This collection features information obtained by Thomas B. Paxton, Jr. (between 1902-1930) while researching the Wharton family. The information appears mostly as letters sent by Paxton to family, lawyers, and counties, in response to his inquiries. In addition to the Whartons, the collection has research on connected families (notably the Swanns, Galts, Farrars, and Lesters, all of whom appear in the research), and a few images.