| This is the Marshalltown, Iowa group. Many of these individuals are descended from the families of Mantua, Alabama. These families consisted of the Burtons, Gandys, Lavenders, Maxwells, Morrows, Spencers, Summervilles, & Wilders. These families faced severe hardship in the rural areas and seeked a better life. One member of the family heard about work with the railroad in Iowa. The individual envisioned that taking this job offer would result in a better life for his family and community. In 1918, several individuals of these families took the train and migrated to Marshalltown, Iowa and prospered. |
| Arthur Maxwell & Grandau Edythe Marie Gandy. Arthur was the son of Stanley Maxwell & Elvira Bouchellon. Grandson of Col. Alexander Maxwell & Rachel Maxwell and Joshua Bouchellon & Martha Gandy. Edythe Marie Gandy was the daughter of Reggie Gandy & Mabel Means. Grandau of Mack Gandy & Annie Lavender and Arthur Maxwell & Ella Means |