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The story begins with Frank Maxwell, born in 1861, whose family swiftly became one of the most influential in Rockville. His father, George Maxwell, arrived in town during the mid-1800s and quickly established himself in the textile industry, eventually leading the Hoconam Textile Mill in 1869. Under George’s visionary leadership, the mill specialized in high-quality wool fabrics for men's clothing, fueling the family's rise to prominence.