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The prolific historian and forester Hu Maxwell (September 22, 1860-August 20, 1927) was born in St. George, Tucker County. Until he turned 15, Maxwell was educated at home by his mother, Sarah Bonnifield Maxwell. He later graduated from Weston Aca...
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