary War and commanded a company of soldiers in the Battle of Yorktown and his father, James Paxton, was a soldier under Crowmell. Eleanor Hays (1743-18 15) was the wife of William Paxton. The Paxton House was built between 1830-1835 on land acquired by Elisha Paxton from the estate of his father, William Paxton in 1810. Elisha Paxton first purchased a tract of 280 acres, which was enlarged through subsequent purchases. At the time of his death he owned in excess of 650 acres. Elisha Paxton (1785-1867) married Margaret McNutt Paxton (1792-1856) who was the sister of Alexander Gallatin McNutt, who became governor of Mississippi.
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