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Henry Lindsey Swaim (b 1858)  PAGEREF _Toc263087501 \h 35  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087502" 6. Zebedee W. Swaim (b 1829)  PAGEREF _Toc263087502 \h 42  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087503" 7. John Hinds Swaim (b 1797)  PAGEREF _Toc263087503 \h 46  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087504" 8. Christopher Columbus Swaim (b 1774)  PAGEREF _Toc263087504 \h 62  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087505" 9. John Swaim (b 1748)  PAGEREF _Toc263087505 \h 71  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087506" 10. John Swaim (b ~ 1719) (or Michael Swaim) (b ~1715)  PAGEREF _Toc263087506 \h 80  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087507" 10.1. Michael Anthony Swaim (b ~ 1711 or 1715)  PAGEREF _Toc263087507 \h 85  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087508" 10.2. Johannes (John) Swaim (b ~ 1719)  PAGEREF _Toc263087508 \h 93  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087509" 11. Willem Sweem (Swaim) (b ~ 1677)  PAGEREF _Toc263087509 \h 96  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087510" 12. Immigration to America  PAGEREF _Toc263087510 \h 98  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087511" 12.1. Thys Barentsen  PAGEREF _Toc263087511 \h 103  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087512" 12.2. Conclusions  PAGEREF _Toc263087512 \h 109  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087513" 13. Adams family ancestry (my fathers mothers mother)  PAGEREF _Toc263087513 \h 110  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087514" 13.1. James Adams (b 1810)  PAGEREF _Toc263087514 \h 111  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087515" 13.2. William W. Adams (b 1840)  PAGEREF _Toc263087515 \h 113  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087516" 13.3. Laura Jane Adams (b 1868)  PAGEREF _Toc263087516 \h 118  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087517" 14. Best family ancestry (my mothers sisters husband)  PAGEREF _Toc263087517 \h 123  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087518" 15. Davies family ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087518 \h 132  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087519" 16. Peirce family ancestry and allied families  PAGEREF _Toc263087519 \h 140  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087520" 16.1. Peirce ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087520 \h 145  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087521" 16.2. Stark ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087521 \h 156  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087522" 16.3. Young ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087522 \h 159  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087523" 16.4. Thorne ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087523 \h 164  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087524" 17. Robinson family ancestry (my mothers father)  PAGEREF _Toc263087524 \h 167  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087525" 17.1. Richard Preston Robertson (b ~ 1814)  PAGEREF _Toc263087525 \h 172  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087526" 17.2. William Joseph Robinson (b 1837)  PAGEREF _Toc263087526 \h 178  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087527" 17.3. Lee Andrew Robinson (b 1868)  PAGEREF _Toc263087527 \h 185  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087528" 17.4. Daniel Stuart Robinson (b 1892)  PAGEREF _Toc263087528 \h 190  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087529" 18. Flammang (and Mundy) family ancestry (my mothers mother)  PAGEREF _Toc263087529 \h 192  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087530" 18.1. Mathias Flammang (b 1822)  PAGEREF _Toc263087530 \h 192  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087531" 18.2. Elizabeth Flammang Mundy (b 1863)  PAGEREF _Toc263087531 \h 196  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087532" Appendices: Supplementary Information  PAGEREF _Toc263087532 \h 199  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087533" A. Summary of References Swaim Family Research  PAGEREF _Toc263087533 \h 199  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087534" B. Source References (all ancestry lines researched)  PAGEREF _Toc263087534 \h 203  List of Figures  TOC \h \z \c "Figure"  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087535" Figure 1 Overview Chart of my Swaim and Robinson Ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087535 \h 7  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087536" Figure 2 Swaim Family Record  PAGEREF _Toc263087536 \h 8  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087537" Figure 3 Swaim family migration in America (my ancestry)  PAGEREF _Toc263087537 \h 13  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087538" Figure 4 Swaim paternal ancestry Jack Stuart Swaim to John H. Swaim  PAGEREF _Toc263087538 \h 14  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087539" Figure 5 Swaim Paternal Ancestry John H. Swaim to Thys Barentsen  PAGEREF _Toc263087539 \h 15  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087540" Figure 6 Selective Purdy Family Ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087540 \h 31  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087541" Figure 7 Photo of Nancy Swaim Ricketts  PAGEREF _Toc263087541 \h 58  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087542" Figure 8 Gravestone of Christopher Columbus Swaim  PAGEREF _Toc263087542 \h 62  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087543" Figure 9 Location of Surry, Stokes, Guilford and Randolph counties in North Carolina  PAGEREF _Toc263087543 \h 80  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087544" Figure 10 Handwritten ancestry of John Swaim to Anthony Swaim by Ella Thomlinson  PAGEREF _Toc263087544 \h 99  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087545" Figure 11 Adams Ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087545 \h 109  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087546" Figure 12 Map of Tyrone County, Ireland  PAGEREF _Toc263087546 \h 122  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087547" Figure 13 Map of Wales reflecting migration of Thomas Davies and family  PAGEREF _Toc263087547 \h 135  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087548" Figure 14 Peirce Paternal Ancestry (Part I through John Pierce b 1768)  PAGEREF _Toc263087548 \h 141  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087549" Figure 15 Pierce Paternal Ancestry (Part II through Captain Michael Pierce)  PAGEREF _Toc263087549 \h 142  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087550" Figure 16 Young Paternal Ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087550 \h 143  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087551" Figure 17 Synopsis - Robinson Family (pg 1)  PAGEREF _Toc263087551 \h 167  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087552" Figure 18 Synopsis - Robinson Family (pg2)  PAGEREF _Toc263087552 \h 168  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087553" Figure 19 Robinson ancestry  PAGEREF _Toc263087553 \h 170  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087554" Figure 20 Map depicting the Trail of Tears migration of Cherokees from North Carolina to Oklahoma  PAGEREF _Toc263087554 \h 179  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087555" Figure 21 Photos of Mathias Flammangs patented cameras  PAGEREF _Toc263087555 \h 193  List of Tables  TOC \h \z \c "Table"  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087556" Table 1 John H. Swaim family based on 1830 Census, NC, Stokes County  PAGEREF _Toc263087556 \h 47  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087557" Table 2 John H. Swaim family based on 1840 Census, NC, Stokes County  PAGEREF _Toc263087557 \h 47  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087558" Table 3 Elizabeth Swaim and family - 1850 Census, Indiana, Wells County  PAGEREF _Toc263087558 \h 48  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087559" Table 4 Age Discrepancies in 1850 Census for Elizabeth Swaim family  PAGEREF _Toc263087559 \h 49  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087560" Table 5 - Swim/Swaim/Swains in the 1790 Census, North Carolina  PAGEREF _Toc263087560 \h 81  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087561" Table 6 Names and aliases of Anthony Swaim  PAGEREF _Toc263087561 \h 106  HYPERLINK \l "_Toc263087562" Table 7: 1900 Census, Indiana, Jackson Township, Wells County John and Laura Champion  PAGEREF _Toc263087562 \h 117  Preface I began my genealogical research during the mid-1980s. I have intermittently worked on it on and off ever since. Ive always wondered about my fathers surname Swaim, where it came from and what relationship it had, if any, to the more prevalent Swain surname. As I continued to probe I expanded my work to research my maternal ancestry on my mothers side, the Robinsons, as well as allied families including the Adams, Best, Mundy, Peirce and Flammang families. Once I became involved in genealogy, one of the first people I corresponded with in 1982 was Pauline Utzinger whom I noticed in an ad in a Genealogical Helper magazine of my father-in-law Charles Davies. She placed me in touch with Chuck Clampitt (who descends from Mahala Swaim). Ms. Utzinger had a chart from a Mrs. Esther Clifton that listed John H. Swaims lineage as follows: William Sweem | John Swaim (b 1748) | Christopher Swaim (b 1774) | John Hinds Swaim (b 1797) Later I read about the Swaim-Tysen Family book which consists of two red bound volumes, 937 pages total. I corresponded with Joe Mullane, one of the authors (see Appendix), and then purchased in 1990 the last bound set he had. The Swaim-Tysen Family book by Joe Mullane, Marjorie Johnson and Lloyd Swaim is the broadest work Ive seen on the Swaim family, its origins and various branches. It does not list sources for many items and dates, however. The sources were based on intensive research by these three people on the early Swaim ancestry combined with family bible information provided from numerous sources. So, while the book provides a valuable, broad reference of the Swaim family history, much of the information in my view should be independently verified as much as possible. There is some conjecture included in the book that has always made me a bit uncomfortable. There are also some errors which should not be surprising given the tremendous scope of the document. As it turns out the Swaim family has completely different genealogical origins from the Swain family. It is true, however, that there have been some surname misspellings along the way which add to the confusion. As a result, Im sure some of the Swains could actually descend from Swaims (and vice-versa). However, for the most part, these two families have separate and independent genealogies with certain exceptions. The reader should be forewarned that much of this material in this document is detailed and dry. It is not an easy read because the intent of this document is simply to compile and source various genealogical facts and information. I do not pretend to be a biographer nor do I have sufficient information on these peoples lives to compile real biographies. So, I offer this information as is, for what it is, a documentation of facts regarding the ancestry of my father, Robert Jack Swaim (along with the other genealogy lines I collected along the way). The focus is on the Swaim family genealogy although I have limited information on related families including the Adams, Best, Davies, Flammang, Mundy, Peirce and Robinson families. -- Jack Stuart Swaim Acknowledgements Much of the heavy lifting associated with this genealogy research was performed by numerous people of whom I am simply the recipient of information. Genealogy can be an obsession and I have spent many hundreds of hours on this project over the course of several decades. I spent countless hours in the early 1990s straining my eyes over census microfilm. I now strain my eyes at a computer screen of indexed censuses. The internet has made this work much easier although there is still the basic blocking and tackling required to obtain death certificates and scour history books to find clues and bits and pieces of missing information. The internet has facilitated the sharing of genealogical information. So, in this regard, there are countless people I wish to acknowledge that were helpful to this effort. But first, let me acknowledge several key individuals who were instrumental in helping me complete this book. I wish to first acknowledge my Mother, Olly Marie Robinson Swaim, and especially thank her for taking the time to transcribe and type the Swaim family information into a tree format that helped me visualize my ancestry. At an early age I was fascinated by this family tree. So I owe my Mother a great deal. Without that initial diagram of the family, I probably would have never begun this research. I also thank my wife, Vivian and her Dad, Charles R. Davies who first inspired me to inquire more about my ancestry. Charles also had a passion for genealogical research and it was his Genealogical Helper magazine that I obtained a key contact from (Pauline Utzinger) that resulted in me beginning a research into my family genealogy. I wish to also thank Joe Mullane, Lloyd Swaim and Marjorie Johnson, authors of the Swaim-Tysen Family book that provided a significant body of information regarding the early Swaim genealogical information prior to 1800 that is summarized in this document along with material from other sources. I wish to thank Linda Livingstone and Barbara Trujillo who provided solid family information on the early Swaim ancestry. I would also like to thank my cousins Don, Steve and Tom who have been so generous in their time to help share and capture our more recent Swaim family history. And, of course, I wish to thank many, many others in the Swaim family and in other branches who provided information and gave me their help and encouragement. Document Organization, Notations and Conventions The document starts out with an introduction and brief overview of the Swaim family genealogy. Specific chapters are also included that focus on the Adams, Best, Davies, Flammang, Mundy and Robinson family genealogy. Then each Swaim generation is described in a separate chapter. I elected to organize this document beginning at the current generation and working my way backwards through the various ancestor generations. I have more detailed information on the more recent generations and thought this approach made the most sense to me. But the main reason I chose this approach is to make a step-by-step case for my ancestry beginning with the current generations and working my way backwards in time. This organization style does have a drawback in that it results in some redundancy between chapters. From an efficiency standpoint, a simpler approach would be to start with the oldest ancestor and works towards the present. But this approach presupposes one already knows the oldest ancestor. Since this subject deals with genealogy and the need to methodically prove the relationships I elected to start with current generation, use that as a base, and then build the case for identifying the ancestor generations one step at a time. One concern I have had with much of the genealogy being displayed on the internet now is that it is often unclear what sources were used for specific pieces of information. One thing I have sought to accomplish with this document is to reference source materials used for dates and key pieces of information. Another problem Ive noticed with some genealogy documents prepared by others is that end-notes are not written to be read by themselves out of context of the original material being referenced. This requires the reader to continually flip back and forth between the end-notes and the material being referenced. An alternate approach is to use foot-notes rather than end-notes. However, this approach would result in a third or so of the page real estate being used to display footnotes. My approach is to place enough explanation in the end-notes so they can be clearly read by themselves. Some of the notation conventions used are as follows: Footnotes utilize superscripts. Endnotes utilize subscripts. Abbreviations used: b (born), d (died), md (married), ~ (about) Parentheses around a date for a person reflect shorthand for a particular person born in a certain year, i.e. John Swaim (1748) reflects the John Swaim born in 1748. Sometimes the notation John Swaim (b 1748) is used. < symbol indicates descends from, e.g. Jack Stuart Swaim < Robert Jack Swaim. In this example, Jack was the son of Robert. Census references are often listed by City, State (County). Bolding is generally used to denote a direct ancestor of myself or, in some cases, my current extended family. Introduction This document summarizes genealogical information Ive accumulated on my Swaim and Robinson ancestry as well as other allied families including the Adams, Best, Davies, Flammang, Mundy and Peirce families. Although several family and related lineages are included, the focus of this work is on my fathers (Swaim) and mothers (Robinson) paternal ancestry.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 1 Overview Chart of my Swaim and Robinson Ancestry Most of my Swaim and Robinson direct ancestors were ordinary farmers of modest means. I have not found any evidence that any of these ancestors owned slaves. The first genealogical information I began with was a single page family tree that my mother had prepared. My mother provided this family tree to me in the 1980s (see Figure 2) and I refer to it throughout this document as the Swaim Family Record. My mother told me she typed this record of the last five Swaim generations (starting with my father) during the 1960s. She often mentioned that she had typed it based on materials acquired from an old Swaim family bible. However, I have never been able to locate the source for this family tree. In 2003, Olly Swaim, my mother, sent me a bible she believed was the one she had used to develop the Swaim Family Record. The bible she sent me turned out to be William W. Adams bible (my Grandmother Belles mothers side) and had no direct information on the Swaim ancestry. Although I was most appreciative to receive this source of information about the Adams ancestry (and have included it here), it did not provide information on the primary sources used for the Swaim Family Record. I later found the source list which she used to create the Swaim Family Record diagram. It was a listing of names beginning with John H. Swaim and the style in which it is written is consistent with Family Bible information. So I am sure this information came from a Swaim family Bible she either possessed at one time and discarded or that she made a transcription from. Based on the style of the information and nicknames included in the Swaim Family Record, i.e. Charlotty Stack listed instead of Charlotte Stack, it is obvious that this record was based on family information passed down within the Swaim family. It may have been sourced from family bibles that have since disappeared or belonged to another family member. One possibility is that my mother Olly Swaim acquired this information after my Grandmother Belle Swaims death in 1968 when they cleaned out her house and went through her belongings. In my research I have been able to validate much of the information from primary and secondary source materials and have found this family tree to be surprisingly accurate with the exception of a few typos. My Swaim paternal ancestry described in the Swaim Family Record is as follows: John H. Swaim (b 1797) | Zebedee W. Swaim (b 1829) | Henry Lindsey Swaim (b 1858) | John Emory Swaim (b 1885) | Robert Jack Swaim (my father) Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 2 Swaim Family Record The original source data for the Swaim Family Record is as follows:   My research began with the Swaim ancestry. As a result, that ancestry is dealt with in more detail than the other branches. The scope of the Swaim ancestry presented is generally focused on the Swaim branches close to the main paternal branches my Swaim family descends from. I do not portray this document as a summation of the Swaims in general. The title may be misleading as I do not include all Swaims in Indiana and Oklahoma but rather focus on my family ancestry. Research of family lineages prior to 1800 is quite difficult since there are limited primary materials. Most genealogy information prior to 1800 is obtained from baptismal records, land records, wills, family bibles and cemetery records. I have made liberal use of end-notes to indicate sources for the information as much as possible. Many primary sources were used including marriage records, census information, cemetery records, Social Security Death Index, etc as well as secondary information contained in books researched by others. I have compiled this information mainly out of curiosity. This work has been developed as a hobby on a part-time basis. I have tried to ensure the information presented is as accurate as possible to the best of my ability. However, I offer this information as is and strongly suggest that any researcher using this information independently verify and corroborate my findings. My sole purpose in developing this book is to preserve family ancestry information that has been made available to me or that I have been able to research and make this information available for my descendants and others. Perhaps it will be of some use and interest to someone someday. Overview of the Swaim Family The Swaim family lineage can be traced back to Holland according to general consensus of researchers and DNA testing. There are several theories in regard to the specific ancestors. Those theories are discussed later in this document. A common element in all the competing theories is that the Swaim ancestors migration from Holland to America occurred during the 1660s. The Dutch had a patronymics surname convention whereby each generation changed their surname to a name that was derived from their fathers first name. As an example, Thys Barentsens fathers first name was Barent and his son, Thys, would assume a surname of Barentsen which meant son of Barent. The Tysen surname is another example of this naming system. However, the English encouraged these new settlers to adopt the English tradition and settle on a permanent surname. As a result, investigation into early land and baptismal records yields a variety of surnames and aliases as the family evolved towards a permanent surname in the 1600s and early 1700s. Some of these surnames and aliases in this transition period include Tysen, Tice, Tyse, Swame, Sweem, Swim and finally Swaim. Both his mother Margaret and his paternal grandmother Massah were Swaims. He always pronounced it Swim (as in swimming) and so did everyone else in North Carolina until some member of the tribe sprouted an interest in phonetics or reformed spelling and set a new style, or until some logical-minded schoolteachers got a hold of the Swaim children and persuaded them such pronunciations as the ancient one just simply could not be. The 1790 Census spells the name Swim. - Sidney Swaim Robins The early colonists would Will their land and property to their first male son. The initial settlements and surrounding lands became settled and the other sons found themselves having to migrate and settle elsewhere. This pattern along with the population growth and constant influx of new settlers resulted in the eventual colonization of America. The following is an account of the early Swaim family as related by Barbara Trujillos great great great grandmother: Our grandma's back in NC chewed tobacco and smoked pipes. Most were strict Baptists that felt every other religion wrong. A few were Quakers and the Swaims' to begin with were Moravians. But when they went to VA and NC they married women of other faiths and let the women raise the family as they wanted. Some of the old grandpa's were just this side of wheeler-dealers when they wanted land. All our lines fought in the Revolutionary War for American Freedom. In the Civil War they fought on both sides [most on the Confederate side]. Every family of them had at least one son or more that was a preacher. Only 2 were ordained preachers. We also had thru 1700 and 1800 several doctors, lawyers, and high level educators. One was a top professor at the college in Durham, NC. There was also a famous writer, a William Swaim. ggggg grandma Charity Teague was one of the best shots in the county with a squirrel gun. She also won several blue ribbons at church fairs for her cooking. ggggg grandma Elizabeth Vickrey killed a wild cat with a peggin [a wooden milk bucket] on her way to milk. ~ Barbara Trujillo [Barbara's gg grandmother told these stories to the family when they were in Kansas and many times they were snowed in. Based on the Swaim-Tysen Family book and other sources the general migration of the Swaim line that I descend from was as follows: Holland > New York (Staten Island) > North Carolina > Indiana > Oklahoma. Most of my family Swaim ancestors settled in the Randolph county area in North Carolina. Later many Swaims migrated to Indiana in the mid-1800s. My Swaim branch would later migrate to Oklahoma and eventually to Texas.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 3 Swaim family migration in America (my ancestry) The following represents my likely paternal Swaim ancestry based on information to be described later in this document.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 4 Swaim paternal ancestry Jack Stuart Swaim to John H. Swaim  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 5 Swaim Paternal Ancestry John H. Swaim to Thys Barentsen Robert Jack Swaim (my father) Robert (Bob) Jack Swaim, my father, was born on July 14, 1926 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the third son of John Emory Swaim and Alice Belle Hawkins Champion. He was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His boyhood home at 2219 E. 10th Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma is still there as of this writing. Bobs best friend while growing up was Wilson Roach who lived across the street from him. Bob Swaim grew up during the depression years. He slept in the dining room of their three bedroom house. His parents slept in one bedroom and his grandparents (the Champions) used the other two bedrooms. Later my grandfather Jack added a small room to the house that my mom referred to as a lean-to room and this became my Dads bedroom. She may have been referring to a screened in porch that Grandfather Jack added on to the garage that my cousins used to sleep in when they visited him. When this story about Dad sleeping in the dining room came out in a conversation with him near the end of his life, I mentioned that I was surprised that he had never mentioned that before. He replied, Well, you never asked. Although I felt sad at the time for having never asked enough to find this out, I believe this remark this was typical of my father. He was a no-nonsense factual sort of guy, said very little, and did not offer much more in the way of conversation than was needed. I once asked him if he had ever thought about the possibility of other civilizations on other planets in the universe. My Dad thought for a second and replied, No. He was agnostic about religion which was not surprising since he had absolutely no interest or curiosity in anything he could not touch or see. While exceptionally smart, he was also fairly shallow when it came to certain complex and deep subjects. Bob graduated from Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1944. There are several graduation cards Bob saved in his High School yearbook. I have transcribed letters that accompanied cards in the sections where the authors are described. Those sections of this document should be referred to see the letter contents. A. C. Swaim, Bobs Uncle (Letter) on fathers side (card with letter) C. E Adams (Aunt Anna and Burt), Bobs Aunt and Uncle on mothers side (card with letter) Ivan and Edna Swaim, Bobs brother. (card) Orville Clifton Swaim (Uncle Clifton and Aunt Hazel), Bobs Uncle and Aunt on fathers side (card). Bob Swaim served in World War II in the Navy and was assigned in the Pacific Theater. He volunteered to join the Navy when he was 17. It is interesting that Bob decided to join the Navy since he never learned how to swim. He later recounted his fear in being made to jump off a very high diving board during boot camp. Bob was a Motor Machinist Mate and worked in the engine room of an LCIG-752 (Landing Craft Infantry). Years later, he would suffer from ear ringing that was apparently due to many months of duty served in the LCIG engine room. Bobs ship was one of the many ships poised for the planned impending invasion of Japan that would have taken place if not for the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Bobs ship was reportedly near the front of the armada and would have seen serious action. As it was, Bobs ship arrived in Tokyo Bay a few days before the official Japanese surrender. After entering Tokyo Bay, Bob and the others heard reports of a Japanese sniper aboard one of the Japanese ships in Tokyo Bay. Bob and his buddies attempted to get official permission to obtain a small boat to board the ship. They were refused. They secured a dinghy, disobeying orders, and boarded the enemy vessel. In this ship called the Abruru, Bob found some Japanese memorabilia which his son Randall Lee Swaim now has possession of. Bob also found two Japanese rifles on shore equipped with bayonets and brought them back with him. My brother Randy and I each have one of these two rifles (currently in my mothers possession). My father also obtained a Japanese sword and buried it in the sand with hopes of retrieving it later. However, when he returned he couldnt find it.. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Tulsa University with a degree in petroleum engineering. He was employed by Mobil Oil as an engineer and moved frequently with assignments of increasing responsibility in Alice, Texas; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Victoria, Texas; Corpus Christi, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana, Houston, Texas; London, UK and New York City, New York. It is interesting that with each move we moved to a larger city. The last city I lived in as part of the family was New Orleans. While I was attending College the family moved to Houston. And in January, 1975 Bob, Olly and Randy moved to London. They returned to the United States in 1979 and moved to Westport, Connecticut. Bob took the train into New York City where he worked in the Mobil building several blocks from Grand Central Station. He retired in 1982 at the age of 55 after 32 years of service. After retirement Bob and Olly moved to Tyler, Texas where they lived for a number of years until Bobs health began deteriorating with the effects of Alzheimers disease. They moved to Lafayette, Louisiana and Bob died there in 1997 at the age of 71 of pneumonia and complications of Alzheimers. My fathers brother, Marion, was somewhat of a mentor figure to my father. Marion was the inspiration for several hobbies of my fathers including collecting trunks, clocks and caning chairs and refinishing furniture. Bob added these hobbies to his other interests that included woodworking and auto mechanics. Bob was somewhat of a loner. His brothers had moved out of the house while he was growing up and Bob was essentially raised as an only child. Bob, like his brother Marion, was a self-made man who started out from a poor background and worked his way up to become reasonably successful. Bob and Marion represented the first generation of Swaims in their direct paternal Swaim ancestry that acquired any significant wealth that I am aware of. Robert Swaim married Olly Marie Robinson on May 30, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Olly was the daughter of Dan Robinson and Mildred Mundy. Daniel Stuart Robinson (b 27 Dec 1892, d 25 Sep 1966) was married ~ 1920 to Mildred Mundy (b 24 Feb 1897, d Apr 1984). Dan and Mildred Robinson had two children: Juanita Jane Robinson (b 21 Jul 1925) Olly Marie Robinson (b 19 Oct 1926) More detailed information on the Robinson family genealogy is included in the Robinson chapter. Olly and Jane were raised in a small, two bedroom house in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 2721 E. 11th Street between Columbia and Delaware Street. They lived there from 1927 to 1948. For much of her childhood she shared a cot with her sister Jane. Their grandmother Ganga Elizabeth Mundy slept in a twin bed in the same room with them. The room was so small that it was difficult to walk around in the room. Later, her father added two bedrooms to the house and a garage apartment. My Mom and Dad would later live in this garage apartment for about two years after they were first married while Dad was attending college. Bama Pie Company later bought property within this city block and tore down homes to expand their facility. The house is no longer there. Olly had a severe injury when she was about five years old. The injury was a compound fracture of her arm and required therapy. Her mother Mildred had to go to work at the hospital to pay for her care. She still has the scars from this injury. Olly and Bobs parents knew each other when they were growing up and only lived a few miles away from each other. Their parents even occasionally attended the same functions. In fact, at one late function at someones home, Olly and Bob slept in the same bed when they were about five years old. After Bob returned home from World War II, Jack and Belle Swaim visited the Robinsons and brought Bob with them. According to my Mom this was a set up. Although the two families knew one another, it was unusual for them to visit one another in their homes like that. In that visit, Bob and Olly went into the back room and played records. Then a day or so later, Bob called and they began dating. Dad had just broken up with a girl who lived down the street from him named Mary Walker who also had a sister named Betty Walker. Betty Walker would later serve as the flower girl in their wedding. Betty would also marry a man named Frank who also served in their wedding. Over the years, they kept in touch. Later, Frank and Betty moved to Dallas, and Bobs family would occasionally visit them and go to the State Fair together. We have family pictures of one such visit. Robert Jack Swaim (b 14 Jul 1926, d 18 Jul 1997) and Olly Marie Robinson Swaim (b 19 Oct 1926) were married on May 30, 1948 and had the following children: Jack Stuart Swaim (b 26 Jun 1952) was married on August 30, 1980 to Vivian Marie Davies (b 16 Oct 1954,). Jack was born in Alice, Texas. My earliest memories of Alice include riding my tricycle at the age of four on the driveway singing Davy Crockett and cutting my knee on broken glass in the driveway from a coke bottle. I still have the scar from that injury. Another memory is playing football with black kids that came across the railroad tracks to play in the large open field next to our house. (I only refer to their color because in my early years I was not exposed much to people that were not either white or Mexican-American). Years later I would reflect on this and ponder why these older kids would let me play with them. They were either quite nice or perhaps they thought the field was actually our property. In reality that field belonged to Mobil Oil. The house we rented was a Company house. In Alice, Texas, we lived at 967 Freer Place. When I was a little over two years old, in July, 1954, we moved to Lake Charles and lived there for ten months. In April, 1955 we then moved back to Alice, Texas and lived near my Dads office in the Mobil Camp. We moved to Victoria, Texas when I was seven years old. We lived for two years in Victoria in a small rental house for about two years before moving into a house my father had built. I recall riding out Hurricane Carla in the hallway of the rental house and remember my father desperately nailing boards across the garage door to keep it from being blown in. My curiosity led me to open up the front door during the worst of the storm. I recall my father struggling to close the front door against the howling winds. I still have vivid memories of that storm. We then moved several miles away into a new home in Victoria that my father had built on Royal Street. While living in the Royal Street house I recall memories of back yard football, baseball at the nearby school and extensive hiking in the woods. In June, 1966, we moved to Corpus Christi, Texas. In June, 1968 we moved to New Orleans, Louisiana where I would spend my junior and senior years of high school. We lived in the Aurora section of Algiers on the West Bank across the Mississippi River from the French Quarter. I graduated in 1970 from the last graduation class of Martin Behrman High School. Martin Behrman would later become relegated to a Junior High school once the new Perry Walker High School was built. I was always interested in music and basically taught myself to play guitar and piano although I did manage to take some piano and guitar lessons in the beginning. I started taking piano lessons in the 6th grade and took them for about three years. When the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show I knew that I wanted to play electric guitar. I saved for almost a year to buy my first guitar, a Montgomery Ward acoustic guitar that cost $12.95. Years later I would save money washing cars, mowing yards, shining shoes and starving at lunch and saving the lunch money to buy my first Kent electric guitar and amplifier from a local music store in Corpus Christi, Texas for $120 ($70 for the guitar and $50 for the amp I believe). Later at the age of 21 I regained an interest in the piano but, by then, I had forgotten everything I had learned from piano lessons. As a result, I had to teach myself to play the piano all over again from scratch. Playing guitar and piano would become a major pastime for the rest of my life. Upon graduating from high school, I immediately started college at Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, in June, 1970. For two summers (1971 and 1972) I worked offshore for Walker-Huthnance as a roustabout. On many occasions we were required to work extended hours during replacement of the production pipe in the well hole with heavy drill pipe. During the first summer we had one operation which required me to work 28 hours in a row. The worst part of this event was unloading drill pipe from a small work boat in twelve foot seas from which I became seasick. During the second summer we performed another major operation which required me to work 36 hours straight. I was then allowed to sleep for about 10 hours before being awoken to start working again. We then worked another 36 hour stretch. During the 2nd summer working offshore I injured my ring finger while replacing a motor and had to be airlifted to a hospital. The injury required 23 stitches. I was fortunate that I had decided to not wear my high school ring while working offshore or I would have likely lost the finger. The company wanted to avoid a lost-time accident and asked me to immediately return to the rig and promised that I would not have to work. The crane operator was upset I got hurt as it likely reflected on his poor judgment in deciding to use an outdoor crane to raise a motor rather than block and tackle. When the motor was raised up it quickly moved sidewards, causing my injury. The crane operator enacted his revenge by lowering me by crane into a supply boat without any help to pick up and place heavy drill bits into the basket. By the 3rd summer I was able to get a better job with International Paper Company in a paper mill located in Bastrop, Louisiana. At International Paper I normally worked in a well-ventilated computer room but occasionally walked in the factory where I obtained an in-depth knowledge of the source of the smell that paper mills produce. In 1972 my parents moved to Houston, Texas. They would later move to London, England in 1975 and then return to Weston, Connecticut in January, 1979. I graduated from Louisiana Tech in 1974 with a degree in Electrical Engineering in the area of Communications. I accepted a job in New Orleans, Louisiana with the South Central Bell Switching Engineering department. I had various engineering and long range planning positions with South Central Bell (and later BellSouth) in New Orleans before being promoted in 1989 to a Headquarters Long Range Planning group in Birmingham, Alabama. I then moved into the research and development arm of BellSouth in the Science and Technology organization in 1997 working in various operations systems planning groups. In 2007 BellSouth was bought by AT&T and I was assigned to the Enterprise Architecture organization. Vivian Davies was born in Mineola, New York. In 1955-1956 their family moved to San Antonio, Texas. In 1960 they moved to Dallas, Texas where she began grade school. In 1965 in the middle of her fourth grade they moved to Houston, Texas. In 1973 Vivian began college at the College of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 1975 Vivian moved to New Orleans and attended Loyola for two years then moved back to Houston for a year and a half. Vivian returned to Loyola in January, 1979 and received a BBA degree in Marketing in 1980. She married Jack Swaim in 1980 and then went to work for Chevron as an analyst in the early 1980s until their first child was born. Jack Stuart Swaim and Vivian Marie Davies had the following children: Jonathan Davies Swaim (b 1 Mar 1984). Jon was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jonathan was not named after any particular family member but a name Vivian and I had always liked. From my perspective, Jonathan was named after Jonathan Winters, one of my favorite comedians. Vivian wanted all of our childrens middle names to be her maiden surname, Davies. Kathryn Davies Swaim (b 27 Dec 1985). Kathryn was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kathryn was not named after a family member either but based on a name that we had both always liked. Long before we were married I had always wanted to name a daughter Kathy. Of course I did not realize that she would become known as Katie, not Kathy. Vivian Marie Davies was born in Mineola, New York. Vivians father was Charles Reginald Davies, Jr. from Norfolk, Virginia. Vivians mother was Vivian Louise Kilbourne from El Paso, Texas. Charles Davies is a descendant of William Bradford, first governor of Massachusetts and a passenger on the Mayflower. Charles Davies became a member of the Mayflower Society on June 22, 1982. He also became a member of the Sons of the American Revolution based on being a descendant of Asa Tapley. Further information on the Davies ancestry is included in a later chapter. Carol Jane Swaim (b 12 Jun 1954) was married on September 15, 1979 to Frederick Daniel Peirce (b 10 Dec 1955). Carol was born in Alice, Texas. Dan was born in Tucson, Arizona. During Carols childhood she lived in the locations previously described for Jack Swaim: Alice, Texas; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Alice, Texas; Victoria, Texas; Corpus Christi, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana. Carol graduated from O. Perry Walker High School in Algiers, Louisiana. Carol went to college in LSU (as did Dan), lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA and currently lives in Lafayette, Louisiana. Carol received a B.A. degree in Sociology in 1976 from LSU. She received a M.A. in Professional Counseling in 2004 from Liberty University and is currently serving as a counselor at Bienvenu Counseling Services. Dan received a B.S. Degree in Geology in 1979 from LSU. He has worked for Exxon, Arco and Petroleum Securities of Australia. Dan is currently working for Aurora Exploration. He is an elder in his church and avid hunter, fisherman and cyclist. More information on the Pierce ancestry is included in a later chapter. The Peirces lived across the street from the Bob Swaim family when they lived in New Orleans, Louisiana. Carol literally married the boy across the street. Carol and Dan Peirce had the following children: Holly Beth Peirce (b 8 Jun 1984). Holly Beth born in Lafayette, Louisiana. Christine Leigh Peirce (b 19 Mar 1987). Christine born in Lafayette, Louisiana. Randall Lee Swaim (b 1 Apr 1959). Randall went by the name Randy when he was young and later chose to be referred to by his middle name, Lee. Randys middle name appears to have originated from great-grandfather Lee Andrew Robinsons first name but I am not certain of this. Randy lived in the houses described earlier in the section on Jack Swaim, however, he moved with my parents from the Houston, Texas home to London, UK. In London the Swaim family lived at 9 William Street in Knightsbridge. Randy attended the American School in London and the American Community School in Knightsbridge. After graduating from high school, Randy worked offshore on oil rigs in the North Sea out of Aberdeen, Scotland. He returned to the U.S. in 1978 and moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended LSU. In 1979 Randy moved to New Orleans. He then moved back to Baton Rouge in August, 1980 and attended two additional semesters at LSU. He then began work at Dixie Bearings. In June, 1984 he went to work for Motion Industries. He left Motion Industries in June, 1994 and attended LSU again and obtained a dual degree in Psychology and Anthropology in December, 1995. Randall Lee Swaim was married on September 11, 1993 to Rebecca Triche. Rebecca was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie R. Hunt of Gonzales, Louisiana. Randy and Rebecca later divorced. There were no children from this marriage. John Emory Swaim (my fathers father) My grandfather on my fathers side was John Emory Swaim. He was called Jack which is the origin for my fathers middle name and my first name. My first name is actually Jack and is not a nickname derived from John. John Emory Swaim was born in Bluffton, Indiana in the Jackson Township of Wells County on September 27, 1885. He was raised in Jackson Township, Indiana near Bluffton. John was a teacher, postal clerk, oil field drillers helper, postmaster, WWI veteran, Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge, farmer and expert basketball referee. John E. Swaim married Alice Belle Hawkins Champion on August 6, 1904. Belles parents, John and Laura Champion, lived with them for much of my father Bobs childhood. Laura Champion was sweet, wore thick eyeglasses and eventually became blind. John Champion became partially paralyzed from a stroke. He was short and reportedly had a temper. John would strike out at the air with his cane when he was angry. When John Swaim was young there are newspaper references that indicate he may have gone by his middle name Emory. The June 15, 1907 Montpelier Herald Newspaper article contains the following: Emory and George Swaim who are attending Vorles Business College at Indianapolis, arrived last night to spend Sunday at their home northwest of town. Also in the July 11, 1907 Montpelier Herald Newspaper article there is the following reference: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Emory Swaim this morning at the Dr. M. A. Emshwiller home, a fine baby boy. Mrs. Swaim is a niece of Mrs. Emshwiller. John was a teacher as evidenced by several newspaper articles from that period J. E. Swaim who teaches in Keystone, held the lucky number, 38, which drew the electric alarm clock at the Pharmacy drug store As recorded by the 1910 Indiana Census, John was a teacher in the Bluffton, Indiana Common Schools. While in Bluffton, Indiana, John E. Swaim was a schoolteacher who taught arithmetic and spelling. John resigned as a teacher from the Bluffton School System in May, 1914 and became a clerk at the local post office. It is said that John left the teaching job for a more secure job as a post office clerk sorting mail. He got the post office job when an unfortunate accident occurred (a man named Dan McFadden lost an arm). John E. Swaim has tendered his resignation to Supt. P. A. Allen as a teacher in the Central School. He will go to work next week as a clerk at the local post office and Professor D. D. Ryder of Murray will fill his position in the schools.  Johns brother George Earl Swaim was also a schoolteacher in the Bluffton Common School. Emory and George Swaim who are attending Vorles Business College at Indianapolis arrived last night to spend Sunday at their home northwest of town. A few weeks later Johns son Marion was born. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Emory Swaim this morning at the Dr. M. A. Emshwiller home, a nice baby boy. Mrs Swaim is a niece of Mrs. Emshwiller.  Dr. Marion Emshwillers wife was Ethel Adams, Belles mothers sister. I believe my Uncle Marion may have been named after this doctor. What is interesting is that these two newspaper articles refer to John Swaim as Emory Swaim. These are the only references I have that indicate he may have gone by his middle name at this point in his life. In January, 1916 there was an article in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that John E. Swaim, a local basket ball referee, has received a contract from the Indiana High School Athletic association to act as a referee, at one of the basketball tournaments to be held this spring.  John Swaim was still working in that post office when World War I began in 1917. He was reportedly the first man in Bluffton, Indiana to sign up for the American Expeditionary Force (World War I) and was 37 years old. John who had been known at least by some by his middle name Emory began to go by the name Jack at some point. Jack and Belle had been married 12 years. Belle and the kids went by train to stay in Humboldt, Kansas during the war. A Fort Wayne News (Ft. Wayne, Indiana) newspaper article from July 25, 1917 records Alfonso Vachon, Frank C. Waugh, John E. Swaim, William McBride, Marion C. Reiff, Orel Myer, Harold Roe and Oris Huffman went to Fort Wayne Tuesday to take the examination for admission to the second officers training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Jack was a First Lieutenant in the army and served in France including Ivoiry, Varennes, Longuyon, Longwy-Haut, Andul-le-Roman, Carnot-Strasse, Bayeux and Montsec, only about 20 miles from Verdun. Jack suffered mustard gas damage and lost a lung during the war. Even so, this would not stop him from chain-smoking Lucky Strikes years later as my cousins recall. The following excerpts are from postcards Jack sent home during the war: This is a view of Montsec, sometimes called Hill 280, in the St. Michiel sector. This is where we first went into the trenches on Aug. 5th. I have peered over the parapet of the trench and watched Germans at work on this hill many a day. It was the strongest enemy position in this sector and was one big machine gun nest. The French lost 25,000 men trying to take this hill in 1916. On the day of our drive, Sept. 12th, we were allowed 24 hours to take this hill and took it in 5 1/2 hours. All credit to the American Doughboy. This was not a job for the Quartermaster Corps, believe me. Thiaucourt in the St. Michiel Sector, from which the Germans were driven out on Sept. 12. The Germans shelled and gassed this town night and day. It was at this town that Lt. Cullen was gassed, and I got some myself. But not enough to slow me down. When the picture was taken it was held by the Boche. This is the Bouillionville railroad bridge, destroyed by the Germans early in the war. The line I have drawn on the landscape represents our sector (the 356th) on Sept. 12th. The arrow shows which way we were going. We passed by the bridge about 3.00 P.M. on that date and drove the enemy out of town and my battalion and company taking many prisoners here. The woods you see in the distance were one mass of barbed wire and German machine guns and covered several square miles of land. Some of the hardest fighting of the day was done by us in these woods. Here is where your boy almost got his. Ill tell you about it when I come home. We captured this town (Beuvry) with the assistance of the 355th and some tanks late in the evening of Sept. 12. We slept in a field near this town that night and took up the fight again in the morning. And remember we had no breakfast of hot cakes and sausage before going to workand no supper the night before and no dinner the day before and no breakfast the morning before. Johnnie had many narrow escapes here. Heres where we captured beaucoup prisoners (Bouillionville) and where the ruined bridge is located. On the night of October 6th my company was relieved in this sector and marched back this far by night. As we were not allowed (in fact it wasnt healthy) to march on the roads by daylight, my company and I spent the day of October 7th in the upper story of the building marked X. At dark we took up the march, passing through Essey, and marching until daylight, spending that day in the woods. On the third night we again marched all night to Larney where we were loaded on trucks and brought up to the Argonne front. No rest for the weary. The following is a first person characterization of Jacks gassing as written by Don Swaim, Jacks grandson. It is based on information included in his post cards: During that European year clouds of mustard gas drift over the battlefields, suffocating the unwary and the unprepared. Exhausted, I drop into a muddy crater for a smoke and encounter a pocket of fumes. I smell them instantly. My eyes begin to burn. I try to crawl out of the ditch but the earth gives way and I slide back in. I fumble for my mask but drop it into the mud and pick it up again. I dont have time to securely strap the mask to my head so I hold it to my face with my hands. The vapors permeate the folds. I feel a searing pain. My chest catches fire. Sergeants Schoonfield and Page drag me out of the ditch. I lay in the dirt, coughing, for two hours until stretcher bearers carry me behind the lines. A little gas doesnt stop me, even though my breathings short and the slightest exertion makes my chest feels as though its being punctured by spikes. But I return to the battlefield. Captain Brattle dies with a snipers bullet in the brain. I, a first lieutenant, lead the company. Birds eye view of the Argonne sector. The line I have drawn represents the 356th sector, and the X is the town of Romagne, from which place I was sent to the hospital. You can see the Meuse River to the right of town. Our troops crossed the river the night of November 10-11th on rafts. I fought with them from the bottom of the picture to the X and believe me it was some fighting too. They say it was even worse from there on. The dark spots represent woods which were alive with German machine guns. An article in the Fort Wayne News and Sentinel dated August 23, 1918 reported as follows: Near the Firing Line Lieut. John E. Swaim, son of Commissioner H. L. Swaim, writes that he is now but a short distance from the firing line in France. Jack received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star and the Distinguished Service Medal. I still have the small NT bible he carried during the war. I have many VFW and other assorted medals that Steve Swaim, my cousin and a son of Marion Swaim, was so gracious to send me. However, Tom Swaim believes that his WWI medals were buried with him. The following is from the Bluffton High School Alumni internet page: Captain John Swaim, though not an alumnus of B.H.S., did teach school in the Central building for many years, so we think he should be mentioned here. He was so anxious to do his bit, that in spite of his having a family, he enlisted in the infantry and after receiving his commission as a lieutenant at an officers training camp, was send to Fort Riley, Kansas. From there he went to France, where his bravery in action won him his captaincy and where he was severely gassed. He will recover, however, and expects to soon be home again. Jack returned home from the war sometime near June, 1919 based on a Fort Wayne News article dated June 3, 1919: BLUFFTON, Ind, June 3 - Captain John Swaim, who is known throughout northern Indiana, as an expert basketball referee, has sent word to his father H. L. Swaim stating that he is now home from overseas and is at Fort Riley, Kansas. He is suffering from a cough, the result of being gassed, and probably will not be released until he is improved. Swaim made big advancement in the ranks and because of his excellent work was promoted to captain on the battlefield. After the war, Jack returned to Kansas and worked as a drillers helper. He followed black gold explorers to Texas and housed the family in a tent camp called Olden Switch about fifty yards from the tracks of the Texas Pacific Railroad about two miles from Ranger, Texas. John and Belle Swaim and their two sons, Ivan and Marion, are listed in the 1920 Federal Census in Eastland County, Texas, right next door to Johns sister Nora and her husband Daniel Murray and their daughter, Mildred. In 1921, they moved back to Tulsa to be near Belles family. Jack became a clerk in the West Tulsa postal substation. They moved into an apartment at the back of a grocery store on the North Side. Two years later they bought a new frame bungalow at 2219 East 10th Street near the railroad tracks. Belles parents come down from Humboldt to stay and they brought furniture including dark mahogany tables, oversized chairs, and lamps. Based on the 1930 census, Belles parents, the Champions, were living at their house in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County) . John Swaim was then employed as a postal employee. He would later become Postmaster for the West Tulsa post office. John Champion was Belles step-father and was listed in the 1900 census of Wells County, Indiana, as being born in Indiana in July, 1850. Johns father was born in Germany and his mother was born in Pennsylvania. Laura Champion was listed in the 1900 census as being born in October, 1867 (however, the Adams family bible lists her birth as December 17, 1868). Lauras father was listed as being born in Ohio and her mother born in Indiana. John was active in organizations including the VFW and Elks. He was an exalted ruler of the Tulsa Elks Lodge and played poker there. He served three terms as commander of the Tulsa VFW and was a state VFW commander. Johns name is mentioned in a federal statute concerning use of the VFW emblem, H. R. 11454, (Public - No. 630 - 74th Congress), (May 28, 1936, Chapter 471, Sections 1-10, 49 Stat. 1390, 1391) (U.S.C.A. Title 36, Chapter 7A, Sections 111 to 120) (Amended 83rd Congress, May 29, 1953) AN ACT To incorporate the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the following persons, to wit: James E. Van Zandt, Altoona, Pennsylvania; Bernard K. Kearney, Gloversville, New York; Scott P. Squyres, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Robert B. Handy, Junior, Kansas City, Missoui; Henry R. Marquard, Chicago, Illinois; William E. Guthner, Denver, Colorado; Edward J. Neron, Sacramento, California; Joseph C. Menendez, New Orleans, Louisiana; Paul L. Foulk, Altoona, Pennsylvania; Robert E. Kernodle, Kansas City, Missouri; Walter I. Joyce, New York City, New York; George A. Ilg, Cranston, Rhode Island; James F. Daley, Hartford, Connecticut, Charles R. Haley, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; F.C. Devericks, Clarksburg, West Virginia; John J. Skillman, Miami, Florida, Ellie H. Schill, New Orleans, Louisiana; Gerald C. Mathias, Lagrange, Indiana; James W. Starner, Effingham, Illinois; Leon S. Pickens, Wichita, Kansas; Archie W. Nimens, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Harvey W. Snyder, Denver, Colorado; Charles O. Carlston, San Francisco, California; Walter L. Daniels, Seattle, Washington; John E. Swaim, Tulsa, Oklahoma; John retired as Postmaster of the West Tulsa post office. John and Belle were members of the Church of Christ. After retirement John and Belle moved to a farm in Talihina, Oklahoma in Le Flore County. By that time G-Grandfather John Champion had passed away but they brought G-Grandma Laura Champion with them to the farm. But Great Grandmother Champion had cataract problems and was virtually blind. She would struggle to get out of her rocking chair and then struggle to find her way around the farm house. For some time after moving into the farm, they had no indoor plumbing or running water. They had a creek running through the farm property and a muddy pond that we fished in with cane poles. The pond was man-made and stocked with trout and was full of crawfish. I must have been only about 6 years old or so when I last visited their farm. John E. Swaim died in 1957 and Belle moved back to Tulsa shortly after Jacks death. So I should have limited recollection of this farm but in fact I remember quite a lot about it. I recall chickens, a vegetable garden and large rainwater barrels at the corners of the house to capture water draining off from the roof. I remember my Dad and I hiking. I remember pointing out a snake which my father shot. John E. Swaim died on August 12, 1957 from prostate cancer at U. S. Veterans Hospital, Muskogee, Oklahoma. I remember visiting him in the hospital although I did not go into his hospital room. I remember Grandfather Jack waving to us from an upper floor hospital window as we went to our car into the parking lot to leave. Tom Swaims recollection is that they remembered too late to retrieve many of Jacks WWI medals and he was buried with many of them. Tom Swaim still has a curved saber with a scrolled handle that Jack brought back from WWI that he will pass down in the family through his son. After Johns death, Belles Aunt Ethel (Ota Ethel Adams, her mothers sister, born 1876) moved in with Belle at the farm. They stayed there perhaps a year or so and then moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Aunt Ethel passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma in December, 1963. Belle Swaim lived in at least two different houses in Tulsa that I can recall. She died in 1968 of cancer. I recall Belle liked to play solitaire, cook and bake bread. Alice Belle Hawkins is also described in more detail in the Adams chapter. John Emory Swaim (b 27 Sep 1885, d 12 Aug 1957) married Alice Belle Hawkins (Champion) (b 5 Nov 1886, d 15 Aug 1968) on August 6, 1904 and had three children (all boys): Ivan Henry Champion Swaim was born in 1905. Ivan was born in Neosho County, Kansas and was raised near Bluffton, Indiana in Jackson Township, Wells County. Ivan was reportedly smart and became an accountant and bookkeeper. He was a good pianist and had his own band. He later developed a drinking problem which created friction in the family and among the brothers. For example, his father John E. Swaim would borrow money from Marion to give to Ivan which was then never repaid. His first marriage was to Edna Butts and they had two children named Tom and Dick (described later). Tom Swaim recalls family vacations and that Ivan was a Cub master while Tom was in Cub Scouts. Ivan and Edna divorced when Tom Swaim was in Junior High School (7th or 8th grade), perhaps sometime near the 1942-43 time frame and Ivan moved out. At some time after the divorce Ivan moved from the Tulsa area to the Fort Worth area (Grand Prairie). Tom Swaim, his son, believes that Ivan may have moved there sometime in the 1950s. I (Jack Swaim) met Ivan once at my Grandmother Belles funeral in 1968. In that brief meeting he appeared as an elderly, thin and somewhat frail man and was pleasant to speak to. He would pass away only two years later in 1970. Ivan was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Dallas County, Texas. The only people at his funeral were Marion Swaim, Helen Swaim and Tom Swaim. Ivan reportedly had many wives and children although do not know all of their names. My Mother Olly Swaim wrote that Ivan had married three times. The following is what I have collected thanks to Tom Swaim and recollections from my mother and sister. (a) Ivan Henry Champion Swaim (b 23 Jul 1905, d 10 Oct 1970) was married on January 16, 1928 in Salulpa, Oklahoma (Creek County) to Edna Olen Butts (b 17 Aug 1906, d 16 Jan 1993). Edna Butts was born in Claremore, Oklahoma (Indian Territory) and was buried in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Ednas father was Ira Ole Butts (b 23 Mar 1874, d 22 Apr 1949), a farmer and county leader. Ira Butts was born in Kansas and died in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ednas mother was Ella Susan Baker (b 20 Oct 1879, d 19 Mar 1981) who was born in Claremore, Oklahoma (Indian Territory). Ellas mother was Elizabeth (Quatsy) Buffington (b 4 Apr 1855) who was a Cherokee born in Tahlequah, Indian Territory or Cherokee Nation. Elizabeth was the daughter of David (Tawi) Buffington (d 1856) and Susie (Miller) (Ghi-Go-No-Le) Sanders (d 1894). David and Susie Buffington were born in Cherokee Nation, East, Georgia.. Ivan and Edna Swaim are reflected in the 1930 census as living at 630 E. 10th Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County). In the 1930 Census Ivans occupation was listed as Accountant Oil. Ivan and Edna Swaim had two children Tommy Jack Swaim and Richard Ivan Swaim: Tommy Jack Swaim (b 28 Nov 1930). Tom Swaim married Donna Maxine Hoover (b 16 Mar 1931). Tom was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County). Maxine was born in Norton, Kansas (Norton County). Tommy Jack Swaim and Donna Maxine Hoover had the following children: Donald Jack Swaim (b 18 Mar 1952). Donald was born at Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, Louisiana. Donald Swaim married Malinda Sheffield (b 31 Aug 1952). Donald and Malinda Swaim had the following children: Bradford Allen Swaim (b 8 Dec 1978). Houston, Texas (Harris County) Bridget Lea Swaim (b 19 May 1983). Houston, Texas (Harris County). Donald and Malinda Swaim divorced. Donald was married on August 9, 2003 to Beverly Tremont. Michael Olen Swaim (b 11 Mar 1954). Michael was born in Brownwood, Texas (Brown County). Michael married Rita Kay Winslow. Rita was born in Conroe, Texas (Montgomery County). Michael and Rita Swaim had the following children: Shanon Lynn Swaim (b 25 May 1981). Shanon was born in Conroe, Texas (Montgomery County). Shanon married Shannon DeWayne McMullen (b 24 Nov 1981). Shannon was born in Houston, Texas (Harris County). Shannon and Shanon McMullen had the following children: LeAnn Elizabeth McMullen (b 5 Jan 2001). Conroe, Texas (Montgomery County). Lance Allen Swaim (b 10 Jan 1984). Michael and Rita divorced. Michael Swaim married Peggy Lynn (Cranford) Shairrick (b 20 Apr 1956). Peggy was born in Houston, Texas (Harris County). Susan Inez Swaim (b 11 Aug 1956). Susan was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County). Susan married Karl Edwards Brown, Jr. (b 8 Nov 1955). Karl was born in Austin, Texas (Travis County). Susan and Karl Brown had the following children: Darryl Edwards Brown (b 20 Jun 1978). Darryl was born in Huntsville, Texas (Walker County). Michelle Diane Brown (b 20 Sep 1981). Michelle was born in Dallas, Texas (Dallas County). Michelle married Josh Futrell. Josh and Michelle Futrell had the following children: Hunter Christian Futrell (b 11 Jul 2002). Born Austin, Texas. Billy Joe Swaim (b 30 Dec 1959). Billy was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County). Billy married Michelle Elizabeth Mecke (b 13 Feb 1966). Michelle was born in Austin, Texas (Travis County). Billy and Michelle Swaim had the following children: Jessica Swaim (b 20 Mar 1990). Jessica was born in Conroe, Texas (Montgomery County). Lillian Nicole Swaim (b 12 Apr 1993). Lillian was born in Conroe, Texas. Tommy Jack Swaim (b 18 Mar 1997). Tommy Jack was born in Conroe, Texas. Tom and Donna Swaim divorced. Tom married Susan Guion (b 4 Sep 1946). Susan was born in Portland, Oregon (Multnomah County). Tom and Susan Swaim had the following children: Christopher Shawn Swaim (b 26 Jul 1980). Christopher was born in Huntsville, Texas (Walker County). Jennifer Lynn Swaim (b 9 Mar 1983). Jennifer was born in Huntsville, Texas (Walker County). Tom was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1930. Tom was four years younger than my dad and played with him. My dads house on 10th street was near railroad tracks and Tom recalls climbing with my Dad on cranes used to unload railroad cars. After his dad and mom divorced, Tom began working at night and in the summers at a drug store during his Junior High School and High School years. Tom went to Will Rogers High School (my mother Olly Swaims high school). He graduated and went to Tulsa University for about a year at the same time my father, Bob Swaim, was there. He enlisted in the Air Force and served during the Korean War as a B29 flight mechanic. In 1953 he was stationed in Okinawa. He was then sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. His oldest son, Don, was born while he was stationed at Barksdale Air Force base and living in Shreveport, Louisiana. After his discharge from the Air Force, Tom returned to Tulsa University briefly and then began training as a pilot. He flew as an airline pilot for Pan Am for 35+ years. He lived in various locations during his career including New Hope, Pennsylvania; Frankfort, Germany; Los Angeles, California and Houston, Texas. He also was involved in the evacuation of Americans over the years in at least four revolutions including the Baath revolution in Iraq. Tom is retired and currently (as of 2003) lives with his wife Susan in Beaverton, Oregon. Richard (Dick) Ivan Swaim was born in 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dick served in the air force during the Korean War. He became an airline pilot. He started with DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware and continues to fly as a corporate pilot. Dick lives in Georgetown, Delaware. Richard Swaim (b 27 Jul 1934) married Joan Adele Failing (b 11 Mar 1936). Dick and Joan Swaim have the following four children: Cheryl Lynn Swaim (b 6 Sep 1958). Cheryl was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County). Cheryl married Robert Wayne Stump (b 24 Apr 1957). Robert was born in Dover, Delaware (Kent County). Robert and Cheryl Stump had the following children: Chad Richard Stump (b 5 Jan 1980). Robert and Cheryl Stump divorced. Lisa Jo Swaim (b 10 Jan 1963). Lisa married Christopher Robert Parker. Lisa became Lisa Jo Swaim-Parker. Lisa and Christopher had the following children: Jackson Ford Swaim-Parker Karen Ann Swaim (b 15 Mar 1965). Karen was born in Wilmington, Delaware (Newcastle County). Karen married John Robert Riebel (b 17 Jun 1961). John was born in Bucks County, PA. John and Karen Riebel had the following children: Jamie Rae Riebel (b 11 Dec 1985). Karen and John Riebel divorced. Karen became Karen Ann Hill. Nancy Lee Swaim (b 6 Aug 1966). Nancy married Richard West. Richard and Nancy West had the following children: Ashley West Alan West In May, 1944 Ivan sent a High School graduation card to his brother Robert Jack Swaim that read Ivan and Edna. At some point after 1944 Ivan and Edna divorced. (b) Ivan Swaim was married to Angelina Maria Sardis. Ivan and Angelina had the following child: Angela Belle Swaim (b 23 Aug 1948) (c) Ivan Swaim married Halycon. I am not sure if they had any children. If Ivan had other wives and or perhaps other children I do not have information on them. . Marion Emory Swaim was born in 1907 in Indiana. Marion spent his childhood years near Bluffton, Indiana and in the Kansas oil fields. On at least one of his long walks to school in Kansas, Marion had the opportunity of being chased by a billy-goat. Marion married Helen Purdy from Neosho, Missouri around 1929 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marion and Helen N. Swaim are listed in the 1930 census for Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County) where Marion is listed as an engineer for an Oil Well Supply company. Helen was the daughter of James Milton Purdy and Helen Purdy. James Milton was born in Kentucky. Helens mother Helen was born in Tennessee. By the 1910 Census (Neosho, Missouri), Milton had passed away. Helens mother Helen was listed in the 1910 Census with ten of her eleven children. Mary had already left home. James Milton Purdy (b May 1863, d ~ 1900-1910) and Helen Tommie Norvell (b Oct 1868) were married ~ 1886 and had the following eleven children: Mary Purdy (b Nov 1886) Milton Purdy (b Nov 1888) Pauline Purdy (b Aug 1890) Mabel Purdy (b Oct 1892) Gary Purdy (b Oct 1894) Charles Purdy (b 1896) Sarah Purdy (b Feb 1899) Anita Purdy (b ~1902) James J. Purdy (b ~1904) Virginia B. Purdy (b ~1906) Helen Nadine Purdy (b 6 Oct 1908). I do not know who James M. Purdys father and mother were. I have found the following selective ancestry of Helen Tommie Norvell, Helen Purdy Swaims mother. This information was obtained via Ancestry.com and source information was from various family sources including the Greaves Family. Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 6 Selective Purdy Family Ancestry Marion took the first job he was offered at National Supply Company. Marion began work with National Supply Company as a janitor and worked his way up eventually serving as a Vice-President of Sales. National Supply Company was bought out by Armco Steel and Marion became a VP of Sales for the National Supply Division of Armco Steel until his retirement around the age of 55. Marion and Helen lived in various locations including southern Illinois; Toledo, Ohio; Kansas; Pittsburgh and Houston. Marion retired in Houston, Texas around the age of 55. After retirement Marion took lessons and learned to play the organ. He also refinished antique furniture, trunks and clocks. He weaved baskets and wicker chairs. He even built his own wooden blinds. He was driving right up to a few years before his death at 85. Marion Emory Swaim (b 11 Jul 1907, d 3 Jan 1993) was married ~1929 to Helen Purdy (b 6 Oct 1908, d 29 Apr 1986). Marion and Helen Swaim had the following children: Donald Lewis Swaim. Don was born in Wichita, Kansas and would grow up in southern Illinois; Toledo, Ohio; Pittsburgh, PA and Houston, Texas. Don was always been interested in broadcasting, journalism and writing. At 13 he was a child actor on two local radio programs broadcast live every Saturday morning in Toledo, Ohio. Don graduated with a degree in broadcast-journalism from Ohio University. In 1966 Don married Beverly Bradenbaugh. He took a pay cut to become news editor for WORK. After WCBS in New York City changed their format to an all-news format, Don hired on with WCBS in 1967 and moved to Manhattan. He would work for 31 years for WCBS as an anchor, reporter, producer and writer. While at WCBS Don had the opportunity to conduct numerous radio interviews of well-known people and writers including Richard Nixon, Isaac Asimov, William Burroughs, Dick Francis, Art Buchwald, Robin Cook, Tom Clancy and many more. Many of those interviews can be heard on the internet (as of 2005) at  HYPERLINK "http://www.wiredforbooks.org/" www.wiredforbooks.org/ . Donald Lewis Swaim (b 19 Sep 1936) and Beverly Bradenbaugh had the following son: Donald David Swaim (b 16 Jul 1968) Don divorced in 1992. He later married Elizabeth Joyce in 1999. Elizabeth is a nationally known psychic. Don retired from WCBS in 1998 and moved to New Britain Township, Pennsylvania. Don has written seven books and published one of them, the H.L. Mencken Murder Case. John Stephen Swaim was married in 1968 to Waltraud (Vickie) Ewine Anni Schuette. Vickie was born in Darku, Germany. Steve was born in Olney, Illinois. As mentioned with his brother, Don, Steve lived in Houston, Toledo and Pittsburgh before meeting and marrying Vickie in 1968. Steve worked as a Sales Manager for EIM Controls before retiring in 1999 after working for them for 32 years. EIM manufactures electrical, pneumatic and manual valve controls, used on larger size valves....water/waste water plants, pipelines, refineries, Navy, chemical plants, power plants, etc. Steve said working for EIM wasnt so bad. They took good care of me and only slowly beat my brains out. Steve recounted an interesting story to me that I will paraphrase. One day a driller called Steve and said Marion and Bob were heirs to Belles farms mineral rights. Gas or oil had been found in adjacent acreage. Someone wanted to buy the mineral rights and offered some money, not much, perhaps a few thousand dollars for the mineral rights. Steve checked with Bob. Bob wanted to contact Tommy Jack and Dick, Ivans sons. Steve called Tom and asked him to contact his brother Dick. Dick didnt want to sell and didnt believe the guy offered enough money. Dick suggested that Steve needed to get up there since he was closest (about 450 miles away), hire some lawyers and surveyors and check this thing out to make sure they werent getting taken. As of 2003, the mineral rights had not been sold because Dick did not want to sell. Steve has always been a ham radio buff. He has talked to people in 304 different countries. There are 3,077 counties in the U.S. Steve has contacted someone in each county three times and is currently (as of 2003) working on his fourth round. He particularly enjoys the challenge of seeing how far away he can reach using the least amount of power. For example, he has been able to reach countries in Europe, Africa and Asia using only 100 milliwatts of power. In 1993 Steve and Vickie moved from Houston to a house on Lake Conroe, about 50 miles north of Houston. Steve is currently retired. John Stephen Swaim (b 15 Jun 1941) and Waltraud (Vickie) Ewine Anni Schuette (b 27 Jun 1942) have two children, both adopted, as follows: Mark Stephen Christopher Swaim (b 22 Dec 1972). Mary was born in Houston, Texas (Harris County). Mark Swaim was married on 6 Aug 1994 to Valerie Ann Hamm. Mark and Valerie Swaim had one son: Jeremy Stephen Swaim (b 8 May 1996). Jeremy was born in Houston, Texas. Mark and Valerie Swaim divorced. Mark married Lina Jaime. Susan Stephanie Swaim (b 21 Oct 1976). Susan Swaim and Jonathan W. Greene (b 21 Jun 1960, d 3 Nov 2001) had one daughter: Rebekah Aleah Swaim (b 8 Nov 1995). Aleah was born in Conroe, Texas. Susan Swaim and Ryan Maher had one son: Jordan Isaiah Swaim (b 20 Sep 1998). Jordan was born in Houston, Texas. Robert Jack Swaim (b 14 Jul 1926, d 18 Jul 1997) was married May 30, 1948 to Olly Marie Robinson (b 19 Oct 1926). Bob and Olly had the following children: Jack Stuart Swaim (b 1952). (previously described). Carol Jane Swaim (b 1954). (previously described). Randall Lee Swaim (b 1959). (previously described). [Bob and Olly Swaims family is described in detail in the previous chapter]. There was a 19 and 21 year difference between the first two sons, Ivan and Marion, and my father, Bob. By the time Bob was growing up, Ivan and Marion had moved out of the house. Henry Lindsey Swaim (b 1858) The father of John Emory Swaim (my grandfather) was Henry Lindsey Swaim. The 1900 Census in Jackson Township, Indiana (Wells County) lists three Swaim generations in the same house Henry L. Swaim, his mother Julia Ann (Huffman) Swaim and Henrys children including John E. Swaim. It would appear John E. Swaim named his son Ivans middle name after his father, Henry, while also basing Ivans second middle name, Champion, on his wife Belles surname. Henry L. Swaim was born in 1858 and raised in Jackson Township, Indiana located in Wells County near Bluffton. During the 1880 census Henry was shown living in his father Zebedee W. Swaims household and was 21 years old. My grandfather, John E. Swaim, was born in 1885 in Bluffton, Indiana. There is a commencement record from 1907 for the Wells County (Indiana) Common Schools held in Bluffton, Indiana where H. L. Swaim is listed as a Trustee of Jackson Township (Bluffton). Henrys occupation was listed as farmer in the 1910 Census. An article in the Fort Wayne News and Sentinel dated August 23, 1918 on John E. Swaim, referred to his father H. L. Swaim as a commissioner. Henry appears in the 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses as living in Bluffton, Indiana. Although we do not know Henry Swaims complete life history, it appears he did not wander far from Bluffton, Indiana during his lifetime. Henrys first wife was Mary Indiana Tomlinson. Mary was known as Indiana based on the Indiana Marriages record and the 1880 census. Indiana was the daughter of Ezra Tomlinson and Evelina Tomlinson. Henry married her in 1880 based on the Swaim Family Record but the marriage did not last long. Mary died in 1888 (I am not sure of her cause of death). Ezra Tomlinson (b ~ 1832) and Evelina Tomlinson (b ~ 1834) had a large family of at least 11 children: James Tomlinson (b ~ 1845) Emma Tomlinson (b ~ 1847) Mary E. Tomlinson (b ~ 1849) John Tomlinson (b ~1851) Ezra Tomlinson (b ~1853) Hannah Tomlinson (b ~ 1851) Kate Tomlinson (b ~1853) Horace Tomlinson (b ~ 1855) Rueben Tomlinson (b ~1857) Indiana Tomlinson (b ~ 1859) Henry Tomlinson (b ~ 1861). As of the 1870 Census the Tomlinsons were living in Pike Township, Indiana (Marion County). Ezra Tomlinson was a farmer. The 1880 Indiana census for Wells County included Indiana Tomlinson who was listed as a 17 year-old step-daughter living in the household of James H. Deaver (b May 1846, d ~ 29 Jul 1934) and Lucretia Tomlinson Deaver (b Jan 1843, d ~ 16 Apr 1912). She was listed last under John R. Tomlinson, 74 years old, who was listed as a father-in-law (in relation to the head of household, James Deaver). John R. Tomlinson was, perhaps, Indiana Tomlinsons grandfather but this is speculation. Indiana Tomlinson was born in Indiana and her father and mother were also born in Indiana based on the 1880 census. However, the 1870 census lists Indianas father and mother as having been born in Kentucky. In the 1880 census, John R. Tomlinsons occupation was shown as farmer and Indianas occupation was listed as Servant (with her race being White). As further information, there are only two Indiana Tomlinsons listed in the 1880 Census Index. The other Indiana Tomlinson is listed in the 1880 Census, Iowa, as 48 years old and married to a James Tomlinson, 49 years old. Although I can think of several theories to explain this I am still not sure of the relationships between these two Indiana Tomlinsons, if any. It does seem that the name Indiana Tomlinson is an unusual name and that there could be some connection between these two people. Henry Lindsey Swaim (b 25 Oct 1858, d 17 Mar 1941) was married on November 24, 1880 to Mary Indiana Tomlinson (b ~1862, d 2 Nov 1888). Henry Swaim and Mary Indiana Swaim had the following four children: Laura Viola Swaim (b 18 Oct 1881, d 11 Apr 1882). Died as an infant. Nora Alice Swaim (b 8 May 1884, d 15 Nov 1967) married January 14, 1903 to Daniel M. Murray (b 20 Jun 1883, d 11 Oct 1934). Daniel was the son of Andrew F. Murray (b 18 Jan 1861, d 11 Jun 1951) and Amanda Melissa Kean (b 15 Mar 1862, d 14 May 1886). In 1920 Nora and her husband Daniel Murray were living in Eastland County, Texas next door to her brother, John E. Swaim. In 1930 Nora and Daniel Murray were living in King City Township, Kansas (McPherson County). Daniel Murray died in 1934 in Lyons, Kansas according to Keans Family information. John E. Swaims 1957 obituary in the Tulsa Daily World mentions Mrs. Nora Murray, 1808 N. Cheyenne Ave (Tulsa, OK) Nora and Daniel Murray had at least one child: Mildred Murray (b Sep 5 1905) John Emory Swaim, my grandfather (b 27 Sep 1885, d 12 Aug 1957). John Emory Swaim married Alice Belle Hawkins Champion. [Already described in previous chapter]. George Earl Swaim (b 22 Sep 1887, d 30 Jan 1950). George Swaim married Mabel Gertrude Gilbert (b 13 Jul 1889, d 12 Feb 1976). By 1910 George E. Swaim was a teacher in the Bluffton, Indiana Common School. Georges Draft Registration Card from June 5, 1917 states as follows: Name: George E. Swaim; Address 1101 N. High, Hartford City, IN; Birth: Sep 22, 1888; Occupation: Teacher; Wife, one child; Height: tall; Build: medium; Eyes: black; Hair: black. By 1920 George was employed by a bank living in Licking Township near Hartford, Indiana in Blackford County. He was an Assistant Cashier of the Citizens State Bank in Hartford City and was appointed as a state bank examiner. He was also known to have had a dog that chewed tobacco. George Swaim died on January 30, 1950 based on his obituary which ran in the Bluffton News Banner on January 31, 1950. Mabel died in 1976 at the age of 86 and is buried at Elm Grove Cemetery. George Earl Swaim was married December 24, 1908 to Mabel Gilbert and they had at least one child, a son: Gilbert E. Swaim (b 8 May 1911, d Jun 1983). Gilbert died in 1983 and his residence at that time was Bloomington, Indiana (Monroe County). After Marys death in 1889, Henry married Sarah Elizabeth Batson (Smithson) in 1889. Sarah was a widow. She was originally Sarah Elizabeth Batson, daughter of Samuel J. Batson (b ~ 1831, d 15 Feb 1910) and Catherine (Kitty) Huffman (b ~ 1832, d 14 Sep 1908), both born in Indiana. Sarah Elizabeth Batson (b 1 Aug 1855, d 25 Apr 1908) was married on December 9, 1875 to John William Smithson (b 9 Dec 1848, d 7 May 1888). John Smithson was the son of George Wesley Smithson and Sarah Jane Clark. John Smithson died in 1888 and was buried in Batson Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana. Sarah and John Smithson had the following children: William Elmer Smithson (b 25Sept 1875). Born in Liberty Center Twp., Wells County, Indiana. Died 19 Oct. 1937 in Wichita Falls, TX. Buried in Riverside Cemetery. William married 19 Dec 1899 in Wells County, INto Ella Dawley (Risser) (b Sept 1872 in Wells County, IN and died 19 Feb. 1965 in Wichita Falls, TX. Buried in Riverside Cemetery). Ella Dawleywas the daughter of Horace Dawley and 2nd wife Louise McDaniel. Ella Dawleys first marriage was to Charles Risser. They married 6 Apr 1889 Wells County, IN. Charles born about 1869 and shot and killed himself 19 Oct. 1896 in Wells County, IN. Ella and Charles Risser had two children: a.Floss OliveRisser (b 9 Sept 1889 Petroleum, Wells County, IN) Died 4 May 1965 St. Louis, MO Married Robert Eugene Shade 18 Aug 1907 Montpelier, IN b.Ralph Risser (b 29 Mar 1892 in Indiana) Died Feb 1969 KansasCity, MO William E. Smithson and Ella Dawley (Risser) had the following children: a)Edith Marie Smithson born 28 July 1900 in IN Died 30 Dec. 1991 Wichita County, TX Married George William Burch b)Dolly Louise Smithson born 1 Feb 1903 in IN Died 4 Jan 1977 Harris County, TX Married Frank Edward Bird c)Dorothy Irene Smithson born 15 Aug 1906 in IN Died 30 Mar 1978 Wichita Falls, TX Married Doddridge Walter Wiley Jr d)Claudine Smithson born 27 Feb 1910 in IN Died 12 Dec 1988 Wichita Falls, TX Buried in Riverside Cemetery Married Leslie Toby Ramsey 2.Francis L. Smithson (b Aug 1878). Born Wells County, Indiana. Died 4 Feb 1908 and buried in the Batson Cemetery, Wells County, IN. Never married ? 3.George Clinton Smithson (b 10 Mar 1882). Born in Wells County, Indiana. Died after 1942 Never married? 4.Lloyd Avery Smithson (b 27 Apr 1880). Born in Wells County, Indiana. Married Myrtle Ann Patterson. Lloyd was married to a woman named Pearl in 1942 and living in Van Buren Twp., Grant County, IN. . 5.Edith Elizabeth Smithson (b Jul 1884, d 29 Sep 1925, Guthrie, OK). Edith married John Thomas Yount (b 11 Dec 1878, d 4 Apr 1949) on 9 Nov 1899 in Wells County, Indiana. John Yount was born in Henry County, Kentucky. Johns parents, Benjamin H. Yount and Sarah Belle Hutcherson, were also born in Kentucky. John was an oil field tool dresser. John Yount died in 1949 in Bays Fork, Kentucky (Warren County) he married second wife Roxie Ann Dinkins). Edith remarried to Harvey F. Lee sometime prior to January, 1920. Edith and John Yount had the following children: a. Delmer Yount (b 2 May 1900, d 27 Oct 1938). Born in Wells County,Indiana and is buried in State Hospital Cemetery in an unmarked grave, in Vinita, Oklahoma b. Homer Yount (b 13 Aug 1901, d 7 Mar 1963) Born in Pleasant Plains, IN. Died in Greenville, KY Married first wife - name unknown. Married second wife Georgetta Staples. Married third wife Dorothy Belle Paris 20 Apr 1953 Muhlenburg County, KY. c. Bessie Yount (b 13 Aug 1903, d 11 Jul 1980). Born in Indiana. Died 11 July 1980 in Visalia, CA Possibly married to a Pete Peterson, a Mr. Campbell and a Mr. Tallant d.Alvin Denton Yount (b 7 Aug 1906 d 13 Jul 1962). Born in Indiana. Alvin married Rosie Myrtle Hart on 26 Dec 1925 in Bristow, Oklahoma. Alvin Yount died 13 July 1962in Huntington Beach, California. All the children of Sarah and John Smithson were born in Wells County, Indiana. Edith Smithson married John Thomas Yount on November 9, 1899 in Bluffton, Indiana. Edith died from a concussion received from a car accident on September 29, 1925 and is buried in Summitview Cemetery, Guthrie, OK. John Smithson died on May 7, 1888, reportedly from pneumonia. I have had trouble locating John Smithson in the 1880 census. So far, the dates and information match other tidbits I have such as Francis (Frank) Smithsons birth as August, 1878 which matches the 1900 census where a Frank Smithson is shown living with Henry and Sarah Swaim. The youngest daughter, Edith Smithson, married John Thomas Yount in 1899 in Wells County, Indiana which explains why she is not listed as living with Henry and Sarah Swaim in the 1900 census. By 1900 Clinton and Lloyd would have been 20 and 17, respectively, and could have left the home of Henry and Sarah Swaim. Jackie (Yount) Welsh, a great-granddaughter of Sarah Batson Smithson has corroborated a conclusion I have made regarding Henrys marriage to Sarah Batson. Henry was the son of Julia Huffman. Sarah Batson's mother was Catherine Huffman and Julia and Catherine were sisters. That would make Henry and Sarah cousins. This information indicates that when Sarah Batson Smithson married Henry Swaim after John Smithsons death, she was marrying her cousin. By 1920 the U.S. Census shows that Henry, Julia, Orville and Hazel Swaim lived in the same household. Henry L. Swaim (b 25 Oct 1858, d 17 Mar 1941) was married on November 1, 1889 to Sarah Batson Smithson (b 1 Aug 1855, d 25 Apr 1908). Henry and Sarah Swaim had two children by this marriage: Alvin Clayton Swaim (b 18 Nov 1890, d Jan 1968) married on November 22, 1910 to Zola Eva Williamson (b 15 Oct 1893, d ~17 Jan 1956). Zola was listed as Eva in the 1920 census. Her parents were Oscar Williamson and Otta R. Keel. Zola died in Montpelier in 1956 at age 62. Robert Jack Swaims 1944 High School graduation card from Alvin Swaim read From A. C. Swaim, 5-23-44 (on Tide Water Associated Oil Company, Tidal Pipe Line Company stationary), Dear Bob, Am pleased to know you have did so good these years. A happy time for anyone at this time in life. Was pleased to receive your card. How is your Dad, Mother and Grandmother? I have been very busy since I came to Illinois. We have great floods here in the Wabash and Ohio river bottoms which slow up operations. You use this money for something you want which will be more satisfactory for you I know. Bob, write; tell all the news, I would like to visit you again and will when I can. Love your Uncle Shorty, A. C. Swaim P. O. Box 231, Mt. Carmel, Ill. Based on the previous graduation card it appears A. C. Swaim was known as Shorty. Alvin and Eva Swaim had the following children: Kenneth Weir Swaim (b 19 May 1911, d 16 Oct 1990). Born in Indiana. Married Iris Ellen (lastname unknown) born 23 Jan 1914 and died 12 Mar 2007 Cuyahoga County, OH. Mary Dale Swaim (b 29 May 1916). Born in Illinois. Died Sept 1986 Dearborn County, IN. Mary married Robert James Teaney born 25 Sept 1915 in IN. Robert died 18 Nov 1994 Hamilton County, OH. Robert was the son of Charles Teaney and Marie Schaeffer. Daniel Boone Teaney born 12 Aug 1938 IN. Died 14 Aug 1985 Dearborn County, IN. Married Mary Ann Clark (they had 4 children).  Orville Clifton Swaim (b 16 Feb 1893, d Aug, 1980) was married (actually obtained marriage license) on 4 Nov 1915 in Montpelier, Indiana to Hazel Ellen Kitterman (b Jun 1895, d Dec 1986). The marriage announcement was described in an article in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette dated November 5, 1915 BLUFFTON, Ind., Nov 4 Orville C. Swaim, 22, a son of Henry L. Swaim, of this county, and Miss Hazel Kitterman, of Hartford City, today procured a marriage license at the latter place. Hazel Kitterman was the daughter of Harvey and Etta Kitterman. Orvilles Draft Card from WWI indicates he was medium height, medium build with blue eyes and light colored hair. By 1930 Henry Swaim, his father, had moved in with him. Orville also ran a farm. Orville and Hazel Swaim had at least one child: Sarah Kathleen Swaim (b 15 Mar 1929) in Wells County, IN. Sarah married Charles Leroy Kindlesparger born 2 Dec 1928. Charles died 4 Jan 1982 and was buried in Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery, Montpelier, IN. Charles was the son of Ralie Horatio Kindlesparger and Mary Schuller. In the 1900 Census (IN), Julia Swaim, Henrys mother, is listed as Head of Household with Henry, his wife and his children (Nora, John, George, Alva and Orval) apparently all living at the same location. It is not clear whether listing Julia as Head of Household was out of respect for her or because they were all actually living in her house. Also living at this house was Frank Smithson, age 21. Frank Smithson as well as Nora Swaim, John Swaim and George Swaim (from Henrys marriage to Mary) were each listed as step-son or step-daughter in the census. Alva and Orval are listed as Son. I believe Frank Smithson is Francis L. Smithson, a son of Sarahs from her first marriage to John Smithson. Sarah Swaim died on April 25, 1908 in Montpelier, Indiana (Blackford County) at the age of 52 of apoplexy - tuberculosis. Sarah Swaim was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery, Montpelier, Indiana (Blackford County) . By 1910 Henry Swaim was listed as a widower again in the 1910 census for Wells County, Indiana. By 1920 Henry was still a farmer living in Jackson Township and his 84 year old mother Julia Ann was living with him in a farm house on McGrew Road. By 1920, Alvin had left home but Orville who was 26 was still living with him along with Orvilles wife Hazel listed as 24 years old. In the 1923 Directory of Wells County, Henrys named is misspelled as Swain and he is listed as Swain, Henry L. (Sara Batson) *John, *George, *Alvin, *Orville, *Nora; Julia A. Swain; 64 yrs. Montpelier R2 Jackson Sec25 O125a T40a Julia A. Swain. Then the next listing is for Orville C. Swain as follows: Swain, Orville C. (Hazel Kitterman) 27 yrs. Montpelier R2 Jackson Sec24 T166a H. L. Swain, Montpelier. By 1930 Orville Swaim was listed as Head of Household in the census and Henry was living with him in Bluffton, Indiana. By this time, Henry was listed as a 71 year old widower. Henry Lindsey Swaim died on March 17, 1941 at the age of 82 of arteriosclerosis and chronic nephritis. He was buried alongside Sarah at Oddfellows Cemetery, Montpelier, Indiana (Blackford County) with a combined gravestone covering the gravesite. Warfield Funeral Home handled the funeral.  A summary of the primary evidence for Henry Lindsey Swaim being the father of John Emory Swaim (my grandfather) is as follows: Swaim Family Record My mother Olly Swaims and father Robert Swaims recollections and statements over the years Census data (1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 for Wells County, Indiana) including the 1910 census that showed Henry living in same household with sons Alvin and Orville and mother Julia Swaim with George Swaim (Grandfather John E. Swaims brother) living next door. Newspaper articles which showed associations between Henry Swaim and John E. Swaim. Zebedee W. Swaim (b 1829) The Swaim Family Record lists Henry Lindsey Swaims father as Zebedie Swaim. Zebedee is the correct spelling of the name since Zebedee is listed in John H. Swaims obituary (see Appendix), in various census records and in his father John H. Swaims obituary. In addition, Zebedee is a biblical name as Zebedee was the father of the Apostle James in the Bible. Zebedee W. Swaim was born in Stokes County, North Carolina on October 7, 1829. According to his obituary, Zebedee migrated from North Carolina to Indiana in 1847. Further information on the familys migration to Indiana is included in the following chapter. In 1880, Zebedee W. Swaim was living in Jackson Township (near Bluffton) in Wells County, Indiana. He was a farmer, listed as born in 1829 in N.C., age 51, with a 21 year old son Henry L. Swaim and 19 year old daughter Emma C. Swaim. Zebedees father and mother were shown in the census as having been born in North Carolina. This matches the Swaim Family Record that shows Zebedee born on October 7, 1829 and other corroborating evidence (not to mention that Zebedee is not exactly a common name). As information, Zebedee W. Swaim is not to be mistaken with Zebedee L. Swaim from Jasper County, Indiana who married Ida Clark. The Swaim Family Record shows that Zebedee married Julian Huffman on November 12, 1857 and that she was born on April 21, 1836. Her name was actually Julia Ann Huffman, daughter of Henry Huffman and Catherine Baker, both born in Pennsylvania. Her maiden name, Huffman, is supported by her death certificate which lists her father as Henry Huffman and her mother as Catherine Baker. David Huffman family information lists her mother as Elizabeth Ebersole. Henry Huffman remarried to Catherine Baker after Elizabeth died in 1837. I will continue to show her mother as Catherine Baker as stated in her death certificate unless I get additional compelling information  The reference, Marriages for Wells County Before 1850, Book A, Page 19 (see Appendix), lists Zebedees marriage to a Julia Ann Frost on November 12, 1857. Why she is listed as Julia Ann Frost in this record is puzzling to me unless her marriage to Zebedee was her second marriage. Another possibility would have been her father passing away, her mother remarrying a Frost and Julia changing her last name to Frost prior to Julias marriage to Zebedee. However, Henry Huffman did not pass away until 1883 according to David Huffman family information. As information, the 1923 Directory of Wells County lists 13 Huffmans in the same area as Henry Swaim, Zebedees son, and no Frosts are listed. So far this remains an open item and I can not explain why her name is listed as Frost in the Indiana marriage records. My best explanation for it is that she must have first married a Frost prior to marrying Zebedee but I have no conclusive proof of that. According to the 1870 and 1880 censuses, Zebedee W. Swaim was a farmer who lived in the Jackson Township in Wells County, Indiana. According to the 1880 census, Julia A. Swaim was 43 having been born in Ohio and her parents were from Pennsylvania. This appears to be one year less than what she should have been based on her listed birth in the Swaim Family Record of April 21, 1836 and the fact the 1880 census was taken June 4, 1880. Julia is listed in her son Henrys home in the 1910 and 1920 censuses. Julia died in 1924 of chronic interstitial nephritis and was buried in I.O.O.F Cemetery, Montpelier, Indiana. Zebedee W. Swaim (b 7 Oct 1829, d 25 Sep 1888) was married on November 12, 1857 to Julia Ann Huffman (b 21 Apr 1836, d 2 Sep 1924). Julia Ann Huffman was born in Clark County, Ohio. Her father was Henry Huffman (b 1 May 1799, d 21 Oct 1883). Her mother was listed as Henrys 2nd wife Catherine Baker (b 18 Jun 1813, d 18 Sep 1883) on Julias death certificate. However, I believe her mother to be Elizabeth Ebersole, Henrys first wife. Henrys first wife was Elizabeth Ebersole (b 6 Aug 1809, d 18 Sep 1837) who was the daughter of Jacob Ebersole, Jr and Salome Keller . They lived in Clark County, Ohio. Henry and Elizabeth Huffman had at least the following children: Jacob Huffman (11 Jan 1831). Born in Clark County, Ohio. Catherine Huffman (b 11 Dec 1832). Born in Clark County, Ohio. Sarah Sallie Huffman (19 Oct 1834). Born in Clark County, Ohio. Julia Ann Huffman (2 Apr 1836). Born in Clark County, Ohio. According to the records of David Huffman (which I have not been able to independently verify), Elizabeth died in 1837, a year after Julias birth. If this is true then it would appear that Julias real mother was Elizabeth Ebersole, not Catherine Baker. I believe it to be likely that Julias Death Record is mistakenly based on her step-mother, not her real mother. That would seem to fit this set of facts. Henry and Elizabeth Huffman had a daughter named Catherine Huffman who married Samuel James Batson. Catherine and Samuel Batson had a child named Sarah Batson who first married John Smithson (1st marriage) and then later married Henry Swaim (2nd marriage). If this information is correct, then Henry Swaim married his cousin Sarah Batson (Smithson). Henry Huffman came to Jackson Township, Indiana (Wells County) in 1840. Henry Huffmans father was Adam Huffman, one of the earliest settlers of Clark County, Ohio. Zebedee Swaim and Julia Ann Huffman had the following two children: Henry Lindsey Swaim (b 25 Oct 1858, d 17 Mar 1941). Henry married November 24, 1880 to Mary Indiana Tomlinson (b ~1862, d 2 Nov 1888). Henrys wife, Mary Swaim, died in 1888. Henry remarried November 1, 1889 to Sarah Batson Smithson who died in 1908. [Henry L. Swaim and his family are described in more detail in the previous chapter]. Emma Catherine Swaim (b 25 Feb 1861, d 11 Jul 1941) married December 23, 1880 to Dennis Orlando (Lon) Williamson (b 9 Sep 1856, d 16 Nov 1916). Dennis Williamson was born in Troy, Ohio and was the son of Benjamin F. Williamson and Sarah Layton from Ohio. Emma and Lon lived in Chester Township in Wells County, Indiana. Dennis was a farmer. Dennis Williamson died at age 60 in Chester Township, Indiana near Bluffton and was buried at I.O.O.F Oddfellows Cemetery, Montpelier, Indiana Emma and Lon Williamson had at least the following children: Rollie Edward Williamson (b 2 Nov 1881, d 1948). Married Jennie Blanche Clark (b ~ 1898). Rollie was of medium build and had blue eyes based on his WW1 Draft Registration. Rollie and Jennie Williamson had at least the following children: Lawrence L. Williamson (b ~1902). Born in Indiana Tom Williamson (b ~1910). Born in Indiana. Ruby Williamson (b ~ 1914). Born in Indiana. Marjorie Williamson (b ~1918). Born in Indiana. Became Marjorie Monce. Martha Williamson. Became Martha Sparks and lived in Van Buren, Indiana. Helen Jane Williamson (b 19 Aug 1922, d 22 Feb 2002). Born in Liberty Township (Wells County). Helen was married in 1939 to Everett Bert Losure (d 1988) and lived in Van Buren, Indiana. Helen died on February 22, 2002 at Twin City Health Care, Gas City, Indiana. Helens Obituary reads as follows: Helen J. Losure, 79, of Van Buren, a native of Wells County, died at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Twin City Community Nursing Home in Gas City. Mrs. Losure, who was a secretary, retired in 1984 from Grant County courthouse offices, where she was employed in the county clerks office and as the court recorder. She was born in Liberty Township, Wells County, Aug. 19, 1922 to Rollie and Jennie Clark Williamson. Her marriage in 1949 was to Everett Losure, who died in 1988. Mrs. Losure, who was a 1939 graduate of Jackson Center High School in Wells County, had resided in Van Buren for 57 years. Surviving are a son, Alan Losure of Gas City; a daughter, Judy Capes of Naples, Fla.; two sisters, Marjorie Monce of Bluffton and Martha Sparks of Van Buren; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A sister, three brothers and a great-grandchild are deceased. Services will be at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Van Buren at 11 a.m. Friday with Dr. Blake J. Neff officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memory Cemetery at Marion. There will be no visitation.  Helen and Everett Losure had at least the following children: Alan Losure. Lived in Gas City. Judy Losure. Judy became Judy Capes. Lived in Naples, Florida. Curtis Clyde Williamson (b 2 Nov 1881, d 22 Sep 1885). Carrie Elmer Williamson (b Mar 1886, d 1957). Arthur Freeman Williamson (b May 1891, d 15 Jul 1947). In 1930 Arthur was living with his mother, Emma two doors down from his brother Hugh E. Williamson in Chester, Indiana (Wells County). He had no listed occupation in the 1930 census. Arthur is buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Montpelier, IN. Hugh Everett Williamson (b 24 Jun 1895, d 15 Apr 1991). Married Marguerite H. Carnes (b ~1904, d ~ 1 Mar 1993) who was also born in Indiana. Hugh was a farmer and died in Montpelier, Indiana (Blackford County). Marguerite died in 1993 near Montpelier at the age of 88. Hugh and Marguerite Williamson had at least the following child: Mara E. Williamson (b ~1921). Born in Indiana. Nellie May Williamson (b Jan 1900). Born in Wells County, Indiana. In addition, the 1880 Census shows Allison McIntyre, 16, living with the family as a laborer (white). Zebedee W. Swaim died on September 25, 1888 at home at the age of 58 years. He was buried at Wrights cemetery. I obtained obituaries from the Warren Weekly News via ancestry.com internet board post by volunteers. The obituaries for Zebedee are as follows: The Warren Weekly News, Friday, October 5, 1888 obituary: Zebedee Swaim died at his home in Jackson Township, Sept. 25th, 1888, aged 58 years. Funeral services were held at South Salem church conducted by Rev. Lot Green, and the remains were interred in Wright's cemetery. The attendance of neighbors and friends was very large, showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held. A wife and two grown children are left to mourn his departure. Those who were acquainted with him from youth say that he was an excellent citizen. The Warren Weekly News, Friday, October 19, 1888 obituary: Z.W. Swaim, the son of John H. and Elizabeth Swaim, was born in Stokes County, N.C., Oct. 7th, 1829, and died at his home in Jackson township, Wells county, Ind., September 25th, 1888, aged 58 years, 11 months and 18 days. He joined the M.P. church in his 17th year and lived a pious Christian life until called from labor to reward. He was among the first pioneers of Wells County, coming to this county in the year 1847, where he lived and labored to clear the mighty forest and make it to blossom as the rose. He has resided in this neighborhood since the year 1861, where he worked and improved his beautiful home. His life is well worthy of imitation. He lived in the fear of his Maker and walked upright before God and man until the Lord said "It is enough, come up higher." Peace be to his ashes. Z.W. Swaim and Julian Huffman were married Nov. 12th, 1857, by Ezra Con, a minister of the gospel, and there was born unto them one son and one daughter. He leaves behind him his bereaved companion and his two children, and one brother and three sisters, besides a large circle of friends to mourn his sad departure. - James H. Deaver Julia Ann Huffman Swaim died in 1924 at Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana. Julia died of chronic interstitial nephritis. Both Zebedee and Julia are buried at Julia is buried at I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Montpelier, Indiana. The primary evidence for Zebedee being the father of Henry Lindsey Swaim is as follows: Swaim Family Record lists Zebedee as the father of Henry L. Swaim. 1880 Census, Wells County, Indiana lists Henry and his sister living with Zebedee with derived birth dates that match the Swaim Family Record. 1920 census which shows Zebedees wife Julia living in Henry L. Swaims house at Jackson Township, Indiana (Wells County). John H. Swaim Obituary February 16, 1896 that lists Zebedee Swaim as a son. Z. W. Swaim Obituary dated 18 Oct 1888 in Bluffton Banner which stated that he was the son of John and Elizabeth Swaim. Death Certificate of Henry L. Swaim that lists Zebedee Swaim as his father. John Hinds Swaim (b 1797) The Swaim Family Record describes the ancestry of Robert Swaim (my father) back to John H. Swaim (born February 28, 1797). That is as far back as our family information traces the Swaim ancestry. A key link in tracing back my fathers ancestry was to determine which specific Swaim branch John H. Swaim descends from. The Swaim Family Record records that John H. Swaim was married July 16, 1816 to Elizabeth Swaim (born July 10, 1795) although based on his obituary (included later) and other sources it appears they were actually married July 5, 1816. There are only two John H. Swaims I am aware of with dates of birth close enough to be the John H. Swaim referred to in the Swaim Family Record: John H. Swaim born in 1799 (two years off from the birth date of the John H. Swaim listed in the Swaim Family Record). John H. Swaim listed as born on February 28, 1797, son of Christopher, and who was married to Elizabeth Swindell. The birth date in the last item matches the birth date for John H. Swaim listed in the Swaim Family Record. A Warren Independent obituary in February 16, 1896 for John H. Swaim (see Appendix) lists John H. Swaims father as Christopher Columbus Swaim. This relationship is also mentioned in the Swaim-Tysen Family book. John was Christophers second child. His third child, Simeon, was born in 1799. Therefore, the Swaim Family Record birth date of 1797 would appear to be correct. There is other collaborative evidence that this John H. Swaim is the same John Swaim mentioned in the Swaim-Tysen Family books and the son of Christopher Swaim. The birth dates, marriage dates and children named in the Swaim-Tysen Family book line up perfectly with the information in the Swaim Family Record. The listing of John H. Swaims middle name as Hinds or Hines is also interesting since Hinds (or Hines) also happens to be his mothers maiden last name (Sarah Hinds or Hines). This provides further circumstantial evidence that this John H. Swaim is the son of Christopher Columbus Swaim (discussed later). Correspondence with Ken Hinds has convinced me that the spelling of Sarahs name was likely spelled Hinds rather than Hines. It should be noted that Hinds was a more unusual name for this area. A check of 1800 census records lists 33 families in North Carolina named Hines and four named Hinds. John H. Swaims spouse listed in the Swaim Family Record was Elizabeth Swaim (born Jul 10 1795). There is general consensus that John H. Swaims wife was Elizabeth (Polly) Swindell. Elizabeth Swindell was the daughter of Robert Swindell (b ~ 1765, d ~ 1823) and Sarah Emory (b ~ 1765) who were married in 1794 . This is confirmed in the will of Robert Swindell which specifically mentions an Elisabeath Swaim. The following is a transcript of the Will of Robert Swindell: Will of Robert SWINDELL In the name of God Amen. I Robert SWINDELL of the state of North Carolina and County of Hyde being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory blessed be God. Do make publish and declare this instrument of wrighting to contain my last will and testament (Viz first I recommend my soul into the hands that gave it and my body to be buried in Christian like maner and whats worldly estates it hath been please God to blys me with I devise and dispose in the following manner. First I linds to by beloved wife Sally SWINDELL the one half of my plantation where I now live with all the privilidges thare to belongging during her natural life. I also lind her by horse and rocking chair and one bed and furniture her chair and all the kitchen furniture and my horse cart ______ _____ negro woman by the of mosearr and one Linen Wheal the above land given to my wife at her dicease I give to my son Oliver SWINDELL the half of my chairs in the house. I give to my wife. Item 2 I give and bequeath to my son W. G. SWINDELL one bed and furniture and one trunk. Item 3 I give and bequeath to my son Emmery SWINDELL one bed and furniture. Item 4 I give and bequeath to my daughter Mahala SWINDELL one bed and furniture and one trunks and one Linen Wheal. Item 5 I give and bequeath to me daughter Prifsilla SWINDELL one bed and furniture and one linen wheal. Item I give to my son Samuel SWINDELL one bead and furniture and one chest. Item I give and bequeath to my son Thomas D. SWINDELL one feather bed and furniture and one negrowoman by the name Moreaer after the dicease of my wife and one hundred dollars in cash. Item I decree that out of the crop and ______ myy wife and family shall have one years support and the use of my hose mill. So long as they keep her up in good order. Item all the above property lots of to my wife Sally SWINDELL. Viz the beds and furniture _____and chare kitchen furniture and chares and horse carts at her decease I give to my son Oliver SWINDELL. Item all my plantation and maeunical? And blacksmiths tooles I give in manner as follows to be equilly devided between my wife Sally SWINDELL and W. G. SWINDELL, Emmery SWINDELL and Oliver SWINDELL, Samuel SWINDELL and Thomas SWINDELL and Elisabeath Swaim and Mahala SWINDELL and Pryscla SWINDELL. I also constitute and appoint by wife Sally SWINDELL and my son W. E. SWINDELL my Ecetrin and Ececutor. To this my last will and testament in witness where of I have here unto set my hands and seal this seventeenth day of April 1823. Robert SWINDELL (seal) in prisince of Emory SWINDELL & Heremiah Farrow John H. Swaim and Elizabeth Swindell were married on July 5, 1816 in Randolph County, North Carolina. The bondsman was a Michael Swaim although I am not sure which Michael Swaim. John H. Swaims Obituary which lists his date of birth, his childrens names (including Zebedee), his wifes name and his marriage date. All of this information matches the John H. Swaim family described in the Swaim Family Record account. Based on this obituary, John H. Swaim lived to be 99 years old. The following is a summary of what we know about John H. Swaim, his immediate family and where they lived. John H. Swaim was born in 1797 in North Carolina and probably in Randolph County since that was where Christopher was living in 1800 (according to the 1800 Census, Randolph County, NC). Some believe he was born near present-day Asheboro, North Carolina which is the county seat of Randolph County. I have no information on John H. Swaims childhood. By 1830 John H. Swaim and his family were living in Stokes County, North Carolina based on the 1830 census. A review of the 1830 census information indicates a positive match against the Swaim Family Record information with respect to the childrens ages. There is also an elderly male between the ages of 70-80 living with them. I am not sure who it is. A review of the information in the 1830 Census is as follows: MALESFEMALESQTYAGESEstimated IDQTYAGESEstimated ID1< 5Zebedee W. (b 1829, 1 yrs)2< 5Nancy (b 1827, 3 yrs); Sarah (b 1825, 5 yrs)15-10Simeon (b 1823, 7 yrs)15-10Charity (b 1821, 9 yrs)110-15Robert (b 1819, 11 yrs)110-15Mahala (b 1817, 13)130-40John H. Swaim (b 1797, 33 yrs)130-40Elizabeth Swaim (b 1795, 35 yrs)170-80??70-80Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 1 John H. Swaim family based on 1830 Census, NC, Stokes County By 1840 John H. Swaim and his family were still living in Stokes County, North Carolina in the Deep River District based on the 1840 census. MALESFEMALESQTYAGESEstimated IDQTYAGESEstimated ID0< 50< 515-10Benjamin (1831, 9 yrs)15-10Cynthia (b 1834, 6 yrs); 110-15Zebedee W. (b 1829: 11 yrs)210-15Nancy (b 1827, 13 yrs) Sarah (b 1825, 15 yrs)215-20Simeon (b 1823: 17 yrs) Robert (b 1819; 21 yrs) ??115-20Charity (b 1821, 19 yrs)140-50John H. Swaim (b 1797, 43 yrs)140-50Elizabeth Swaim (b 1795, 35 yrs)180-90??80-90Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 2 John H. Swaim family based on 1840 Census, NC, Stokes County It appears that all of the children shown in the Swaim Family Record still match the 1840 census with the possible exception of Robert. I am showing his birthday as June 21, 1819. I do not know when exactly the 1840 census was taken. If it were in 1839 before June then he is listed correctly. If not, then there is some error with respect to why he was listed as being 15-20. By 1850 Robert Swaim, John H. Swaims oldest son, had married and had started a family in North Carolina. The 1850 Census for Robert Swaim indicates that his five year old son William F. was born in North Carolina while his two year old daughter Livan was born in Indiana. If Elizabeth and the remaining children migrated to Indiana at the same time Robert did, that would mean the family moved sometime around 1845, give or take a few years. It appears that John H. Swaim did not migrate to Indiana from North Carolina at the same time as his family. The 1850 census for Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana lists Elizabeth and the children in Indiana without John H. Swaim living in the household. It is clear that this is the same family shown at the top of the Swaim Family Record. The odds of another Swaim family with those same exact names, including Z. W. Swaim, in that same pioneer township is highly unlikely. We also have John H. Swaims obituary which confirms his separation from his family. The 1850 census, however, lists different ages for Elizabeth and the children than what is derived based on dates of birth shown in the Swaim Family Record and subsequent census information on the children. This is confusing to me, particularly since I have been able to validate the birth dates listed in the Swaim Family Record for Elizabeth and her children from other sources. Why were their ages listed incorrectly in the 1850 census? I am not sure. What is clear to me, however, is that this is John H. Swaims family and that Elizabeth Swaim and the family were living in Jackson Township in 1850 without John H. Swaim. In 1850 Jackson Township only had 633 inhabitants. CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: IN COUNTY: Wells DIVISION: Jackson Township REEL NO: 181 PAGE NO: 346A REFERENCE: November 14, 1850, Isaac Covert, penciled number 691 ==================================================================================== LN HN FN LAST NAME FIRST NAME AGE SEX RACE OCCUP. BIRTHPLACE ====================================================================================== ? 18 55 55 SWAIM Elizabeth 50 F N. Carolina ? 19 55 55 SWAIM Simeon 25 M Farmer N. Carolina ? 20 55 55 SWAIM Sarah 20 F N. Carolina ? 21 55 55 SWAIM Z. W. 18 M Farmer N. Carolina ? 22 55 55 SWAIM Benj F. 16 M Farmer N. Carolina ? 23 55 55 SWAIM Syntha 14 F N. Carolina Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 3 Elizabeth Swaim and family - 1850 Census, Indiana, Wells County There was also a listing for a Sarah Swaim, 24 years old, living alone that appears to be that of Sarah Swaim, born October 27, 1825. The following table indicates age discrepancies between the 1850 census and the Swaim Family Record for the Elizabeth Swaim family. Names listed - 1850 Census, Indiana, Wells County, Jackson Township (taken Nov 14 1850)Birth Date listed in Swaim Family RecordDerived age in 1850 based on birth dates in Swaim Family RecordAge listed in 1850 CensusDifference (years)ElizabethJul 10 17955550-5SimeonJul 30 18232725-2SarahOct 27 18252520-5Z. W. (Zebedee)Oct 07 18292118-3Benj. F.Aug 07 18311916-3Syntha (Cynthia)Dec 18 18341514-1Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 4 Age Discrepancies in 1850 Census for Elizabeth Swaim family I can not explain the age discrepancies between the ages listed in the 1850 Census for Elizabeth Swaim and family and the Swaim Family Record. I have been able to validate the Swaim Family Record birth dates based on other sources. This 1850 census would have been taken just a few years after the family migrated from North Carolina to Indiana. Those were difficult times for this family. However, even so, I am not able to fathom a scenario to explain such inconsistent differences listed in their ages. It is my opinion that this is the John H. Swaim family because it is extremely unlikely there was another family with the same childrens names in the same area. In 1816 Indiana became the 19th state to enter the United States. By the time of Elizabeth Swaims migration, the Jackson Township area was still quite a rough area. Some of the earliest land records for Jackson Township are in the 1833 time frame where families such as Henry Huffman (Section 3 1835-7) and Nathaniel Batson (Section 2 1836-7) are listed which could be related to Julia Ann Huffman and Sarah Batson Smithson. So, I am not sure when Elizabeth Swaim and the family settled in Jackson Township since the Swaims are not included in this excerpt of land records for Jackson Township. In 1850 Jackson Township had a population of only 633 inhabitants. Still another story about John H. Swaim was obtained from a Sandra K. (not sure of her surname) who posted the following at the genealogy.com message board on July 29, 2000: Family story has it that John Hines Swaim, father to Nancy W. Swaim disappeared around 1840 and was never seen again. An aunt is VERY SURE of this family story, she said that Nancy's father was kind to slaves, making his neighbors angry & they threatened to lynch him. Mr. Swaim sent his family north, ahead of him, saying he would join them after straightening this out & he was never seen again. His wife & children made it to Indiana, but a baby died on the way during a blizzard. I have included this sketchy family information because several details about the familys migration to Indiana seem reasonable based on other materials I have seen. This aunts story implies that the baby that died on the way during a blizzard was a child of John H. and Elizabeth Swaim. This would mean Elizabeth was pregnant before starting the journey. The last known child of John H. and Elizabeth Swaim was Cynthia Elizabeth Swaim who was born in 1836. This family story could be explained by any number of theories including There was another child we have no record of that was born before the trip and died on the way to Indiana. Elizabeth delivered a baby en route who then died. This represented a baby from another family traveling together with Elizabeth Swaim and her family. This is an interesting story but I have little information on which to corroborate this story as being pertinent to Elizabeth Swaim and her family. If this story is true this information would seem to indicate that anti-slavery beliefs were at least one reason for Elizabeths migration to Indiana. This is not inconsistent with other migrations occurring at the time. There was considerable exodus from North Carolina because of the slavery issue. William Swaim, editor of the Greensboro Patriot, wrote a piece Address to the People of North Carolina on the Evils of Slavery, by the friends of liberty and equality. In September, 1866, John H. Swaim was living in Fairfield County, Ohio, and sent a letter to Nancy Ricketts, his daughter, and included the following P.S.: From your father-in-law J. H. Swaim to Isaac M. Rickets. My last request: If you have photograph send it to me as I dont know when I can come but if you send it write soon. Bear this in mind daughter Nancy. This is my urgent request. John H. Swaim. In 1870, Elizabeth Swaim, John H. Swaims wife, was living with Nancy and Isaac Ricketts in Harrison Township, Indiana (Blackford County). The After Years~Warren Independent article from January 26, 1895 had the following text: The Faithful and deserted wife lived here with her daughter, Mrs. Crum, where she died Sept 17th, 1874, and now lies buried in the Good Cemetery near this city.  So this reference seems to confirm that John H. Swaim left the family for unknown reasons and no longer lived with them. John H. Swaims occupation was listed as farmer and freight hauler in his listing at the Clampett Family Centre web site. This is consistent with statements in his obituary that state that he became heavy in debt and left the home to pay off the debts and when he returned his family had left and strange people were living in his house. On page 135 of the Supplement there is a colorful depiction of a John Swaim (b Apr 16 1799) who became a wanderer and beggar and finally died in 1895. In the Swaim-Tysen Family Supplement, this John Swaim supposedly was a son of Joshua (b ~1770) who was a son of Matthias (b ~1736/1739) who was a son of Matthias (b ~1712) who was a son of William (b ~1677) and who was a son of Thys Barentsen (my apologies for the sloppy grammar). This John was not listed as a John H. Swaim but simply a John Swaim. The original source for the account is Ethel Swaim Gardner who related the following information in a letter: John Swaim, this John is bro of Daniel Swaim. John b Apr 16, 1799, he became a hermit, wanderer, beggar, miser, lived to be abt 96 yrs d of a stroke, had a family and lived in N.C. farmer and teamster hauling freight from seaboard towns to merchants of Salem, etc. He would be gone for sometime, for weeks, when he didnt come home, the last time his wife took their 9 ch, a yoke of oxen, a cow, and a wagon to Ind. 1847. On the way the ox died, she put the cow in the yoke and continued. John wandered to Ohio where he accumulated some property and after years made his way to N.C. to look up his family. All he could find out was they went north. He wandered over Ohio and Ind became a wanderer and a beggar. He would sell whatever he could beg, he bought goods from stores that had fires and sold it, went to sheriffs sales, bought and sold property and became wealthy. He would beg jars, put money in them and bury them. In his last sickness he went to his farm where a Mr. Flaigan lived. From there he wrote to his children in Indiana, his children had been searching for him. They came to Ohio to see him (near Columbus). They took him to Warren, Ind and they brought him back. He is buried near Columbus, OH. The brothers and sisters of John tried to claim his estate, so did the children. The descendants claim that by the time the lawyers got through there was nothing left. He died in 1895 and the estate was not settled until 1902. (Robert Swaim b 21 June 1819 probably a grandchild of John and Charlotte Stack 16 Apr 1840 Franklin, d age 22, Nancy Md Rickets; Mahala md Clampitt; Sarah md Jones; Charity md Payne; Cynthia md Crum; Simeon md Sarah Rice; Zebedee md Julia Hoffman.) Although the birth date for this John Swaim is listed as 1799 rather than 1797 and the date of death is off by one year (1895 rather than 1896), there are numerous details in this account which appear to describe John H. Swaim (b 1797). Before we analyze those details let us first note that the birth date of 1799 is the birth year of another John H. Swaim that we listed at the beginning of this chapter and the person writing this story could have gotten the birth dates of these two John H. Swaims mixed up. Thats one possibility. The story mentions nine children which identically match up with my g-g-g-grandfather John H. Swaims children in the Swaim Family Record source. Note also, that the name Mr. Flaigan, caretaker, in this account is extremely close to the Ms. Flanigan described in John H. Swaims obituary. Warren, Indiana is mentioned which is where his wife Elizabeth was ultimately buried. The migration in 1847 occurred right before the 1850 census which records Elizabeth and the family living in Indiana without John. There are simply too many details that match for this not to be a description of my g-g-g-grandfather John H. Swaim. This also somewhat explains why Elizabeth migrated to Indiana without him. This account states that the brothers and sister (of John) tried to claim the estate and so did the children. The paragraph listing the children (that identically match the names of my John H. Swaims children) is shown in a separate paragraph immediately below the account. So, this information seems to imply that the children listed were this John Swaims children. The phrase probably a grandchild of John after Robert Swaim can not be speaking of John H. Swaim because Robert and John H. Swaims births were too close together (1799 and 1819). But this phrase implies Roberts grandfathers name was John. But which John and what surname did he have? We do not know the context of the information in the letter and whether there is another John that Jesse Hunter and Ethel Swaim frequently referred to when they corresponded. The word probably indicates the writer isnt sure about the relationship of these children in the family. So the relationship between John Swaim (born 1799) and these children is not clear to the writer. The children may have been from a different part of the family as far as the writer is concerned. So its literally impossible to decipher this. But one thing is clear, this reference is yet another source to confirm that there was a relationship between a John H. Swaim and the children listed which all matches the Swaim Family Record. The listing of John H. Swaims children in the Swaim-Tysen Family book (only time they show up in this book) is interesting. However, John is a common name in the Swaim family. So, I somewhat must discount her comment about their connection to the larger Swaim family and Johns birth being in 1799 since she does not seem sure about the relationships. Based on the style in which the childrens names and dates are listed, it would appear that Ethel Swaim may have been including this information based on family sources such as a family Bible, but I am not sure. I wish I had the entire letter. The following is from the Warren Independent January 26, 1895: AFTER YEARS More than Fifty Years Elapse before John H. Swaim is reunited with his children A ROMANTIC CAREER At the age of Ninety-eight years the old man makes the journey from Ohio to Warren in order to see his children The old saying that truth is stranger than fiction is exemplified every day and thrilling romances are brought to light from time to time that pale into utter insignificance the fabrics upon which are based the modern novels. The history of John H. Swaim, as related to an independent reporter and corroborated by his children, is a strange tale of the life of a man who has reached the age of 98 years, over fifty of which have been spent in roaming about the country in a fruitless search for those most near and dear to him. What prayers, what heart-burnings and days of misery and nights of woe must have left their imprint on his heart that once beat with kindly sympathy and love for the girl whom he married and the wife and companion with whom he lived for a number of years! What floods of earnest solicitude must have swept his bosom, as the simoon sweeps the desert, when his parental instincts turned to the children of his loins and whom he sought and found not! What faith in an over-ruling providence and a just God must have been his as he tramped the country from one county to another, from one state to another in search of the one thing that could give the weary soul rest and allay the heart-burnings of pity, remorse and endless woe caused by the separation, is beyond the ordinarily constituted man. John H. Swaim was born February 28, 1797, and Elizabeth Hines was born July 10, 1795. these two joined their fortunes of life by being married on July 11th, 1816, and settling on a farm in Stokes County, North Carolina, where they lived happily until they became the parents of nine children as follows: Mahala, Robert, Charity, Simeon, Sarah Elizabeth, Nancy, Zebedee W., Benjamin and Cynthia. The business of John H. Swaim was that of farming, mostly done by members of his family, while he devoted a large share of his time to the business of hauling freight from the seaboard to the interior towns, which business often necessitated his being away from home for weeks and months at a time. Mr. Swaim was an honored man among the inhabitants of his section, holding the then honorable position of a squire, being entrusted with the business of his neighbors in financial matters etc. It seems that like many other men of kindly heart he became financially involved by going security for friends and in a desire to go and earn the money to liquidate those obligations, he left home. The family awaited his return for weeks which grew into months and finally into years, and their property finally going to satisfy the claims against him, the family left their old home and moved to this county, settling at Warren. Mahala was married to Geo. Clampitt and remained in N.C., several years longer but finally also moved here. Robert, the only living son, married and moved to Carroll county and then to Jasper, where he now resides. Nancy married a man by the name of Jones and lives in Wells County, and Cynthia lives in Warren, the widow of Mr. Crum. The balance of the children are dead. The relatives now number over fifty in grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The faithful and deserted wife lived here with her daughter, Mrs. Crum, where she died Sept 17th, 1874, and now lies buried in the Good Cemetery near this city. Along during the sixties Mrs. Ricketts was visiting friends in Ohio and incidentally learned that a man by the name of Swaim had acquired a farm near there and because strangely impressed that the man was her father. No positive proofs, however could be obtained at that time, but soon after Mr. Swaim in some way learned of her visit and wrote her the following letter: September 10, 1866 Dear Daughter Nancy: I take this opportunity to let you know that I am in reasonable health and I hope that these lines may find you all well. I aint heard from you for a long while. My health aint been very good for a long time. I wanted to come out there this long time but was not able to travel and I could not write very handy till this present time. I dont want you to think hard of it that I didnt convey word sooner. I want to hear from you all as soon as you can write. I dont know when I can come out there but I will come as soon as I can travel and am able to come. Answer this as soon as you can. Direct your letter to Fairfield County, Ohio, Lockville PO. Write soon. From your affectionate parent P.S. From your father-in-law J.H. Swaim to Isaac M. Ricketts. My last request: If you have photograph send it to me as I dont know when I can come but if you send it write soon. Bear this in mind daughter Nancy. This is my urgent request. John H. Swaim Mrs. Ricketts answered the letter and also sent her photograph but never received an acknowledgment of the same. Mr. Swaim claims he never got the letter and pictures. About three years ago the children formed an organization and began to make a thorough and systematic effort toward gathering evidence to prove the old mans identity and establish the fact that he was really their father. They have made several trips to Ohio collecting evidence and have finally been convinced that they can establish beyond a doubt the fact that he is their father. He has been a noted character throughout certain portions of Ohio, and has been known as Old John Swaim the Mister. He has been of an eccentric turn of mind, no doubt much of it assumed for purposes of disguising his real object in roaming around the country, thus the better enabling him to find the objects of his search. The subject of this narrative becoming enfeebled from old age and no longer being competent to take care of his property, the Judge of the Probate Court of Columbus, appointed John J. Chester as the old Mans Guardian, who placed him with parties who have since provided for and taken care of him. The old man, however, became restless under the restraints placed upon him, and the ruling passion of finding his own began to again grow upon him, and last year he concluded to make a last effort to find his children and see them before death claimed him. He accordingly wrote to Hugh Alexander, whose address he learned, and whom he concluded was a grandson of his. Following is the letter as written to him by Mr. Alexander: West Jefferson, Jan 2, 1895 Mr. Alexander: Dear Sir: Hearing that you are married to my grand-daughter, I thought I would write you and find out where my son Robert and Zebedee are. If you know write me immediately. I want to see them on business. I am at Mrs. Flanagans who lives on my farm, so you or them will know where to find me as you have been here before. Now if you will please write and oblige I would be very thankful. Your Grandfather, John Swaim West Jefferson, Madison Co, Ohio Mr. Alexander and Mr. Peter Minnich left for Ohio in a day or two and arrived at the farm of Mrs. Flanagan, and there met the old man. They made themselves known and the old man on seeing them exclaimed: Thank God you have came at last. He said he wanted to go to his children in this State, and before retiring for the night he prayed earnestly that his life might be spared long enough for him to make the trip here and see his children. Dr. Minnich returned to this State, went after his son, Robert Swaim of Jasper County, and went back to Ohio with him, Mr. Alexander having remained there. Last week, Tuesday, Dr. Minnich, Robert Swaim and a son-in-law, Daniel Schnepps arrived at West Jefferson, in Franklin County, and went to the home of the old man. It was after night when they arrived but as soon as the old man saw Robert he pushed toward the light, looking him in the face he exclaimed: This is my son Robert. The latter recognized the old man as his father and the scene between father and son was very effecting indeed. Mr. Alexander and Dr. Minnich spent several days at Columbus making arrangements with the Judge and Guardian to bring the old man home with them to see his children. The finally succeeded and on Sunday morning they arrived in this place taking the old man to the home of his daughter Mrs. Cynthia Crum where he now is. A reunion of the living children and the old man their father took place at the home of Mrs. Crum last Monday over the scenes of which we draw a kindly veil. Among others who knew him in N. C. are his nephews, Riley and Zebulon Stanton and Capt. D. L. Elliott and others who have since called and all whom recognized him and declare that it is the same John H. Swaim whom they knew in the south land. Thus after more than fifty years of separation and wanderings are reunited father and children with prospects of him spending the remainder of his journey of life allotted to him among those who love him best.  According to his obituary, John H. Swaim died in 1896 at the age of 99 having outlived his son Zebedee by eight years. John H. Swaim died in Jefferson, Ohio (Madison County). His wife, Elizabeth, died 22 years earlier in 1874 and was buried at Good Cemetery (Huntington County), near Warren, Indiana. John was buried in the same cemetery (Good Cemetery). Elizabeths gravestone reads Elizabeth E. wife of John H. Swaim, Died Sept 17, 1874, Aged 73 yrs, 3 M, 7 D. At the end of his life he was taken care of by a Mrs. Flanagan near West Jefferson (Madison County), Ohio (see Obituary in Appendix). Elizabeth Swindell was born in Hyde County, North Carolina. Elizabeths father was Robert Swindell (b ~1765), born in North Carolina and her mother was named Sara. John H. Swaims obituary reads as follows: John H. Swaim, son of Christopher C. and Sarah Swaim, was born in Randolph County, North Carolina, February 28th, 1797; deceased February 3rd, 1896, age 98 years, 11 months and 5 days. He was married to Elizabeth Swindell, July 16th, 1816. To this union was born nine children, as follows: Mahala, Robert, Charity, Simeon, Sarah, Nancy, Zebedee, Franklin, and Cynthia. Four of these are still living, as follows; Robert, Sarah, Nancy and Cynthia, together with a number of grandchildren. His wife preceded him some twenty-two years. Her remains lie at rest in the Good cemetery, near Warren, together with those of Mahala, Charity, Simeon and Franklin. When at Warren, last spring, he visited the cemetery and the grave of the companion of his youth, and wept bitter tears of repentance. It was the desire of his heart that when he died he should be laid by the side of her. His last birthday was spent at Warren with his four living children; which was as he expressed it, "glory hallelujah". His desire was to remain at Warren with his children the balance of his life but he was here by permission of the court which gave him a months furlough, at the expiration of which he had to be returned by those who had him in charge. This account may seem strange to many, indeed his life was a romantic one. Many years ago, in his far off southern home surrounded by a happy family he become involved by going security for different parties who proved false to him, and being a man of business qualifications, he sought other climes to raise the money in to liquidate the claims that had came against him. He succeeded but when he went back to his old home he found strangers in possession and his family gone. He then became a wanderer up and down the earth. His last sickness was inflammatory rheumatism. He was tenderly taken care of by Mrs. Flanagan and family, at his home, near West Jefferson, Ohio. This family has the kindliest thanks of his children and friends for the care taken of him in his last illness. Funeral services were held at the house, conducted by Rev. A. F. Hixson, of the M. E. church. He took for his text, the 39th, Psalm: "My days are as a handbreadth and mine age is as nothing before thee. He heapeth up riches and knoweth not who shall gather them". The remains were taken to West Jefferson and place in a vault, by order of the guardian. The writer of this sketch was moved with emotion as he brushed the gray locks back from the forehead that covered a massive brain, and dropped a silent tear as he remembered the many friends scattered over the land. This account also states that John H. Swaim came back home after being away for an extended period of time to find that his family was no longer there. This would appear to describe his wifes migration to Indiana. This account also states that John H. Swaim was buried in a vault in West Jefferson, Ohio (Madison County). John H. Swaim (b 28 Feb 1797, d 3 Feb 1896) and Elizabeth (Polly) E. Swindell (b 10 Jun 1795, d 17 Sep 1874) were married on July 5, 1816. John H. Swaim and Elizabeth Swaim had the following children: Mahala Swaim (b 16 Jun 1817, d 30 Jul 1864) was married January, 1839 to George Clampitt (b 24 Feb 1816, d 27 Mar 1878). Mahala Swaim was born in Stokes County, North Carolina. George Clampitt was born in Stokes County, North Carolina near Kernersville and Winston-Salem. George was the son of Ezekiel and Ruth Warren Clampitt and the grandson of Richard Clampet born in Keat County, Delaware who married Dinah Pratt. Mahala and George Clampitt moved from North Carolina to Huntington County, Indiana around 1853. Mahala is buried at Good Cemetery, Warren Indiana (Huntington County), where Christopher Columbus Swaim and Simeon Swaim are buried. George Clampitt remarried two times after Mahalas death but no surviving children were born from the other marriages. George, his mother Ruth Johnston Clampitt and his 2nd wife are also buried in Good Cemetery. Mahala and George Clampitt had the following children: Sarah E. Clampitt (b ~1840, d 20 Aug 1904). Born in North Carolina. John H. Clampitt (b ~1841, d 2 Feb 1862). Born in North Carolina. Charity E. Clampitt (b 7 Nov 1842, d 10 May 1926). Born in North Carolina. Martha J. Clampitt (b 6 Jan 1847, d 7 May 1900). Born in North Carolina. William F. Clampitt (b 13 Apr 1849, d 29 Sep 1883). Born in North Carolina. Thomas B. Clampitt (b 24 May 1851, d 27 Nov 1924). Born in North Carolina. Married Emily Poling. George A. Clampitt (b 24 Oct 1853, d 16 Nov 1930). Born in Indiana. Married a Mary J. (unknown) (b ~ 1855). George and Mary Clampitt had at least the following children: Charity Clampitt (b ~ 1874) Zach L. Clampitt (b ~ 1878) David A. Clampitt (b 2 Apr 1856, d 4 Apr 1931). Born in Indiana. Married Belle Irwin (b ~ 1873, d ~ 23 Apr 1929). In 1880 David and Belle Clampitt were living in Salamonie, Indiana. Charles W. Clampitt (b 12 Nov 1859, d 4 Jul 1928). Born in Indiana. In 1880 Charles was living with brother, David Clampitt (and Belle) in Salamonie, Indiana. Robert Swaim (b 21 Jun 1819, d 15 Oct 1900) was married April 16, 1840 to Charlotte Charlotta Stack (b ~1818). Robert Swaim migrated to Indiana around 1947 and prior to the birth of Leven in 1848. Robert Swaim died in Jasper City, Indiana (Dubois County) in 1900 at age 81. Jasper City has been annexed into Madison Township. Robert and Charlotte Stack had at least the following children: John Lindsey Swaim (b ~1840). Born in North Carolina. Nancy Lavina Swaim (b ~1842). Born in North Carolina. Elizabeth Ann Swaim (b ~1843). Born in North Carolina. William F. Swaim (b ~1845). Born in North Carolina. Leban T. Swaim (b ~1848). Born in Indiana. Christopher Swaim (b ~1850). Born in Indiana. Zebedee L. Swaim (b 21 Jan 1856, d 9 Apr 1919). Born in Indiana. Zebedee L. Swaim was married May 8, 1884 to Ida A. Clark (b 25 Apr 1866, d 23 Oct 1916). Zebedee L. and Ida A. Swaim are buried in the Prater Cemetery (AKA Mt. Tabor Cemetery) located in Jasper County, Indiana. There is a Cecil Swaim (b 15 Sep 1899, d 5 Sep 1909) buried in the same cemetery but I am not sure of the relationship. Charlotte L. Swaim (b ~1859). Born in Indiana. Charlotte was married 30 Jan 1881 to Frank Warne (b ~ 1861). Frank Warne was the son of Abram Warne and Elizabeth Warne, born in Ohio. Charity Swaim (b Apr 15 1821, d 10 Apr 1861) was married August 22, 1841 to William Payne (b ~1818, d 19 Jan 1864). William was born in North Carolina and was a farmer. As of 1850, William and Charity were living in Huntington County, Indiana. Charity Swaim Payne was buried at Good Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. William and Charity had at least the following children: John Wilson Payne (b ~1840). Born in North Carolina. Isaac Baxter Payne (b ~1842). Born in North Carolina. Catharine Payne (b ~1844). Born in North Carolina. Mahala Payne (b ~1848). Born in Indiana. Sarah Caroline Payne (b 2 Nov 1850, d 4 Mar 1939). Born in Indiana. Sarah married John J. Huffman (b 1847, d 1905), son of Henry Huffman and Catherine Baker. Sarah died in Huntington County, Indiana.  David F. Payne (b ~1854, d 21 Apr 1901). Born in Indiana. David married Ruth E. (unknown). Children: Nellie Payne (b ~ 1877). Cyrus A. Payne (b ~ 1879). Simeon Swaim (b 30 Jul 1823, d 28 Aug 1854) was married in Wells County, Indiana on January 2, 1851 to Sarah Rice (b 2 Jan 1828, d 6 Jan 1873). Sarahs father was Nathan Rice, Jr and her mother was Lucretia Lans. Simeon Swaim died in 1854 and is buried in Good Cemetery, Warren, Indiana (Huntington County). The gravestone has deteriorated and is barely readable and reads Simeon Swaim, died Aug 28, 1854, Age 31y 28d. After Simeons death, Sarah remarried to John Penrod (b 1824, d 25 Dec 1877). Sarah E. Swaim (b 18 Oct 1825, d 11 Jan 1915) was married November 20, 1851 to Samuel Jones (b ~1822). Sarah Swaim Jones died in 1915 at the age of 89 and is buried in Batson Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana. H. Brown and Sons Funeral Records, Page 275, lists her as follows: Jones, Sarah E., Widow, B. NC D 11 Jan 1915 bur. Batson Cem. Wells Co. IN Fa. John H. Swaim b NC Mo Elizabeth ? b. NC Sarah and Samuel Jones had at least the following children (all born in Indiana): William Jones (b ~1855) Emma J. Jones (b ~1860) Perry D. Jones (b 1861, d 1892). Died at age 31. Buried in Batson Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana. Rosetta M. Jones (b ~1864) Eleanor Jones (b ~1868). Nancy W. Swaim (b 27 Aug 1827, d 13 Aug 1916) was married March 10, 1850 to Isaac M. Ricketts (b Dec, 1827, d 5 Apr 1894). Isaac was a farmer born in Ohio. His father was born in Ohio and his mother was born in Pennsylvania. By 1880 they lived in Blackford County, Indiana. Nancy and Isaac Ricketts had the following children (all born in Indiana): Hannah (or Anna) E. Ricketts (b ~ 1850) John R. Ricketts (b ~ 1852) Sarah F. Ricketts (b ~ 1854) Charity A. Ricketts (b ~ 1857) Cyrus F. Ricketts (b ~1860) Nancy Berthena Ricketts (b 7 Sep 1862). 1st marriage to Thomas Hartley. 2nd marriage to Charles Columbus Swaim. [discussed further in next chapter under Christopher C. Swaim / Moses W. Swaim] Cynthia R. Ricketts (b ~1866) Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 7 Photo of Nancy Swaim Ricketts Zebedee W. Swaim (b 7 Oct 1829, d 25 Sep 1888) was married November 12, 1857 to Julia Ann Huffman (or Julia Ann Frost) (b 21 Apr 1836, d 2 Sep 1924). Zebedee W. and Julia Ann Swaim had the following children [previously described in the previous chapter]: Henry Lindsey Swaim (b 25 Oct 1858, d 17 Mar 1941) Emma Catherine Swaim (b 25 Feb 1861, d 11 Jul 1941) Benjamin Franklin Swaim (b 7 Aug 1831, d 2 Sep 1853). Born in North Carolina. Benjamin died at age 22. Benjamin was buried at Good Cemetery, Warren, Indiana based on John H. Swaims obituary. Cynthia Elizabeth Swaim (b 18 Dec 1834, d 10 Jun 1916) was married to Jacob W. Crum (b 2 Mar 1827, d 16 Mar 1863). Jacob died in the Civil War and his gravestone marker in the Mitchel Cemetery (near Warren, Indiana, where his wife Cynthia is buried) had the following inscription: 2nd Lieut. Jacob W. Crum Co E 75th Ind Vol Inf. Buried in Stone River National Cemetery, Tenn. Cynthia and Jacob Crum had at least the following children (all born in Indiana): William F. Crum (b ~1857) George O. Crum (b 1858, d 1916) married Elizabeth (b 1858, d 1919). Emma A. Crum (b ~1859). Viola M. Crum (b ~1861). --- [Moses Wright Swaim (b 5 Jul 1822). He married Lovina Stack and had nine children.  Moses was listed as a foster son of John H. and Elizabeth Swaim in the Swaim Family Record. He was actually a half-brother of John H. Swaim and the natural child of Christopher Swaim (see next chapter on Christopher Columbus Swaim). The following is an excerpt from Lovina Stacks diary provided courtesy of Linda Livingstone /Feb 13 Grandpa Swaim -- Moses Swaim and Lovina Stack/ were married in 1848. She was 17 and he was 26. (Married in North Carolina, in around Greensborough in Guildford County.) It is possible that their eldest child John was born in N.C. They emigrated to Indiana sometime after their marriage and then went on to Iowa, where they preempted land, but abandoned it, and returned to Indiana. Sometime after marriage, and before leaving the South, Moses raised a company to fight in the Mexican War, and was appointed Captain of the company, but the war ended and they disbanded before mustering out. He had drilled his men. (Old Wright was Grandmother Lovinas grandfather) They bought about 40 acres in Indiana. This information was received from Dad. (C. C. Swaim) today. He said that his mother used to tell about Old Wright (the owner of the ancient spectacles). He was a miller during the revolutionary war when he grew old, he made baskets. He had a hook which he used in some way in connection with it. One day when all the folks were gone from home (except the children) this hook disappeared and he was accusing the children of having taken it had them lined up in front of him when grandmother & grandfather came home. Grandmother was his granddaughter. He (Wright) was my great grand father. /Mar. 21 /Dad (Charles Columbus Swaim) says /Old John Swaim/[1] <#_ftn1> made his money as a sutler[2] <#_ftn2> during the Civil War, selling things to the soldiers. Also, had bonds, bog land, which, when drained, became valuable etc. He was a judge in N.C. He fell in love with another woman, and ran off with her.[3] (She is talking about John H. Swaim) <#_ftn3> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1] <#_ftnref1> This would be son of Christopher. [2] <#_ftnref2> A supplier to soldiers. [3] <#_ftnref3> This does not agree with newspaper articles, but later legal issues give credence to her story. /Postal Stamp in left margin July 14, 1935 Lysite, Wyoming /John Swaim[1] <#_ftn1> (checked on page 59) was the father of Robert Swaim. Robert Swaim was Mothers Uncle and Fathers half-cousin. He was also Fathers uncle my marriage. He married Charlotte Stack Lovina Stack Swaims sister. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [1] <#_ftnref1> This would be John Swaim born 1797. Robert was born 1819 in NC. I have not been able to positively locate John H. Swaim in censuses after 1840. I do know Elizabeth and the children moved to Indiana around 1847. The Swaim Family Record does include a note that all of the children of John H. Swaim and Elizabeth Swaim were born in North Carolina which is confirmed by censuses. In a letter from Chuck Clampitt to Jack S. Swaim dated January 29, 1982, Chuck said According to family stories, George and Mahala moved to Indiana because of their anti-slavery sentiments, but I have no proof of that. They (George and Mahala) moved to Indiana about 1853 and located in Huntington County. On December 27, 1857 George purchased a 160 acre farm 2 miles east of Warren, Indiana for $645. So, based on all the evidence I have, my Swaim ancestry as described and documented in the book to this point is as follows: John Swaim, Jr. (b 1748) | Christopher Columbus Swaim (b 1774) | John H. Swaim (b 1797) | Zebedee W. Swaim (b 1829) | Henry Lindsey Swaim (b 1858) | John Emory Swaim (b 1885) | Robert Jack Swaim (my father) A summary of primary evidence for John H. Swaim being the father of Zebedee Swaim is as follows: Swaim Family Record listing John H. Swaim as the father of Zebedee W. Swaim. Obituary for John H. Swaim listing Zebedee as a son and listing the other children shown in the Swaim Family Record. Warren Independent article dated January 26, 1895: AFTER YEARS More than Fifty Years Elapse before John H. Swaim is reunited with his children. Censuses which confirm Elizabeth as the mother of Z. W. Swaim and the other children listed in the Swaim Family Record. Marriage records for John H. Swaim and Elizabeth Swindell. 1866 letter from John H. Swaim to Nancy Swaim Ricketts and other letters from John H. Swaim to his children. Christopher Columbus Swaim (b 1774) Christopher Columbus Swaim was the father of John H. Swaim. Christopher was born on December 24, 1774 in Randolph County, NC. His father was John Swaim (b Apr 26 1748) and his mother was Elizabeth Vickrey. Christopher was a farmer and shoemaker (cordwainer). By 1815, he had 100 acres of land near Deep River and Little River area in Randolph County, North Carolina listed in Captain Swaims district. It should be noted that the counties in North Carolina have undergone many changes over the years. Guilford County was formed in 1771 from Rowan County. Randolph County was formed in 1779 from Guilford County. He married Sarah Hinds on September 28, 1794. Sarah Hinds was also known by a nickname, Sally. There are two theories regarding her family in various shared family databases such as Latter Day Saints (LDS) or Ancestry.com (shared family tree information). One theory is that her parents were Simeon and Sarah Hinds. Another theory is that her father was John (Johann Heins) Hines and her mother was Juliana Schneider. After correspondence with I do not have independent confirmation of her parents names or ancestry. There is a Christopher Swaim listed in the 1800 Census for Randolph County, North Carolina as having one male age 26-44, one female age 26-44, two male children under ten and two female children under ten. The two males would have been John H. Swaim and Simeon W. Swaim who would have been 3 and 1 years old, respectively. The female children would have been Charity and Elizabeth Swaim who would have been five and just months old, respectively, when this census was taken. Christopher also appears to be listed in the 1810 Census for North Carolina, Randolph County. The handwriting is hard to read and lists what appears to be Chri and this is indexed as Charles Swim. The numbers of family members in various age brackets mirrors the 1800 census when one adds ten years. I believe this to be the reason for so few Swims in Randolph County during this time period. As a result, I believe this entry is actually Christopher. Of course I have no way of knowing for sure. This census shows one male 26-44, one female 26-44, two male children 10-15 and four female children under 10 and one female child 10-15. Christophers wife, Sarah, passed away around 1812 and was reportedly buried in the Timber Ridge Cemetery, Level Cross, Randolph County, North Carolina based on family records of Barbara Trujillo and others. There is no census information available to me for the 1820 Census, Randolph County. Christopher does not show up in the 1820 Census for all other North Carolina counties or in the 1830 Census for North Carolina, either, that I can determine. Christopher migrated to Huntington County, Indiana in April, 1836 based on Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County, 1901, pages 328-333. The following excerpt is derived from Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County, 1901, pages 328-333: Christopher C. Swaim moved to Huntington County, Indiana, when the settlements were mere niches in the deep, primeval forests, and after bearing his part in opening and developing a farm was called to his final reward about the year 1851. His son, Simeon, grandfather of William Franklin, left North Carolina in the fall of 1833, immigrating to Preble county, Ohio, where he made his home for a period of about three years, removing at the end of that time to Huntington county, Indiana, where he arrived in April, 1836, and laying claim to two tracts of land, eighty and forty acres, respectively, for which he obtained patents from the government May 30, 1837. The former tract is still in possession of the family [as of 1901, editor.], the patent for the same bearing the signature of Martin Van Buren, who was at that time president of the United States. Mrs. Simeon Swaim was born February 27, 1799, and died at her home in Huntington county September, 1865; she bore her husband children, as follows: Samuel Hines, Ann Elizabeth, Christopher Columbus, Cynthia Albany and Ruth Caroline. The following account is listed at Rootsweb.com under Barbara Cary and appears to be based on good research which is why I am including it. I have not independently verified the specifics but the overall migration appears consistent with other information I have and the previous excerpt: Christopher Columbus Swaim was (an) officer in St. Militia, Rand. Co., N.C. 1801. He and some of his family left N.C. in the fall of 1833, spent about 3 years in Preble Co., Ohio. they moved to Huntington Co., Ind. in April 1836 claimed 2 tracts (80 and 40 A) for which he obtained patents from Gov. on May 30, 1837. He was Delegate for Timber Ridge to Sandy Creek Bapt. Assoc. Meeting Oct. 24, 1807. Edward Elliott (son of Cynthia and John Elliott) b 1832 enum. with Christopher Columbus Swaim 1850 Huntington Co. Census.  In the 1840 Census of Huntington, Indiana Christopher is listed as Christopher Sain age 60-70 living with a female aged 50-60. In the 1850 census of Huntington County, Indiana he is listed as Christopher Swaim, 76 years old, and living in his daughter Nancy (Swaim) Carpenters house along with his second wife Rebecca, 65 years old. Christopher would die the following year, in 1851, at the age of 77, and would be buried in the Good Cemetery, Indiana. He is buried next to his second wife, Rebecca, who also died in 1851, four months after Christopher. Based on a visit to the cemetery, Chuck Clampett described Christophers headstone as follows: a very elaborate stone shaped like a tree trunk with a plaque on the side with the following inscription: Christopher Swaim, b. Dec. 24, 1774, d. Jul 3, 1851, Age 76y 6m 9d, A native of Randolph Co, NC. 2 years a subject of the British Crown. Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 8 Gravestone of Christopher Columbus Swaim Christopher Columbus Swaim (b 24 Dec 1774, d 3 Jul 1851) was married in Randolph County, North Carolina, on September 28, 1794 to Sarah Hinds (or Hines) (b ~1776, d ~1812). Christopher and Sarah Swaim had at least the following children: Charity Swaim (b 10 Oct 1795, d 29 Jun 1822) was married March 2, 1816 to John Gray, Jr. (20 Feb 1789, d 15 Oct 1829). John Gray was the son of John Gray (b 1 Jan 1749, d 4 Nov 1792) and Jannet Greer (b 23 Dec 1748, d 8 Feb 1835). The only child I have seen mentioned from the marriage of Charity and John Gray, Jr. is Grier Gray (b 20 Mar 1817, d 28 Sep 1874). Grier married Pernecia Lula Leach (b 1820, d 1905). John H. Swaim (b 28 Feb 1797, d 3 Feb 1896) was married July 16, 1816 to Elizabeth Swindell (b 10 Jul 1795, d 17 Sep 1874). [John H. Swaim and family already described in previous chapter their sons included Zebedee W. Swaim]. Sarah (Sally) Swaim (b ~ 1798) was married to Hiram Elliott. Simeon W. (Worthington) Swaim (b 18 Mar 1799, d May 1847) was married December 21, 1819 to Nancy Irwin (b 27 Feb 1799, d Sep 1865). Simeon was born in Randolph County, North Carolina. Nancy was born in Guilford County, North Carolina and was the daughter of Samuel Irwin and Elizabeth Worthington (b 1760, d 1848). Elizabeth Worthington Irwin died at 88. Simeons middle name of Worthington, if correct, would be interesting as it could relate to the controversy regarding who Christophers grandfather was (see the following chapter). Michaels wifes maiden name was Worthington. Simeon emigrated from North Carolina to Preble County, Ohio in the fall, 1833 and remained there until the spring of 1836 when Simeon purchased 120 acres in Salamonie Township, Indiana (Huntington County). Simeon died in 1848 in Huntington County, Indiana. Nancy Irwin Swaim died in Warren, Indiana in 1865. Simeon and Nancy Swaim had the following seven children: Samuel Hines Swaim (b 20 Oct 1820, d 16 Apr 1895). Born in North Carolina. Samuel was married 15 Nov 1841 to Elizabeth Pence Back (b 28 Nov 1821, d 9 Nov 1907). Elizabeth was born in Preble County, Ohio and was the daughter of Aaron Back (b 18 Jun 1785, d 13 Dec 1868) and Margaret E. L. Back (16 Dec 1788, d 12 Jan 1851). Aaron Back fought in the War of 1812. Aaron fell from a chair and died at 83. Samuel was raised as a Baptist and became an ordained elder and minister for the Methodist Episcopal Church as well as a teacher. Samuel was 5 10 tall and weighed 180 pounds. In his youth he was a Democrat but became a staunch Republican between 1854 and 1882 and then late in life became a Prohibitionist.  In 1860 Samuel was living in Salamonie (Warren Post Office), Indiana (Huntington County) and lived near Samuel Irwin and John Chopson. In 1880 they were still living in Salamonie. Samuel Swaim became seriously ill on November 26, 1894 and never would set foot outside his house. He died five months later in 1895 and was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Warren. Elizabeth died in 1907 at the age of 85 years and is also buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. Samuel and Elizabeth Swaim had at least seven children based on the 1860 Census (Huntington County): William Franklin Swaim (b 16 Mar 1843, d ~ 18 Jan 1917). Born in Salamonie Township, Indiana (Huntington County). William was married on 21 Feb 1867 to Mary Thompson (b 20 Nov 1841, d ~ 3 Apr 1925). Mary was the daughter of John Howard Thompson and Mary Thompson. William F. Swaim enlisted and fought in the Civil War for Indiana and was assigned to the second brigade of General Scofield who flanked General Sherman in Georgia. William operated a Planing Mill and was a County Auditor. William and Mary Swaim had one child: Alfred Edward Swaim (b 16 Sep 1868). Alfred was married on 1 Sep 1889 to Amelia M. Irwin. Edith Marie Swaim (b 8 Nov 1890) Mahala Margaret Swaim (b 11 Jul 1845, d 27 Feb 1869). Born in Indiana. Married Lemuel Colbert. Mahala died sometime before the 1895 obituary of her father Samuel. Harriet Ann B. Swaim (b 11 Dec 1847, d 3 Jan 1933). Born in Indiana. Harriet married Aaron Sutton (b 28 Aug 1836, d 5 Aug 1926). Aaron was the son of Amos Sutton and Anna Runkle. Harriet and Aaron are both buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. Simeon Aaron Swaim (b 23 Apr 1850, d 25 Apr 1861). Born in Indiana. Married Lemuel Colbert. Died young according to family information. Simeon died prior to 1887 based on History of Huntington County, Indiana. Mary Albany Swaim (b 2 Mar 1852). Born in Indiana. Mary married Loran B. Minner. Elizabeth Adaline Swaim (b 18 Feb 1854, d 24 Aug 1936). Born in Indiana. Elizabeth was married on 15 Mar 1873 to Joshua Cass Thurston (b ~ 1850, d 14 Sep 1909) David Samuel Swaim (b 10 Feb 1858). Born in Indiana. In 1880 David was the last child living at home with his parents in Salamonie, Indiana (Huntington County). David married Louvina Adsit. Mary Ann Swaim (b 3 Oct 1822). Mary was born in North Carolina. Mary was married 22 Apr 1841 to John A. Back (b ~ 1815). John Back was born in Virginia. In 1850 Mary and John Back were living next door to Samuel H. Swaim. Arthur P. Back (b 25 Jan 1858, d 12 Jan 1942). Buried at Masonic Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. Elizabeth Swaim (b 31 Oct 1824, d May 1897). Born in North Carolina (Stokes County). Elizabeth was married 29 Aug 1848 to Cornelius Newton Irwin (b ~ 1826, d 13 Nov 1905) who was also born in North Carolina. Newton Irwin is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. Elizabeth and Newton Irwin had at least the following children: Eunice A. Irwin (b ~1848). Born in Indiana. Nancy L. Irwin (b ~ 1850). Born in Indiana. Samuel L. Irwin (b ~ 1852). Born in Indiana. Robert C. Irwin (b ~ 1854). Born in Indiana. Ruth E. Irwin (b ~ 1867). Born in Indiana. William N. Irwin Elizabeth Irwin. Christopher Columbus Swaim (b ~ 1828, d 9 Aug 1841). Died young. Sarah A. Swaim (b ~ 1829). Born in North Carolina. In 1850 she was living in her mothers household in Huntington County, Indiana. (Note: Sarah was listed as a child in the 1850 Census but was not listed in the Crum Family information or in the biography of Samuel H. Swaim included in the 1887 History of Huntington County, Indiana). Cynthia Albany Swaim (b 18 Sep 1830, d 18 Jun 1918). Cynthia born in North Carolina. Cynthia married A. G. Parker. Cynthia is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. Ruth Caroline Swaim (b 14 Jun 1833, d 7 Feb 1918). Born in North Carolina. Ruth married William Chopson (b ~1829, d 14 Mar 1910). William was born in Pennsylvania and was the son of George Chopson and Elizabeth Derbyshire. In 1860 they were living in Jackson, Indiana (Wells County). Ruth is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. Elizabeth Swaim (b 1 Jan 1800, d 27 Jun 1884). Elizabeth was married in 1817 to John Stanton, Jr. (b 13 Sep 1792, d 24 Oct 1838). John Stanton, Jr. was the son of John Stanton, Sr. and Hepzibah Marshall. When John Stanton, Jr. was not quite 6 years of age he was shown as "orphan, son of John Stanton Sr.' and bound to David Osbun (Osborn) until he was of age (based on Court Record Guilford Co., N.C. Aug 22, 1798). John Stanton died in 1838. In 1860 Elizabeth was living in the household of son John W. Stanton. In 1880 79 year old Elizabeth was listed as living in the household of Riley and Sarah Stanton. Elizabeth died in 1884 and is buried at Spider Hill Cemetery in Wells County, Indiana. This child was listed in the Swaim-Tysen Family book but was not listed in the Swaim Family Genealogy by W. F. Crum (family information written down 3/13/1891 by W. F. Crum). Elizabeth and John Stanton, Jr. had the following children: Solomon Stanton (b 1819). There is a marriage record of a Solomon Stanton that married a Charity Swaim 2 Sep 1836 in Guilford County, North Carolina with bondsman James Stanton. I believe this may be the same Solomon Stanton but I am not positive. Sarah Stanton (b 1822, d 3 May 1889). Born in North Carolina. As of 1850 Sarah was unmarried and living in Elizabeth and John Stantons household. Ruth Stanton (b ~ 1824). Born in North Carolina. Ruth was married in Huntington County, Indiana on 6 Oct 1845 to George S. Irwin (b ~ 1817). Ruth Stanton and George Irwin had at least the following children: John M. Irwin (b ~ 1847). Born in Indiana. Joseph L. Irwin (b ~ 1851). Born in Indiana. Mary (Polly) Stanton (b 13 Sep 1826, d 07 Jan 1896). Born in North Carolina. Mary married Joseph Blair (b ~1823). Mary and Joseph Blair had at least two children: Elizabeth J. Blair (b 6 Sep 1847, d 15 Aug 1926). Born in Indiana. Married (unknown) Andrews. Delphina S. Blair (b ~ 1851). Born in Indiana. Riley Stanton (b 2 Dec 1828). Married March 28, 1850 to Sarah J. Newman (b ~ 1829). Riley was born in North Carolina and was a farmer. Sarah was born in Indiana. In 1850 Riley and Sarah were living with sister Lydia below and her husband John Newman in Huntington County, Indiana. In 1870 Sarah (and Riley) was living next door to her sister Lydia (Stanton) Newman in Rick Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. I gathered a death record for Riley Stanton for 12 Jul 1850 (not sure of source now). This record appears incorrect based on the other evidence that Riley lived past 1900. In 1900 Riley was living as a lodger in the household of Willard Stanton, son of his sister Lydia (Stanton) Newman. Riley and Sarah Stanton had at least the following children: Elizabeth Stanton (b ~ 1850). Born in Indiana. Lydia Stanton (b ~ 1852). Born in Indiana. Jacob Stanton (b Sep 1855). Born in Indiana. Married Minerva A. (unknown) (b May 1861). Mary Stanton (b ~ 1865). Born in Indiana. Ulysses L. Stanton (b ~ 1868). Born in Indiana. Lydia Stanton (b 27 Jun 1830, d 1896). Born in North Carolina. Lydia was married in 1848 to John Schnatterley Newman (b 18 Jul 1824, d 11 Apr 1888). Lydia and John Newman had at least the following children: Sarah E. Newman (b ~ 1850). Born in Indiana. Mary E. Newman (b ~ 1851). Born in Indiana. John R. Newman (b ~ 1853). Born in Indiana. Quincy M. Newman (b Jan 1856). Born in Indiana. Thomas C. Newman (b ~ 1859). Born in Indiana. Isaac Newman (b 29 Nov 1863, d 4 May 1938). Born in Indiana. Willard Newman (b Feb 1866). Born in Indiana.  Willard married Laura E. (unknown) (b Jan 1880) who was born in North Carolina. Lily Ann Newman (b ~ 1872). Born in Indiana. Zebulon Stanton (b 16 Nov 1833, d 10 Dec 1912). Born in North Carolina. Zebulon married Eliza Wiley (b Jun 1833) who was born in Virginia. Zebulon was a farmer. Zebulon died at the age of 79 and was buried at Mitchell Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. Zebulon and Eliza Stanton had seven children, five of whom were still living in 1900: John Stanton (b ~ 1859). Born in Indiana. Nancy E. Stanton (b ~ 1863). Born in Indiana. Sarah J. Stanton (b ~ 1865). Born in Indiana. Robert Riley Stanton (b 23 Feb 1867, d 22 Jan 1957). Born in Indiana. Occupation was carpenter. Married Iva Fish (d 21 Mar 1905).  Jonas W. Stanton (b ~ 1871). Born in Indiana. Zebulon S. Stanton (b 10 Feb 1876, d 13 Nov 1949). Born in Indiana.  Elisabeth R. Stanton (b ~ 1835). Born in North Carolina. Mary A. Stanton (b ~ 1836). Born in North Carolina. John Watts Stanton (b 13 Feb 1838, d 12 Mar 1873). Born in Randolph County, North Carolina. Married Margaret [unknown] (b ~ 1835). John and Margaret had at least the following children: William O. Stanton (b ~ 1857). Born in Indiana. Delfinia J. Stanton (b ~ 1858). Born in Indiana. John F. Stanton (b ~ 1860). Born in Indiana. George W. Stanton (b ~ 1861). Born in Indiana. Ulysses Stanton (b ~ 1865). Born in Indiana. Lunda L. Stanton (b 1868). Born in Indiana. Sherman G. Stanton (b ~ 1869). Born in Indiana. Susannah Swaim was married September 22, 1824 to William Wright. Cynthia Albany Swaim (b 1802, d ~1844-1845) was married 18 Feb 1830 to John Elliott who must have passed away prior to 1840. Cynthia had a 2nd marriage on 21 Nov 1840 to John Loudermilk. Christopher Swaims wife Sarah died sometime around 1812. Christopher then married Nancy Rebecca Wright in 1818. According to genealogist Linda Jeanne Lewis Livingston, there is family information acquired via Barbara Trujillo that the Bible record of John Swaim Jr. and Elizabeth Vickrey does not include Christopher's 2nd marriage. A descendent in Indiana reported that it was supposedly because Elizabeth, Christopher's mother, was not happy with Nancy Rebecca Wright and religious reasons were given. Christopher Swaim was married in Stokes County, North Carolina, on December 14, 1818 to Nancy Rebecca Wright (b 1777, d Nov, 1851). Rebecca was born in Pennsylvania. Christopher and Rebecca had at least the following four children Nancy, Moses, Mary and William: Nancy Swaim (b ~ 1821) married on February 9, 1840 to William J. Carpenter (b ~1819). Nancy was born in North Carolina. William Carpenter was born in Ohio and was a farmer based on 1850 Census, Indiana (Huntington County). This census also reflected Christopher Columbus Swaim and Rebecca Swaim living in the household. His occupation was carpenter in the 1860 census where they were living in Madison, Indiana (Carroll County). Sometime before 1870, William Carpenter passed away. In the 1870 Census, Nancy (Swaim) Carpenter was living in Moses household. Nancy and William Carpenter had the following children: Jacob Carpenter (b ~1843). Born in Indiana. Mary S. Carpenter (b ~1845). Born in Indiana. Moses Wright Swaim (b 5 Jul 1822, d 25 Feb 1884) married December 31, 1846 to Lavina Stack (b 22 Nov 1829, 7 Feb 1882). Moses was born in Stokes County, North Carolina and was a farmer. Lavina was born in North Carolina. I am not sure who her parents were. In 1870 Moses and Lavina were living in Madison, Indiana (Carroll County). Also living with them was Nancy Carpenter (b ~ 1821 Nancy Swaim Carpenter?) and Lavinas brother, Joshua Stack. In 1880 Moses was living in Union Township, Indiana (Jasper County). Also living with them was Ora Sneider, grandson, and Mary A. Greenfield, granddaughter. Lavina died in 1882 at the age of 52 years old. Moses died in 1884 in Union, Indiana (Jasper County). Moses died at the age of 61 years old based on the Indiana Deaths database, however, it would appear that he would have been 62 years old. Moses W. Swaim and Lavina Stack reportedly had nine children: Nancy J. Swaim (b 10 Sep 1848). Born in North Carolina. Married A. C. Snyder. William Milton Swaim (b 29 Aug 1850). Born in North Carolina (based on 1870 census, however, Moses was already living in Indiana based on 1850 census). More likely, William was born in Indiana. Married 25 Apr 1881 to Emily L. Wyatt. Later, William had a 2nd marriage to Mary M. (unknown) in 1895. William and Mary Swaim had the following children: Rollo Swaim (b 22 Feb 1897, d Sep 1970). Born in Indiana. Bert Swaim (b ~ 1900). Born in Indiana. Frank Swaim (b ~ 1901). Born in Indiana. Ida Swaim (b ~ 1903). Born in Indiana. Charlotte L. Swaim (b 1852). Died young based on family information. George W. Swaim (b 24 Aug 1854) John A. Swaim (b 26 Nov 1856). Born in Indiana. John Swaim was married on 16 Jan 1881 to Ida May Guss. John and Ida Swaim had at least the following children: (unknown) (b 15 Jun 1883). Iva May Swaim (b 8 Feb 1886). Rachael E. Swaim (b 14 Jun 1859). Born in Indiana. Married E. E. Johnson. Charles Columbus Swaim (b 4 Feb 1862, 5 May 1943). Born in Indiana. Charles married 4 Dec 1886 to Nancy Berthena Ricketts (b 7 Sep 1862, 8 Jul 1903). Nancy Ricketts married at age 16 to Thomas Jefferson Hartley who died ~ 1883. Nancy and Thomas Hartley had one child from this marriage: - Vitelia Pearl Hartley (b 2 Jan 1881). Vitelia Pearl, the only child by the first marriage, married Andrew Jackson Crossley and had nine children: Hough Thomas, Jesse Charles, Betha Jeannette, Richard Claud, Pearl Adelia, Anna Lovina [died in infancy] William, Elizabeth, and Wayne Hartley Crossley. Nancy then married Charles Columbus Swaim on 4 Dec 1886. Nancy died in 1903 in Harrison, Indiana (Blackford County). Nancys headstone reads Bertha wife of C. C. Swaim, Died July 8, 1903, 40 yrs, 10M, 1 D This headstone is close to several Hartley headstones including Delbert and Mollie Hartley and Charles and Martha Hartley and also near Isaac and Nancy Ricketts headstones. Charles Swaim died in 1943 in Lysite/Lost Cabin, Wyoming (Fremont County) of nephritis at the age of 81. -- Also note that this is the Charles Columbus Swaim whose cousin W. F. Crum wrote The Swaim Family Genealogy by W. F. Crum (family information written down 3/13/1891 by W. F. Crum). Charles and Nancy Swaim had the following children: Beatrice Glenn Swaim (b 18 Dec 1887, d 20 Apr 1968). Born in Fair Oaks, Indiana (Jasper County). Died in Riverton, Wyoming. Beatrice married July 4, 1905 to William I. Lewis. They had four children. The eldest died in infancy. The remaining children include Rex Glenn, William Howard, and Charles Swain Lewis. Lovina Rosalie Swaim (b 20 Dec 1890, d 17 Dec 1987). married February 1, 1907, Henry Edward Johnson and they have one child, Henry Edward, Jr. Mrs. Johnson was a postmaster in Lysite, Wyoming. Minnie May Swaim (b 12 Apr 1892, d 16 Jun 1925). Minnie was married in 1914 to Floyd Harrison Logan and they had two children, Betha Ruth and Dorthy Pearl. Mrs. Logan died June 16, 1925. Clarence Arthur Swaim (b 26 Nov 1898, d 15 Apr 1899). Edward G. Swaim (b 18 Dec 1863). Born in Indiana. Married Fannie Berleen. David Arthur Swaim (b 4 Feb 1866). Born in Indiana. Married Ida Berleen. NOTE: This Moses Swaim was a foster child of John H. Swaim (see previous chapter) according the Swaim Family Record. Mary Swaim married (unknown) Bundy. William Swaim (b 1829) was married on 8 Nov 1849 to Elizabeth Newman. A summary of primary evidence for Christopher Columbus Swaim being the father of John H. Swaim is as follows: Warren Independent obituary of John H. Swaim from February 16, 1896 that states that John H. Swaims father was Christopher C. Swaim and that his mother was Sarah Swaim. Swaim-Tysen Family book, pages 310, 324. The Swaim Family Genealogy by W. F. Crum (family information written down 13 Mar 1891 by W. F. Crum). John Swaim (b 1748) John Swaim, Jr., born 1748, was the father of Christopher Columbus Swaim described in the previous chapter. John was born on April 26, 1748 in Frederick County, Virginia or in Surry County, North Carolina depending on which account one believes. There has been significant debate within genealogical circles as to who this John Swaim descends from. Specifically, the debate has focused on whether John Swaims father was Michael Swaim or John Swaim (more on that later) who were both sons of William (Willem) Swaim (Sweem). In some accounts he is referred to John Jr.. This has led some people to believe he descended from a John Swaim. Although this would seem to be the norm, there have been instances where a nephew with the same first name as an uncle was referred to as Jr. in the context of an extended family living close to one another. Based on information from his grandson Lyndon Swaim, John was a farmer in Randolph County and was a friend and hunting companion of Daniel Boone. A similar account is included in the biographical sketch of Lyndon Swaim by Judge Douglas who said (John) he was born in 1748, reared in the pioneer surroundings of the times and became a friend and hunting companion of Daniel Boone. His wife was Elizabeth Vickery, a daughter of one of the Regulators who became the vanguard of American freedom on the field of Alamance. (Editor the last sentence is referring to Marmaduke Vickery, father of Elizabeth Vickery, who was arrested by the British and placed into chains and later released). (John) carved out a home and farm out of the wilderness and became a successful farmer and raised a large family. According to one account, John Swaim was born in Frederick County, Virginia and moved from this area to Rowan County, North Carolina in 1752. There is a 23 August 1756 land survey for 640 acres in Rowan County, North Carolina near Abbots Creek performed for John Swaim. The chain carriers were Abraham Teague and Michael Swaim. John Swaim married Elizabeth Vickrey on May 19, 1767. Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of Marmaduke Vickrey and Elizabeth Nation. Marmaduke Vickery was a Revolutionary War hero and was known for his armed resistance against Governor William Tryon in the Battle of Alamance. In this battle Marmaduke and local farmers were armed with pitchforks and squirrel guns. Elizabeth was also known as Betty. Elizabeth was born on May 11, 1750 in Augusta County, Frederick, Virginia. John and Elizabeth lived in what was regarded as Rowan County, North Carolina. This area became Guilford County in 1770 and later became part of Randolph County in 1779. By 1790 John was in the Hillsborough District of Randolph County, North Carolina as described in the 1790 Census.. It also appears that John Swaim is referenced in the 1800 and 1810 censuses based on the ages of the oldest male, over 45, and the fact that John is known to have settled in Randolph County. The use of different spellings for the last name while interesting is troublesome from a genealogy perspective. John is listed as John Swim in the 1790 Census, John Swaim in the 1800 census and back to John Swim in the 1810 census. Of course one explanation is that John Swaim and John Swim were different people. However, there were very few people in Randolph County with a name spelled even close to Swaim/Swain/Swim. If you map out which counties had census listings for Swaim/Swain/Swim in years 1790-1810 and look at the family members ages, it does appear that we are viewing the same families that are being listed with variations in the spelling of the Swaim surname. This variation could simply be the result of the census taker misspelling the name. It does not necessarily mean John Swaim was using a different spelling of his surname although that is also a possibility. John Swaim died in 1827 and his wife Elizabeth died in 1833. Both John and Elizabeth Swaim are buried in the Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Randolph County, not far from the Guilford County Line near Level Cross, North Carolina. John Swaim, Jr.s Will is located in the Greensboro Library. John Swaim, Jr.s bible was left in his Will to his grandson, Lyndon Swaim. As of 1976 this Bible was in the possession of Ira Marvin Swaim. John Swaim, Jr.s will was found in the Greensboro Library willing his all to his son Moses and his grandchildren as listed in the Yoder Papers down as far as were born at that time. He was definitely John, Jr. We found a Land Grant recorded in the State Land Grant Office dated 1798 to John Swaim, Jr. giving one of the boundaries on John Swaim, Sr.'s line. It was in Randolph County on the waters of Deep River, where he was known to live with his wife Elizabeth Vickrey and his 11 children. John Swaim (b 26 Apr 1748, d 16 Jan 1827) was married May 19, 1767 to Elizabeth Vickrey (b 11 May 1750, d 3 Sep 1833). John and Elizabeth Swaim had the following children: Massah Swaim (b 15 Jul 1768, d 23 Mar 1846) was married December 1, 1790 to Daniel Robins (b 1770, d 8 Oct 1831). Daniel was the son of William and Francis Robins. Massah and Daniel Robins had eight children (seven sons and one daughter): Eli Robins (b ~ 1791) William Robins Daniel Robins John Robins (b 1799). John married Margaret Swaim (b 1801, d 1872). John and Margaret Robbins had at least the following children: Mapah Robbins, Swaim Robbins, Sarah Robbins, Esther Robbins, Charity Robbins, Isaiah Robbins, John Robbins, William Robbins. Christopher Robins (b 20 Apr 1802, d 7 Sep 1870) was married 27 Sep 1829 in Randolph County, North Carolina, to Hannah Green (b 4 Apr 1801, d 14 Feb 1871). Joshua Robins. Joshua married Esther Swaim. Richard Robins (b ~ 1809). Charity Robins. Charity died at age 13. William G. Swaim (b 10 Mar 1770, d 13 Jun 1850). Born in Randolph County, North Carolina. William was married December 17, 1789 to Elizabeth Sherwood (b 8 Nov 1773, d 14 Aug 1835). William was later married December 19, 1836 to Christiana Stone (b ~ 1780) who was the widow of Williams cousin Michael Swaim. Christiana was born in North Carolina. William and Elizabeth (Sherwood) Swaim had the following children: Daniel Swaim (b 10 Nov 1790, d 6 Jun 1853) married June 7, 1815 to Susannah Lamb. Susannah was the daughter of Henry M. Lamb and Ann Dennis. Daniel died at age 62 in 1853 at Tangier (Parke County), Indiana. Daniel and Susan had at least the following children: William P. Swaim (b 4 Jan 1825, d 12 Sep 1846) Malissa Swaim (b 27 Apr 1836, d 2 Jan 1839). John Swaim (b 27 Jan 1793, d 5 Oct 1841) married January 6, 1814 to Elizabeth Lamb. Mary Polly Swaim (b 3 Oct 1795, d 11 Feb 1878) married 1819 to William T. Wiley (b ~ 1796). Benjamin Swaim (b 13 May 1798, d 23 Dec 1844) married February 7, 1830 to Rachel Dicks (b ?, d ~ 16 Mar 1841). They were married in New Salem, North Carolina. Benjamin Swaim was an editor of the Southern Citizen newspaper. Rachel Swaim died in 1841 in Ashboro, North Carolina on Wednesday leaving four helpless children-one only a few days old. Rachel was the daughter of Reverend Peter Dicks of Randolph County, North Carolina. Charlotte Lottie Swaim (b 3 May 1801, d 19 Sep 1859) married Jonathan Redding. Joshua Swaim (b 8 Feb 1804, d 7 Feb 1868) was married September 1, 1824 to Nancy H. Polk (b 26 Mar 1806, d ~ 1865). Joshua and Nancy Swaim had ten children: James Polk Swaim (b 21 Nov 1825) Elizabeth Swaim (b 30 Sep 1827, d 28 Jun 1846) Margaret J. Swaim (b 22 Mar 1829, d ~ 27 Feb 1846?) Mary Swaim (b ~ 1831) William Walter Swaim (b 10 Feb 1833). Rachel Director Swaim (b 15 Nov 1835). Luther Clegg Swaim (b Dec 1837). Born in North Carolina. Married Dorsia E. [unknown]. Luther and Dorsia had eleven children, eight of which were still living as of 1900. In 1900 Luther was living in Arkansas. Susannah Swaim (b ~1840) Hannah Swaim (b ~1841). Married 9 Oct 1864 to Henry Green. Martha Swaim (b ~1847) Joshua Swaim was later married to Dorcus Aretha Odell. Frances Fanny Swaim (b 19 Feb 1807, d 11 May 1853) married 29 March 1825 to Absalom Carney. . Elizabeth Swaim (b 25 Apr 1810, d 18 Oct 1844) married April 18, 1832 to Abiathar Vickery (b 26 Oct 1807). Abiathar was the son of Harmon Vickery and Delilah Lamb. Abiathar then married Ann (unknown). . Rachel Swaim (b 9 Jun 1816, d 8 Jun 1880). Born in North Carolina. never married. In 1850 Rachel was living with her step-mother, Christiana Swaim, in Randolph County, North Carolina. Ashley Swaim (b 22 Feb 1820). Born in North Carolina. Ashley married Elizabeth (unknown) (b ~ 1827). Elizabeth (unknown) Swaim was born in North Carolina. In 1850 Ashley and Elizabeth were living next door to his step-mother, Christiana Swaim, in Randolph County, North Carolina. Sometime between 1848 and 1852, Ashley and Elizabeth moved to Parke County, Indiana. Sometime between 1860 and 1870, Elizabeth passed away. In 1870, Ashley, his son, John W. Swaim, and his daughter, Sarah, were living with the Nathaniel Waters family. A John Swaim (b ~ 1843) and Sarah Swaim (b ~ 1850) were living next door. Ashley and Elizabeth Swaim had at least the following children: Rachel Swaim (b ~ 1846). Born in North Carolina. Mary Swaim (b ~ 1848). Born in North Carolina. Martha Swaim (b ~ 1852). Born in Indiana. Nancy J. Swaim (b ~ 1853). Born in Indiana. John W. Swaim (b ~ 1855). Born in Indiana. Sarah Swaim (b 1858). Born in Indiana. Joshua Swaim (b 5 Apr 1772, d 23 Dec 1855) was married April 23, 1795 to Sarah Elliott. Joshua and Sarah (Elliott) Swaim had at least the following children: Joseph M. Swaim William Swaim Hezekiah Swaim Christopher Columbus Swaim (b 24 Dec 1774, d 3 Jul 1851) was married September 28, 1794 to Sarah Hinds (or Hines). Christopher later remarried ~ December 14, 1818 (Bond) to Nancy Rebecca Wright. [Details described in previous chapter] Children (by Sarah Hinds): Charity Swaim John H. Swaim Sarah Swaim Susanna Swaim Cynthia Albany Swaim Simeon W. Swaim Elizabeth Swaim [Children previously described] Children (by Nancy Rebecca Wright): William Swaim Nancy Swaim Moses W. Swaim. [Children previously described] John Swaim (b 15 May 1777, d 19 Oct 1841) was married April 19, 1804 to Mary Laughlin (b 24 Feb 1778). John and Mary Swaim had the following children: Richard Laughlin Swaim (b 1 Nov 1806, d 19 Feb 1894) married September 14, 1836 to Laura Vickery (b ~ 1816). Richard and Laura Swaim had the following children: John Swaim Harrison Swaim Oliver Swaim Elizabeth Swaim (b 27 Aug 1779, d 16 Oct 1863) was married July 30, 1801 to George Swearingen. They supposedly had no children.  Ashley Swaim (b 25 Feb 1782, d 21 May 1856) was married August 12, 1802 to Sarah Walton (b ~ 1782, d 1874) in Davidson County, North Carolina. Ashley was a pastor of a Baptist church. Ashley was buried in Abbots Creek primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in North Carolina. Ashley and Sarah Swaim had the following children: Elizabeth Swaim (b 20 Feb 1803, d 16 Aug 1835). Married (unknown) Green. Ashley Swaim, Jr. (b ~ 1820). Ashley married 20 Jul 1846 (bond) to Elizabeth Eibert (b ~ 1827). Ashley and Elizabeth had at least the following children: Rachel (b ~ 1846), Mary (b ~ 1849). Elkanah Swaim (b 9 May 1808, d 24 May 1855). Elkanah was married 24 Oct 1829 to Rachel Meredith. Hester Swaim (b 1812). Hester Swaim was married 16 Sep 1830 (bond) to Aaron Meredith (b ~ 1810). John Murphy Swaim (b 16 May 1814). Born at Abbotts Creek, North Carolina. John married Elizabeth Idol (b 23 Feb 1815). John was a Civil War Veteran and was thought to be dead. He was gone for three years. He rode into his home one day on a horse. Rebecca Swaim (b 18 Nov 1813). Married 22 Feb 1833 (bond) to Michael G. Walk (b 24 Nov 1806/9, d 15 Apr 1887) Priscilla Walk (b 1840). Priscilla married Christian Krull (b 1828). Christian born in Prussia. William Walk (b 1844) Samuel Walk (b 1847). Melinda Swaim (b 1817, d 1907). Melinda born at Abbotts Creek, North Carolina. Melinda married 14 Jul 1836 (bond) to Isaac Hammer. Joseph Spurgeon Swaim (b 11 Aug 1820, d 18 Jun 1865). Joseph married Keziah Emily Idol (b 24 Apr 1819) in 1840. Keziah was a mid-wife. (went to Kansas and died there). Joseph was 1st Lt. in Civil War. Moses Swaim. Phebe S. Swaim (b 28 Sep 1823, d 26 Sep 1824). Marmaduke Swaim (b 23 Feb 1784, d 26 Dec 1822, married on February 4, 1806 to Jeanette Laurence (b ~ 1785). Marmaduke died in Timber Ridge, North Carolina (Randolph County). Marmaduke was a soldier in War of 1812. Marmaduke and Jeanette Swaim had numerous children including Nancy Swaim (b ~ 1808, 12 Jan 1885). Married 5 Jan 1828 (bond) to Allen Swindell (b 23 Apr 1798, d 29 Sep 1859). Allen Swindell was the son of Willis Swindell (b 5 May 1763, d 9 May 1851). Allen and Willis were both born in Hyde County, North Carolina. Allen died in Willis died in Summitville, Indiana (Madison County) and was buried at Vinson Cemetery. Ellis Swindell was also buried at Vinson Cemetery. Nancy (Swaim) Swindell was also buried in Madison County, Indiana. Nancy Swaim and Allen Swindell had at least the following children: Ibba Swindell Nancy Swindell Nancy Swindell William Swindell Alfred Swindell Anna Swindell Willie Swindell Letitia Swindell. Laban Swaim (b ~ 1809). Married 21 Feb 1841 to Jemima Fentrise (b ~ 1810). In 1850 Laban and Jemima were living in Randolph County, North Carolina. Children (partial list): Hugh Swaim Luther Swaim Maria Swaim Charles Swaim. Calvin Swaim (b ~ 1812). Married Susanna Jane Ferree (b ~1815). Calvin was a shoemaker. Children: Rachel Priscilla Swaim Louisa Swaim Henry C. Swaim Martha M. Swaim Mary J. Swaim Alexander W. Swaim. Llisa Swaim Addison Swaim (b 27 Apr 1819, d 30 Aug 1895). Married 28 Nov 1844 (bond date) to Elizabeth Turner. Addison Swaim was buried Good Cemetery, Warren, Indiana. Michael Swaim Moses Swaim. Charity Swaim (b 1 Aug 1786, d 25 Apr 1864) was married January 16, 1806 to James Laughlin (b 16 Dec 1783). Charity and James Laughlin had the following children: Richard Swaim Laughlin (b 17 Oct 1806, d 6 May 1879). Married 7 Aug 1834 to Hannah Kearns. John Laughlin (b 26 Dec 1808). Joshua Laughlin (b 2 Aug 1810). James Madison Laughlin (b 2 Aug 1816, d 26 Nov 1870). Married 24 Jul 1851 to Delila Ann Estes. Franklin Laughlin (b 30 May 1820, d 14 Oct 1888). Married 25 Sep 1846 to Mary Laughlin. Charity Laughlin (b 19 Aug 1822, d 22 Apr 1890). Married 14 Feb 1854. . Moses Swaim (b 31 Dec 1788, d 25 Apr 1870) was married February 13, 1812 to Adah Swindell (b 17 Apr 1791, d 2 May 1866). Adah Swindell was from Hyde County, North Carolina. Her mother was Mary Harper of the family of the Harper Brothers publishers. Moses and Adah lived in Randolph County, North Carolina until the 1850s when they moved to St. Joseph County, Indiana and lived on a farm north of the South Bend on the St. Joseph River. Here Adah died May 2, 1866 and Moses returned to North Carolina on a visit and died there at the age of 82, April 25, 1870. Buried in North Carolina. He had been active in the anti-slavery movement for many years and was president of the manumission society, long before the War Between The States. Moses and Adah had eleven children. Moses and Adah Swaim had the following children: Lyndon Swaim (b 15 Dec 1812, d 26 Mar 1893). 1st marriage 3 Nov 1842 to Abiah Shirley Swaim (widow of his cousin William); 2nd marriage 25 Oct 1859 to Isabella Logan (d 9 Feb 1900). Lyndon and Abiah Swaim had the following child: Emma Swaim (b 21 Sep 1843, d 18 Jun 1845) Lyndon and Abiah Swaim had the following children: Mary Lindsay Swaim (b 26 Aug 1860, 13 Aug 1928) Ada Swaim (b 7 Apr 1863, 14 Dec 1907) Logan Swaim (b 17 Aug 1865) Isabella Swaim (b 23 Jun 1868).  Priscilla Swaim (b 30 Jul 1814, d 29 Dec 1870). Married Charles Hunt. David Hunt, married Augusta Crocker Lyndon Hunt, married Elizabeth Hartzel Ada Hunt married James V. Benson. Mahala Swaim (b 5 Apr 1816, d 20 Nov 1891). Married Abram Auten. Antoinette Auten Ada Auten married Joe Tutt. Elizabeth Swaim (b 15 Mar 1818). Married David Hunt. Mary (Polly) Swaim (b 10 Mar 1820, d 12 Feb 1852). Married Michael Estey. John Milton Swaim (b 26 Jan 1822, d 5 Nov 1910). Married Malinda Way. David W. Swaim (b 21 Feb 1824, d 3 Oct 1837). Marmaduke Curran Swaim (b 23 Feb 1826, d 1 Sep 1897). Married Mary Waite. Benjamin F. Swaim (b 10 Jan 1828, d 20 Nov 1860). Bartlett Y. Swaim (b 10 Jan 1830, d 5 Jun 1845). Henry Swaim (b 19 May 1832, d 24 May 1904). Married Candace Waite. . Michael Swaim (b 10 Feb 1791, d 17 Dec 1878) was married December 1, 1811 to Susan Hinshaw (b 1 Sep 1789, d 24 Dec 1850). Susan was born near Deep River, North Carolina and died in Kennard, Indiana (Henry County). Michael and Susan Swaim had the following children: Edwin W. Swaim (b 15 May 1813, d 18 Oct 1888). Married 3 Mar 1836 to Catherine Morgan. Edwin died in Knightstown, Indiana. Christopher A. Swaim (b 1814). Jesse H. Swaim (b 21 Aug 1818, d 10 Dec 1898). Married Naomi Harris (b ~ 1822). Jesse died in Knightstown, Indiana. Jesse was a carriage maker. Jesse and Naomi Swaim had at least the following children: Lucina (b ~ 1842). Ann R. Swaim Rebecca W. Swaim Branson E. Swaim Mary E. Swaim John Milton Swaim (b 20 Jan 1831, d 1911). Born in Indiana. Died in Knightstown, Indiana. Elihu W. Swaim (b 30 Nov 1833, d 6 May 1868). Born in Indiana. Died in Knightstown, Indiana. In 1850 Elihu was living with his brother Jesse Swaim. A summary of primary evidence for John Swaim, born 1748, being the father of Christopher Columbus Swaim is as follows: The Swaim Family Genealogy by W. F. Crum (family information written down 3/13/1891 by W. F. Crum). Swaim-Tysen Family book, page 324, which is based on John Swaims bible handed down to his descendants. John Swaim (b ~ 1719) (or Michael Swaim) (b ~1715) [NOTE: This Chapter is undergoing a major rewrite] So far the Swaim paternal ancestry back through John Swaim (b 1748) can be validated by reasonably hard evidence, family Bibles and general consensus. However, once we begin to carry the investigation deep into the 1700s we run into larger problems in verifying the ancestry. The 1790 United States Federal census was the first federal census conducted. Censuses from 1790 through 1840 only identified the name of the head of the family and provided statistics on family members such as the numbers of women and men over 16 and men under 16. There is little solid information to link individuals to families. One of the more controversial genealogical issues regarding the early Swaim ancestry in America is the disagreement over the father of John Swaim (born 1748). Many sources including the Swaim-Tysen Family book, Clampett Family Centre web site, Latter Day Saints and others claim that this John Swaim (born 1748) is the son of Michael Swaim (born 1715). On the other hand, family sources state that Johns father was another John Swaim, presumably the one that married Charity Vickery and born ~1719. It is believed by some that this John Swaim (b 1719) was the brother of Michael Swaim (b 1715). There is no hard evidence in the form of wills or other sources that has been located to conclusively identify Johns father. John Swaim (1748) had a Bible in which births, deaths and marriages were recorded but it did not list his father or mother. The issue of John Swaims father has been a running controversy in Swaim family genealogy circles for a number of years. Although the Swaim-Tysen Family book by authors Lloyd Swaim, Joe Mullane and Margorie Johnson claims Michael is the father of John Swaim, (b 1748) no convincing evidence is offered. Lloyd Swaim related to me in an email that Joe Mullane primarily came up with that theory and Joe has since passed away. I (Lloyd Swaim) really cannot say who was John's father. Joe Mullane came up with the suggestion that the father was Michael. Others say no, but there is no documentation to really support either argument very well. The Teague family history site ( HYPERLINK "http://www.fmoran.com/swaim.html" http://www.fmoran.com/swaim.html) includes the following explanation: Some versions of this family (John Swaim, born ~1719, and Charity Teague Swaim) include a son John Swaim (1748-1827), who married Elizabeth Vickery in 1767 and lived in Randolph Co. NC. Other histories say that this John is the son of Michael Swaim, brother of John Swaim, Sr. We have included John and Elizabeth Vickery Swaim's children in the next generation because a few of their descendants show up in Forsyth County. Another source that states that John Swaims (1748) father was John Swaim (1719) is the Francine Swaim family information compiled by the Birch family web site at rootweb. In either case, whether John Swaims (1748) father was Michael (1715) or John (1719), there is some consensus albeit not unanimous that the grandfather of John Swaim (1748) was Willem Sweem (Swaim) (b ~ 1677) and that Michael (1715) and John (1719) were brothers. According to the research of Joe Mullane, Lloyd Swaim and Marjorie Johnson in the Swaim-Tysen Family book, Williams son Matthias settled in West Virginia and sons Michael and John settled in North Carolina. Michael settled in the area around Greensboro and John settled in the area south of Winston Salem. Based on the Swaim-Tysen Family book Simeon W. Swaims middle initial W stood for Worthington. If so, this could be viewed as circumstantial evidence that he was named with Christophers possible grandmother Martha Worthington Swaim in mind. As we recall, Martha Worthington Swaim was the wife of Michael Swaim. However, some do not view this as proof of anything. I do not have independent conclusive evidence as to which of these theories is correct. There are many knowledgeable researchers that have strong opinions on these theories. I suspect this issue will continue to remain unresolved for some time unless some additional evidence surfaces. DNA testing conducted thus far does not answer this question. I will list the information and analysis I have compiled thus far. Census analysis Censuses do not provide details on family members but can be helpful in providing circumstantial evidence regarding where people lived and possible relationships. People with the same surname living in the same vicinity were often related. Of course, family members often moved apart for a number of reasons. So lets look at some census data and see where that leads us. In the early Swaim family there were numerous Williams, Michaels and Johns listed in the censuses. In the 1790 census of North Carolina there are 6 Swims, 2 Swaims and 3 Swains (in the counties of interest in North Carolina). Lets map them by county and see where they are and what their families look like. Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 9 Location of Surry, Stokes, Guilford and Randolph counties in North Carolina Surry and Stokes counties are in the northern part of North Carolina, Surry being to the west of Stokes. Stokes County was formed in 1789 out of Surry County. Guilford is southeast of Stokes and Randolph is further south, south of Guilford. John Swim (b ~1719) known as old Swim and his sons: Michael & Moses   John Swaim (b 4-26-1748)  Widow of Michael Swaim (b ~ 1715) COUNTIESSWIMSWAIM or SWAINs indexed incorrectlySWAINSurryJohn Swim (2-0-2) Michael Swim (1-1-4) Moses Swim (1-3-3) SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT StokesJohn Swim (1-1-1) William Swim (3-5-6)GuilfordMichal Swaim (1-4-6) William Swaim (3-2-5) Marthey Swain (0-0-2) William Swain (1-1-1)  Joseph Swain (1-4-2) ?RandolphJohn Swim (3-4-4)TOTALS6 families (11-14-20)4 families (5-7-14)1 family (1-4-2)Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 5 - Swim/Swaim/Swains in the 1790 Census, North Carolina First lets look at the group of Swims in the 1790 census since they would appear to represent an earlier evolution of the surname (not necessarily always the case but a reasonable starting place for analysis). John Swim is listed in Surry County with 2 males 16 and older (one is himself) and 2 females. A small family listed in the 1790-1840 censuses is usually indicative of either a very young or fairly old family. There is a land record of John Swim buying 250 acres on Deep Creek on May 18, 1789 in Surry County. So this John Swim, with the small family, would most likely be John Swim (1719), the brother of Michael (1715) and son of William (b ~ 1677). This is the conclusion of the Swaim-Tysen Family book and I understand the logic. The other Swims listed in Surry County with the larger families would probably be sons of John: Michael and Moses. The two Swims listed in nearby Stokes County would probably be his other sons: John and William. There is a John Swim shown located in Randolph County, North Carolina listed with 3 males 16 and older (one is himself), 4 males under 16 and 4 females. He is not located adjacent to anyone and has a large family. Since there are so many Johns in this family, it is difficult to know for sure which one he is. It would appear possible that this is John Swaim (1748), brother to William (b ~ 1745/6) and Michael (b ~ 1752) who was later buried in 1827 in Timber Ridge Cemetery in Randolph County, North Carolina. Also notice that John Swaim (b 1748) and John Swaim (b 1719) both were recorded in this census with their surname spelled Swim. Of course this could be a misspelling by the census taker but it would be unusual to make the same mistake four times. Plus we know there are land records of John Swaim (b ~1719) using the surname spelling Swim. This is circumstantial evidence that these four families are in a different family branch than the Swaims in Guilford County. It is also circumstantial evidence for John Swaim (b ~1719) being the father of John Swaim (b 1748) although I must say it is weak and uncertain evidence. In looking at the Swaim families in Guilford County we see a Marthey Swaim who has long been believed to be Michael Swaims (1715) widowed wife who would have been about 75 years old. Located in the vicinity of Marthey and located right next door to one another is a Michal Swaim (probably misspelled and should be Michael) and a William Swaim. These are large families with 10-11 members each. The fact they are located next to one another, have identical surnames and have similar sized families is a possible indicator that they were brothers (although they could have been cousins). The Michael Swaim listed is certainly not Michael Swaim (1715) as his children would have been grown and left by then. It is less likely that a 75 year old man would have four boys under 16 and 4 daughters living at home. These two families appear to be sons of Michael Swaim (1715) located in the vicinity of widow, Marthey Swaim (although that is not certain). Michaels son William Swaim (1745) had 5 sons and 5 daughters that have been identified. Three of the five sons were born before 1790. The 1790 census for this William listed 5 males. So were off by one male which could be explained by a number of factors such as an elderly father living with them or another son that we dont know about. Michael Swaim (1715) had a son Michael Swaim (1752) who had six sons and an unknown number of daughters. Four of the five sons were born before 1790 which matches the 1790 census. So, while I am not certain, it would appear reasonable that this cluster of families were brothers and were sons of Michael (1715): William (~ 1745/6) and Michael (1752). There is also another William Swaim listed in the 1790 census for Guilford County that is listed further away from this Michael/William/Marthey cluster. This William only has one son at home in 1790. I am not sure exactly where he fits in. In addition, there is a Joseph Swain (spelling in the census looks like it ends with an n). I listed him in the table for completeness since he does live in the vicinity of the others in Guilford County. I have no information on him and whether he is even related to our family or not. By 1790, Johns oldest male child, William, would have moved out since he first married in 1789. If we examine the birth dates of the male children we find that by 1790 there would be two sons over 16 and not married yet Christopher Columbus Swaim and Joshua Swaim. These two sons married in 1794 and 1795, respectively. In 1790 John Swaim (1748) would have had four sons under 16 John, Jr. (13), Ashley (8), Marmaduke (6) and Moses (1). John Swaim (1748) had three daughters and the oldest, Massa, did not marry until December 1, 1790. So this review of the 1790 census makes it certainly possible and perhaps likely that this John Swim in Randolph County is John Swaim (1748). It is interesting that this Johns surname is Swim, not Swaim. This would seem to provide some evidence that his father was John Swim (b ~ 1719) and not Michael (b ~ 1715). It does seem odd that in the same snapshot in time (1790 census) that two brothers would use the name Swaim and one would use the name Swim. However, I have also been told that the Dutch pronounced Swaim in such a manner that it may have been misunderstood by the census taker as swim. So we have to be careful in drawing too many conclusions from these censuses. The following sub-sections provide a brief synopsis of what is known regarding Michael Swaim (b ~ 1715) and John Swaim (b ~ 1719). Michael Anthony Swaim (b ~ 1711 or 1715) There is a record of a Michael Swame baptized on October 18, 1715 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Staten Island, NY who was the son of William and Mary Swame (to be described in more detail in the next chapter). There is also family information stating that the Michael Anthony Swaim who married Martha Worthington was born in 1711. Some researchers believe these were the same person while others believe these were two different Michael Swaims. One possibility is that the family information stating that this Michael Swaim was born in 1711 was in error and this same Michael was actually born in 1715. In this sub-chapter I will include what is known about Michael Swaim recognizing that this lack of certainty regarding which Michael Swaim we are describing adds confusion. Unfortunately that is the nature of genealogy. Rather than mask such confusion in order to produce a nice tidy book I would prefer to be honest about what is known and what is not. Michael Swem (Swaim) was included in the List of Taxables for Rowan County, North Carolina in 1761 taken by Thomas Stilwell. This list also included John Vickrey, Marmaduke Vickrey, William Robins, Richard Robins, Elizabeth Lamb, Christopher Nation and others. Michael Swaim married Martha Worthington in 1747 based on family information passed down through descendants of Rebecca (Swaim) Jones. This is confirmed by the birth of their first son Abraham in 1747. They were married in the Frederick City, Virginia area. Michael migrated to North Carolina sometime before 1761 since he is listed as Michael Swem on the 1761 List of Taxables tax list for Rowan County, North Carolina taken by Thomas Stillwell. The particular area of Rowan County where they settled is currently in Yadkin County. Rowan County in this time period was a large county that eventually became subdivide into the present day counties of Wilkes, Yadkin, Stokes, Surry, Guilford, Randolph, Davidson, etc. Michaels brother John also migrated to North Carolina. Michaels brother John remained in the original area that became Yadkin, Stokes and Surry Counties, whereas Michael moved further eastward and settled in the general area of what is today Guilford County, North Carolina.  Michael Swaim was a Baptist preacher. There is also information that Michaels wife Martha was somewhat of a preacher as well. The following provides some information about Michael (described here as Father Swaim) and Martha. It is an excerpt from a four page letter from Benjamin Sherwood from February 9, 1856. Benjamin Sherwood was the husband of Sarah Swaim, daughter of Michael Swaim (b ~1755), granddaughter of Michael Swaim (b ~1715). The original letter is in the Perkins Library, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick file: "Beloved Grandchildren" Marion Co., Iowa, page 4---1, February 9, 1856. Your grandmother Sherwood maiden name was Sally Swaim, her mothers maiden name was Sally Rigdon or Riggdon. Your grandfathers father name was Michael Swaim and his father I think was the same, though I have no record thereof, his mother name was Martha Worthington. Father Swaim died when I was a small boy- I recollect seeing him once. Mother Swaim married Samuel Trogdon a few months before I married. She and her husband are both dead. Grandmother Martha Swaim died some years after I had a family. She was a good woman and I think probably, the best female preacher that I ever heard her husband died before I was born. All the Swaim that I have mentioned were Baptists, except mother-in-law, she was a Presbyterian. We are in only moderately good health. P.S. February 10th the cold is intense. Respectfully B. Sherwood Mary Sherwood There is family information passed down to descendants of Rebecca Swaim, daughter of Michael and Martha Swaim. This information was passed from Rebecca to her granddaughter Elizabeth and from Elizabeth to her granddaughter Sarah Florence Swaim. This information includes Rebeccas family Bible information. This information was provided to me by Linda Livingstone in 2005 who obtained it from Barbara Trujillo. In my opinion, family information passed down is some of the most powerful and important genealogical information there is. I was extremely grateful to get this information which sheds light on Michael Anthony Swaim and his family. I will include this information in its entirety: This History is written by Sarah Florence Swaim the ggg granddaughter of Michael Swaim as related to her by her grandma Elizabeth who got the story and had the Bible records of her (Elizabeths) grandma Rebecca (Swaim) Jones who was the daughter of Michael and Martha (Worthington) Swaim. It was given to Madelaine (Swaim) Rollins to give to Barbara (Swaim) Trujillo before Flo left IN for CA to live with her daughter in 1963. It is exactly as written then, and only copied because it is (too) old and faded to be reproduced in its original form. Related by Sarah Florence Swaim: My ggg grandfather was named Michael Anthony Swaim. He was b. in 1711 in New Utrecht, NY. His parents were Anthony Swaim (who was Dutch and spoke it at home) and his Ma was Maria Dregau (a Hugenot Lady from settlement near by and she spoke French). My grandpa spoke both but not the best English. He use to tell the children Bible stories with half Dutch names and we always celebrated a small Christmas which was Dutch Custom on Jan 7th, it was also German custom ggg grandpas mother had been German descent but from Holland. Ggg grandpa had three brothers William, John and Matthias and twin sisters named Maria and Elizabeth. He was not fond of farming even at a early age so at 15 years old he went to work with a trading post. But the next year went to work with his uncle who did Survey work. It was a trade that ggg grandpa did in VA and NC both, he also like to build and my ggg grandma Martha and gggg aunt Charity had the best fireplaces in St. Lukes Parish. Related directly from Rebecca (Swaim) Jones My Pa had two families his first was before he left NY. He married his cousin on his Mas side Elizabeth Cortelou at 18 years old. They had their first baby Elizabeth b. in 1730, their 2nd Anthony b. in 1732 and John who was b. in 1734 in the severe winter of 1737 his wife and son John died of Chills and Fever. When his brothers William and John decided to go to VA to pioneer the Shennadoah Valley with others, he decided to go along. He left his children with their Mas family and declared to send for them when he had a home for them. The brothers Swaim got to VA in the 1740s. They picked some land and was looking forward when William just said, I aint working like this for no land. He took off and married a Cherokee squaw. John left some later and went with a group of men on a Pioneering spree into the Wilderness Lands. My Pa was working with a company doing some Survey work when John returned in a couple years had a baby girl with the blackest eyes my Pa said, he ever saw. They was a nice family named Robins lived near by and they had no children and they took Johns daughter by an Indian woman and raised her. They called her Hannah she later married a Robins boy. Pa never spoke of Uncle William till many years later. Pa met my Ma Martha Worthington in Orange Co. and they was married in 1747 and my brother William soon came along. Uncle John had met and married Aunt Charity some time earlier. They had a couple of kids already when in about 1750 Pa said he and John decided to go to Fredrick Co. and John would apply for a Fairfax Grant. You could get land for just the clearing and building a log house on it. John did the clearing and Michael did the building. Theyd decided on Fredrick Co and the area they took up cause it was next to Charitys Pas land William Teague. With the help of the Teagues John was able to get his land survey did in 1750. My Pa did the chain carry work for him. Charitys brother had gone to NC when the word was out that land was more plentiful over there. My Pa took off with the family in 1750 and William Teague aunt Charitys brother and went to Anson Co. NC. My Pa got work with the Survey Co. and did most all the Chain Carrier work on the Grandville Grants. William Teague got his first Grandville Grant in 1753 on the old Cattaba River. Pa and all us lived in St. Lukes Parish. Even Pa's girl Elizabeth who had come from NY after Pa and ma married to VA. She was a pretty girl and she married right off to Christopher Nation. They was married in 1747 afore Christmas and named their first baby Abraham after my brother that died. Pas son Anthony came also when Elizabeth did from NY, he lived with us but he never got on with Pa too good and was sure good to us younguns. I had a yen to read and write. Pa thought it was a waste for a girl but Anthony taught me at night when the chores was done. Pa got mad and Anthony told him hes leave if he interfered again with my learning. Anthony was real educated and he could even do numbers and helped Uncle William with his new business dues. Pa and Anthony quarreled about Pas not getting land. Pa hated farming and he didnt want any land. He felt if ma had enough room for a garden, some chickens, a cow was all he wanted, and most all places youd get in them days had a bit of land around it. Uncle Johns family had come to NC a year or so after we did, wed get together, have fiddle music. Both John and Pa made a fiddle jump. The children of Michael and Martha (Worthington) Swaim as listed in Rebecca (Swaim) Jones Bible. It got wet in moving from NC to IN and some damaged some but readable. Abraham b. 1747 He died same year with Coup. William b. 1748 m. Charity Vickery Rebecca b. 1751 m. Joseph Jones Martha b. 1753 m. Coltrane (I wasnt sure it was so faded) Michael b. 1755 m. Sarah Rigdon Silas b. 1757 m. Celia Jones Jacob b. 1760 m. Mary Hinshaw Rachel b. 1763 m. Josh Sanders or maybe Sauders Jesse b. 1766 m. Rachel Watts Infant b. 1770 Died Written by Sarah Florence Swaim but based on Rebecca (Swaim) Jones: My gg grandma Rebecca told her children almost every night about NC and the beautiful land that was her home. Shed always say listen closely and promise to tell your children they trust not forget their beginnings. They always had plenty but was not rich except in Love and Gods gifts. My Ma was a strong Christian woman and her children to be Christians and to work hard. Ma was a Preacher and a good one even younguns like to hear her. Then gg grandma told of the tragedy in their life. My ggg grandpa who had worked most his life as a chain carrier was not home all the time. He was coming home for Sunday Meeting being late took the short cut, his horse stepped in a hole and fell on him. Pas legs was hurt bad and he almost died of Chills before Anthony found him. When he healed he had a limp and couldnt work, Pa never got over it was hard to get on with after that My gg grandma recalled clearly what happened next it changed their way of life, it was not the same. The closeness in family was gone. Most hardest was moving and Anthony left. Pa had Anthony take him to see some kinfolk. Pa came back in a few days told Ma that uncle John and aunt Charity was coming next Sunday for dinner. I recall ma was upset as to what shed feed them. Pa said dont fret woman all is done. Uncle John and Charity came with their boy Will and we was surprised to see uncle Will Teague too. Aunt Charity had brought a pot of her beans with deer meat fresh baked bread and her good vinegar pies. We found out uncle John didnt want to claim the land Pa was living on cause he was moving from his place to another soon. The land werent ours but Pa was a builder and we had a lot of buildings so he sold them to Will Bows our neighbor and hed applied for the land. Got the Grant and told Pa then he gave Pa a lot of money for the buildings. Pa told us uncle John had a place with a log house and a few acres hed give him and we was moving there. Everyone ate and Pa then told us hed gave most of the money to Will Teague for a pardnership in his Blacksmith shop which they was enlarging and going to start a hauling all sort of things for people. They was going to enlarge the Blacksmith Shop and make some stalls for horses to stay. Theyd buy some saddle horses, a new team with several wagons to do hauling for folks about. It would give us a income all the time and a tolerable way of life, that Anthony was growed and could raise our food and William was near about a man too. Pa said, he could work some but we knowed he couldnt. Hed keep some money for everyone new boots and shoes and Ma a new bonnet for church. The first year was hard we hated it there but worst Anthony just came in one day and said, I am leaving. Pa got mad and told him to never come back. We never heard from him except mas brother came from VA and said, he come by his place on his way to NY. William was grown and thinking about marrying. He had to put it off and take care of us till the younger ones got older. Me, Martha and Silas were good size and I was about ready to marry to. Michael did a lot for his size. William never tolerated Pas outbursts like the rest and put him in the bedroom to rest or on the porch. The gout had hit Pa bad by now. Seemed years passed and we all got by. William married Charity and we loved her. I married Joseph. The kids growed up and two more got married and the old place became part of Guilford Co. Uncle John now had a place in Surrey Co. It was real nice too. Joseph and I with family went to IN. later came Martha (husband had died) and so she came to IN with Rachel and Josh and their families. It was wonderful to have family near again and to hear about the others. William had got a good deal of land on Pole Cat Creek and he sold off a bit to Michael to get him started. Both are doing good. Pa and Ma take turns living with William and Michael. Celia finally had a boy Martha said they named Silas William. It was some years later when one of uncle Johns sons came to IN and filled us in on all the news. Silas and Celias boy Silas married his cousin Catherine but she died and he remarried and moved to AL some place near uncle Johns children. Never heard about Jesse and family but Jacob and Mary came to IN where she had family and went to Wayne Co. a good piece from us but we seen them twice. I am glad cause now I feel my days are short and I guess even the grandkids are tired of my telling about the family in NC. I pray they never forget where they began. I hope I did my ggg grandpa Michael and his family justice. My Mom was always upset cause when we went to do research everything was wrote about John but nothing about her gg grandpa Michael. I hope she is looking down from her place in heaven and is happy, I did my best.  This family account includes a lot of information. Some major points are as follows: This Michaels fathers name was Anthony Swaim and his mother was Maria Drageau. Michaels middle name was Anthony. This states that this Michael was born in 1711 in New Utrecht, NY. However this was written by Sarah about her ggg grandfather. I have to wonder how she knew his year of birth and how accurate this 1711 birth date really is. Rebecca did not write it down in her information. It is possible she got his date of birth (not his name and the other information) from some other source. Michaels wife was Martha Worthington. Martha was a good preacher. Michael had three brothers, William, John and Matthias, and twin sisters named Maria and Elizabeth. Michaels brother John Swaim married Charity Teague, daughter of William Teague. Michael and his first wife Elizabeth Cortelou had a son named John, born 1734, but Elizabeth and the baby both died of Chills and fever in the sever winter of 1737. There is no record listed here of a son named John by Michael and Martha Swaim. There is no specific mention or reference to John Swaim (1748). In fact John Swaim (1748) could not have been a child of this Michael Anthony Swaim because the family information states that Michael had sons Anthony and William born in 1747 and 1748, respectively. Michael was severely injured by a fall with a horse that fell on him. Michael recovered but walked with a limp and could no longer work. Michael and brother John played the fiddle and made a fiddle jump. The birth date listed for Michael in this account is 1711. Im not aware of baptismal records for a Michael Swaim (or similar surname) in this year (but there could be and I just havent located it). I reviewed Staten Island - RDC of Port Richmond Baptisms - 1696-1790 which includes a Sweem baptism. 1708 Apr 20; Johannes Sweem; Annetie; Barent Sweem, Mary Belveel Perhaps the baptism of this Michael Swaim (1711) was recorded elsewhere. We know that there is the Michael Swaim mentioned in the Swaim-Tysen Family book who was baptized in 1715 and was a son of Willem Swame: 1715 Oct 18; Willem Swame; Magyel; Hendreck Willemsen, Maritje Wyllemit The Swaim-Tysen Family book and others claim this Michael Swaim (1715) married Martha Worthington. There are two obvious possibilities: The Michael Swaim, born 1715, is the same Michael Anthony Swaim described in the Rebecca Swaim Jones family information, however, the 1711 birth listed for Michael was incorrect due to faulty memory and should have been listed as 1715. The Michael Swaim, born 1715, is a different Michael Swaim from Michael Anthony Swaim described in the Rebecca Swaim Jones account. The possibility that the year of birth, 1711, could be in error is not that farfetched since, after all, there have been listings of John Swaim, born 1748, as incorrectly being born in 1745. However, a key piece of information that makes a strong case for there being two different Michael Swaims is the name of the father. The father of Michael Swaim, born 1715, was Willem Swame because we have the baptism record. The father of Michael Swaim as described by Sarah Florence for Michael Swaim, born 1711, was Anthony Swaim not William. Anthonys wife Maria Drageau was also listed. Rebecca Swaim Jones directly mentions that Michael Swaim first married his cousin Elizabeth Cortelou. So, in conclusion, I lean towards believing these are two different Michael Swaims. I believe the family information in the Rebecca Swaim Jones account to be sufficiently detailed and quite credible. This account confirms (at least to me) that this Michael Swaim, born 1711, was not the father of John Swaim (1748). However this account does not rule out the possibility that Michael Swaim, born 1715, could have been his father. Unfortunately this matter requires further study and hopefully new material will surface. There is not a lot of consensus on the internet regarding this Michael Swaim. Michael Swaim (1711) died sometime before 1782 since his widow Martha is listed as a widow in the 1782 North Carolina Census (Guilford County). Michael Anthony Swaim (b 1715) married Martha Worthington (b ~ 1727, d ~1798-1806). Martha has also been referred to as Marthey and is listed that way in the 1790 census. Martha was the daughter of Samuel Worthington and Sarah Simcock. Some believe Martha died near Center Friends Community, Guilford County, North Carolina, which is 18 miles south of Greensboro, North Carolina.. Michael Swaim married Martha when he was about 30. Martha may have been his second wife. Michael and Martha Swaim had the following children: Abraham Swaim (b 1747, d 1747). He died same year with Coop. William Swaim (b 1748, d ~1811) married ~ 1770 to Charity Vickrey (b 1752, d 16 Aug 1837) who was a sister of Elizabeth Vickery. Charity Vickrey was the daughter of Marmaduke Vickrey and Elizabeth Nation. William Swaim was born in Frederick County, Virginia. William was a farmer and spent almost all of his life in Guilford County. William died around 1811 and was buried in Guilford County, NC. Charity died in Guilford County, North Carolina. William and Charity Swaim had the following children: Marmaduke Swaim (b 2 Apr 1771, d 31 Aug 1828) was married August 25, 1798 to Sarah Fannon (b 18 Nov 1776). Naomi Swaim married February 5, 1800 (marriage bond date) to John Morgan. Michael Swaim (b ?, d 6 Jan 1830) married ~ 1804 to Christiana Stone William Jeremiah Swaim (b 1792, d Nov 1851) married Mary Polly Ann Weatherly (b ~1797). In 1850 William and Mary were living in Surrey County, North Carolina. Martha Patsy Swaim married May 18, 1814 (bond) to Richard Fentress. Charity Swaim married John Green. Moses Swaim (b ~1791, d ?) married ~1817 to Elizabeth Armfield. John Swaim (b 1792?, d 1874), never married. Massa Swaim (b 1794, d ~1891) married November 21, 1824 (bond) to James Polk. Elizabeth Swaim (b ?, d Oct 1829), never married. Rebecca Swaim (b 1751, d ~ 1831). Rebecca was born Frederick County, Virginia. Rebecca married Joseph Jones. Rebecca died in Boone County, Indiana. Rebecca Swaim and Joseph Jones had at least one child: Catherine Jones. Catherine married Silas Swaim (her cousin). Catherine and Silas Swaim had at least the following children: Michael Swaim (b ~1808). Michael married Rebecca (unknown). Michael and Rebecca Swaim had at least the following children: Phoebe Swaim George Swaim Sylas N. Swaim Mary J. Swaim Deborah Swaim Sarah E. Swaim Martha E. Swaim Jesse Abner Swaim (b ~1819). Jesse marred Mary Jane Fones. Martha Swaim (b 1753). Married an (unknown) Coltrane. Michael Swaim (b 1755) was married on 24 Jul 1775 to Sarah Ridgon. Michael and Sarah Swaim had the following children: Levi Swaim (b ~ 1776). Michael Swaim (b 17 Feb 1781, d 23 Sep 1830). Born in North Carolina. Married Priscilla Sherwood. John Enoch Swaim (b 3 Apr 1782, d 14 Aug 1865). John Enoch Swaim was born in Guilford County, North Carolina and died in Ducktown, Tennessee (Polk County). Enoch married Nancy Laurence (b ~ 1790, d 14 Aug 1855) on 10 Oct 1809. Silas Swaim (b ~ 1785, d ~ 1849). Born in North Carolina. Married Catherine Jones (1st) and Temperance Wall (2nd). Died in Jackson County, Alabama. Sarah Swaim (b 29 Sep 1787, d 18 Apr 1845). Sarah (also known as Sally) was married Benjamin Sherwood (b 21 Aug 1783, d 1865) in 1804. Benjamins parents were Daniel Sherwood and Mary (or Frances) Lynthicum.  Sarah and Nejamin Sherwood had 13 children. . Benjamin and Sally settled in Rowan County, N.C., now Davidson County, eight miles west of Lexington, on a farm called Cherry Hill. H e lived there for 28 years, leaving in the spring of 1832. He stayed in Wilkes County for two years and three months, leaving on 14 July 1834 for Indiana. In Oct. 1841, Benjmain Sherwood divorced Sally and on 4 Jan. 1848 he married Mary Shelton, widow of James Shelton. In Jan 1867 Michael Swaim Sherwood writes that he had just heard of the death of Benjamin Sherwood. William Swaim Daughters unknown. Silas Swaim (b 1757, d ~ 1825). Silas was born in Rowan County, North Carolina. Silas married Celia Jones. Silas died in Randolph County, North Carolina Jacob Swaim (b 1760). Jacob married Mary Hinshaw. Rachel Swaim (b 1763). Rachel married John Sanders (perhaps Sauders). Jesse Swaim (b 1766). Jesse was born in Rowan County, North Carolina. Jesse married Rachel Watts. Infant (b 1770, d ~1770). Died. - Moses Swaim (b ~ 1760) is listed as a child of Michael and Marthey Swaim based on Worthington Family web site. This son was left out of the Swaim-Tysen family book. Moses Swaim migrated into Athens Co. Ohio about 1809. This Moses purchased 160 acres of land in 1809 in Swan Township, Athens Co. Ohio which is now in Vinton Co. Ohio. Records of Montgomery Co. Kentucky show him there from 1794 to 1808. He obtained a license to marry Cathy Berry in Carroll Co. Kentucky on September of 1796. Johannes (John) Swaim (b ~ 1719) This section provides information about Johannes Swaim (b ~ 1719) who was reportedly the son of William Swaim (b ~ 1677) in one theory at least and who may have also been the father of John Swaim (b ~ 1748). The more I study this the more I tend to believe it is more likely that this John Swaim, born ~ 1719, was the father of John Swaim, Jr., born 1748. John Swaim, born 1719, was the 3rd known son of William Swaim (b ~ 1677). John was baptized October 18, 1719 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Staten Island, New York and was presumably born near that date. There is a land record that John either purchased or was granted land in Frederick County, Virginia, on April 9, 1750. Johns land there adjoined property owned by William Teague, father of Charity Teague who was married to John around 1744. There is a further land record that John sold this property in August, 1751. At least one researcher believes this John Swaim was born in 1713. Therefore, it is believed that John migrated to Rowan County, North Carolina in 1752. There is a record of John Swaim and Joshua Teague surveying land in Rowan County in August 1756. There is a land record that John purchased 640 acres at Abbotts Creek, North Carolina (Rowan County) in 1759, sold it in 1765, and then in 1789 purchased 250 acres on Deep Creek in Surry County, North Carolina.  John and his two sons Moses and Michael are listed in the 1790 census (Surry County) with their surnames shown as Swim, not Swaim. It is not clear whether the 1790 census taker misspelled the name or whether these family members used that surname as their official surname in 1790. John Swaim is listed in the 1790 census (Surry County) as John Swim. This census for John Swim lists 2 males 16 and older and 2 women. John is referred to as old Swim in the Records of the Moravian in North Carolina. By the 1800 census for Surry County, North Carolina, John and Charity Swaim are living by themselves with the children having grown up and moved on. John is again listed as John Swim. We have a record of Johns Will signed on October 23, 1801 that does not mention his wife, Charity. So this indicates that Charity passed away sometime in 1801 or late 1800. In his will, John left his land on Fox Knobb near waters of Deep Creek to his oldest son, William, who lived in Stokes County, excluding 250 acres he had already given to his son-in-law Thomas Turner (husband of daughter Charity). John Swaim is referenced by the name John Swim in several other records including: 12 Feb 1752 John Swim & Charity his wife of parish and county of Frederick, Virginia to Benjamin Sebastian of county of Fairfax, Virginia; gentleman. 64 for tract of land granted to John Swim by deed dated 1 Jun 1751 containing 325 acres. Witnesses: David Shelley, James Madmorias, Elizabeth Miller, William Gwin, Ruth Keys & Gersham Keys 22 Aug 1752 Charity Swim wife of John Swim released her dower right to land sold on 12 Feb 1752 Witnesses: Gersham Keys & John Hardin Yadkin County Historical Documentation map that shows the locations of the homes for John Swim (1789) and Michael Swim (1789) located near Tumbling Falls Creek. The 1789 designation in parentheses refers to the year in which they settled. John Swaim reportedly married Charity Teague although there is some debate regarding exactly which John Swaim married Charity. Charity Teague was the daughter of William Teague (b ~ 1693) and Catherine Teague (b ~ 1691) . Johannes Swaim (b Oct 1719, ~ 1803) and Charity Teague (b Dec 1722) had the following children: William Swaim (b ~1745/6, d 1812-1813). Born in Frederick, Virginia. William was married 27 Apr 1765 to Anna Nancy Robbins (b 1745-1747, d ~ 1822). William Swaim died in Stokes County, North Carolina. Charity Swaim (b ?) married Thomas Turner (b ~ 1725, d ~1806). Thomas Turner was the son of Roger Turner and Elizabeth Ellis. Charity and Thomas Turner were married in 1768 in Rowan County, North Carolina. Charity and Thomas Turner had at least the following children: Abraham Turner Thomas Turner. John Swaim (b 26 Apr 1748, d 16 Jan 1827) married Elizabeth Vickrey (sister of Charity Vickrey previously described who married Johns brother William Swaim). [Im listing John b 1748 as a son of Michael although it is possible his father was not Michael b ~ 1715 but John b ~ 1719. Details on John and Elizabeth Swaim and their children are included in a previous chapter]. Rachel Bess Swaim (b ~ 1752) was married 15 Feb 1769 to Abraham Enyart (b ~ 1748, d 13 Apr 1809). Abraham Enyart was born in Kentucky and was the son of David Enyart, born in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Children of Rachel and Abraham Enyart: Charity Enyart (b 25 Apr 1770). Born in Rowan County, North Carolina. Mary Enyart (b 1772) Elizabeth Enyart (b 1773). Born in Virginia. Sarah Enyart (b 1774). Born in Virginia. David Enyart (b 1776). Born in Virginia. Mary Catherine Enyart (b 5 Jan 1778). Born in North Carolina. Silas Enyart (b 1780). Born in Surry County, North Carolina. Rachel Enyart (b 1782). Born in Virginia. Isabelle Ibby Enyart (b 1787). Born in North Carolina. Anne Enyart (b 1788). Born in North Carolina.  Solomon D. Swaim (b ~ 1754, d ~ 1834). Married Esther Annabella Charity Teague (b ~ 1758), first wife, and later married Maude Welch (b ~ 1763). Solomon D. Swaim was a Baptist minister and preached at Swaims Baptist Church in Hamptonville, North Carolina (Surry County). Elizabeth Swaim (b ?) married Abraham Transeau. Moses Swaim (b ~ 1759). Moses married Catharine Hines. Moses and Catharine Swaim had at least one child: William Aaron Swaim (b ~ 1793). Michael Swaim (b ~ 1761, d ~ 1839). Married Sarah Charity Teague (b ~ 1762). There is a land record for Michael Swim (Swaim) as follows: 1789, May 18, (page 33) North Carolina Grant Michael Swim 100 acres South side Fox Knob adjoining David Martins former survey ( now Nathan Hanes) below old meadow improvement and adjoining John Swim (his father John Swaim born 1719). Michael and Catharine Swaim had at least one child: Moses Swaim (b ~ 1791). Born in Rowan County, North Carolina.  Willem Sweem (Swaim) (b ~ 1677) As stated in the previous chapter there is the unresolved issue regarding the father of John Swaim (b 1748). Now we reach yet another stumbling block. Who was the father of John (Johannes) Swaim (b 1719) and Michael Swaim (b 1711 or 1715), the two contenders for being the father of John Swaim (b 1748)? One school of thought presented in the Swaim-Tysen Family book is that Michael and John were both sons of Willem Sweem. It is further believed that Willem Sweem was the primary Swaim emigrant from New York into North Carolina. However, as stated in the previous chapter, there is also family information that suggests Michaels father was an Anthony Swaim. I am not sure which version is correct but I will focus more on John Swaim (b 1719) than on Michael Swaim since I find more evidence to suggest John Swaim (b 1719) to be the father of John Swaim (b 1748). This chapter is written based on the theory that Willem Sweem was a son of Thys Barentsen. With that introduction I will describe what is known about William (Willem) Swaim (Sweem). Willem Sweem was born in 1677 on Staten Island, New York. He is considered by many to be a son of Thys Barentsen and Scytie Cornelius. There were at least five sons and two daughters in this family as William was growing up in Staten Island. William migrated from Staten Island to the Shepherdstown area of Virginia (now a part of West Virginia) around 1724. Although there are some who believe he continued on into North Carolina, the consensus of researchers is that he would live the rest of his life in Virginia and die there. Because of the sparseness of records and the surname changes, it is difficult to determine where people were except for selective snapshots in time. For example, Anthony Swaim, son of Thys Barentsen, is noted in a 1696 land deed as Anthony Sweem alias Tyse. In Peter Manetts Will, Anthony is referred to as his neighbor Anthony Tice. In the same Will, he is listed as a witness as Anthony Tyce. More information is included in the next chapter on the transition of the family surname and various aliases used. In May, 1705 Willem Tysson and Jannete? are listed in a baptism of their daughter, Maryte based on Brooklyn Dutch Church Records. It is believed that this refers to Williams first wife, Jannete. What became of her is not known. William then later married Mary Larzelere (or Lazeler).  Mary Larzelere was born in Staten Island, New York. William does not appear in the 1706 Census of Staten Island, NY although that census is a partial listing because of missing pages. William was listed as a member of the 1715 Militia, the same year his son, Michael was baptized. In Michaels baptism record for October 18, 1715, William is listed as Wellem Swame and Hendreck Wellemsen was listed as witnesses. In the baptism records for sons Johannes and Cornelius in 1719 and 1722, respectively, William is referred to as Willem Sweem and his wife as Marya Lageler.  In 1722 there is a land transfer to James Freese from William Sweem of Staten Island. On May 20, 1724 there was a Richmond County (Staten Island) deed transfer of 91 acres to Simon Symons that refers to him as William Sweem, late of Richmond County with his wife, Mary. This land deed also mentions his brother Anthony and refers to him as Anthony Sweem alias Tyse. Some believe that sometime after 1724 William, Mary and many of their children migrated to the northern neck of Virginia, then to Frederick County and to an area now part of West Virginia, the Shepherdstown Charles Town area.. It is then believed William then migrated to North Carolina around1752. There are references (perhaps just theories) on Ancestry.com that state that William died in Frederick County, Virginia.  One ancestry.com source (Defazios web site) states that William died in 1750. I have no conclusive information on exactly when William died and where he was buried. Willem Sweem (b ~1677) married Mary Larzelere (b ~ Jun 1681). William and Mary had the following children: Matthias Swaim (b ~ 1711/12) married Judiah Higgins (b 1714). Judiah was born in Charlestown, West Virginia. Mathias and Judiah had the following children: William Swaim (b ~ 1732). Matthias, Jr. Swaim (b ~ 1734-6, d 30 Aug 1821) married Abigail Hedges (b 1746). Abigail was the daughter of Joshua Hedges and Elizabeth Chapline. Matthias died in Jefferson, Ohio. Abigail died in Tuscarawas, Ohio.  John Swaim Lasaler Swaim Joseph Swaim Michael Swaim (b 18 Oct 1715, d before 1782) married Martha Worthington (b ~ 1727). [details covered in previous chapter] Johannes (John) Swaim (b Oct 1719, d ~ 1803) married Charity Teague (b 1722). [details covered in previous chapter] Cornelius Swaim (b ~1722). Cornelius was baptized around March 18 in 1722 at Dutch Reformed Church, Staten Island, New York. Cornelius was about two years old when in 1724 his father William sold their property in Staten Island and migrated to Virginia. Immigration to America Introduction Besides the research performed by Joe Mullane, Lloyd Swaim and Majorie Johnson there are at least two other accounts of the early Swaim ancestry in America. These accounts are based on family materials passed down which have also been documented in various books. What makes these accounts somewhat confusing is that it is possible that elements of one account could co-exist with elements of another account. It is also possible these accounts are consistent with the original immigrant being Thys Barentsen depending on how one interprets the words in the accounts. This results in quite a number of possible permutations. This section will summarize these accounts. The three main accounts in regard to the early Swaim immigrant to America are as follows: Thys Barentsen Anthony Swaim > William Swaim > John Swaim (b 1748) Three Brothers in the Colony of Swerds and Finns There is also an additional theory posited that at least some of the Swaims' descend from Antoine Teunisse Lanen Anthony Van Pelt who also emigrated from Holland in the 1660s. This account was put forward by Orra Eugene Monnette in First Settlers of Ye Plantations of Piscataway and Woodbridge, Olde East New Jersey 1664-1714 published in 1934. This account seems to indicate that not all Swaims descend from Thys Barentsen and that some may descend from Anthony Teunissen Van Pelt. There is also family information passed down that mentions the name change from Van Pelt to Swaim. However, a DNA study conducted in 2007 included a descendant of Teunis Jansen Lanen and disproved the notion of a Swaim Van Pelt connection. Thys Barentsen account This account is primarily based on the research of Joe Mullane, Lloyd Swaim and Marjorie Johnson as described in the Swaim-Tysen Family book. In this account Thys Barentsen is described as the original immigrant from Leerdam, Holland that all Swaims in the United States descend from. Based on the baptismal and land records there is evidence that sons of Thys Barentsen began using Tysen/Tice aliases after arriving here in the late 1600s. They began using the name Swame as early as 1706 and Swaim as an alias as early as 1716. Admittedly the use of so many different names for the same people appears to be difficult to understand. However, one must always view these things in the context of the times in which these people lived. These were people of Dutch ancestry getting records recorded into a different language (English) while changing their traditional surname customs. Mispronunciations and miscommunications likely accounted for some of the variations in spelling. Some of this still occurs to this day as my surname is frequently mispronounced as Swain. Because of the gradual change in surnames and lack of detailed records from this distant period, it is often difficult to independently verify surname spellings and confirm them one way or the other. The authors of the Swaim Tysen Family book had direct access to the best genealogical information available in New York (and Holland) and they came to the conclusion that Thys Barentsen was the original immigrant to America from which all Swaims descend. Based on the evidence presented in the book and the direct linkage shown between use of the Tysen and Swaim surnames, I can accept this theory as a reasonable and workable theory. In this account Thys Barentsen migrated to Staten Island in 1661 with three children: Barent, Cornelius (or Beleyte) and Anthony. Once in America further children included Willem, Elizabeth and Johannes. In this account Willem migrated to North Carolina and was the father of Matthias, Michael, John (Old Swim) and Cornelius. This account also states that Michael Swaim (b 1715) was the father of John Swaim (b 1748) although the specific father of John Swaim is a separate and independent matter. Anthony Swaim account (Anthony Swaim > William Swaim > John Swaim) A second account of the ancestry describes the original immigrant as named Anthony. This version of the ancestry can be traced at least back into the 1800s. A newspaper article was published in 1892 by the Greensboro Courier; Greensboro, NC which states: "the progenitor of the Swaim family was one Anthony SWAIM, . . . and settled on the Hudson, that his wife was a French lady, that they had five sons, two of whom emigrated to Ohio, two to North Carolina, and the other remained on the Hudson." This article was published on the occasion of a SWAIM family reunion in Level Cross, Randolph Co, NC. that was attended by family members from NC & IN. Among those mentioned that were in attendance were Jonathan SWAIM s/o Daniel SWAIM (Daniel was a school teacher in Randolph Co, NC at the old mountain school house) & Marmaduke Swaim. It should be noted that in the Swaim-Tysen Family account developed by Mullane/Swaim/Johnson that while Thys Barentsen was the immigrant father, he also came over with a family including a son Anthony who was born in Holland and was an immigrant as well. So it is possible this account focuses on the Anthony branch of Thys Barentsens family. This specific theory describing the progenitor as Anthony Swaim has been described in several books including Four Families of St. Joseph County by Charles M. Yoder, The Quaker Lines of Mary A. Williams Walter, and Founders and Builders of Greensboro, 1808-1908 by Bettie D. Caldwell. In Four Families of St. Joseph County Anthony Swaim is listed as the Swaim ancestor who had four children: Michael, Mathias, William and (unknown). William migrated into North Carolina, married a Cherokee Squaw, and was the father of Moses Swaim, Michael Swaim and John Swaim (1748). This account is also described in The Quaker Lines of Mary A. Williams Walter with the additional information that Anthony Swaim is referred to as Anthony Van Pelt. The source information listed for the early Swaim ancestry information included was Mabel Wood Swaims Story of the Van Pelt. In this account Anthony had three sons - Michael, William and John who all migrated to North Carolina. This William was the father of John Swaim (1748). Founders and Builders of Greensboro, 1808-1908 does not mention a Van Pelt connection or that William married an Indian, however, the essential remaining elements are the same which is that Anthonys son William was the father of John Swaim (1748). This account is also referenced in a handwritten ancestry sheet included in A Letter on Robins Family History by Sidney Swaim Robins. This ancestry is listed as Anthony Swaim (landed Staten Island c 1700) > William Swaim of Surry Co NC > John and Elizabeth Swaim.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 10 Handwritten ancestry of John Swaim to Anthony Swaim by Ella Thomlinson This ancestry was described to Sidney Swaim Robins around 1928 by Mrs. Ella Thomlinson who at that time was secretary of the Swaim Family Association, of Indiana. This account mirrors the account written by Charles M Yoder. In this account of the four sons of Anthony, Michael remained on Staten Island and his descendants lived up the Hudson. Mathias removed to Essex County, New Jersey. William settled in Surry County, North Carolina. (The fourth may have settled in Ohio, but that is a suggestion from another source). William of Surry County, NC had three sons. Of these we are told that Michael and Moses probably remained in Surry County. Son John, born 1748, settled in Randolph in 1767, and the very same year was married to Elizabeth Vickery, she being seventeen years old. Sarah Lambert relays the tradition that all the Swaims in North Carolina are descended from William of Surry County A large Swaim family reunion was held in the late 1800s in Level Cross, North Carolina. I have a copy of the newspaper article entitled An Enjoyable Reunion from the Editor-Courier describing the reunion that was provided to me by Linda Livingstone who obtained it from Barbara Trujillo. In this reunion a speaker described the progenitor of the Swaim family as an Anthony Swaim. An excerpt is as follows: One of the most enjoyable reunions, perhaps that has ever been held in North Carolina, occurred at Level Cross in this county, and near the old Mountain school house, on the 28th last. It had previously been published, that on that day there would be a reunion and basket picnic there then: the reunion, especially of the Swaim family, and their relatives and the students who had attended school at the old Mountain school house, now rotten down and gone. About the 20th last, an excursion composed largely of the Swaims and their relatives, notably Jonathan Swaim, his wife and three sons, one bring his wife, Delilah Meudenhall, Cyrus Jessup and wife, Hannah, Carah Cox, and others, left Indianapolis with a special view to this reunion and were all on hand on the 28th. All expected a good crowd and time of it; but early in the day, the relatives, friends, and schoolmates, began to come in, and by 12 o'clock there were some five or six hundred people on the grounds, to the surprise and gratification of all, and those who did not know the neighborhood, might well have inquired, whence is such a multitude to be fed? About 12 o'clock the who company were invited to a table spread under the church arbor, where they enjoyed a repast as good in its make up as it was bounteous in quantity. And all were filled and many "baskets full" left. A heart-felt shaking of hands with almost tears of joy at meeting of old and long parted friends had been indulged in before and during dinner. After dinner all went into the church, who could find room to sit or stand, where they were addressed by an old acquaintance and schoolmate, Himehas Hockett [not sure about spelling], who gave a very interesting history of some of the Swaim family, the origin of the family, etc. He stated that tradition said that the progenitor of the Swaim family in America was one Anthony Swaim, who in the early settlements of the country, came from Holland to America and settled on the Hudson, that his wife was a French lady, that they had five sons, two of whom emigrated to Ohio, two to North Carolina, and the other remained at the old homestead on the Hudson; that from these the Swaim family throughout the U.S. were descended. He further gave an interesting account of the venerable father of Jonathan Swaim, the leader of the excursion. His father was named Daniel Swaim, noted and faithful school teacher in Randolph, at old Mountain school house, and other places in his day. After friend Hockett concluded his speech, Wm. Wilson was called on and gave an interesting account of his knowledge of Daniel Swaim as a school teacher in his early days. After Mr. Wilson's remarks, M.S. Robins was called on, who made quite an interesting talk. After which, and after another hearty hand-shaking, the company disappeared. At night at supper at Gen. F. Stanton's there sat down to the table seven grown persons, six of whom had gone to school together at the old Mountain school house and to Daniel Swaim, forty-five years ago, of which six, two were Indianians, who went there about that number of years ago, the other four embraced our congenial friend, Geo. F. Stanton, and his ? lady, Rubashuah, and the writer of ? article.~One of Them. It should be noted that Anthony Swaim, son of Thys Barentsen, was born in Holland and did immigrate with his father. 3. Three Brothers in the Colony of Swerds and Finns account A third account of the ancestry does not begin with the immigrant but starts with three brothers. This account is described in the Swaim Family Genealogy which is a hand-written description of the Swaim ancestry dated March 13, 1891 by W. F. Crum who was a cousin of Charles Columbus Swaim. This account mentions specific families based on bible records. This account does not describe the original immigrant but rather begins with a description of three brothers from which all Swaims descend. The account is as follows: There were three brothers, by the name of Swaim in the colony of Swerds and Finns who settled Delaware and New Jersey in 1638. From that trio all the Swaims in the U.S. were descended. They soon spread over the line into Pennsylvania. About 1720 one of these named John emigrated from Penns land to North Carolina where he reared four sons namely Moses, William, John and Michael. Of this first family of Swaims, who were born in the old North State, John who was born about 1745 and was married about 1767 to Miss Elizabeth Vickory, on Deep River, Randolph County, North Carolina. This venerable couple were the parents of eleven children: Massa, William, Joshua, Christopher, John, Elizabeth, Ashley, Marmaduke, Charaty, Moses This record has many interesting pieces of information that validate other data that I have collected but also includes some discrepancies. We have to read this carefully or one may easily misinterpret it. Ill provide some possible interpretations. The Swaim Family Genealogy account states that there were three brothers by the name of Swaim in the colony of Swedes and Finns who settled Delaware and New Jersey in 1638. One could interpret this to mean that the three brothers were a part of the original group that settled the colony in 1638. But it is important to note that this account does not state when they arrived but rather that they were living in this colony. My interpretation is that they were simply living in this colony at some unspecified time after settlement. On the surface the account seems to imply that these brothers were Swedish or Danish. However, they could have been Dutch men living in a colony of Swedes and Finns. The account does not specifically state from what country the immigrants arrived from. This account conflicts slightly with the Swaim-Tysen Family book account which states that Thys and his sons settled in Staten Island not New Sweden located near Wilmington, Delaware. However, the Swaim-Tysen Family book does mention descendants settling in the Delaware area (and many other areas as they migrated out of New York). Since it does not describe when the brothers lived in the colony, it is possible that these three brothers were descendants of Thys Barentsen who settled in that area. The account then says the Swaim family descended from these three brothers. It then says that in 1720 one of the descendents named John (I believe this John to be John Old Swim born 1719) migrated into North Carolina and had four sons - Moses, William, John and Michael. One of the sons was John Swaim, born 1745, who married Elizabeth Vickery. The date of birth was listed incorrectly but was close to the correct year of birth, 1748. This account supports the theory that the father of John Swaim (1748) was another John Swaim and not a Michael Swaim. It should be noted that all of these theories are consistent with the theory that all Swaims descend from a Dutch immigrant such as Thys Barentsen who migrated from Holland in the 1660s. The Three Brothers theory could imply a variance from this basic premise. I am not convinced this account has to be interpreted that the Swaim ancestry is Swedish or Finnish because as stated earlier Dutch immigrants could have been living in a Swedish-Finnish colony. However, this theory is one possible exception to this basic premise that Swaim ancestry is Dutch depending on ones interpretation of the account. The DNA study performed in 2005, however, concludes that Swaims originated from Holland so that connection is solid. The following sections provide further details on these accounts. Thys Barentsen Thys Barentsen was one of the first settlers of Staten Island, New York, having immigrated from Leerdam, Holland to Staten Island, New York on August 6, 1661 with 21 other families. In fact, this group of people established the first settlement on Staten Island. The May 9, 1661 Passenger List from the St. Jan (or Jean) Baptist lists Tys Barentsz, from Leerdam, wife and three children, 15, 10 and 11/4 years old. In the First Settlement of New York by the Dutch, he is listed as Tys Barentsen. The 15 year old is believed to be Barent (or Barnt). The ten year old is believed to be either Cornelius or Beleyte. These were children by Thys first wife Peterke Jans (b ~ Dec 1624). The youngest child is believed to be Anthony produced by Thys marriage in ~ 1659 to Scytie Cornelius who migrated with Thys to the colonies. Perterke Jans was the daughter of Jan Aelberts and Belyetje Pieter. Either she died or was divorced from Thys because he migrated to the colonies with his second wife, Scytie Cornelius (discussed later). On August 22, 1661 nineteen men petitioned the Council of New Amsterdam to grant them land upon which to settle. This group included Pierre Billiou, Thys Barentsen from Leerdam, Johannes Christofels, Govert Loocquermans, Walraven Luten, Gerrit Mannaat, Wynant Pieters, Gerrit Cornelissen, Teunis Cornelissen, Jan Jacobsen from Reenen, Claude Le Maitre, Harmen Bartels, Jan Claesen, Myndert Coerten, Paulus Dirck from Luxemburg, Ryck Hendricks, Jacob Salomans, Captain Andriaen Post and Andries Jemands. Nineteen families of French, Belgian and Dutch nationalities, seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity, united to establish a new community on our shores. The leader of this group, Pierre Billiou, was a refugee. A French-speaking Protestant from Belgium (a group known as Walloons), Billiou arrived with his wife and four children the previous year on the ship St John the Baptist. He became the first sheriff and magistrate. Indeed, his house known as the Billiou-Stillwell-Perine house stands today at 1476 Richmond Road. Walraven Luten, Hans Chistofel, Thys Barentsen and David Desmarest joined him in building their homes in what became known as Oude Dorp or Old Town near present-day South Beach. The colonial government of New Netherland provided them with a garrison of six soldiers for protection. At Borough Hall today stands a mural depicting the arrival of Pierre Billiou and the other Huguenot (French Calvinist or Protestant) settlers. Thys Barentsen was born around 1621. There is information from multiple sources indicating that Thys Barentsens father was Barent which is consistent with Dutch naming conventions since Barentsen means son of Barent. Barent would have been born around 1601 in Holland. Thys mother was reportedly named Sibilla by some accounts. There is also information that claims that the grandfather of Thys Barentsen was Barent Van Rottmer, born ~ 1568 in Altenbruch, Hanover, Germany. Barent Van Rottmer married Gessel Geesje Barents, born ~ 1578 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.  Barent and Gessel Van Rottmer had two children including Annetje Barentse Van Rottmer and Barent Barentsen. This Barent Barentsen, so it is suggested, may have been Thys Barentsens father. Barents sister Annetje Barents married American immigrant Albert Andriessen Bradt who was from Norway. (Albert Andriessen Bradt) came from Fredrikstad, a town at the mouth of the Glommen, the largest river in Norway. In the early records he is often called Albert de Noorman (the Norwegian). After 1670 he became known as Albert Andriesz Bradt. Albert Andriessen Bradt was a tobacco planter and his family genealogy is well documented. One problem with this theory, however, is that this Barent Barentsen, Annetjes brother, had as many as three separate wives but none of them were named Sibilla and Sibilla has been consistently named as Thys Barentsens mother in many accounts. Another problem is the birth of this Barent in 1610 by many accounts which would have made him too young to have been the father of Thys Barentsen. The account that claims this Barent to be the father of Thys Barentsen also lists Barents birth as 1601 which if true would make him a candidate for being Thys father. That same information, however, also uses the Van Pelt surname in same of the family genealogy which makes this information suspect since the DNA evidence ruled out the Swaim / Van Pelt connection. So while I am not convinced of the Van Rottmer / Thys Barentsen connection I am including the information in case others are able to use it in any way. Barent Van Rottmer was born in Altenbruch, Hannover, Prussia, Germany (along the coast, west of Denmark) or in Otterndorf, which is about five miles from Altenbruch in about 1580 (another source says 1590-1595). His son was a worker in the silk industry; perhaps he did the same work, as either a weaver or dyer. Barent Van Rottmer married about 1605 in Altenbruch, Germany, where his daughter Annetje was born a few years later. He died in Amsterdam, and his daughter was married there, so we can conjecture that he and his family had moved to the Netherlands sometime, perhaps for business purposes. Remember that in the early-mid 1600's, Amsterdam was the New York of its day the center of international trade, a socially tolerant society which was all about money, and people from all over Europe went there for business opportunities. Barent died before 1632, leaving (his wife) Gessel a widow. Barent Van Rottmers daughter Annetje immigrated to New Amsterdam in 1637 with her husband Albert Andriessen Bradt while her brother Barent stayed behind in Holland. The following describes Annetjes voyage to America As Andriessen (Bradt) was twenty-nine years of age when he made the agreement [editor tobacco agreement] with Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, he must have been born about 1607. Pursuant to the stipulation in the agreement, he sailed, accompanied by his wife, Annetje Barents of "Rolmers," and as it would seem by two children, October 8, 1636, on the "Rensselaerswyck," which arrived at New Amsterdam March 4, 1637. On this voyage, which was very stormy, his wife gave birth to a son, who received the name of Storm and who in later records is frequently called Storm from the Sea. It also turns out there was another Tys Barentsen who immigrated from Holland to America in 1637. He made the same voyage with Annetje on the ship Rensselaerswyck. He is listed as Tys Barentsen Schoonmaker van Edam. In some passenger lists Tys Barentsen, Annetje Barents and Andriessen Brandt are listed one after the other. In other passenger lists they are not listed together. I am not sure if there is a connection between them or not. The Bradt family information is quite extensive but does not mention this specific connection. There are papers relating to this Tys Barentsen having debt problems. So there were two Thys Barentsens who emigrated from Holland to New York one in 1637 and one in 1661. There is no established information that I know of that links the Swaim descendents to this earlier Thys Barentsen or links these two Thys Barentsens together as belonging to the same family. Now I will return to listing what is known about Thys Barentsen who immigrated in 1661. As stated in the book, Staten Island and its people: a history, 1609-1929, We now come to August, 1661, when the Director had abandoned the Patroon system and was prepared to listen to an application from nineteen settlers, described as Dutch and French from the Palatinate, though some of them had been in New Netherlands, for permission to establish what proved to be the first permanent settlement on Staten Island. These men were Pierre Billiou, a Walloon, who had arrived in August in the St. Jean Baptist, and who was destined to play an important part in our history; Thys Barentsen, Johannes Christofels, Govert Loocquermans, Walraven Luten, Gerrit Mannaat, Wynant Pieters, Gerrit and Teunis Cornelissen, Jan Jocobsen, Claude Le Maitre The location chosen for the new settlement was near the present Arrochar and, as pointed out by Mr. Edward C. Delavan, Jr., is still marked by a rectangular bend in the Old Town Road near St. Marys Cemetery. Danger from Indian attacks was imminent To this settlement in later years the name Oude Dorp, meaning Old Town, was applied by the Dutch to distinguish it from New Dorp, a new which still persists..Thus Barentsen was the progenitor of the Tysen family  An excerpt from the book, Pre-Revolutionary Dutch Houses and families in northern New Jersey and southern New York states House of Barnet Tysen, Richmond Avenue, south of New Springville This house is erroneously stated to have been built in 1680 by Barne Tysen; it does indeed stand on a grant of land to him, but the house itself belongs to a much later period and was probably built by his grandson Barnt Tysen. The ancestor of the Tysen and Swaim families was Thys Barentsen, who emigrated from Leerdam with his wife and three children on the St. John the Baptist in 1661. He was one of those who formed the first settlement on Staten Island, at Old Dorp in 1661 and was a schepen here in 1673. He was recorded as 60 years of age in 1681 and probably died in that year leaving a widow Scytie Thys Barentsen applied for land on Staten Island on 22 Aug 1661. Joe Mullane, Lloyd Swaim and Marjorie Johnson, authors of the Swaim-Tysen Family book, believe all Swaims in America descend from Thys Barentsen. I corresponded with Joe Mullane before he passed away and have seen some of their documentation. Joe Mullanes research papers were placed with the Staten Island Historical Society. The evidence to connect Anthony Swaim and Thys Barentsen is based on several key pieces of evidence: Anthonys name in his baptism read: Antoni Tysen bap 16 Sep 1659 son of Tys Barentsen and Sytje Cornelise There are numerous records which show Anthony using variations of the Tysen surname including Tice, Tyse, Tyce, Tysson, Tyssen, Tysen. The 1716 Land Patent lists Anthonys name as Anthony Swaim alias Anthony Tyce The 1716 Land Patent is probably one of the most powerful pieces of evidence to establish the direct linkage between the Swaim surname and Thys Barentsen. Thys Barentsen (b ~1621, d ~ 2 Dec 1682) and Peterke Jans had at least the following children: Barent (b ~ Dec 1644). Leerdam, Holland baptismal records list him as Barent Tysen baptized Dec 1644 son of Tys Barentsen. He is listed in the 1706 Census of Staten Island as Barnt Swam and listed as 60 years old. This seems to correlate to the 15 year old listed with Thys Barentsen on the passenger list of the 1661 migration. There are references to Barent as Barne Tisen (1676 survey), Barne Tyesen (1677 land patent), Barne Tison (1677 land patent), Barn Tiss (cattle mark record), Barent Tyse (1701 church record), Barnt Swame (1703 land deed), Barent Tison (1712 land deed), Barne Swaime (1713 land deed), Barent Tyssen alias Sweem (1717 land deed), Barent Swame (1719 testamentary deed), Barent Tysen alias Swaim (Richmond County, NY Wills A:383, May, 25, 1796) . The use of the term alias Sweem and alias Swaim provide some linkage between the first generation settlers names and the assumed name, Swaim. Belytje (b ~1650). It is believed she married Willem Janse Losercht, son of Jan Willemszen Van der Loosdrecht, and that Beleyte and Willem came over from Holland on the same journey with Thys Barentsen. Beleyte and Willem settled in the Communipaw area near Bergen, New Jersey. Willem operated the Communipaw to Manhattan ferry for eight years until June, 1669. In addition, Leerdam, Holland baptismal records list the following baptisms with a mothers name of Peterke Jans: Sibilla (bap Aug 1647), Belytje (bap Aug 1647 twin), Belytje (bap June 1649), Belytje (bap July 1650), Peterke (bap 15 Mar 1653 presumed died young).  Based on the names, it would appear that either some of these children died after childbirth or there were more than one Peterke Jans. Probably the former but Im not sure. The children of Thys Barentsen (b ~1621, d ~ 2 Dec 1682) and Scytie Cornelius include Anthony (b ~ 16 Sep 1659, d ~1719) married Neeltje Jansz. Leerdam, Holland baptismal records list him as Antoni Tysen bap 16 Sep 1659 son of Tys Barentsen and Sytje Cornelise. Some of the names and aliases listed for Anthony include NameDateTypeRemarksAnthony Tyre1 Dec 1680Land application80 acres Staten Island South SideAnthony Tyce24 Dec 1680Land survey88 acres Staten Island South SideAnthony Tice30 Dec 1680Land patent80 acres Staten Island South Side adjoining William DarvallAnthony Tyse1695Land deed130 acres from Daniel SotwellAnthony Tyson1699Announcementchosen Supervisor of the West DivisionAnthony Tysson23 Apr 1702Land Grant27 acres meadow in Richmond CountyAnthony Tyssen23 Apr 1702Land PatentgrantedAnthony Tysen1703AnnouncementListed as Supervisor, West DivisionAntony Swam1706CensusListed as 49 years oldAnthony Swame1708Land DeedJohannes Swaim 8.5 acres Karles Neck, Richmond County) and his mark placed by name Anthony Sweem witnessed by Jan and John Du Puy.Anthony Tyce1713AnnouncementChosen Assessor of West PrecinctAnthony Sweem1715Militia RecordMilitia of Richmond County under Capt. James Pollion include among the privates: Anthony, Matthies and Johannes SweemAnthony Swaim alias Anthony Tyce16 Sep 1716Land Patent80 acres from Barnewall & DonganAnthony Sweem1719Will leave to beloved wife Neeltje to my three sons: Johanis, Matthysz and Jacobus and Cornelius if not deceased my five daughters: Elizabeth, Mary, Hannah, Rachel and Leah  Table  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 6 Names and aliases of Anthony Swaim These records trace evolution (and perhaps some confusion) in Anthonys surname from a Tyse/Tysen/Tyson type surname to Swame/Sweem/Swaim. The 1716 land patent records a rare direct linkage between the Tyce and Swaim surname: Anthony Swaim alias Anthony Tyce. Anthony calls himself Anthony Sweem in his Will from June 16, 1719 Charlotte Megill Hix C.G.R.S, Staten Island Wills & Letters of Administration, Richmond Co., NY 1670-1800 (Hertiage Books, Inc), p 65. "In the name of God Amen, June 16, 1719. I, Anthony Sweem, of the County of Richmond, being sick. I leave to my eldest son, Johanes, 5, in full of any pretence as heir at law. I leave all the rest of my estate, real and personal, to my wife, Nealtie, during her life or widowhood. I leave to my daughter Elizabeth, Mary, Hannah, Rachael and Leah, 30. To my grandson Thomas Willmoth, 25. I leave all the rest of my estate to my sons Johanes, Mathyas and Jacobus. If my son Cornelius is not deceased, and should ever return to this place, he shall share with the rest. I appoint Colonel Thomas Farmer, and Dr. Johnson, of New York, and Goesen Adrianse, of Richmond County, executors. Witnesses, Abraham Egbertsen, Obadiah Vinter, John Dupuis. Proved March 10, 1719/20, Liber 9:150, WNYHS II:212.". Cornelius (b ~ 10 Aug 1661). Cornelius was supposedly the first Swaim child to be born in America having been baptized on August 10, 1661 based on baptism records of the Dutch Church of New Amsterdam. Cornelius married Maria Smack. In an 80 acre land patent granted in 1686, he was referred to Cornelius Tisen. He was referred to as Cornelos Tyse in a 1703 cattle earmark record. Elizabeth (b ~1665, d ~1692) married John De Puy Johannes (b ~1675). Johannes married Jannetje LaForge. Willem (b ~1677) married Mary Larzelere (or Lazeler). [Further details included in previous chapter]. The evidence for Thys Barentsens descendants assuming the Swaim surname appears to have occurred over time with various surnames and aliases reflected in baptism, land and census records. One of the earliest references to the Swaim surname is a 1703 land deed from John Depuy to Mattise Swaim that bordered property owned by Barnt Swame. 1703, June 10 John Depuy and his wife Peternell (Swaim) deeded to Mattise Swaim of Staten Island, land at Carles Neck at the Fresh Kill on the rear of said Depuys land and running with the line of Barnt Swames land southeast 142 rods, 20 acres of upland plus 2 acres of salt meadow front to said land of Gov. Andros patent 1677 (RCD B:498). Anthony Swaim (b ~1659), son of Thys, shows up in the 1706 New York Census as Antony Swam and listed as 49 years old. He is also listed as a witness, Anthony Thysz Sweem in a 1719 baptism of Anthony Sweem, son of Matthys and Catharina Sweem. Barents grandson is shown as Barent Tyce in a list of Staten Island people who participated in the 1711 Expedition, French and Indian War. Another connection of Thys Barentsens descendents to the Swaim name is contained in the will of John Tyson, son of Barent (Barnt) Tysen, the first son of Thys Barentsen. he left to his son Jacob all his land and salt meadow and all the lands which he (the testator) heired of his father Barnt Tysen, alias Swaim at Karles Neck. This use of aliases indicates the family name was evolving and provides hard evidence a connection between the Tysen/Tyce and Swaim family surnames. These aliases offer some of the best evidence from what I can see that identify Thys Barentsen as a likely ancestor of the Swaim family. Conclusions Specific relationships between people born prior to 1800 are extremely difficult to trace. The fact we have any records at all, in some cases, is amazing to me based on the conditions in which these people lived. Think about it. Here we are looking for land records in a period of time in which a revolutionary war was going on. Many researchers have spent an exhaustive amount of time trying to understand the original Swaim ancestry. The fact the name was created here in America is interesting but also problematic in tracing the ancestry further. It is possible that further definitive information on the lineage will never be provably documented. It would appear that the best documented theory put forward thus far is that the Swaims descend from a common ancestor from Holland named Thys Barentsen. Adams family ancestry (my fathers mothers mother) This chapter describes the ancestry of Laura Adams, my fathers grandmother. Laura Adams was my grandmother Alice Belle Hawkins Champions mother. Alice Belle was known as Grandma Belle to me and the other cousins. Belles mother was Laura Jane Adams who was the daughter of William W. Adams and Rachel A. Thornburgh. William Adams was the son of James Adams and Martha DeVoss. My mother had mentioned that she had heard that these Adams may be related to a former President. While that is certainly possible it may also just be wishful thinking as I have no evidence of any specific connection of these Adamses to any former Presidents. William Adams obituary and biographical record published did not mention any such distinction. Of course I have never been able to trace this family any further back than James Adams, born in 1810.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 11 Adams Ancestry In this section I will describe this family beginning with the oldest generation, James Adams, and work forwards. James Adams (b 1810) James Adams was the father of William W. Adams. James Adams was born in 1810 in Pennsylvania. James was a merchant and was married to Margaret (Martha) Devoss in 1834 in Ross County, Ohio. Martha Devoss was born in 1812 in Ohio. Martha Devoss was the daughter of John W. Devoss and Margaret Mathews. John Devoss (b 1787) was the son of Joseph Devoss. Joseph DeVoss, born Bef. 1774; died 1822 in Pike County, Ohio. Children of Joseph DeVoss are: i. Rebecca DeVoss, born Abt. 1792 in Kentucky.; died May 10, 1850 in Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio; married Daniel Hixson June 25, 1812 in Buckskin Township, Ross County, Ohio. ii. John W. DeVoss, married Margaret Mathews. iii. Isaac DeVoss, married Norie Murphy. iv. Margaret DeVoss, married John Barkley. v. Catherine DeVoss, married James Gragg. vi. Sophia DeVoss (b 1804, d 19 Mar 1879), married Thomas Cox (b 1801, 1896) . Sophia born in Kentucky in 1804 and brought to Ohio by her parents when three years old. Thomas and Sophia Cox reared a family of six children.  In 1850 John and Margaret Devoss and their family lived in Buckskin, Ohio (Ross County). John W. Devoss (b 28 Sep 1787) and Margaret Mathews (b 1 Oct 1791) had at least the following children: Margaret (Martha) Devoss (b 11 Jul 1812, d 1 Jan 1847) Ann Devoss (b 17 Aug 1814) Andrew (or David) Devoss (b 4 Dec 1816) John Woodward Devoss (b 29 Jun 1819) James Devoss (b 1 Aug 1821) William M. Devoss (b 14 Dec 1823) Elizabeth Devoss (b 1 Mar 1826) Thomas Devoss (b 4 Apr 1828) Henry Martin Devoss (b 11 Dec 1830) Daniel Devoss (b ~ 1834) I do not have any information regarding James mother and father. The only Adams living in Ross County, Ohio in 1850 that is a likely candidate to be James father was David Adams, born ~ 1789 who was married to Elizabeth (unknown) (b ~ 1800). David Adams was born in Pennsylvania. David was a wealthy farmer whose farm was valued at $110,000. This was a considerable amount of money in 1850. I have no specific information to confirm that David was James father other than the circumstantial information already mentioned. James Adams (b 31 Aug 1810, d 7 May 1882) and Margaret (Martha) Devoss (b 11 Jul 1812, d 1 Jan 1847) were married on May 8, 1834 in Ross County, Ohio. James and Martha Devoss had the following five children: Anna Eliza Adams (b 23 Sep 1837, d before 1917) married Albert M. Moon (b 14 Feb 1835, d after 1900). Albert Moon was the son of Thomas Moon and Frances Irons. Anna and Albert Moon first settled in Fayette County, Ohio. By 1880 they had moved to Randolph County, Indiana. Anna and Albert Moon had at least the following children: Margaret Moon Millard Moon (b ~ 1857) Ida M. Moon (b ~ 1861) Francis Moon (b ~ 1864) Nancy E. Moon (b ~ 1866) Ettie J. Moon (b ~ 1869) Thomas Orville Moon (b 4 Jan 1871, 7 Jun 1944). Thomas married Dorotha Ann Garringer. Thomas buried at Hopewell Cemetery, Indiana (Randolph County). Alena C. Moon (b ~ 1874) George J. Moon (b ~ 1876) Myrtle A Moon (b Feb, 1879) John A. Adams (b 30 Jul 1838, d after 1917). I do not see any evidence that John A. Adams ever married. In the 1900 Census, Harrison Township (Blackford County), Indiana, he was living with his brother William and listed as single. John A. Adams is listed as still living in William Adams 1917 obituary so he must have died after 1917. In 1917 he was living in Marion, Indiana. William W. Adams (b 23 Sep 1840, d 25 Feb 1917). Born in Ohio. William Adams married Rachel Thornburgh and, later, Mary Catherine Larue William W. Adams passed away in Montpelier, Indiana (Blackford County). [Details described later]. Sylvester Adams (b 30 May 1842, d 3 Aug 1846). Born in Ohio. Died young. Margaret Ella Adams (b 16 Sep 1844). Born in Ohio. No further information on Margaret in regard to whether she married, and, if so, who she married. Martha Devoss Adams passed away in 1847. James Adams then married Catharine Davis (b ~ 1824) on March 1, 1849. The 1850 Census (Ohio) lists James, age 39, wife Catharine, age 25, Ann E. (14), John (12), William (8), Margaret E. (5) and James (8 mths). James was the first child of James and Catherine Adams. All of the other children were children of James and Martha Adams. James and Catharine (Davis) Adams had at least the following children: James  Adams (b ~1850). Born in Ohio. Samuel Adams. Born in Ohio. Samuel Adams is listed as a living brother in William W. Adams obituary so he must have died after 1917. In 1917 he was living in Indianapolis. In the 1850 Census the family was listed as living in the Buena Vesta Township (Fayette County, Ohio) which is where this family lived in 1850 based on The Biographical Record excerpt of William Adams I found in the old Adams family bible. By 1880 James Adams was living in the household of William and Rachel Adams in Monroe Township, Indiana (Randolph County). William W. Adams (b 1840) William W. Adams was born near Greenfield in Ross County, Ohio in 1840. Williams served in the Civil War in Company C, 22nd O.V.I and was in a number of battles including the Battle of Shiloh. After the war, William returned to Ohio and performed farm work near Sabina, Ohio. In the fall of 1865, he moved to Randolph County, Indiana and set up his own farm. In 1880 he moved to Jay County, Indiana, for three years and then moved to Harrison Township in Blackford County, Indiana. He purchased eighty acres of land with only 25 acres cleared upon which there was a log cabin. William was a general farmer and stock raiser. He was a staunch Republican. He was a chaplain of Johnson Post, G.A.R. for six years in Montpelier. William W. Adams married Rachel Ann Thornburgh who was born in Indiana and her father and mother were both born in Indiana. William W. Adams (b 23 Sep 1840, d 25 Feb 1917) and Rachel Ann Thornburgh (b 30 Sep 1844, d 27 Sep 1884) were married on July 21, 1866 in Indiana. Rachel Thornburgh was the daughter of Curtis Thornburgh (b ~ 1825, d Aug 24 1895) and Mahala Clevenger (b ~ 1822) who were married March 11 1943. Curtis was born in Indiana. Curtis was the son of John Thornburgh (b 19 Jul 1793, d 16 Jun 1845) and Susannah Beals (b 12 Dec 1796, d 4 Apr 1882) based on Thornburgh family information. The John Thornburgh ancestry has been traced all the way back to Rowland Thornburgh, born 1140, England, by the Thornburgh family. Mahala was born in Ohio. Curtis and Mahala Thornburgh had the following children: John William Thornburgh (b 6 Apr 1843, d 8 Oct 1918). Born in Indiana. Died in Wells County, Indiana. Married Cynthia J. Dewitt. Rachel Ann Thornburgh (b 30 Sep 1844). Born in Indiana. William R. Thornburgh (b ~1847). Born in Indiana. Nancy E. Thornburgh (b ~1848). Born in Indiana. Susannah Thornburgh (b ~1850). Born in Indiana. Harvey S. Thornburgh (b ~1856). Born in Indiana. Lucinda Jane Thornburgh (b ~1857). Born in Indiana. Mary S. Thornburgh (b ~1859). Born in Indiana. William W. Adams died on February 25, 1917 at the age of 77. The following is his obituary. Sick only 30 hours - W. W. Adams, well known veteran passed away at one oclock Sunday morning. Known citizens of Montpelier, Commander of Johnson Post 368, G. A. R., answered taps Sunday morning just as the clock was striking the hour of one. He was ill only thirty hours. Saturday afternoon, Mr. Adams, who is the head of the G. A. R. post in this city, and who is always found working for the good of veterans, was in the Herald office and left a notice for a meeting Saturday afternoon. From the office he returned home and he and Mrs. Adams attended the David Kershner funeral. He was feeling as well as usual. At seven oclock in the evening he had a dizzy spell, and took his bed. At nine oclock he became unconscious and never revived, hardly moving in his bed, in which condition he remained until the death angel came. The deceased was born in Fayette county, Ohio, on September 23, 1840, and from that place went to Randolph County, Indiana. He came to Montpelier from Randolph County several years ago. At the time of his death he was 76 years, 5 months and 2 days old. On July 21, 1866 he was united in marriage to Rachel Thornburg and she died in September, 1885. He was again married on September 18, 1889 to Mary Katherine LaRue, who survives. Besides his wife he leaves -------; Ida May Stonebraker, --- Okla.; Laura Jane Champion, Humbolt, Kans.; Curtis E. Adams, Robinson, Ill.; Leota E. Emshwiller, Montpelier, and a step-daughter, Mrs. J. F. Lawson of Toledo, Ohio. Two children are deceased: Minnie M. Adams and Flora Bell Adams. His living brothers and sisters are John A. Adams, Marion, Indiana, Sam Adams, Indianapolis, Bell Marine, Ohio and Mrs. Edison Fishback, Redkey. A brother and sister, Mrs. Anna Moon and James Adams are deceased. Mr. Adams served in the Civil War, entering the service in 1861, at the beginning. He served in Co. C, 22nd O.V.I. until August 19, 1861. On December ? he was discharged, listed in Co. C, ??? was honorably discharged on July 25, 1862. During his time in the war he saw much service and was in a number of battles. He was mustered in Johnson Post 368, G.A.R. of Indiana on June 9, 1888. Mr. Adams avocation in life was farming, which business he was in until he retired, taking up residence in Montpelier. He is a member of the Christian church in this city and has always been true to his belief, and a regular worker in the church of his choice. Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Methodist church, Rev. John Courtner of Winchester, assisted by Rev. J. O. Bills, officiating. Burial in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The G. A. R., Relief Corps and Personal Workers League will attend in a body. William and Rachel Adams had the following six children: Ida May Adams (b 12 Apr 1867, d Mar 1955) was married on February 3, 1892 to William E. Stonebraker (b Apr 1867). William Stonebraker and his parents were born in Indiana. William was a barkeeper and driller. In 1910 William and Ida Stonebraker lived next door to Marion and Ethlyn Emshwiller in Montpelier, Indiana in Harrison Township. Ida May Stonebraker passed away in 1955 while in Tulsa, Oklahoma. William died sometime in the 1950s or 1960s. Ida and William Stonebraker had only one child of which I am aware: Hazel Ethel Stonebraker (b 28 Nov 1892, d summer, 1986) was married ~ 1910 to Aaron E. Worster (b ~1887). Aaron was born in Indiana and was a farmer. They had no children. Hazel was a pianist at the Baptist Church. There is one reference to Hazel as having remarried and became Hazel Reed but I have no further information on that. Laura Jane Adams (b 17 Dec 1868, d 22 May 1953) was married on May 8, 1886 to Nathan Hawkins (b ~1864). Laura Jane Adams was the mother of Alice Belle Hawkins. [described later] Curtis Elva Adams (b 14 Sep 1870, d 12 May 1957) and Anastasia (Anna) Josepha Madden (b ~ 1878) were married on November 25, 1903. Anastasia was born in Paterson, New Jersey and her parents were from Ireland. Anastasias siblings were Catherine, James, Mary Ellen, Frances and Matilda. William was born in Indiana and both Morris and Alfred were born in Illinois. In 1917 Curtis E. Adams was living in Robinson, Illinois, based on William W. Adams obituary. In 1920 through 1930 Curtis and his family were living in Honey Creek, Illinois (Crawford County).  In the 1920 Census Curtis occupation was listed as Oil Field Pumper. Robert Jack Swaims 1944 High School graduation card from Curtis (Burt) and Anna read Route 4, Robinson, Ill, May 16, 1944 Dear Bob, Doesnt seem possible you are old enough to graduate. I suppose you are going in the Navy. Kay and Jim are here for a couple of weeks. Jim is 18 months old and sure is a live wire. Just the age he is into everything. I hope your grandmother and Aunt Ida are better. We just got our garden planted. Has been so much rain but it is liable to turn dry. Well enclosed you will find a 1.00 bill. Buy yourself something and the best of luck starting out in the world. From Aunt Anna and Burt. Curtis and Anna Adams had the following children: William C. Adams (b ~1905). Born in Indiana. Harry Wesley Adams (b ~ 1909). Born in Indiana. Married Sarah Elizabeth Irwin (b 1 Jul 1908, d 24 Dec 1993). Had twins Judy, Janet. Janet married and had children: Brett, Pam, Mark. I do not know who Janet married and her married surname.  Morris V. Adams (b ~1914). Born in Illinois. Alfred Adams (b ~1918). Born in Illinois. Minnie Malee Adams (b 28 Jun 1874, d 19 Dec 1888). Leota Ethlyn (Ethel) Adams (b 23 May 1876, d 2 Dec 1963) was married on September 28, 1896 to Dr. Marion Amos Emshwiller (b Oct 25 1869, d ~ 30 Jun 1932). Ethlyn was born in Indiana. Marion was born in Indiana and was the son of John and Mary Emshwiller who resided near Trenton. Marions father was born in Virginia. His mother was born in Indiana. Marion Emshwiller had two children from his previous marriage to Margaret Patterson. Margaret Patterson Emshwiller passed away in 1895. Marion Emshwiller died in 1932 at the age of 63. Marion and Margaret Emshwiller had the following children John P. Emshwiller (b Sept 1892, d ~ 12 Aug 1951) E. Marie Emshwiller (b June 1894) Emily married Raymond Davis. Marion Emshwiller then married Ethel Adams on August 28, 1896. Marion was a physician. In 1910 Marion and Ethlyn Emshwiller lived next door to William and Ida Stonebraker in Montpelier, Indiana in Harrison Township with Marions two children, John and Marie. By 1930 Ethel and Marion Emshwiller were still living in Harrison Township, Indiana (Blackford County). I believe Ethlyn (Adams) Emshwiller was Belle Swaims Aunt Ethel who lived on the farm with Belle after John E. (Jack) Swaim died. This is also supported by photographs of her where my father added the inscription Aunt Ethel. Belle Swaim kept many old Montpelier Herald newspapers from the 1930s including ones mentioning Marion Emshwillers death as well as several on Lew Worster, Aaron Worsters brother. Aaron Worster had married Hazel Ethel Stonebraker, daughter of Ida May Adams Stonebraker. As mentioned earlier in this document Dr. Marion Emshwiller delivered Marion Swaim at his home. I think it is reasonable to believe that my Uncle Marion was named after Dr. Marion Emshwiller. Ethel Emshwiller died in 1963. Her burial was handled by Whisenhunt Funeral Home, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Marion and Ethel Emshwiller had no children from this marriage. Flora Belle Adams (b 13 Apr 1882, d 24 Dec 1901). In 1900 Flora was living with Leota and Marion Emshwiller. In 1883 William W. Adams moved to Blackford County, Indiana in Harrison Township near Montpelier. Based on William Adams listing in the 1895 Montpelier, Indiana City Directory, Williams had 80 acres of land in the Harrison Township. Rachel Adams died in 1884. William Adams was then married on September 18, 1889 to Mary Katherine (or Catherine) LaRue (b ~1859). I am not aware of any children from this marriage of William and Mary Adams. As of the 1910 Census William and Mary Adams had no children living with them although Mary was shown as having had one child still living. Since this was the second marriage for both of them, that child may have been from a previous marriage. In 1910 William and Mary Adams were living at 227 Main Street, Montpelier, Indiana. William Adams stayed in the Harrison Township area until his death in 1917. Laura Jane Adams (b 1868) Alice Belle Swaim, my fathers mother, was the daughter of Laura Jane Adams who married Nathan Hawkins on May 8, 1886. Belle was born in 1886 based on the Swaim Family Record which is validated by censuses and other sources. The Clarence A. Hawkins listed in the William W. Adams bible record, born in 1888, appears to have been a younger brother of Belles. Laura then re-married John Champion in 1893 which is supported by the marriage certificate and 1900 census information that states that they had been married for seven years. The fact that Belles mother was married twice is alluded to by Belles listing as Alice Belle Hawkins Champion in the Swaim Family Record. John Champion, her listed father in the 1900 census, was actually Belles step-father and married Laura Hawkins in 1893. The following is an extract from the 1900 Census, Indiana (Wells County) that lists John and Laura Champion with two children, Alice Belle and Albert B. NameRelation-shipBirth DateAgeYrs Mar-riedMoth-er of how many Child-ren?How many child-ren living?Their Birth StateFather Birth StateMother Birth StateChampion, JohnHeadJuly 1850497PAGerm-anyPA , LauraWifeOct 186732743INOHOH , Alice BDaughterOct 1885?14INPAIN , Albert BStep-sonMay 188317MOPAMOTable  SEQ Table \* ARABIC 7: 1900 Census, Indiana, Jackson Township, Wells County John and Laura Champion In the 1900 Census Alice B. Champion is listed as a daughter and Albert B. Champion is listed as a Step-son. Normally these relationships are stated in relation to the Head of Household. In this case, the relationships appear to be listed in relation to the mother, Laura. I finally deduced this based on several independent pieces of information. But the compelling piece of information that convinced me was a photo I acquired from Don Swaims collection. It included a photo labeled Uncle Bert Champion and Laura (Champion). Her Step-son. But for the sake of thoroughness let us review different possibilities for the father/mother of the two children. If Albert is indeed a step-son of John as the census-taker had stated, then Alberts real mother would have been Laura Hawkins. This is virtually impossible since Albert was born in 1883 and Laura did not marry Nathan Hawkins until 1886. We also know that 1886 was the year she was first married based on the 1930 census. This would also imply that Belle was Johns child from a previous marriage. We know this would have been from a previous marriage since John and Laura had only been married 7 years and Belle was 14. If Albert was actually a step-son of Laura, then Albert would be Johns natural son from a previous marriage. This would also imply that Belle was Lauras natural daughter. Looking at the childrens ages and the marriage dates of 1886 for Laura Adams / Nathan Hawkins, and 1893 for Laura Hawkins / John Champion, the timing suggests its much more likely that Belle was the natural daughter of Laura Hawkins. This matches the Swaim Family Record account which lists her as Alice Belle Hawkins Champion. It should be noted that there are several puzzling or incorrect listings in the 1900 census which I would suggest, for the most part, are errors by the census-taker: Based on the birth state listed for these childrens father (PA) it would appear on the surface that they are both children of John Champion to two different previous wives, i.e. note that Alice and Alberts mothers were born in Indiana and Missouri, respectively. I do not worry too much about this as I have seen many errors in the birth state columns in censuses. Alice B. Champions birth date is listed incorrectly in 1900 Census as October, 1885 (at least thats what appears to have been written; the handwriting is hard to read) when her real birth date was November 5, 1886 based on the Social Security Death Index and family records. Laura Champions birth date is also incorrectly listed as October 1867 when it was actually December 17, 1868. John Champions birth date of July, 1850 is listed correctly. It is also puzzling that Laura would be listed as having 4 children, three still living, yet Albert and Belle appear to be listed as Johns children, not Lauras. (I think Alice Belle was Lauras child, not Albert). Then what happened to the other two children? Why wasnt Clarence Hawkins living with them? He would have been 12 years old. It would appear that the census taker may not have accurately captured these relationships or the individuals did not recall or provide accurate information. As evidence of these types of discrepancies, Belles fathers birth state is listed as Pennsylvania in the 1900 census and Indiana in the 1910 and 1930 censuses. It should be noted, however, that the 1930 census lists 45 as the age at which John Champion was first married. Based on the other evidence we have, John would have been 42 going on 43 when he was married to Laura, not 45. This is puzzling on two accounts. First it seems to imply that his first wife was Laura. Then, even if one accepts that Laura was his first wife, it doesnt match the 1893 marriage date. When the 1930 census was taken, John was 79. Perhaps he misunderstood the census taker, got confused and couldnt recall correctly the age when first married. But even if we accept that he was off by a few years, it still implies that his first wife was Laura and he had not been married before. It then raises a question as to whether he was the father of Albert, born in May, 1883. In 1882, John Champion would have been 32 years old. Since the listed age for Johns first being married is incorrect, irregardless of which marriage John was basing it on, I have to believe that this represents an error and that I cannot rule out that John was married before Laura (and perhaps fathered Albert by another wife) based on just this ambiguous information in the 1930 census when he was 79 years old. While there is conflicting and confusing information in the censuses, I believe most of these discrepancies are the result of census taker errors. I have attempted to obtain the birth certificate for Alice Belle Swaim but have been informed that Blackford County, Indiana does not have it. My best judgment right, however, based on the information I have is that Albert was Johns son from a previous marriage and Belle was Lauras daughter from a previous marriage to Nathan Hawkins. I think this scenario fits most of the data found but not all of it. I believe there is quite a bit of inaccurate information in the 1900 census. Unfortunately, a key census that could have possibly cleared up some of this confusion is the 1890 census which no longer exists for Indiana. It should also be noted that Clarence A. Hawkins, 2nd child of Nathan and Laura Adams Hawkins was living with his grandfather, William W. Adams, in 1900. After Nathan passed away, Laura may have moved back home to her parents (this is my theory). Laura then remarried to John A. Champion, who had a son from a previous marriage. We know from 1900 census data that Belle was living with Laura and that Clarence was living with his grandfather. These families were of modest means. Lauras son, Clarence, may have stayed at his grandfather Adams house because of financial reasons or other personal reasons we are unaware of. In 1910 John and Laura Champion were living close to Chanute City, Kansas (Neosho County) by themselves and with no additional children. John Champion was working as an oil field manager. In 1910 Albert Champion, then known as Burt, was living nearby. In 1917 John and Laura Champion were living in Humboldt, Kansas based on the obituary of Lauras father William W. Adams. Based on the 1920 Census they were living at 181 Bridge Street in Humboldt, Kansas. Based on Census research I believe that Nathan Hawkins was born ~ 1864. I do not know when he died. Based on the census research Nathan Hawkins was the son of Amos Hawkins and Susannah Garrett. Amos Hawkins was born in Indiana. His father was born in Virginia and his mother was born in Indiana. Susannah Garrett was born in Indiana and her father was Samuel Garrett (b ~ 1816), born in Indiana, and her mother was Mahala (b ~ 1811) born in Kentucky. In the 1870 census, Amos Hawkins was living in Liberty, Indiana (Wabash County) and his occupation was listed simply as laborer. Amos Hawkins (b ~ 1835) and Susannah Garrett Hawkins (b ~1841) were married September 30, 1857 in Wabash County, Indiana. Amos and Susannah Hawkins had at least the following children: Riley Hawkins (b ~ 1861) Orpheus Hawkins (b ~1862) Nathan Hawkins (b ~ 1864) J. Mary Hawkins (b ~ 1866) Samuel Hawkins (b ~1869) Aseneth Hawkins (b ~ 1871) J. Mahala Hawkins (b ~ 1874) C. Joseph Hawkins (b ~ 1877) Peter Hawkins (b ~ 1879). In the 1860 and 1870 censuses, Amos and Susannah Hawkins lived in Liberty Township, Indiana (Wabash County). In the 1880 Census, Nathan Hawkins was 16 and still living with his father and mother in Harrison Township, Indiana (Blackford County). The 1930 census also lists Lauras age at first being married as 18 which equates to a first marriage date of ~ 1886. Laura and Nathan Hawkins were also the parents of Clarence Hawkins, born ~ 1888. This is based on a unique entry in the Adams family bible, census data and an inscription beside a family photograph of Clarence Hawkins children made by my father. On the Adams family bible pages listing births and deaths, there are two entries written later by a different person as follows: Births: Clarence A. Hawkins was born April 24, 1888. grandson Deaths: Clarence A. Hawkins July 15th, 1935. San Antonio, Texas.  Based on the Alice Belle Hawkins Swaim listing in the Swaim Family Record and Clarences listed 1888 year of birth, Clarence would have been Lauras second child by Nathan. The 1900 census information lists Clarence A. Hawkins as a grandson of William W, Adams, Laura Adams Hawkins father. In this household were William A. Adams (Head of Household), Mary C. Adams (Williams wife), Clarence Hawkins (grandson) and John A. Adams (brother of William). Laura Jane Adams (b 17 Dec 1868, d 22 May 1953) and Nathan Hawkins (b ~ 1864) were married in the 1885-1886 time period and had the following children: Alice Belle Hawkins (Champion) (b 5 Nov 1886, d 15 Aug 1968) married John E. Swaim (1885-1957). Belle and John Swaim had the following children: Ivan Swaim (1905-1970) Marion Swaim (1907-1993) Robert Swaim (1926-1997) [details described in following sub-chapter] Clarence A. Hawkins (b 24 Apr 1888, d 15 Jul 1935). Clarence was the second son of Nathan and Laura Adams Hawkins. In 1900 Clarence was living with his grandfather, William W. Adams. Clarence Hawkins wifes name was Laura (b ~ 1890). I have a photo of Laura Champion with the two children of Clarence and Laura Hawkins: My Grandmother Champion with her two granddaughters. Marie on left Mary Jane on right. Daughters of Clarence Hawkins, her son. Clarence and Laura Hawkins had at least the following children: Marie Hawkins (b ~ 1913) born in Kansas. Mary Jane Hawkins (b ~ 1917) born in Oklahoma. I have a photograph of these two children ~ 1920 with their grandmother Laura Adams Hawkins Champion when they were about 7 and 2, respectively. In 1920 Clarence and his family were living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1930 they were living in San Antonio, Texas. Clarence Hawkins died in San Antonio, Texas in 1935. Garnett Merle Hawkins (b 9 Apr 1890, d 9 Sep 1959) There are references in family photo albums to an Aunt Garnett, Belles sister (written by either my mother or father). This Aunt Garnett lived in California during the 1940s and was married to Thomas G. Landis who had a nickname Shorty according to my mother. There is a photo of Aunt Garnett with the console piano that was later given to my mother, Olly Swaim. This piano was shipped to Texas from California in the late 1950s or early 1960s presumably after Garnett passed away. Garnetts first name is interesting. Her father Nathans mothers (Garnetts grandmother) maiden name was Susannah Garrett. I wonder whether the records I found regarding Susannahs last name were inaccurate and her real surname was Garnett rather than Garrett. I found Susannahs surname from census records and the census taker could have misspelled the surname. My father Bob Swaim had a note tapped to a knife that reads This knife was given to me by my Aunt Garnett at Descanto, CA while I was in U.S. Navy at San Diego Calif Xmas 1944. It had belonged to her son Bob Landis who was killed in U.S. Army in Europe in Nov 1944. I subsequently carried it through remainder of my Navy service in Pacific & until discharge June 1946. Robert J. Swaim, Tyler TX 5/7/86 The 1900 census of John and Laura Champions family lists children Albert and Alice Belle but does not list Garnett. But then there have been cases where children were raised by grandparents and other extended family members such as the case with Clarence, Belles brother. Garnett and Thomas G. Landis had at least one adopted child. I have a family photo of the three of them that was taken when son, Robert, was very young, perhaps eight years old. My Aunt Garnet Landis (Mothers sister). I believe others are her husband Tom Landis and adopted son Bob Landis. Bob was killed in U.S. Army in WWII in France, Nov 1944 Bob Swaim note. Robert J. Landis (b ~1916, d Nov 1944) I am not sure what happened to Nathan Hawkins. It appears that Nathan passed away sometime between 1888 and 1893. Laura Jane (Adams) Hawkins (b 17 Dec 1868, d 22 May 1953) was then married on April 5, 1893 to John A. Champion (b 6 Jul 1850, d 26 Aug 1943). John A. Champion was born in Pennsylvania and was the son of William W. Champion (b ~ 1813) and Mary Champion (b ~ 1823). William Champion was born in West Germany and was a shoemaker and farmer. Mary Champion was born in Pennsylvania. In the 1860 Census, John and Mary Champion were living in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. Living with them and their eight children (at that time) was a John Truby, aged 76, who may have been Marys father, although this is speculation. William and Mary Champion had the following children: Henry A. Champion (b ~1844) William B. Champion (b ~1847) John A. Champion (b Jul 6 1850) Leonard Champion (b ~1856) Angelina Champion (b ~1853) Mary Champion (b ~1855) Sarah Emma Champion (b ~1857) Joseph A. Champion (b ~1859) James C. Champion (b ~1861)  It is not known whether any children were produced from the marriage of John Champion and Laura Hawkins. John Champion apparently brought to this marriage a son from a previous marriage, Albert B. Champion (b May 17, 1883). I am not sure who Alberts mother was. Best family ancestry (my mothers sisters husband) This chapter describes the paternal ancestry of William (Bill) Clancy Best. Bill Best was my uncle and the husband of my mothers sister, Juanita Jane Robinson. Jane Robinson married William Clancy Best in 1945. William C. Best was the son of William Robert Best and Mary Best. William and Mary were both born in Northern Ireland. William Robert Best was born in Aughnacloy, Northern Ireland (Tyrone County). Mary was born in Kilkishen, Northern Ireland (Clare County). William Robert Bests father was William Best and his mother was Isabelle Lee.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 12 Map of Tyrone County, Ireland William Robert Best came from an extremely large family. At least three brothers and two sisters came to the United States according to Daphne Best Matson George, Tom, Pat, Anne, Isabelle. The following information summarizes various family accounts. This is an account by Daphne (Best) Matson who was the daughter of William R. Bests brother George Best. As I was always told, they were a family of twenty-one children, eighteen by one wife and four by another. (editor: perhaps she meant seventeen by 2nd wife?). (George Best) was born in Aughnacloy, Ireland, Tyrone, North Ireland October 15. Im not sure the year. He died in March, 1956. I think he was sixty-seven. George served in the Kings Life Guards in the Royal Household Cavalry under King George V. (George) went to France and served in World War I. Tom Bests wife was named Sarah and had four children named Alex, Florence, Maurine and Tommy. Maurine was still living as of 2006 in Ohio. Both George and Tom lived in Tulsa. Tom worked for Mid-Continent Refinery in Tulsa. Pat Best lived in Illinois. William R. Best had at least two sisters Annie and Isabelle. Anne became Anne McClure who lived in Denver, Colorado. Anne had two sons Frank and Bob. Isabelle became Isabelle Sidebotham and lived in Illinois. A brother Pat Best lived in Illinois. My grandmother (William R. Bests mother) was a butter and egg lady and drove a donkey and cart on her route. She came to America at one point to visit but thats all I know.  Bettina Stanger wrote the following at the Ancestry.com message board on Aug 31, 2000: I am searching for information about my gggrandfather and his family. William BEST (b. 1841) married Mary/Alice McBride in Aughnacloy, Tyrone. They had three children: William (1863), Sarah (1864) and John (1865). John moved to Glascow, Scotland when he was about fourteen years old after his mother died. He married Martha WILLIAMS. Two children were born in Scotland (William and Margaret). The family moved to Illinois, USA about 1892. Three more children Richard (1893), John (1895) and James (1898) were born in Illinois. William married after his first wife died. The name of his second wife was Isabella Lee. They had possibly as many as seventeen children. William's parents may have been William Best and Elizabeth Thompson Bettina Stanger wrote in Ancestry.com message board post in 2000: William BEST married Mary Alice McBRIDE in Aughnacloy, which is in the southern part of County Tyrone, a bit of a distance from Cookstown. They married 2 Feb. 1863 at Carnteel parish Church of Ireland (St. James). William seems to have lived in the southern part of County Tyrone between Aughnacloy and Caledon for many years. He married his second wife, Isabella LEE, 10 January 1870 at Caledon, Aghaloo parish Church of Ireland. He was an egg dealer and lived at Tully. Researcher Elizabeth Kenzelman (Best) has written that she thinks William's parents are William BEST and Elizabeth THOMPSON, who also lived near Aughnacloy. Records on several generations of this family are found at St. James Church of Ireland at Aughnacloy. Elizabeth Best wrote the following in an email to Annie Crenshaw regarding her family information (she descends from William James Best and Mary Alice McBrides son John Best). This information describes what happened (based on family information) after William James Bests first wife Mary Alice McBride died. My husband descends from John. The story goes that William James (Best) married Isabella and his first family pretty much had to fend for themselves. John and Sarah sailed to Scotland. I did not know what happened to William or Robert James. . John Best was a carter and his father William James (Best) was an egg dealer. Elizabeth Best Kenzelmann provided the following information in an email to Annie Crenshaw on October 14, 2009 I have found a record of a Francis Best who was a carpenter by trade who could have been the brother of my William born about 1802 m. Elizabeth Thompson. My William was also a carpenter. So there is a possibility of three brothers who could have existed circa 1800: William, Francis and Hugh. I believe that Hugh's (listed above) father was Francis. My William (ca. 1800) father I believe was Hugh. My William lived in the ancient town of Carnteel at the same time as Hugh. Francis lived in Ballygawley. William's son William James was an egg dealer. W. James' son John was a carter. This information confirms Daphne Matsons statement in many aspects. The second wife Isabella Lee matches the mother of William Robert Bests Death Certificate (his mother was listed as Isabelle Lee). Daphne also mentioned that one of William Robert Bests sisters was named Isabelle. Some researchers believe the parents of William Best (that married Isabella Lee) were William Best (born ~ 1802) and Elizabeth Thompson. I have not been able to validate this assertion. In this account William and Elizabeth Best had eight children: Mary Best Lilly Best Sarah Best Hugh Best (b 16 Mar 1833). Baptized March 24. His baptism record reads Best, Hugh, son of Wm. Best of Carnteel in this parish, carpenter, & Olivia (Thompson) his wife. Born March 16 : Bapt. March 24. -- Regd [registered] Apr. 15, 1833 Mary Best William James Best (b 1843). Described later. John Best Anne Jane Best. William Best was married twice. His first marriage was to Mary Alice McBride and they had four children. Mary Best died and then William Best remarried to Isabella Lee. William and Isabella Best had between fourteen and seventeen children from this marriage. The exact number of children varies among the various family accounts. William Best (b 1843) and Mary Alice McBride were married on 5 Feb 1963 at Aughnacloy Church of Ireland, Carnteel Parish, Civil District Clogher, County Tyrone. William and Mary best had the following children: William Best (b 28 Jan 1863) Sarah Best (b ~ 1864) John Best (b 11 Mar 1866). John married Martha Williams (b ~1864) John moved to Glascow, Scotland when he was about fourteen years old after his mother died. He married Martha WILLIAMS. Two children were born in Scotland (William and Margaret). The family moved to Illinois, USA about 1892. Three more children Richard (1893), John (1895) and James (1898) were born in Illinois. William Best (b ~ 1889) Margaret Best (b ~ 1891) Richard Best (b 1893). Richard does not appear in the 1900 or 1910 census and may have died prior to those censuses. John Best (b 1895) James Best (b 1898) Robert James Best (b 4 Aug 1867) Mary Alice (McBride) Best died and William Best remarried Isabella Lee. William and Isabella had a large family (seventeen children according to one account). William Best passed away in 1989. In the 1911 Irish Census Isabella was living at House Number 8 in Dernabane outside Aughnacloy in Tyrone County. In the household was daughter Florence (17), daughter-in-law Sarah (22), grandson Alexander (3) and granddaughter Isabella (1). Isabellas occupation was listed as egg merchant. William James Best (b 1843, d 15 June 1898) and Isabella Lee (b ~ 1847, d 7 Dec 1919) were married on 10 Jan 1870 in Caledon Church of Ireland, Aghaloo Parish, Civil District Dungannon, County Tyrone. William and Isabella Best had the following children: Anne Best. Anne married Charles J. McClure and had two sons. They lived in Denver, Colorado according to Daphne Best. I do not have further information on them. They had the following children according to family information: Frank McClure Bob McClure Elizabeth Best (b Feb, 1871). Elizabeth married George Morris (b Aug, 1866). Elizabeth immigrated to the U.S. around 1880 based on the 1910 census. If true she would have been 9 years old and I am not sure who she accompanied on that trip. She certainly immigrated prior to 1891 when her daughter Maud was born in Indiana. George Morris was born in Ohio and at one time ran a hotel and boarding house and later was a carpenter. In 1900 Elizabeth and George Morris were living in Garnettsville, Kentucky with daughters Maud, Sarah and Myrtle (in this census Elizabeth was listed as the mother of six children with three still living). In 1910 Elizabeth and George Morris and daughters Maud, Hazel, Myrtle and Ruth were living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 1920 Elizabeth and George Morris were living next door to brother William Robert Best in Tulsa, Oklahoma. By 1930 George Morris must have passed away as Elizabeth Morris is living in her daughters house (Maud Balch) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Elizabeth and George Morris had at least the following children: Maud L. Morris (b Dec, 1891). Born in Indiana (census record). Maud married Ray B. Balch (1930 census record) Hazel Morris (b ~ 1893). Born in Illinois (census record). Sarah Morris (b Sep, 1894). Born in Illinois (census record). Myrtle L. Morris (b Apr, 1898). Born in Illinois (census record) Ruth A. Morris (b ~ 1902). Born in Indiana. Billy Morris (b ~1916). 1920 census lists Billy as adopted son. Leonard Lee (Pat?) Best (b 17 Feb 1876). Born in Aughnacloy, Tyrone County, Northern Ireland. Leonard married Bertha Pearl Williams (b 25 Apr 1885, d 13 Nov 1970). Bertha was born in Franklin County, Illinois. Leonard immigrated to the U.S. in 1906 based on census records. There is an immigration record for a Leonard Best born in 1876 who immigrated on 28 May 1906 from Glasgow, Scotland (via Moville Ireland). I believe this may be the same person. In the 1910 census Leonard and Bertha were listed as living in Tyrone, Illinois (Franklin County). In the 1930 census they were living in Browning Township, Illinois (Franklin County). Leonard and Bertha Best had at least the following children: Opal Marcella Best (b ~ 1915). Born in Illinois. Florence D. Best (b 30 Sep 1910). Born Christopher, Illinois (Franklin County). Oakley Best (b 23 Mar 1914). Born Christopher, Illinois (Franklin County) Milton Best (b 16 Jan 1917). Born in Benton, Illinois (Franklin County). John Lee Best (b 24 Oct 1919). Born Benton, Illinois (Franklin County). Pearlie Mae Best (b ~ 1923). Delmar Best (b ~ 1925). Robert E. Best (b ~ 1927). Hugh Best (b 1 Apr 1883, d 19 Oct 1951). Hugh born in Northern Ireland. Hugh married Margaret Armstrong (b ?, d 4 Sep 1916) on 13 Mar 1902. Margaret Armstrong was the daughter of James Armstrong. Margaret passed away and Hugh Best remarried to Susanna Tweedy. Hugh Best lived in Bangor, Northern Ireland later in life. Hugh Best died in 1951 and is interred in St. Marks graveyard, Armagh. Hugh and Margaret Best had the following children: Edith Mary Gwendoline Best (b 9 Mar 1903). Edith married ( ) Wilson. William Albert Best (b 7 Jun 1921, d 14 Apr 2009). William married Velia Brevetti (b 1 Jan 1922) William Alfonso Best. Married Dorothy Yvonne Rosamund Armstrong. William (Billy) lives in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. William and Dorothy Best have three children: - Lisa, Fiona and Emma. Velia Best. Married Gary Martin. Robert Alfred Best. Married Rebecca Kincaid Two other children Robert Best. Robert lived in Belfast. William Best. William lived in London. John Best. John lived in London. Richard Best. Richard lived in London. Harry Best. Harry lived in Africa. Thomas Best (b 3 Mar 1885, 27 Dec 1951). Born in Northern Ireland. Thomas married Sarah Steenson (b 21 Apr 1887) on 1 Apr 1907. Thomas, Sarah and son Alexander immigrated to the United States in between 1991 and 1914 based on census records. In 1920 they were living at 1305 Pearl St. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sarah and Alexander appear in the 1911 Irish Census and were living in Isabella Bests house at House No 8, Dernabane (Aughnacloy rural), Tyrone County, Northern Ireland along with Thomas sister Florence. By 1951 Thomas and Sarah were living at 2401 E. 54th Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma when Thomas passed. Tom worked for Mid-Continent Refinery in Tulsa. They had four children. Alexander Best (b 16 Jan 1908, d 26 Aug 1975). Alexander born in Northern Ireland. Florence Best (b ~ 1919). Born in Oklahoma. Maurine Best (b ~ 1921). Born in Oklahoma and lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Maurine went to Central High School with cousins Daphne Best (George Bests daughter) and Joseph Best (William Robert Bests son). Thomas Best (b ~ 1924). Born in Oklahoma. William Robert Best (b 9 Dec 1886, d 27 Nov 1954). Born in Northern Ireland. William R. Best married Mary Margaret (unknown) (b 25 Jul 1882, d 1 Jan 1966). William Robert Best immigrated to the U.S. in 1904. [To be described in more detail later] Joseph A. Best (b 28 Jun 1919, d 13 May 1988) [To be described in more detail later] William Clancy Best (b 4 Dec 1922, d 23 Jun 1995) [To be described in more detail later] Isabella Best (b 25 Apr 1889?, d Mar 1966). Born in Northern Ireland. Isabella was apparently named after her mother. Isabelle married Benjamin Sidebotham (b 10 Jan 1890, d Oct 1962). I believe she immigrated to the U.S. in 1907 based on Census records. There is an immigration record for a Isabella Best from Aughnacloy, N. Ireland for July 1, 1907 (S. S. Umbria) that seems to match her description. In this immigration record it states she was 16 years old and going to stay with her brother John Best in Chicago, Illinois. Based on family information Isabella lived in Illinois and died in Cook County, Illinois, This is validated by 1920 and 1930 census records. In 1930 this family was living at 5446 Lake Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and Ben Sidebotham was an auto mechanic. Isabella and Benjamin Sidebotham had at least the following children: Louise Sidebotham (b ~ 1910). Ben Sidebotham (b ~ 1913). Albert Sidebotham (b ~ 1922) Florence Sidebotham (b 14 Dec 1921) George Best (b Oct 15 1892, d 3 Mar 1956). Born in Northern Ireland. George married Louisa Annie Martin (b 22 Jun 1894, d 3 Dec 1989) and had one child. Louisa Martin was the daughter of John Martin based on the April 18, 1925 immigration record for Louisa and Daphne Best. They sailed to the U.S. on the ship Mauretania that departed from Southampton, England. The record indicates their last residence was with Louisas father John Martin at 18 Church Street, Slough, England (which is west of London) and their destination was Tulsa, Oklahoma. Louisa was listed as married so George Best must have immigrated separately. There is a 1923 immigration record for George Best but for some reason his name is struck through (I am not sure if he cancelled at the last minute. This record does not list his wife Louisa as passenger but references Annie Best as his wife living at 18 Church Street, Slough, England) George and Louisa lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma. George was a manager of the Horse Riding Stables at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. George and Louisa were living at 6011 South Lewis Ave, Southern Hills Country Club when George passed away in 1956. Daphne M. Best (b 22 Feb 1921, d 13 Dec 2006). Daphne was born in Slough, England and immigrated to the U.S. in 1925 with her mother. Daphne was married ~ 1951 to George Matson (b ~1927) who was born in Armagh, North Ireland. George Matson immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. George Matson was Shop Manager for many years at the Southern Hills Country Club Pro Shop in Tulsa, OK. George met Daphne Best at the Country Cub. Her father ran the riding stables, he says, and Daphne came to the Club House for the mail every day at 4:30. I made sure I was there every day at 4:30 too . 1. George (Geordie) Matson (b ~ 1958) 2. Mark Matson (b ~ 1959)  Daphne Matsons Obituary: MATSON Daphne M., 85, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006. She was born February 22, 1921 in Slough, England, to George and Nan Best. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School, Class of 1939. She attended Draughons Business School. She was first and foremost a loving mother, wife, grandmother, gifted homemaker and friend to many. Daphne worked for many years at the Lewis Meyer Bookstore, prior to retiring and beginning volunteer work. She was a devoted member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon, an office volunteer, coordinated the flower ministry, served on the Worship and Music Committee, and served as an usher. She was actively involved in the St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed her many years in The Sewing Club. Daphne was preceded in death by: her parents; and son, Mark. She is survived by: George, her loving husband of 55 years; son, Geordie and daughter-in-law, Laurie Matson; grandchildren, Andy and Erin Matson; daughter-in-law, Bridget Matson; and grandson, Stewart Matson. A Memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, December 18, at First Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the music ministry at First Presbyterian Church. Ninde Woodland Chapel, 728-8500,  HYPERLINK "http://www.ninde.com" www.ninde.com. Minnie Best. Minnie Best was listed as a child of William and Isabella Best based on family information from Penny Best. I do not have further information on her. Florence Best (b ~ 1894). In the 1911 Irish Census Florence (17 years old) was living in her mother Isabella Bests house at House No 8, Dernabane (Aughnacloy rural), Tyrone County, Northern Ireland. Based on the 1911 Census it appears that Florence may have been the last child of William and Isabella Best. Additional children identified but not validated include - Harry Best - John Best - Mamie Best - Robert Best William Robert Best immigrated to the U.S. in 1904. Mary immigrated to the U.S. in 1905. William and Mary were married around 1917. Williams draft registration card from June 5, 1917 indicates the following: William R. Best; Age 29; Address: 1419 S. Quincy, Tulsa, OK, Precinct 13; Born 1888, Aughnacloy, Ireland; Occupation: Deliveryman; Height: medium; Build: medium; Brown Eyes, Black Hair. By 1920 they were living in Tulsa, Oklahoma and their first son Joseph was listed as being six months old. William was working as a furniture store delivery man. By the 1930 Census, William C. Best had arrived and was listed in the census as Billie C. Best, seven years old. In the 1930 Census the Bests were listed as living at 124 S. Florence Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. William Robert Best (b 9 Dec 1886, d 27 Nov 1954) was married to Mary Margaret (unknown) (b 25 Jul 1882, d 1 Jan 1966) around 1917. In 1920 the Bests were living at 124 South Florence Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. William and Mary were living there in 1954 when William passed away of gastric hemorrhage due to gastric carcinoma. Mary Best died in 1966. William Robert Best and Mary Margaret (unknown) had the following children: Joseph A. Best (b 28 Jun 1919, d 13 May 1988). Joseph married Dolores (unknown). At his death in 1988, Joseph was living in Bellwood, Illinois (Cook County). Dolores moved to Hampshire, Illinois from Bellwood, Illinois some years ago. Joseph and Dolores Best had one son: Larry Best. Larry married Clare (unknown). Larry and Clare Best had one child: Kathy Best William Clancy Best (b 4 Dec 1922, d 23 Jun 1995). William was married in 1945 to Juanita Jane Robinson (b 21 Jul 1925). [described later] Juanita Jane Best was known as Jane. Jane and her sister Olly grew up in a family of modest means. They had a garden and at one time had chickens. One rooster was so mean we couldnt go in (the) pen. When she was about six, Jane also had a severe traumatic experience. She was attacked by a Chow dog when she was about 10 years old while she was putting on roller skates at Mrs. Clarks house at the corner of 10th and Columbia Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her Dad (Dan Robinson)was accused of killing the dog but he didnt. That house is now part of Bama Pie. Jane was lucky that the dog was on a leach. Even so, Jane suffered head injuries which left scars. My Aunt Jane was always special to me. She had a way of making visitors and family feel at home in her house. The first time I heard a Beatles album and the first time I heard their Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album was in their living room. When Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon, I watched it live on their television set as I just happened to be visiting them. When I got married in Houston, I came over from New Orleans and stayed at their house before the wedding. Bill and Jane lived in Tulsa for about 4 months after they were married. Then Bill joined the Air Force in 1946 and was a 1st Sergeant in the 447th Bombardment Group. Bill got out of the Air Force in 1953 and began working for Goliad Corporation which eventually became part of Mobil Oil. They moved to Corpus Christi, Texas where my cousin Michael Best was born in 1953. They moved to Houston, Texas in June, 1956 into a house at 1415 Shadow Bend Drive. My Uncle Bill was quite a jovial guy and could not stay serious more than a nanosecond. He referred to me as Swackie Jaim and I called him Buncle Ill. Bill later tragically developed multiple sclerosis and passed away June 23, 1995. Juanita Jane Robinson (b 21 Jul 1925) was married on September 10, 1945 to William Clancy Best (b 4 Dec 1922, d 23 Jun 1995). Bill and Jane Best had three children: Judy Marie Best (b 25 Sep 1947). Judy has been a physical fitness trainer. Barbara Barby Ann Best (b 9 May 1949) married Clarence (Buddy) Henry Fisher, Jr. (b 9 Sep 1948). Barby was born in Bexar County, Texas. Barbie and Buddy had two children: Jennifer Elaine Fisher (b 28 Oct 1969). Jennifer married Thomas Patrick Lindsey (b 17 Mar 1969) Amanda Fisher (b 28 Aug 1979). Michael Patrick Best (b 24 Oct 1953) married Antoinette (Annette) Marie Hall (b 13 Feb 1955) on 22 Jul 1978. Mike and Annette had two children: Robert William Michael Best (b 26 Apr 1984) Patrick Travis Best (b 25 Jun 1987). Davies family ancestry This chapter describes the ancestry of Charles Reginald Davies, Jr., Vivian Swaims father. Charles Davies performed an extensive amount of genealogical research. It is out of the scope of this document to record all of his information here but rather summarize some of his work and overlay it with my research. A summary of the Davies lineage is as follows: Thomas Davies (b 1826 Newport, Wales) | Charles Davies (b 1862 Birkenhead, UK) md Emily Harris | Charles Reginald Davies, Sr. (b 1889 Norfolk, VA) md Marie Couch | Charles Reginald Davies (b 1916) md Vivian Kilbourne (b 1922) This chapter will present the Davies paternal ancestry beginning with Vivian Davies father, Charles Reginald Davies, and work backwards. Charles Reginald Davies, Jr. (b 1916) Charles Reginald Davies, Jr. was born in 1916 in Norfolk, Virginia. Charles was in the Air Force when he married Vivian Louise Kilbourne. Charles would later serve in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the Air Force as Lieutenant Colonel. Charles then worked in the U.S. Federal Aviation agency. He spent some time in his later years running his own business importing/exporting electrical and oilfield equipment. Vivian Louise Kilbourne was born in El Paso. Vivians mother was Emma Brunner. Vivians father was Jefferson Gayden Kilbourne. Gayden died when Vivian L. Kilbourne was 8 years old. Emma then remarried William J. Burns who was born in Ireland. Vivian passed away on December 31, 2000 in Houston, Texas. Charles passed away on November 4, 2001 in Houston, Texas. Charles Reginald Davies (b 1 Apr 1916, d 4 Nov 2001) was married June 12, 1945 to Vivian Louise Kilbourne (b 16 Jan 1922, d 31 Dec 2000) were married and had two children: Charles Frederick Davies (b 11 Nov 1946, d 2 May 2002). Charles was born in El Paso, Texas (Ellis County). Charles married Margaret Rose Carroll (b 19 Jan 1950). Margaret was the daughter of Charles C. Carroll and Carlis Ann Tallarita. Margaret was born in Tarrant County, Texas. Charles and Margaret Davies had one child: Charles Frederick Davies, Jr. (b 24 Feb 1983). Vivian Marie Davies (b 16 Oct 1954). Married Jack Stuart Swaim. [previously described] So, in essence, Vivians father Charles named his son after himself and Vivians mother named her daughter after herself. Charles Reginald Davies, Sr. (b 1889) Charles Davies father was Charles Reginald Davies, Sr. who was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1889. Charles Reginald Davies, Sr. married Marie Josephine Couch. The Davies were Anglican and the Couchs were Catholic. When Charles Reginald Davies, Sr. married Marie Couch the Davies family disowned him for marrying a Catholic. Charles had various jobs including working as a bookkeeper and automobile sales manager. In 1930 Charles, Marie and their family was living in the household of Helen C. Mears (b ~1896), Maries sister. Also living in this household was Helens son Edward C. Mears (b ~ 1918) and Maries mother, Marie Francis Couch (b Aug 4 1872, d Nov 27 1939) who was known as Nana. Marie Josephine Couchs father was Perley Tapley Couch and her mother was Marie Frances Guider also known as Nana. (Either Nana or her mother was from Ireland). Perley Tapley Couch (b 3 Nov 1848, d 4 Mar 1906) was born in Danvers, Massachusetts. Perley was a contracting machinist. He later was a design engineer involved in the construction of the original Planters Peanut facility in Suffolk, Virginia and died there in 1906. His remains were moved to Norfolk during 1939. He died of heart failure in 1906 at the age of 58. Perley Couchs father was Francis Anthony Smith Couch (b 24 Nov 1826, d 20 Dec 1889) who was born in 1826 in Salem, Massachusetts. Francis was a housewright. Perleys mother was Harriett Newnall Tapley (b 31 Mar 1829, d 17 Mar 1850) who was born in Danvers, Massachusetts. Harriet Tapley was the daughter of Perley Tapley (b 14 Nov 1800, d 28 Feb 1848) and the granddaughter of Asa Tapley (b 11 Sep 1761, d 22 Jul 1836). Asa Tapley was briefly a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Charles R. Davies, Jr. had the following description regarding the Tapley family in his notes: The Tapleys also originated in England, arrived in America in the early 1600s and settled in Maine, New Brunswick and Massachusetts. The branch from which we are descended settled in Mass. and were mostly in Danvers, Peabody, Salem and vicinity. There seems to be a number of records mentioning the Tapleys because they were early land owners, many of them were of substantial means and they were active in church, political and business affairs in Mass. They were prominent in manufacturing shoes and carpets and a s small town on the outskirts of Danvers was named Tapleyville. Some of the Tapleys moved west and settled in Indiana, Ohio and California. Others went south to North Carolina. A number of them remained in Danvers where the last remaining Tapley that I am aware of, Charles S. Tapley, still lives. Anyone interested in researching the Tapley family can contact the Danvers Archival Center, 13 Page Street, Danvers, Mass. 01923 which seems to have quite a bit of information about the family. Some of the Tapleys were founders of the Center. The Tapleys and the Couch family can be found in genealogical library books which contain vital records of Newburyport, Salem and Danvers from early times through 1849  Marie Francis Guider, Charles Davies, Sr.s wife, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1872. Marie F. Couch died in 1939 at age 67 of cancer of the liver and was buried at St. Marys Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia. She also suffered from gallstones. Marie Josephine Couch Davies died in 1966 at the age of 74 of a cardiac arrest in Norfolk, Virginia and had suffered from Arteriosclerosis. Charles R. Davies, Sr. died in 1970 of Bronchopneumonia in Norfolk, Virginia after having suffered from leukemia for five years. Both Marie and Charles Davies, Sr. were buried at St. Marys Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia. . Charles Reginald Davies, Sr. (b 31 Jul 1889, d 20 Apr 1970) was married February 14, 1915 to Marie Josephine Couch (b 14 Aug 1892, d 27 Nov 1966). Charles and Marie Davies had the following children: Charles Reginald Davies, Jr. (b 1916) - Vivian Swaims father - already described Frederick J. Davies (b 1918). Fred served in WWII in the Navy. Fred was married on January 20, 1941 to Nancy M. Parsons on January 20, 1941. Fred was a Chiropractor and retired in 1981. Vivian and I visited him in the early 1980s. Fred was a colorful person who loved to tease. Fred died in 1984 after a brief illness while living at 3 Albany St., Portland, Maine. Fred was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Maine. Frederick J. Davies (b 13 Aug 1918, d 20 Oct 1984) and Nancy M. Parsons (Davies) (b 16 Oct 1917, d 8 Jul 1984) had the following children: Marie Davies (b 10 Nov 1942). Marie was married on Apr 28 1973 to Robert H. Wagner (b 14 Oct 1940). Frederick J. Davies, Jr. (b 30 Aug 1949). Fred, Jr. later moved to Cape Elizabeth. Fred was married on Dec 28 1975 to Betty ? Fred and Betty Davies had the following children: Stacey Brooke Davies (b 10 Nov 1975). Stacey was born in Portland, Maine. Kassia Elizabeth Davies (b 4 Apr 1980). Kassia was born in Portland, Maine. Michael James Davies (b 10 Oct 1951). Michael later moved to Marietta, Georgia. Michael married Kathleen Kellher (b 10 Dec 1954). Charles Davies (b 1862) Charles Reginald Davies, Sr.s father was Charles Davies. Charles was born in Birkenhead, England (Cheshire county) in 1862. Charles Davies was the original Davies immigrant to the U.S. (for Vivians Davies paternal ancestral branch). Charles father and mother were born in South Wales. Charles Davies married Emily Harris. Emily Harris was born in Swansea, Wales in 1864. Emilys father was James Harris who was born in Swansea, Wales. Emilys mother was Mary Ann Brett who was also born in Swansea based on Charles R. Davies family research and all of the censuses except for the 1930 Census which states that Emilys father was born in England and her mother was born in Ireland. The 1930 census must be mistaken on her mothers country of birth. Charles R. Davies, Vivians father, describes the Davies immigrants as follows: I have very few records about the Davies family. They arrived in America from England around 1885 and settled in Norfolk. I have very little information about the Davies family other than that shown on the chart, and I am in the process of researching them at this time. The first arrival in America was Charles, the oldest of several brothers, and he settled in Norfolk. He came from a seafaring town of Birkenhead, across the river from Liverpool, England. He sent for Emily Harris, whom he married in Norfolk. He arrived around 1885, she came 2 years later. She was from Swansea, Wales. They remained in Norfolk where they raised a family. Grandpa Davies operated a very large bakery at one time, but lost it after a disastrous fire which was uninsured. Helen and Fred Couch worked at the bakery at one time According to census data, Charles immigrated to the U.S. in 1887 and Emily immigrated in 1888. The census data doesnt match perfectly with Charles account but it is close and the sequence of events is consistent. Charles and Emily married in 1888. They settled at 188 Charlotte Street, Norfolk, Virginia. Charles was a baker. In 1910 Charles and Emily were living at 419 Duke Street, Norfolk City, Virginia. In 1910 Charles and Emily were living at 411 Freemason Street, Norfolk, Virginia. In 1930 Charles and Emily were living at their son Walters house at 1431 39th Street, Norfolk, Virginia. Walter was 33 and had not married as of that time. Charles died in 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia. Emily died in 1945 and was buried in Norfolk, Virginia. Charles Davies (b 9 May 1862, d 30 Jul 1930) was married 1888 to Emily B. Harris (b 2 Sep 1864, d 12 Apr 1945) had the following children: Charles R. Davies (b Jul 1889, d 1970) Born Norfolk, VA. Married Marie Couch. [previously described]. Edith M. Davies (b 1892, d 1893) Edith born and died in Norfolk, Virginia. Emily Vivien Davies (b Feb 1894). Vivien born in Norfolk, VA. Vivien was married ~ 1916 to William H. Ackiss (b Jan 1890) who was born in Virginia and was the son of William H. Ackiss and Mary A. Ackiss. Vivien and William Ackiss had the following children: Geraldine C. Ackiss (b ~ 1920). Born in Virginia. Gweneth Ackiss (b ~ 1927). Born in Virginia. Based on Charles R. Davies family information, Vivien Davies Ackiss later had a second marriage to a Pete surname unknown. Walter G. Davies (b Oct 1897, d 1934). Born in Virginia. In 1930 Walter was single living at 1431 39th Street, Norfolk, Virginia. Elizabeth Davies (b Oct 1900, d May 1957). Elizabeth was born in Norfolk, Virginia. Elizabeth later married Charles H. Devoto (b 1892, d 16 Feb 1940). Elizabeth and Charles both died in Richmond, Virginia. Elizabeth and Charles H. Devoto had the following children: Charles H. Devoto, Jr. (b 4 Nov 1929). Born Richmond, Virginia. Married Gayle Isley. Brett Devoto (b 30 May 1931) Born Richmond, Virginia. Married Shirley Durham. Later remarried to Catherine Harper. As of 1900 Census, Charles and Emily Davies had had 4 children with one having died before 1900 which would account for Edith who passed away in 1893. Thomas Davies (b 1826) The father of Charles Davies (born 1862) was Thomas Davies and his mother was Sarah Thomas. Both of his parents were born in Newport, Wales (Pembrokeshire County). There are two Newports in Wales. The Newport in Pembrokeshire County is near the southwestern side of Wales. Thomas would later live in other areas of Wales including Haverfordwest (Pembrokeshire County) and Swanea (Glamorgan County), briefly at Birkenhead, England and perhaps other towns I am unaware of. Thomas and Sarah had a large family. The 1900 Census (Virginia) states that Sarah had had 12 children, 8 of which were still living as of 1900. I am not sure which eight had survived as of 1900. I can make a case that John Davies (b ~ 1857) probably was one of the four children that passed away before 1900 since he shows up in the 1861 Wales Census at age 4 but was not listed in the 1871 Wales census when he would have been only 12 years old. Many in Charles Davies (b 1862) family were bakers. Several of the brothers that settled in America were bakers. Thomas Davies was listed in the 1871 Welsh Census as a licensed victualler or innkeeper when they lived at 1 Mysydd Street (Brewery Vaults), Swansea, Wales. Thomas Davies was born in 1826 in Newport, Wales (Pembrokeshire County). I have limited information on where they lived but based on the childrens birth locations in the censuses one can piece it together. Thomas and Sarah had their two children Elizabeth and Thomas - while living in Newport, Wales. Sometime between 1849 and 1857 they moved to Cardiff, Wales where John was born. By 1858 they had moved to Haverfordwest, Wales (Pembrokeshire County) where William and George were born during 1858-1859. In 1861 they had the following children living with them: Elizabeth, Thomas, John, William, George, and Edward. In 1862 they were living in Birkenhead, England and stayed there at least through 1868. Charles, Alfred, Mark and Joshua were born in Birkenhead. By 1870 they had moved to Swansea, Wales (Glamorgan County). Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 13 Map of Wales reflecting migration of Thomas Davies and family Sarah Davies immigrated to the U.S. in 1891 with her daughter Margaret. By 1900, Sarah Davies was living with Margaret, her husband Vasco Ayers and their young son, Marion at 829 Highland Avenue, Norfolk City, Virginia. Sometime prior to 1900 Thomas Davies passed away. At least three of the children of Thomas and Sarah immigrated to the U.S. Charles, Mark and Margaret. David and Thomas are referred to in family information which might indicate they immigrated as well although I am not sure. I do not know when Thomas Davies died. It was certainly before 1900 when Sarah was listed as a widow in the Virginia census. Sarah immigrated to the U.S. in 1891 and it is not clear whether she immigrated with or without Thomas. I also do not know when Sarah passed away but it would have been after 1900 while living in Norfolk. I have not been able to locate her in the 1910 Virginia Census. There is no information regarding who Thomas Davies or Sarah Thomas parents were. There is a baptism record of a Thomas Davies in Pembrokeshire County, Wales from April 21, 1826 that states that the parents were James and Elizabeth Davies. Thomas Davies was born in 1826 based on the Wales census records. The time frame matches, however, it does seem odd that Thomas would not name even one of his 10 male children after his father. I also have reason to believe his mothers name was Margaret since he named two children with that name and was living next door to what appeared to be his mother, Margaret, in the 1851 Census. Thomas Davies (b ~ 1826) and (unknown) had at the following children: Margaret E. Davies (b 1846). Born Newport, Wales (Pembrokeshire). Elizabeth A. Davies (b ~1847). Born Newport, Wales (Pembrokeshire). Thomas J. Davies (b ~ 1849). Born Newport, Wales (Pembrokeshire). His occupation was draper. In 1881 he was living at High Street in Newport, Wales. (He may have never moved from there). I am not sure if he married. In the 1851 Census, Wales, Thomas Davies is listed as living at 84 Lower Bridge Street in Newport, Wales, with 3 children: Margaret, Elizabeth and Thomas, and no wife. I presume she had died prior to the 1851 Census but after the birth of 3rd child, Thomas . Also living with them is a house servant. Thomas occupation is Lauded Proprietor. Living next door is Margaret Davies, age 56, and Anne Davies, age 20. This would appear to be Thomass mother, Margaret Davies, and his sister Anne Davies. Thomas Davies then married Sarah Thomas. Thomas Davies (b ~ 1826) and Sarah Thomas (b Feb 1833) had at least the following children: John D. Davies (b ~ 1857). Born Cardiff, Wales (Glamorganshire). William M. Davies (b ~ 1858). Born Newport, Wales (Pembrokeshire). George Davies (b ~1859). Born Newport, Wales (Pembrokeshire). Edward Davies (b ~ 1861). Born Haverfordwest, Wales (Pembrokeshire). Charles Davies (b 9 May 1862, d 30 Jul 1930). Born in Birkenhead, England (Cheshire). Married Emily B. Harris. (previously described) Alfred Davies (b ~ 1864). Born in Birkenhead, England (Cheshire). Mark Davies (b Mar 1866). Born in Birkenhead, England (Cheshire). Mark Davies immigrated to the U.S. in 1889 and was a baker. Mark Davies was married ~ 1912 to Amelia ? (b ~ 1873). Amelia was born in Sweden and immigrated to the U.S. in 1902. They lived in Norfolk, Virginia. I do not believe there were any children from this marriage. Joshua H. Davies (b ~ 1868). Born in Birkenhead, England (Cheshire). David Davies (b ~ 1870). Born in Swansea, Wales (Glamorganshire). Margaret A. Davies (b Jul 1877) married Vasco D. Ayers (b Jan 1877). Margaret was born in Wales. Vasco was born in Virginia and was an interior decorator. Margaret immigrated to the U.S. in 1891 (based on 1900 Virginia census) or 1895 (based on 1920 Virginia census). Margaret Davies was married ~ 1898 to Vasco Ayers. Margaret and Vasco Ayers had at least the following children: Marion E. Ayers (b Aug 1898). Daughter. Born in Virginia. In the 1900 and 1910 censuses she is listed as Marion E. Ayers. However, in the 1920 Census she is listed as Martha E. Ayers. Margaret D. Ayers (b ~ 1901). Daughter. Born in Virginia. Margaret was married ~ 1919 to David Biggs. Margaret and ? Biggs had one daughter: Jane Eleanor Biggs (b ~ 1920) Thomas Davies and Sarah Davies are listed in 1871 Census as a licensed victualler and living at 1 LLysydd Street, Swansea, Wales. _ Mayflower Lineage It is Charles Davies Couch ancestry on his mothers side that connects him ultimately to William Bradford, governor of Massachusetts and a passenger on the Mayflower. Charles Davies received certification as a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants on June 22, 1982. Charles was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolutionary War. The following summarizes the ancestry line for Charles Davies entry into the Mayflower Society (ancestor > descendent): 1. William Bradford m 2. Sarah Bradford m Kenelem Baker 3. Abigail Baker (b 23 Dec 1693, d 1753) m Gideon Thomas (b 23 Dec 1692, d 1766) 4. Anna Thomas (b 7 Aug 1726, d 1 Oct 1812) m Elijah Damon (b 5 Aug 1733, d 4 Jul 1810) 5. Elizabeth Damon (b 5 Mar 1758, d 21 Jan 1831) m Joshua Eldridge (b 13 Mar 1747, d 19 Mar 1818) 6. Elizabeth Dennis (b 28 Oct 1804, d 23 Jun 1878) m Daniel Couch (b 4 Aug 1780, d 7 Feb 1851) 7. Francis Anthony Couch (b 24 Nov 1826, d 20 Dec 1889) m Harriet Tapley (b 31 Mar 1829, d 17 Mar 1850) 8. Perley Tapley Couch (b 3 Nov 1848, d 4 Mar 1906) m Marie Frances Guider (b 4 Aug 1872, d 27 Nov 1939) 9. Marie Josephine Couch (b 14 Aug 1892, d 21 Nov 1966) m Charles Reginald Davies (b 31 Jul 1889, d 20 Apr 1970) 10. Charles Reginald Davies (b 1 Apr 1916, d 4 Mar 1906) m Vivian Louise Kilbourne (b 16 Jan 1922, d 27 Nov 1939) Sons of the American Revolution Lineage The following summarizes the ancestry line for Charles Davies entry into the Sons of the American Revolution (descendent > ancestor). The Revolutionary War ancestor was Asa Tapley, born 1761, who enlisted on October 14, 1779, served as a Private in Captain Benjamin Peabodys company and was discharged November 22, 1779. Charles R. Davies (b 31 Jul 1889) Marie J. Couch (b 14 Aug 1892) Perley Tapley Couch (b 3 Nov 1848) Marie Frances Guider (b 4 Aug 1872) Harriet Newhall Tapley (b 31 Nov 1829) Francis Anthony Smith Couch (b 24 Nov 1826) Perley Tapley (b 14 Nov 1800) Sally Cross (b 12 Sep 1799) Asa Tapley (b 11 Sep 1761) Elizabeth Smith (b 16 Aug 1764) Peirce family ancestry and allied families Frederick Daniel Peirce married Carol Jane Swaim. Dan Peirce is the son of Frederick Lovell Peirce and Mary Elizabeth (Mary Beth) Young. Frederick Lovell Peirce was born in Palo Alto, California in 1928. Frederick Lovell Peirce was the son of Lovell Peirce and Edna Stark. Lovell Peirce was born in 1899 and lived to be 99 years old. Frederick was a geologist. His 1958 PhD dissertation was entitled Structure and petrography of part of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Mary Elizabeth Young (Peirce) was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico (Grant County) in 1931.  Mary Elizabeth Young was the daughter of Meredith McBain Young and Margaret Thorne. More details on this branch in a later subsection. This chapter will describe the ancestry of four branches which represent Frederick Daniel Peirces grandparents. The ancestry will be focused on the paternal or fathers side of these four branches. The branches included are: Peirce Stark Young Thorne  Frederick Lovell Peirce (b 23 May 1928) and Mary Elizabeth Young (b 15 Mar 1931) were married on May 6 1951 and had the following three children: Wendy Elizabeth Peirce (b 28 Dec 1952) was married to William Heider on 28 December 1974. Wendy was born in San Diego County, California. Wendy Peirce and Bill Heider had the following children: Catherine Elizabeth Marie Heider (b 1 Nov 1978). Catherine married Craig Wenzlick. Mark Heider (b 20 May 1981). Mark married Danielle Johnson. Melissa Heider (b 15 Mar 1984) Frederick Daniel Peirce (b 10 Dec 1955) was married September 15, 1979 to Carol Jane Swaim (b 12 Jun 1954) [previously described] Wesley Michael Peirce (b 9 Jun 1958) was married in Harris County, Texas, on December 30, 1992 to Rebecca Jeanette Eberle (b 26 Aug 1963). Wes Peirce was born in Harris County, Texas. Jeanette Eberle was born in Travis County, Texas, and is the daughter of Erhard Frank Eberle (b 24 Jul 1937) and Rosemarie Caroline Hoh. Wesley Michael Peirce and Rebecca Jeanette Peirce had the following children: Michael Peirce Derek Peirce Jason Peirce.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 14 Peirce Paternal Ancestry (Part I through John Pierce b 1768)  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 15 Pierce Paternal Ancestry (Part II through Captain Michael Pierce)  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 16 Young Paternal Ancestry Peirce ancestry The paternal ancestry of Frederick Daniel Peirce (husband of Carol Swaim Peirce) is as follows: Frederick Daniel Peirces father was Frederick Lovell Peirce (b 1928). Frederick Lovell Peirces father was Lovell H. Peirce (b 1898). Lovell Peirce and his parents were born in Massachusetts. Lowell Peirces immediate family was described previously. Lovell H. Peirces father was Frederick Lowell Peirce (b 1869). Frederick Lovell Peirces father may have been Michael Peirce, born in Taunton, Massachusetts or someone else and Michael Peirce may have been a more distant ancestor mentioned in family history passed down. Frederick Lovell Peirce (b 1928) married Mary Elizabeth Young. [previously described]. Frederick Lovell Peirce was the son of Lovell H. Peirce (b 1898). XI. Lovell Haskins Peirce (b 1898) Lovell Haskins Peirce was born in 1898 in Massachusetts. In 1918 Lovell was a student at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado when he was drafted into WWI. In 1920 after the war, Lovell was living with his parents in Pamona, Colorado. On the farm right next door lived Johanna Stark and her family including Edna Stark, age 20. Three years later, Lovell married Edna Stark, the girl next door. Sometime before 1924 Lovell and Edna moved to San Diego, California. In the 1930 Census Lovells occupation listed was public school teacher. Edna died in 1978 at the age of 79. Lovell died in 1998 in California at the age of 99. Lovell Haskins Peirce (b 19 Jun 1898, d 27 Apr 1998) and Edna Hazel Stark (b 3 Jul 1899, d Nov 1978) were married ~ 1923 and had the following children: H. Wesley Peirce (b 3 Oct 1924, d 7 Nov 1994). Born in Palo Alto, California. Wesley was a geologist. Dr. Peirces 1962 PhD theses was entitled Stratigraphy of the De Chelly Sandstone of Arizona and Utah. Dr. Peirce establishment a H. Wesley Peirce Graduate Scholarship Endowment in the Geosciences field at the University of Arizona. Wesley died in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County) in 1994. Frederick Lowell Peirce (b 23 May 1928). Born in California. Married Mary Elizabeth Young (b 1931). [previously described] Lucile Peirce (b ~ 1929). Born in San Diego, California. Lucile married Herb Buck. Lucile and Herb Buck had the following children: Cindy Buck. Cindy married Frank Nielsen. Cindy lives in Corona, California. Jan Buck. X. Frederick Lowell Peirce (b 1869) Frederick Lowell Peirce was born in 1869 in Dighton, Massachusetts. Frederick was married in 1895 to Lottie May Gibbs who was born in Massachusetts. Lotties father was Benjamin D. Gibbs (b Oct 1834). Lotties mother was Sarah Slade. In 1900 Frederick L. Pierce was a shipping clerk. Frederick and his family were living in Somerset, Massachusetts (Bristol County). Lotties 65 year old father Benjamin Gibbs was living with them. Benjamin was a nurse. Lotties mother Sarah had passed away prior to 1900. The 1900 Census record lists them as Pierce rather than Peirce. I have seen this misspelling several times in censuses. Sometime near 1905 the family moved to Colorado. The 1920 census records that by 1920 Fred and Lottie Peirce were living in Pamona, Colorado, on a fruit farm and all three children will still living with them Alma (with her husband Ira), Lovell and Eleanor. Frederick L. Peirce died in 1956 in Grand Junction, Colorado (Mesa County) and is buried at Orchid Mesa Cemetery in Grand Junction, Colorado. Lottie Peirce died in 1970 at the age of 95 in Grand Junction, Colorado (Mesa County) from congestive heart failure with pneumonia. Her last address was 543 Gunnison Avenue, Grand Junction. Lottie was buried alongside Frederick. Frederick Lowell Peirce (b 11 Sep 1869, 12 Apr 1956) was married on September 11, 1895 to Lottie May Gibbs (b 2 May 1875, 22 Dec 1970) had at least the following children: Alma Cartwright Peirce (b 9 Aug 1896, d 13 Mar 1993), daughter. Born in Massachusetts. Alma Peirce was married September, 1917 to Ira Alda Lindsay (b 2 Jul 1895, d 29 Jan 1960) who was born in South Dakota. In 1920 Alma and Ira Lindsay were living with Almas parents in Pamona, Colorado. Alma was a teacher and Ira worked on the farm. Ira was a 2nd Lieutenant in World War I based on his gravestone. By 1930 Ira was working as a railroad machinist. Ira died in 1960. Alma lived in Grand Junction, Colorado and died there in her late 90s. Both Alda and Ira were buried in the Larger Veterans Section of Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Grand Junction, Colorado (Mesa County). Alma and Ira Alda Lindsay had at least the following children: Albert Lovell Lindsay (b 29 Mar 1924, d 10 Jan 1998). Born in Colorado. Lovell Haskins Peirce (b 19 Jun 1898, d 27 Apr 1998). Born in Massachusetts. Lovell Peirce married Edna Stark (b 3 Jul 1899, d Nov 1978). [Lovell Peirce and his family previously described] Eleanor L. Peirce (b ~ 1902). Daughter. Born in Massachusetts. Eleanor was married in 1921 to Harry Felix Stark (b Oct 1894, d 6 Jan 1977). In 1930 they were living in Pamona, Colorado. Eleanor Peirce and Harry Stark had at least the following children: Lydia A. Stark (b ~ 1924). Born in Colorado. Everett G. Stark (b ~ 1928). Born in Colorado. Mildred M. Peirce (b 18 Dec 1903, d 7 Dec 1909). Died as a child. The majority of the following family relationships and key pieces of information was obtained from several family trees posted at OneWorldTree section of Ancestry.com. The primary tree was provided by Cindy (Buck) Nielsen. These relationships were then validated by the book, Pierce Genealogy: being the record of the posterity of Capt. Michael, John and Capt. William Pierce, who came to this country, Frederick Clifton Pierce (son of Silas A. Pierce), 1889. The Pierce book supports the ancestry of William C. Pierce back to Captain Michael Pierce and the children listed and associated dates. The use of middle names and the level of detail in both the family trees and the Pierce book indicate family sources and appear credible. The family tree source is referenced under one end-note shown at the end of this section. Each generation has an end-note describing the Pierce book source information. Additional end-notes for other specific pieces of information are included as well. - Editor IX. William Clarkson Pierce (b 1823) William Clarkson Pierce was born in 1823 in Bristol, Massachusetts (Somerset County). William Clarkson Pierce (b 8 Aug 1823) and Sarah M. Haskins (b 4 Dec 1827, d 19 Mar 1872) were married 30 Jun 1847. Sarah Haskins was the daughter of Henry and Abigail Haskins. In 1850 William and Sarah Pierce and their two year old son Henry W. Peirce were living with Sarahs parents in Taunton, Massachusetts. In the 1860 Census, William was living in Somerset, Massachusetts and his occupation was listed as Cooper. In the 1870 Census William was living in Dighton, Massachusetts and his occupation was listed as farmer.  In the 1850, 1860 and 1870 censuses William and Sarahs last name appears to be listed in the censuses as Pierce although the handwriting is not clear on that point. William and Sarah Pierce had the following children: Henry William Pierce (b 17 Mar 1848). Listed in 1850, 1860 and 1870 Censuses. In 1880 Census Henry W. Pierce was listed in the 1880 Census as living in Dighton, Massachusetts with wife Mary and children Henry A., Frank W., Clifford, and Clarence. Charles H. Pierce (b 14 Jun 1853, d 27 Oct 1857). Not listed in 1860 Census of William Pierce. Arthur T. Pierce (b 4 Jul 1854). Listed in 1860 and 1870 Censuses of William Pierce. Clarence I. Pierce (b 26 May 1856). Listed in 1860 Census of William Pierce. Ida M. Pierce (b 27 Jan 1858). Listed in 1860 and 1870 Censuses of William Pierce. Stephen H. Pierce (b 7 Jul 1859, d 7 Oct 1860). Listed in 1860 Census of William Pierce. Not listed in 1870 Census of William Pierce. Frank C. Pierce (b 20 Jun 1861, d 23 Jun 1861). Not listed in 1870 Census of William Pierce. Herbert H. Pierce (b 18 Jun 1862, d 5 Dec 1864). Not listed in 1870 Census of William Pierce. Albian E. Pierce (b 7 Jan 1864). Not listed in 1870 Census of William Pierce. Edwin E. Pierce (b 6 Sep 1865). Listed in 1870 Census of William Pierce. Melzar M. Pierce (b 15 Nov 1867). Listed in 1870 Census of William Pierce. Frederick Lowell Peirce (b 11 Sep 1869). Listed in 1870 Census as 11 months old. The marriage license for Fred L. Pierce states that his father was William C. Pierce and mother Sarah M. Haskins (the printed license lists William I. Pearce but that was an incorrect transcription of the handwritten ledger I was also provided that clearly looks written as William C. Pierce to me). [previously described] VIII. David Peirce (b 1792) According to family information, David Peirce was born in 1792 in Somerset, Massachusetts (Bristol County). According to Lucile Peirce, this is the generation where the spelling of the surname changed from Pierce to Peirce (at least for this branch). We were also puzzled over the spelling of Pierce - Peirce. My Grandfather, Frederick Lovell Peirce, changed the spelling when he heard that David C. Peirce said it was spelled that way. He would be my Grandfather, Frederick's, Grandfather. GP's own Dad, William Clarkson Pierce, did not spell it the same way as his own Father. I think our direct line is pretty clear (spelling was consistently Pierce) until David C. changed it to Peirce, William Clarkson is Pierce then our Grandfather changed it to Peirce because of David C. Luciles daughter Cindy Nielsen has performed significant research and believes the spelling of Peirce goes back another generation to Davids father, John Peirce. As far as the spelling of Pierce/Peirce, I have a birth record of John Peirce b. 1768 and his son David Peirce b. 1792 spelled "ei". William Clarkson b. 1822 may have spelled it Pierce?, and his son Frederick Lovell spelled it Peirce. David C. Peirce (b 11 Aug 1792) and Sarah Butts were married on 22 Sep 1819 and had the following children: Stephen Peirce (b 22 Jun 1820). Born in Somerset, Massachusetts (Bristol County). Listed in the 1850 Census. Went to California; supposed to have died in New Mexico. Sara B. Peirce (b Jun 1822). Not listed in the 1850 Census of David Peirce. William Clarkson Peirce (b 8 Aug 1823) [previously described] Horatio Peirce (b Apr 1824). Not listed in 1850 Census of David Peirce. In 1827 David Peirce remarried to Mary Chase. This record is captured in Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850. In this marriage record, Davids name is spelled Peirce. Presumably Sarah, his first wife, had passed away sometime between Horatios birth in 1924 and August, 1827. The 1850 Census lists David and Mary Peirce living in New Bedford, Massachusetts with Stephen, David B, and Lydia A. Pierce. The 1850 census spells his name Pierce, however, as stated before, census records can not be trusted for precise spelling. The childrens ages match the family information. Another family was living in this household John R. and Ann Houghton with two children, William H. and Anna B. Houghton. David Peirce and Mary Chase (b ~ 1797) were married on 9 Aug 1827 and had the following children: David B. Peirce (b ~1829). Listed in the 1850 Census for David and Mary Peirce. Lydia A. Peirce (b ~ 1831). Listed in the 1850 Census. Lovell Peirce thought that Lydia Peirce raised Fred Peirce. The Peirce book states lived in Somerset, Massachusetts. There are 1890 and 1891 Fall River, Massachusetts City Directory entries for a Miss Lydia A. Peirce located at 45 Pine Street. I do not have information regarding when David Peirce died. VII. John Pierce (b 1768) John Pierce was born in 1768 in Somerset, Massachusetts (Bristol County). John died in 1855 in Fall River, Massachusetts (Bristol County). John Pierce (b 1768, d 1855) and Annie Chase (d 1827) had the following children: David Peirce (b 11 Aug 1792). Married Sarah Butts (1) and Mary Chase (or Chace). Asa Pierce (b 6 Jun 1795). Married Lydia Chase Stephen Pierce (b 28 Feb 1799). John Pierce (b 7 Dec 1805). Lived in Providence, Rhode Island. Hiram Pierce (b 24 Mar 1808). Married C. Gibbs(1) and Mary Slade(2). John Pierce may have remarried Abby (unknown) (b ~ 1795). The 1850 Census has a listing for a John and Abby Pierce in Fall River, Massachusetts and his date of birth is close to that of John Pierce and his location (Fall River) matches the location where he supposedly died in 1855. They were living in the household of Daniel and Maria Lewis. However, based on his listed age of 85 in the 1850 Census, that would place this John Pierces birth in 1765 not 1768. So if this is the same John Pierce, then either the Census age listed was not accurate or the original 1768 date of birth shown for John Pierce was in error. VI. Jonathan Pierce (b 1725) I do not have much information on this generation other than the family sources. Jonathan Pierce was born in 1725 in Swansea, Massachusetts (Bristol County). Jonathan Pierce died in Somerset, Massachusetts (Bristol County). Jonathan Pierce (b 2 Apr 1725, d 1820) and Susannah Moott were married 11 Apr 1745 and had at least the following child: John Pierce (b 1768) [previously described] V. David Pierce (b 1701) David Pierce was born in 1701 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. David Pierce (b 26 Jul 1701, d Jan 1767) and Mary Wood (d Aug 1768) were married on 26 Nov 1719 and had the following children: Patience Pierce (b 10 Oct 1720). Married Obadiah Baker on 26 Feb 1740/41. Jonathan Pierce (b 2 Apr 1725) [previously described] David Pierce (b 14 Jan 1726). Married Elizabeth Baker on 31 Oct 1754. Mary Pierce (b 22 Feb 1726/7). Married John Law on 28 Aug 1748. Hannah Pierce (b 1 Jan 1730). Married Samuel Law on 14 Feb 1754. Elizabeth Pierce (b 2 Jan 1734). Married Thomas Thurston on 1 Jan 1756. Preserved Pierce (b 17 Aug 1736). Married Hannah Case on 23 Apr 1760. Phebe Pierce (b 27 Jan 1738/39). Married Isaac Upton on 30 Dec 1763 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. IV. Ephraim Pierce, Jr. (b 1674) Ephraim Pierce, Jr. was born in 1674 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. Ephraim also lived in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Ephraim Pierce, Jr. (b 1674) and Mary Low (b ~ 1671) had the following children: Ephraim Pierce. Married Mary Stevenson on 2 Sep 1733. Deacon Mial Pierce (b 24 Apr 1693, d 18 Oct 1786). Married Judith Ellis. Mary Pierce (b 16 Nov 1697). Married Benjamin Norton on 14 Jan 1722/23. David Pierce (b 26 Jul 1701) [previously described] Elizabeth Pierce (b 30 May 1703). Married Jeremiah Eddy on 30 Jul 1724. Clothier Pierce (b 24 May 1728). III. Ephraim Pierce (b 1642) Ephraim Pierce was born in 1642 in Massachusetts. Ephraim died in 1719 in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). The paternal ancestry of Barbara (Pierce) Bush, wife of U.S. President George Herbert Walker Bush, can be traced back to Ephraim Pierce. Ephraim Pierce (b 1642, d 14 Sep 1719) and Hannah Holbrook (b ~ 1644, d 1719) had the following children: Azrikam Pierce (b 4 Jan 1670/1). Born in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). Azrikam married Sarah Heywood on 31 Dec 1696. Ephraim Pierce (b 1674). Born in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. [previously described] Michael Pierce (b 1676). Born in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). Rachel Pierce (b 1678). Born in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). Married (unknown) Peet. Hannah Pierce (b 1680). Born in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). Married (unknown) Martin. Experience Pierce (b 1682). Born in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). Married (unknown) Wheaton. John Pierce (b 1684, d 1705). Born in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). Benjamin Pierce (b 1686, d 9 Aug 1698). Born in Warwick, Rhode Island (Kent County). II. Captain Michael Pierce (b 1615) Michael Pierce was born in 1615 in St. George, Dorsetshire, England. The following information is from the Pierce Genealogy by Frederick Clifton Pierce: Captain Michael Pierce, who was born in England, emigrated to America not far from 1645. Locating first in Higham in 1646, the following year he removed to Scituate, where he resided when he met his untimely death. Savage says of Higham, 1646. Farmer locates him in Scituate in 1647. In Scituate he purchased land in the Conihassett in 1647. His house was on the Cohasset road, one mile from the present North Meeting-house, at the well-known place formerly owned by Elijah Pierce, of the sixth generation that has possessed it. There is no record of Captain Pierce's family in Scituate. Hobart's journal records, "Persis, daughter of Michael Pierce, baptized 1646," also, "Michael Pierce's daughter born 1662, and Michael Pierce's wife died 1662." His first child may have been born at Higham. Persis married Richard Garrett, 3d, 1695, Abigail married Samuel Holbrook, 1682. He had a son Ephraim, who removed. Benjamin married Martha, daughter of James Adams, 1678, and succeeded to his father's residence. His children, Martha, Jerusha, Benjamin, Ebenezer, Persis, Caleb, Thomas, Madams, Jeremiah, Elisha, born from 1679 to 1699. John (also son of Captain Michael) settled north of the Conihassett burying-ground. He married Patience, daughter of Anthony Dodson, 1683; his children, Michael, John, Jonathan, Ruth, Joel, David, Clothier, born from 1684 to 1698. Hayward Pierce, Esq., late of Scituate, descended from Captain Michael, through Benjamin (who married Martha Madams), Benjamin (who married Mary Cowen and Elizabeth Perry), Benjamin, who married Charity Howard, and Jane Howard of Bridgewater, 1742 and 1750, daughters of Thomas. The sons of Hayward, Esq., were Hayward, of New Orleans; Waldo and Bailey, of Frankfort (Maine); Elijah of Scituate (on the paternal residence); Silas of Boston, - and his daughters, the wives of Mr. Lincoln of Cohasset, Mr. Nathaniel Cushing, and Mr. Walter Foster of Scituate. Benjamin and Jonathan, brothers of Hayward, Esq., removed to Chesterfield. Captain Michael has left evidence on record, in the town of his usefulness in public affairs. But his memory is to be forever honored for the brave manner in which he fell in defense of his country. He was in the Narragansett fight in Dec. 1675, and escaped with his life, but to fall in a more terrible conflict in Mar. following. His will is dated 1675, and the preamble is in these impressive words: " Being, by the appointment of God, going out to war against the Indians, I do ordain this my last will and Testament: and first, I commit my ways to the Eternal God," &c. He then gives "to wife Ann [she was a second wife] the house which I last built, etc. To son Benjamin my present dwelling-house. To son John all my lands in Higham; to son Ephraim, 5; to daughter Abigail Holbrook, 5; to daughters Elizabeth, Deborah, Ann, Abiah, Ruth, Persis, 50 each." [Deane's History of Scituate.] Captain Michael Pierce of Scituate was a brother of Captain William Pierce of London. [Drake's Indian Chronicle, pp. 307, in News from New England, 1676.] The Narragansetts early in the spring of 1676 had committed ravages in Rhode Island; parties had even penetrated to Plymouth and killed a number of inhabitants. On this alarm, Capt. Michael Pierce of Scituate, with a company of fifty Englishmen and twenty friendly Indians from Cape Cod, was ordered to pursue the Indians toward Rhode Island. He proceeded without any re-encounter near to Pawtucket, in that part which has been called Attleboro Gore, when he discovered that there were Indians near him, but not suspecting that Canonchett was there. He, therefore, ventured to cross the river and commence the attack, but soon found himself in the presence of an overwhelming force. To fly was impossible, and to retreat in order, before such an enemy was equally desperate. His only resource was to fall back to the river's bank, in order to avoid being surrounded, and make the sacrifice of himself and of his brave men as costly as possible to the foe. But the Indians, having a large force, soon sent a party across the river to attack in the rear. This surprise only induced the captain to change the front of his company, and place them back to back and in this position they fought until nearly every man fell, and with a bravery like that at Thermopylae, and deserving of as great success. Capt. Pierce fell earlier than many others; and it is due to the honor of one of his friendly Indians, called Amos, that he continued to stand by his commander and fight, until affairs were utterly desperately, and that then he escaped by blacking his face with powder as he saw the enemy had done, and so passing through their army without notice. Mather and others relate also pleasing anecdotes of two or three other of Capt. Pierce's friendly Indians, who escaped by equally curious artifices and presence of mind. One who was flying and closely pressed by a hostile Indian sought the shelter of a large rock. Thus the two waiting in awful suspense to shoot each other. Capt. Pierce's Indian putting his cap on the end of a stick or his gun, gently raised it to the view of his enemy, who immediately discharged his gun at the cap, and the next moment was shot dead by the friendly Indian. Another in his flight pretended to pursue an Englishman, with hostile demonstrations, and thus escaped; this was a disastrous blow to Scituate. It was generally believed that every Englishman was killed, but such was not the case The following is an excerpt from the book Genealogy and History of Representative Citizens from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Michael bought land in the Conihassett grant at Scituate in 1647. He had previously lived for a time at Hingham, as is shown by the record of his baptism there in 1646 of his daughter Persis. He belonged to the military force of Scituate, was commissioned Captain in 1669, and was slain with a number of his men in an encounter with the Indians near Rehoboth, in March 1676, being overpowered by numbers.  Michael died in 1676 at the age of 60 in Central Falls, Rhode Island in King Williams War. Michael Pierce (b 1615, d 26 Mar 1676) and Hannah James (b 1615, d 1662) were married in 1663 and had the following children: Ephraim Pierce (b ~ 1642). Married Hannah Holbrook. [previously described] Persis Pierce (b 7 Jan 1644/45). Born in Higham, Massachusetts. Married Richard Garrett, 3rd on 3 Dec 1695. Benjamin Pierce (b 1646, d 3 May 1730). Born in Higham, Massachusetts. 1st marriage to Martha Adams, daughter of James Adams, on 5 Feb 1678. 2nd marriage to Elizabeth Adams. John Pierce (b ~ 1650, d Jun 1738). Married Patience Dobson in 1683. Elizabeth Pierce Deborah Pierce Anna Pierce (b 9 May 1665). Abiah Pierce Ruth Pierce Abigail Pierce (b ~ 1654, d 29 Sep 1723). Born in Hingham, Massachusetts. Married John Holbrook (b ~ 1651, 3 May 1731) in 1682. John Holbrook died in Scituate, Massachusetts. Michael Pierce was born in England around 1615. According to one popular genealogy, B. L. Colby, Thirty-one Generations, a Thousand Years of Percy and Pierce: Richard Percy founder of Pierce Hall in Yorkshire had a son who called himself Richard Pierce. Richard Pierce (Sr.) apparently moved to the area of Bristol circa 1580 and produced four sons: Richard (jr., b. 1590), John, William (b. 1595) and Michael (b. 1615). Although John and William may well have been brothers, the age spread between Richard (b. 1590) and Michael (b. 1615) suggest that they may have be cousins and not necessarily first cousins. John Pierce was a leader in the Plymouth Company. He is the one who (on 12 February 1620) bought the New England section of the Plymouth Patent, which was known in England as Mr. Pierces Company. John Pierce intended to use the Pilgrims as his tenants for the necessary settlement of the colony and he planned to simply act as an absentee landowner and lord. The Pilgrims arrived in New England on 9 November 1620 on the Mayflower under Capt. Christopher Jones, which may have been owned (at least in part) by John Pierce or his brothers or one of the other members of the Plymouth Company (e.g., Thomas Goffe, Esq.) . The Pilgrims seemed to be making a go of it after two years and John Pierce decided to visit his private colony in December 1622 on the ship Paragon. The Paragon made two aborted starts from England, which almost bankrupt John Pierce. As a result, he eventually sold his patent to the Plymouth Colony (i.e., the Pilgrims). The Pilgrims, thus, saw the work of God in the tribulations of John Pierce and the Paragon. In any event, William Pierce was the captain of the Paragon on her third departure. John Pierce, however, stayed in England and never saw America. Capt. William Pierce became well known and beloved by the Pilgrims. He is said to have made at least nine trips in the Mayflower. He brought the Anne to New England in 1623. He brought Governor Winslow and the first cattle to New England in the Charity (1624). He brought the Jacob in 1625. In 1630, he brought Roger Williams on the Lyon. In 1631, he brought John Elliot on the Lyon. He brought Governor Winthrop on the Lyon in 1634. He brought cotton from the West Indies (1633) and sweet potatoes (1636). He published a book in Boston in 1638. Some people even credit him with articulating Thanksgiving Day (which up until 1631 was little more than a harvest feast) as a religious holiday of thanks to God. He set a record of 23 days for the voyage to London in the Desire (1638). He met his death on the Desire in a sea battle with the Spanish while trying to relocate deserters from Massachusetts to the West Indies in 1641. Richard Pierce (Jr., b. 1590) moved from Bristol (England) to the new Rhode Island Colony (Providence ) in 1654 onboard the Lyon. Michael Pierce (b. 1615) came to Boston about 1647 and became a leader of the militia. He was killed in 1676 when he led about 50 men into an ambush during King Williams War. There are many researchers who have purported to portray Michael Pierces ancestry. Some have claimed to develop it back 15 generations. I have also seen some claim skepticism that any of it is provable beyond Michael Pierce. I will present what is known about Michaels parentage and Captain William Pierce and John Pierce, who were supposedly Michaels brothers or cousins and played a significant role in early American history. Some believe Michael Pierces father was Richard Pierce. One such reference to Michael Peirces father being a Richard Pierce is included in family history at Ancesry.com with the original source listed as Edmund West, comp. Family Data Collection - Births [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2001. Another source is B. L. Colby, Thirty-one Generations, a Thousand Years of Percy and Pierce. Another source is Percy Family in England. In the following section I will include some information I have found describing Michaels possible ancestry. This information is provided in the event others are able to verify more fully whether a connection from Michel to Richard actually exists. The following section is written based on the theory that Richard Pierce (or Pearce) is Captain Michael Peirces father. I. Richard Pierce Richard Pierce was born in England and his wife is unknown. Richard Pierce had at least the following children: Richard Pierce (b 1590). Married Martha (unknown) (K1129, see "KINGMAN ANCESTRY"). Lived in Bristol, and came from there in 1654 in the ship "Lyon" to America, settling in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. William Pierce (b ~ 1595). Captain William Pierce was reportedly either a brother or cousin of Captain Michael Pierce. From B. L. Colby, "Thirty-one generations, a thousand years of Percy and Pierce": "The regard in which he was held is indicated by this excerpt from Bancroft's History of the United States: "The captain of the Mayflower (on its first voyage), named Jones, had agreed to take them (the Pilgrims) only across the Atlantic. He is said to have been bribed by Virginian and Dutch colonists not to bring the Pilgrims to Virginia or New Amsterdam. Capt. William Pierce would have landed them where they wished, and if he had commanded the Mayflower on that voyage New England might have been settled in Virginia or New York. The Pilgrims had planned to go to the Hudson River." "Although it was not until her second voyage that he was captain of the famed Mayflower, Capt. William had more than his share of "firsts". He brought the first cattle to New England from England (ship Charity, 1624). He brought from the West Indies to New England the first cotton (1633) and the first sweet potatoes (ship Desire in 1636). He published the first bound book in English to be printed in North America - Pierce's (Peirse's) Almanac of 1639 calculated for New England and printed by Stephen Day, "an exceedingly illiterate printer," on a press brought to Boston in 1638 by the Rev. Mr. Glover, English clergyman." "Although the first Thanksgiving Day is commonly considered to have been the celebration following the first Pilgrim harvest in 1621, it has been suggested that Captain William Pierce was instrumental in bringing about the first real Thanksgiving observance ten years later!" The winter of 1630-31 was severe, game was scarce, the corn supply was nearly gone, even acorns and ground nuts were concealed by heavy snows. Women of the Colony were set to digging clams; a ration of five kernels of corn a day for each person was ordered. The Colonists were on the verge of starvation and had designated Feb. 22, 1631, as a fast day of prayer." "Governor Winthrop, anticipating a hard winter, had sent Captain Pierce to England for provisions in the ship Lyon the previous fall. Pierce was delayed when he came upon the ship Ambrose, dismasted, and towed her home to Bristol. The Colonists had about given up hope of his return when the Lyon was spied, in the words of Cotton Mather, "just as Winthrop was distributing the last handful of meal in the barrel." The Lyon was loaded with beef and pork, wheat, peas, oatmeal, cheese, butter, suet and lemon juice. The scheduled fast day was joyfully turned into a Thanksgiving day. Mary Lowe in Thanksgiving, edited by Robert H. Schauffer, calls this "the first Thanksgiving day of which any written record remains in the Colonial records of Massachusetts" and adds, "We may justly claim this as the origin of Thanksgiving day." Lincoln writes: "This appears to have been the origin of Thanksgiving day." W. deLoss Love, Jr., in Fast and Thanksgiving Days of New England, calls the 1621 celebration "a harvest festival....not a Thanksgiving at all....not a day set aside for religious worship, but a whole week of festivity." Mary Lowe agrees, stating many deny the 1621 celebration was the first Thanksgiving day and pointed out the lack of any religious service during this week of feasting." "Described as the most celebrated master of ships to come into the water of New England during the Colonists' early history, Captain William was an intimate and confidant of both Gov. William Bradford and Edward Winslow, a founder of the Colony, thrice governor and later commissioner of the United Colonies of New England." "According to Lincoln, Captain William was master of the Mayflower on nine different voyages. He certainly was captain was these ships: Paragon, 1622, (owned by brother John); Anne, 1623, third ship to arrive from England; Charity, 1624, carrying Winslow and the first cattle from England; Jacob, 1625; Mayflower, 1629: Lyon, 1630, with Roger Williams and wife; Lyon, 1631, with John Elliot and Governor Winthrop's wife; Lyon, 1632, with Winthrop; Rebecca, 1634; Narragansett, 1634. "He was in the West Indies in 1635 and the same year rescued refugees from the Connecticut Valley. He sailed to Block Island in the Desire in 1636 and the next year took supplies from Boston to soldiers fighting in the Pequot war. He sailed the Desire from London to Boston in 1638 and the next year sailed her back to London in a record 23 days. In 1641 in the same ship he commanded an expedition carrying dissenters to the West Indies. The Spaniards were hostile and he turned back, stopped at New Providence, an island in the Bahamas, to bring away a congregation there." "Says Colonel Pierce in his Pierce Genealogy: "Though finding the Spaniards already in possession he stood gallantly in, hoping to rescue his countrymen. When the enemy opened upon him with cannon, he sent his people into the hold for safety, retaining on deck but one man to aid in working the ship. While lying in the caboose watching the sails, the captain and this sailor were fatally wounded by the same shot (July 13, 1641). The Desire headed for home, her noble master finding a fitting grave in the blue sea upon which so much of his life had been spent. His death was much lamented in the two colonies, which had so long known him as a skilful navigator and a Christian gentleman."" "One of the "two colonies" referred to certainly was Massachusetts, and the other may be Virginia. Lincoln states that Pierce lived briefly (1623-4) at James City, Va., with his wife Jane and 34 servants and that he served as Burgess from James City to the Virginia general assembly, later moving to Boston. Colonel Pierce, however, gives as William's addresses only Bristol, England, Boston, and Providence in the Bahamas." Michael Pierce (b 1615). [previously described] John Pierce (b From B. L. Colby, "Thirty-one generations, a thousand years of Percy and Pierce": "Some sources indicate that John Pierce owned the famous Mayflower. A newspaper clipping of a recent year pictures Sally Pierce of Seattle and describes her as a lineal descendant of "Capt. John Pierce who owned the Mayflower." William Ensign Lincoln states flatly and unequivocally that John Pierce was the owner of the vessel. Other sources add that Thomas Weston was his agent, suggesting that it may not have been known even at that time that Pierce was the real owner." "John Pierce certainly was the "recognized representative" of the Merchant Adventurers and Weston just as certainly acted as agent for Pierce and his company in engaging Capt. Christopher Jones to make the voyage and in procuring Pierce's patent. Thus a statement that Weston was his agent insofar as the ship herself was concerned is certainly not illogical." "Ames in The May-Flower and Her Log, presents a good circumstantial case to support his statement that the owner of the Mayflower was "probably" Thomas Goffe, Esq., a ship-owner and one of the adventurers. He makes a convincing argument, but it still remains that the ownership of the famous vessel is one of those vexing questions which history has not settled. It apparently would be just as difficult to prove that John Pierce was not the "silent" owner of the Mayflower as it would be to prove he was. Stark ancestry This section describes the ancestry of Edna Hazel Stark who was Frederick Lovell Peirces mother.  Edna Stark (b 1899) was the mother of Frederick Lovell Peirce (b 1928). Edna was born in Nebraska and was the daughter of Henry Stark (b 1859) and Johanna Margaret Schoening (b 1864). Henry and Johanna Stark were both born in Germany and immigrated to the United States in the late 1870s and early 1880 time period. According to the 1900 Census data, Henry Stark emigrated to the U.S. from Germany in 1879, Johanna emigrated to the U.S. from Germany in 1882 and Henrys mother, Margaretta Stark, emigrated to the U.S. from Germany in 1881. I do not know Henrys fathers name or whether he immigrated to the U.S. Family information indicates they lived close to North Platte, Nebraska.  Henry Stark was a farmer. In the 1900 Census they were living in Clay Township, Nebraska (Sherman County). Clay is about 150 miles west of Lincoln, Nebraska. Henry Starks mother was Margaretta Stark (b Oct 1826) who was living with Henry, Edna and their family in Nebraska in 1900. In the 1900 Census, it indicates Margaretta was a widow and had had one child who was still living Henry Stark. Margarettas father and mother were born in Germany. Henry Stark and Johanna Schoening were married 27 Oct 1882. Henry and Johnanna Stark had 10 children. 8 of the 10 children were born in Nebraska. Sometime during 1900-1901, the family moved to Pomona, Colorado (Mesa County). Henry Stark passed away sometime between 1901 and 1910 as Johanna is listed as a widow in the 1910 Census (Colorado). The 1910 Census also lists all of Henry and Johannas ten children as living with Johanna. Johanna was born in Litchendorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Johanna was the daughter of Jochim Henry Schoening (b 30 Jun 1838, d 24 Nov 1912) and Caroline Marguerita Kahl (b 16 Oct 1840, d 4 Nov 1862). Jochim and Caroline were married 4 November, 1862 in Germany. They immigrated to America in 1883 with Emma (3), Charles (6), Lena (8), David (10). They had eight children. They moved to Sherman County, Nebraska in a rural area between Loop City and Litchfield, Nebraska. They were Lutheran. Jochim Schoening was the son of Frederick Schoening. Jochim died in Fruitvale, Colorado (Mesa County) in 1912 and was buried in the Orchid Mesa Cemetery. Caroline Marguerita Kahl was the daughter of Frederick Wilhelm Kahl (b 10 Nov 1806) and Magdalena Lilienthal (b 29 Apr 1809). Frederick and Magdalena Kahl had four daughters and a son. Two of the daughters, Caroline and Louise, are known to have migrated to America. A third daughter, Johanna, died at sea during the trip over to America. Louise Kahl (b 12 Jul 1854, d 12 May 1941) died in Guernsey, Wyoming (Plate County) in 1941. There is no record that Dorothea Kahl, born ~ 1841, and Frederick Kahl, born ~ 1845, immigrated to America. All children were born in Litchendorf, Germany. Magdalena Lilienthal was the daughter of Detlief Lilienthal (b ~ 1789). Caroline Kahl died in 1919 in Fruitvale, Colorado (Mesa County).. As information, the 1910 Colorado Census lists Johannas place of birth as Germany but the census worker had first written Holstein and then crossed it out and replaced it with Germany. Schleswig-Holstein is located in the northern province of Germany. In the 1920 Census lists Johannas parents as having been born in Luxembourg. Henry Stark (b Apr 1859, d 1909) and Johanna Margaret Hanna Schoening (b 29 Sept 1864, d 16 May 1944) had the following children: Carl F. Stark (b 31 Aug 1885, d 29 May 1937). Born in Nebraska. Married Geneve Johnston (b 18 Dec 1893, d Jun 1980). Geneva was born in Colorado. Her father was born in Wisconsin and her mother was born in Iowa. In 1930 they were living in Casper City, Wyoming (Natrona County), and Carl was a Hotel Manager. Carl and Geneva Stark had at least the following child: Elizabeth Stark (b ~ 1920). Born in Colorado. Frank J. Stark (b 29 May 1887, d 6 Jan 1978). Born in Nebraska. In 1920 32 year old Frank was living with his parents in Pamona, Colorado. Did not marry. Buried in Grand Junction, Colorado (Mesa County). Amelia M. Stark (b 17 Feb 1889, d 1963). Born in Nebraska. Amelia married in 1917 to Everett H. Knapp (b ~ 1889). Amelia died Casper, Wyoming (Natrona County). Amelia Stark and Everett Knapp had the following children: David Knapp. Leland M. Knapp Adalia Caroline Stark (b Dec 1890). Born in Nebraska. Adalia was married 1915 to Welbay Arby Gavette. Welbay was the son of Ida Trauger and (unknown) Gavette. Welbay sang in the choir at the Methodist Church and ran a stage line between Grand Junction and Gateway, Colorado. Adalias husband, born in Colorado, died at a young age and left Adalia with 2 young children. By 1920 Adalia was a widow living with her mother in Pamona, Colorado. She would later remarry to Charles Hoag in 1957. Adalia and Welbay Gavette had the following children: Ardist Lucia Gavette (b 25 Sep 1916). Born in Colorado. Walter A. Gavette (b 12 Sep 1918). Born in Colorado. Walter William Stark (b 5 Dec 1892, d 29 Apr 1958). Born in Nebraska. Served in infantry in World War I. Married June 25 1919 to Lucinda Fern Botkin (b Jun 14 1893, d Jun 15 1968). Lucinda was the daughter of Romance Erwin Botkin (b 1860) and Mary Eliza Atkinson (b 1867). In 1930 they were living with Lucindas mother, Mary E. Botkin in Fruita, Colorado (Mesa County). Both Walter and Fern Stark died in Fruita, Colorado. Walter Stark and Fern Stark had at least the following children: Kenneth Faye Stark (b 13 Jul 1921, d 14 May 1926). Born in Fruita, Colorado. Lived 4 years, 10 months, 1 day. Paul R. Stark (b 13 Aug 1927, d 10 Feb 1997). Born in Fruita, Colorado. Died in Delta, Colorado. Married Ann (unknown) (15 Apr 1929, d 24 Jun 1972) John Stanley Stark (b 24 Dec 1930, d 15 Jan 1931). Born in Fruita, Colorado. Harry Felix Stark (b Oct 1894, d 6 Jan 1977). Born in Nebraska. Harry was married 1921 to Eleanor L. Peirce (b ~ 1902) who was born in Massachusetts. In 1930 they were living in Pamona, Colorado. Harry Stark and Eleanor Peirce had at least the following children: Lydia A. Stark (b ~ 1924). Born in Colorado. Everett G. Stark (b ~ 1928). Born in Colorado. William F. Stark (b 18 Aug 1897, 1 Nov 1976). Born in Nebraska. Died Greeley, Colorado (Weld County) and was buried at Greeley Cemetery. Married (unknown) Children: Robert W. Stark (d ~ 1993); John Henry Stark. Edna Hazel Stark (b 3 Jul 1899, Nov 1978). Born in Nebraska. Married Lovell H. Peirce (b 19 Jun 1898, d 27 Apr 1998). [described previously] Henry C. Stark (b 27 Aug 1902, d 2 Sep 1976). Twin. Born in Colorado. Died Maywood, Los Angeles, California. Henrietta J. Stark (b 27 Aug 1902, d 2 Jan 1987). Twin. Born in Colorado. Henrietta married Allen H. Martin (b ~ 1902). Henrietta died in 1987 and was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grand Junction, Colorado. Henrietta and Allen Martin had the following children: Ronald Martin Loren Martin Young ancestry This section describes the ancestry of Meredith McBain Young, who was Mary Elizabeth (Young) Peirces father. Meredith McBain Young (b 1902) Mary Elizabeth Beth Young (Peirce) was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico (Grant County) in 1931. Mary Elizabeth Young was the daughter of Meredith McBain Young and Margaret Thorne. When Mary Beths older sister was born in 1930, the family was living in San Diego, California. Her father then became unemployed and they temporarily moved to Santa Rita, New Mexico prior to Mary Beths birth. Meredith Young was born in Fargo, North Dakota in 1902. Mary Beth Peirce said this about her father My dad was without work in the early part of the Great Depression, married to my mother and soon the father of two daughters. He found a job with Greyhound Lines in San Diego, California-first as a baggage handler, then a ticket agent and during World War 2, a very busy position as manager of the Greyhound Depot, responsible, among other things, for moving thousands of troops where they should be. In those days, your travel choices were pretty much bus, train or automobile. My mother died suddenly of a stroke when she was 50. Daddy married again, and then retired at 65. My sister and I mentioned baptism to him when he was 80. On July 4th, 1982, that now shrunken, toothless, little man was baptized in my sisters church, the same Lutheran church where Fred and I had been baptized (at different times-I was a teen and he was 23, years later). Our daughter was baptized there as a baby and dear Grace Burton, now in her 80s, was sponsor to all of us, including Daddy! (Later) He broke his hip and six months later, at 84, my dad went home to be with Jesus Then they had my dad, Meredith McBain (Bud) Young, Kayll Morley Young (he died in late 80's or early 90's in Charlottesville, Va., Norma Young (Gardner-she died at almost 105 last Oct. 2004 in Pebble Beach, Calif-birthday Nov.12), Enid Young (she died in early 20's of TB-died in New Mexico where she had gone for treatment. The family grew up in Fargo and Surrey, North Dakota. Their last child was William S. Young, Uncle Bill, who died in late 90's last Nov. (2004) in San Diego. Aunt Norma had a child, Mary Gardner, who died at 8 years of age in Long Beach Calif-about 1944. My sister, Meredith and I are the only descendents-no other children. Margaret Thorne was born in New Mexico. Her parents were born in New York. Margarets father was Harry Ashley Thorne. Margarets mother was Nancy Thomas. Harry was educated in New York as an engineer. Harry became boss man at Kennecot Copper Mines in Santa Rita, New Mexico. Nancy Thomass parents were from Scotland. Nancy died in her late 20s. Harry remarried Mary Loud. Marys father was Dr. Loud, Professor, Colorado School of Mines. Mary grew up in Colorado Springs. In 1930 Meredith and Margaret Young were living at 4471 Campus Avenue, San Diego, California. Margaret Young died suddenly in San Diego at age 50 of a stroke. Meredith then remarried. Meredith later died in December, 1986 in San Diego, California at the age of 84. Meredith Bud McBain Young (b 12 Sep 1902, d 8 Dec 1986) and Margaret J. Thorne (b 28 Apr 1906, d 13 Dec 1956) were married Oct 5 1926 and had the following children: Meredith Anne Young (b 10 Jun 1930). Born in San Diego, California. Mary Elizabeth Young (b 15 Mar 1931). Born in Santa Rita, New Mexico. Married Frederick Lovell Peirce (b 23 May 1928) William Sherman Young (b 1868) Meredith McBain Young was the son of William Sherman Young and Jessie McBain. William and Jessie McBain were married ~ 1890 in Ontario, Canada. Jessie McBain already had a daughter of her own named Tossie. She was a hunchback - which could mean almost anything - she was very short with a large head. We have pictures. I have no idea when she died or where. She might have been a nun - there is a pic (picture) of her in a nun's outfit. The family was not Catholic.  They moved to North Dakota between 1892 and 1897. They lived in Fargo and Surrey, North Dakota. In the 1910 Census they are recorded as living in Surrey Township, North Dakota. In the 1920 Census, they were still living in Surrey Township, North Dakota. They moved to California some time after 1920. The 1930 Census of their daughter Norma (below) stated that her father (William) was Canadian-English and her mother (Jessie) was Canadian-French. William Young died in 1940 supposedly in Bremerton, Washington, and was buried at Glen Abby Cemetery, Bonita, California. William Sherman Young (b 16 Mar 1868, d 16 Dec 1940) was married ~ 1890 to Jessie McBain (b May 1868, d 1928) had the following children: Tossie Young (b 1892). Daughter. Born Canada. Enid Charlotte Young (b 21 Jul 1897, d ~1917). Born North Dakota. Enid died around age 19-20 in New Mexico of Tuberculosis where she was undergoing treatments. Norma Eyrle Young (b 1899, d 2004). Born North Dakota. Norma married sometime after 1930 to Francis Hartt Gardner. Francis Gardner was born in 1901 in Oregon and his mothers maiden name was Buchanan. In 1930 26 year old Norma Young was a Doctors secretary living in San Diego with two of her brothers, Kayll and William (below). Francis Gardner died in 1991 at the age of 90 in Monterey, California. Norma died in Pebble Beach, California, in 2004 at the age of 105. Norma (Young) Gardner (b 12 Nov 1899, d 27 Oct 2004) and Francis Gardner (b 26 Jul 1901, d 1 Sep 1991) had at least the following children: Mary McBain Gardner (b 21 May 1936, d ~ 1944). Born in San Diego. She died at 8 years of age in Long beach, California. Meredith McBain Young (b 12 Sep 1902, d Dec 1986). Born in North Dakota. Kayll Morley Young (b 23 Dec 1903, d 12 Jan 1996). Son. Born North Dakota. Kayll never married. Kayll was a nurse. Kayll died in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1996 at the age of 93. William S. Young (b 5 Dec 1908, d 11 Dec 2004). Born North Dakota. In 1930 William was living in San Diego and working as a salesman. He died in San Diego, California in 2004 at the age of 96. Ransom Phineas Young (b 1844) William Sherman Young was the son of Ransom Phineas Young who was born in August 1844, Leeds, Ontario. Ransom Young married Charlotte Elizabeth Hales who was born in Forfar, Leeds, Ontario. Ransom Young immigrated to the North Dakota Territory in 1880-1881. In the 1880 Census, Ransom and wife, Charlotte, were farmers living in Grand Forks, Dakota Territory. Ransom was born in Canada and his parents were both born in Ireland according to the 1880 Census. By 1900 Ransom Young was separated from Charlotte and the children and living as a boarder with dozens of other people living at 416 Means (spelling?) Avenue, Grand Forks Ward 4, North Dakota. Charlotte and the children were living nearby in Fargo Ward 6, North Dakota. It states that as of 1900, Charlotte had had 7 children with 5 of them still living. The 1900 Census states that Ransom was born in Canada (English), his father was born in Ireland and his mother was born in Canada (English). It lists his occupation as Veterinary Surgeon. In the 1930 Census, Ransom was listed as a father living with his son, Richard E. Young (described below) in San Diego, California. In this census, Ransoms birth was listed as Canada English with his father born Wexford, Ireland and mother born Vermont. Some time between 1915 and 1930 Ransom Young moved to San Diego, California. Ransom Young was a real character who it is said would go to funerals of strangers and sit with the family. Ransom Young died in 1937 in San Diego, California. Ransom Phineas Young (b Aug 1844, d 1 Oct 1937) and Charlotte Elizabeth Hales (b 10 Aug 1845, d 12 Oct 1918) had the following children: Norman Hales Young (b Dec 1865). Born in Ontario. According to one source Norman married Elen L. [unknown] ~ 1890 and had one child Lucian Young, born 1892 in Wisconsin. In 1900 Norman was living with his Mother Charlotte in Fargo, North Dakota. Norman was married ~ 1903 to Inga Blanche [unknown] (b ~ 1877). Inga was born in Illinois and her parents were born in Norway. In 1910 Norman and Inga were living in Moorhead, Minnesota and Norman was running a saloon. In the 1920s and 1930s Norman and Inga (now going by Blanche) were running a Hotel at 405 7th Avenue, Fargo, North Dakota and always had six or/ so roomers living in their house. Norman Hales Young and Inga Blanche Young had one child: Vivian M. Young (b ~ 1906). Born in North Dakota. William Sherman Young (b 16 Mar 1868, d 16 Dec 1940). Born in Forfar, Leeds, Ontario. Married to Jessie McBain (b May 1868, d 1928) [previously described] Richard Earnest Young (b Jul 1872, d 17 Aug 1940). Born Forfar, Leeds, Ontario. For some reason Richard is not listed in the 1880 Census when he would have been just 8 years old. In 1900 Richard was living with his mother, Charlotte, in Fargo, North Dakota, and was listed as a son of Charlotte. Richard Young died in 1958 in San Diego, California. Richard Young was married ~ 1903 to Ida Belle Morgan (b 25 Jan 1880, d 12 Mar 1958). Richard and Ida Young had at least the following children: Winston J. Young (b May 8 1908, d Dec 5 1979). Born North Dakota. Florence H. Young (b ~ 1911). Born North Dakota. Marjorie M. Young (b ~ 1913). Born North Dakota. Richard E. Young, Jr. (b ~ 1915). Born North Dakota. Lillian M. Young (b Oct 1874). Born Ontario. In 1900 Lillie was living with her mother Charlotte in Fargo, North Dakota. Gertrude Young (b 1877). Born Ontario. I believe she may have died prior to 1900 because in the 1900 Census of Charlotte Young, it states that 5 of her 7 children were still living and Gertrude is not one of the five children Ive located as still living after 1900. Frederick S. Young (b Jan 1879). Born Ontario or North Dakota. In 1900 Fred was living with his mother Charlotte in Fargo, North Dakota. In 1910 Fred was living with his brother Norman and their family in Moorhead, Minnesota. Fred Young was married ~ 1906 to Elsie W. Ehrman. Elsie was born in Ohio. In 1910 Fred was living with his brother Norman and their family in Moorhead, Minnesota and Elsie was living with her father in San Diego, California. This may have been a temporary separation because of a job situation or while she was pregnant with Virginia. Im not sure. Frederick S. Young and Elsie W. Ehrman (b ~ 1882) had the following children: Virginia M. Young (b ~ 1910). Born in California Eleanor C. Young (b ~ 1912). Born in California. Myles Young (b 6 Sep 1881). Born Ontario? (Ransom Young supposedly immigrated to North Dakota Territory in 1880 based on the 1900 Census). I believe he may have died prior to 1900 because in the 1900 Census of Charlotte Young, it states that 5 of her 7 children were still living and Myles is not one of the five children Ive located after 1900. Myles Young (b 1802) Ransom Youngs father was Myles Young, born 1802, Wexford, Ireland. Myles Young married Mehitable Hetty Coon, born 1809-1810, S. Crosby Township (Leeds County), Ontario. I am not sure when he immigrated from Ireland to Canada but it would likely have been prior to the marriage to Mehitable and the birth of their children in Canada. Myles Young (b 1802, d 19 Nov 1876) was married ~ 1827 to Mehitable Hetty Coon (b 1809-1810, d 21 Sep 1889) had the following children: Eleanor Young William H. Young Abraham Young (b 1830). Lois A. Young (b 1838) Ransom Phineas Young (b Aug 1844, d 1 Oct 1937). Born Leeds, Ontario. Married Charlotte Elizabeth Hales (b 10 Aug 1845, d 12 Oct 1918). [Previously described] William Young (b 1759) Myles Young was the son of William Young, born 1759, Wicklow, Ireland, and Eleanor Hopkins. Eleanor Young died in Leeds, Ontario. William Young (b 1759, d 1826) and Eleanor Hopkins had the following children: Ann Young James Young Susan Young Nicholas Young William Young (b 8 Jun 1798). Born Ireland. Thomas Young (b 1800) Letitia Young (b 1800) Robert Young (b 1802) Myles Young (b 1802, d 19 Nov 1876). Born Wexford, Ireland. Married Mehitable Hetty Coon (b 1809-1810, d 21 Sep 1889) [previously described] Thorne ancestry This section describes the ancestry of Margaret Thorne who was the wife of Meredith Bud McBain Young. Margaret J. Thorne (b 1906) Margaret Thorne was born in New Mexico. Her parents were born in New York. Margarets father was Harry Ashley Thorne. Margarets mother was Nancy Thomas. Harry was educated in New York as an engineer. Harry became boss man at Kennecot Copper Mines in Santa Rita, New Mexico. Nancy Thomass parents were from Scotland. Nancy died in her late 20s. Harry remarried Mary Loud. Marys father was Dr. Loud, Professor, Colorado School of Mines. Mary Loud grew up in Colorado Springs. Harry Ashley Thorne (b 1876) Harry Ashley Thorne was the father of Margaret Thorne. Harry Thorne was born in New York in 1876. His parents were also born in New York based on census data. I am not certain of his parents name. I am investigating leads that suggest his father may have been William Thorne. Harry Thorne married Nancy Thomas. Nancy Thomas was born in New York. Nancys father was Thomas E. Thomas who was born in 1851 in New York. Thomas Thomas was an engineer and miner. Thomas father was born in New York and his mother was born in Ireland. I am not sure when Thomas Thomas moved from New Mexico to New York but it was sometime between 1884 and 1900. There were several marriages involved with Thomas and Annie Thomas and I will attempt to describe these relationships as best as I can based on the census data. Nancys mother was Annie (unknown) who was born in 1849 in Scotland. Annies parents were also born in Scotland. Annie married (unknown) Robertson in Scotland and had a daughter Lizzie in 1878. In 1883 Annie and Lizzie immigrated to the U.S. It is not clear if Annies husband passed away before the immigration or afterwards. Thomas Thomas and Annie Thomas were married ~ 1889 based on the 1900 Census. This was the 3rd marriage for Thomas and the second for Annie. Nancy and David were children of Thomas Thomas and his previous marriage (likely 2nd marriage but I am not sure). Nancy and Davids father was born in New York (Thomas Thomas) and their mother was born in New York. In the 1900 New Mexico Census for Thomas Thomas there is also a Lizzie Robertson listed as a step-daughter. Lizzies father and mother were both born in Scotland. In addition, it shows that Lizzie immigrated to the U.S. at the same time as Annie. So, this implies that Annie had been married to a (unknown) Robertson and that Lizzie Robertson kept her fathers surname after Thomas Thomas and Annie married. Thomas Thomas passed away sometime between 1920 and 1930. Thomas E. Thomas (b Feb 1851) and Margaret (unknown) (b ~ 1863) Thomas had at least the following children: Nancy Thomas (b Jul 1880). Born in New York. David Thomas (b Aug 1884). Born in New York. ? Robertson and Annie (unknown) Robertson had the following children: Lizzie Robertson (b Jun 1878). Born in Scotland. I am not clear when Thomas Thomas wife passed away and when Annie Robertsons husband passed away. Thomas E. Thomas and Annie ? Thomas (b Apr 1849) were married ~ 1889 and had one son from this marriage: Alexander L. Thomas (b Feb 1890). Born in New Mexico. Married Rita (unknown) (b ~ 1893). Ritas father born in Missouri and her mother born in Texas. Alexander was a cattle rancher and car salesman. In 1930 Alexander, Rita and Thomas Alexander and Rita Thomas had one child: Thomas L. Thomas (b ~1919). Born in New Mexico. Thomas L. Thomas died sometime before 1930. Ada Jane Thomas (b ~ 1921). Born in New Mexico. Celeste Thomas (b ~ 1925). Born in New Mexico. Harry Ashley Thorne (b Jun 1876) and Nancy Thomas (b Jul 1880) were married ~ 1900 and had at least the following children: Annie E. Thorne (b ~ 1901). Born in New Mexico. Daniel G. Thorne (b ~ 1904). Born in New Mexico. Margaret A. Thorne (b 28 Apr 1906, d 13 Dec 1956). (previously described) Nancy Thomas died in her late 20s. Harry then married Mary Loud (b ~ 1889) in ~ 1917. There were no children from this marriage. Information pertaining to ancestors of Harry Ashley Thorne is still being validated. The following describes the ancestry based on the information I currently have. William Thorne (b 1850) The ancestry of William Thorne is sketchy. The following represents partial information still under study. Harry Ashley Thorne was the son of William and Julia (unknown) Thorne. Harry worked in a home furniture store. ? William Thorne (b Mar 1850) and Julia (unknown) Thorne were married (unknown date). Robinson family ancestry (my mothers father) The Robinson branch describes my mothers fathers paternal ancestry. I was fortunate to begin this research with family information passed down to me in the 1980s by my mother, Olly Robinson Swaim. I refer to this information throughout the document as the Synopsis - Robinson Family document. I have then complemented this information with my own research and that of others. The Robinson family information that was passed down to me consists of Two page Robinson Family Synopsis of the descendants of Quincy Quillan Roberson (G-G Grandfather of Dan Robinson, my mothers father). My Mother Olly (Robinson) Swaim obtained this document from Maude (Robinson) Hodges, my Grandfather Dan Robinsons sister. This write-up was reportedly developed by William Wesley Robinson. Information was added later sometime in the 1970s by Delia McKelvey, daughter of Sarah Anne (Robinson) Thomas who was a daughter of William Joseph Robinson. A handwritten letter from Delia McKelvey dated March 9, 1982 is attached. The Robinsons - Eula May Robinson, Apr 1985. Concerning the Robinson Family W. W. Robinson, 1950. Genealogy Chart for William Joseph Robinson (and his immediate family) that was compiled by J. E. Stiles, Jr. in Adair, OK on October 18, 1982. J. E. Stiles father-in-law was Richard Samuel Robinson, born 09 Mar 1895. References cited for the genealogy chart for William Joseph Robinson included 1860 Census, Dade County, MO & Grave Stone Widows Conf. Pension Application Correspondence Ruth Russell 1900 Census of Grayson County, Texas Confederate Pension Record Synopsis, Robinson Family by William Wesley Robinson Information from Delia McKelvey The Synopsis Robinson Family document states that William Joseph Robinson and his brothers and sisters were children of Quincy and Jane Roberson (later changed to Robinson). However, we know from other family information and William Joseph Robinsons death certificate that Williams father was Richard Preston Robertson (Robinson). The census records indicate Richard Robinson was born in North Carolina not Ireland although the census records could be mistaken. Ive attempted to identify Richard Robertsons father but have not been able to. One major problem is that censuses prior to 1850 only listed heads of households and did not list names of the family members. My working theory is that this Quincy Roberson is a father of Richard P. Robertson and has some significance in the ancestry of my branch of the Robinson family. I will describe the family based on the census data and include Quincy Quillan Roberson as a possible ancestor of this specific family who migrated from Ireland. This section includes the Robinson genealogy based on all sources available to me including the original Synopsis - Robinson Family document contained on the following two pages. Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 17 Synopsis - Robinson Family (pg 1)  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 18 Synopsis - Robinson Family (pg2) The letter from Delia McKelvey that accompanied a handwritten version of the two page Synopsis Robinson Family dated March 9, 1982 is as follows: Mary I hope this covers what the children want to know. Most of the history I remember pretty well so far. Of course I spent 5 months going to the Reasor? School while staying with our grandparents. Grandpa was a darling. He seemed to understand just how homesick a poor seven year old could be the first time away from her family. He was such a kind person. Had snow white beard. Was very fair white hair looked so clean. Grandma was Cherokee Indian but favored her English father. Her sister Aunt Mary Flippo was a typical Indian grandma and had a lot of Indian traits I can see now that I am older. There are many interesting things in the family history but my hands are about written all possible right now. The family legions were passed on by mouth so to speak but as mother always kept up with her people it fill to me to do the writing. Also Ross took her to see as many as possible . A summary of the Robinson paternal ancestry on my mothers side is as follows: Richard P. Robertson (b ~ 1814) | William Joseph Robinson (b Jan. 1837) | Lee Andrew Robinson (b Jan 21 1868) | Daniel Stuart Robinson (b Dec 27 1892) | Olly Marie (Robinson) Swaim [my mother]  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 19 Robinson ancestry My mothers father, my grandfather, was Daniel Stuart Robinson. His father was Lee Andrew Robinson. Lee Andrew Robinsons father was William Joseph Robinson. William Joseph Robinsons father was Richard P. Robertson (later changed to Robinson) and born in North Carolina based on the 1950 Federal Census. I will describe this lineage in reverse order and start with Richard P. Robertson. Much of the information on the next few pages is based on the Synopsis, Robinson Family document with additional clarifications and detail added based on censuses and other information. Richard Preston Robertson (b ~ 1814) The Synopsis, Robinson Family document states that Quincy Quillan Roberson married Lady Jane Reynolds. Quincy legally changed his name to Robinson. Quincy was born in Ireland, of Scotch, Irish and English extraction. Lady Jane of White Holland, Dutch and German Extraction. The Concerning the Robinson Family document by W. W. Robinson states Some time between 1800 and 1850 there came to America a man by the name ROBERTSON, ROBERSON, or some similar name. He was of Scottish-Irish stock. Upon arriving he found a host of people of the same name. He wanted a distinct name; so asked the COURTS to allow him to adopt and use the name ROBINSON, and so far as our people knew that was the beginning of that name. His name was RICHARD PRESTON ROBINSON; among his children was one William Joseph Robinson. They were settled in North Carolina. William Joseph Robinson married a girl by the name of Delia Rebeccah Smith who was part Cherokee Indian. They came to Missouri in the 1850s. There were nine children born to William Joseph and Delia Rebeccah Robinson: - [Mary J.] Janey - John Manuel - Nancy Margarete - Lea Andrew - William Alexander - Sarah Ann - Joseph Oliver - Alma Daisy - Jesse Edward John Manuel Robinson was my father; he was born in Dade County, Missouri 19 Sept 1860. Died, 14 Dec 1902. My mothers name was Laura Cordelia Vickrey; she was born 28 May, 1866 The children in this order: - William Wesley born 13 Oct 1884 - Benjamin Emanuel born 23 July 1886 - Robert Lee born 29 Sept 1888 - Lillie May born 09 Feb 1894 - Richard Samuel born 09 Mar 1895 - Nancy Rebecca born 22 Nov 1901 This is the family history as far as I know it at this time, 06 Aug 1950. -- W. W. Robinson The Concerning the Robinson Family account is the most definitive account of the early Robinson ancestry. It clearly states that Richard Preston Robinson was the immigrant and had the name changed from Robertson to Robinson. What is not clear is Richards relationship to Quincy Quillan Robertson described in the Synopsis, Robinson Family account which omits mention of Richard Preston Robinson and refers to Williams father as Quincy. There are several possible explanations Quincy Quillan Robertson and Richard Preston Robertson are one and the same and Quincy changed both his first name and surname at the same time (this would be quite unusual). Quincy Quillan Robertson was the father of Richard Preston Robinson and the documents simply did not state it. Quincy Quillan Robertson was an earlier ancestor of Richard Preston Robinson. Richard Preston Robertson and Margaret Robertson lived in Cherokee County which is located in the western-most corner of North Carolina. Richard, Margaret and their family are reflected in the 1850 Federal Census of North Carolina (Cherokee County). In this census the name is spelled Robertson. By the 1860 Federal Census the family had changed the name to Robinson. Although it is possible that Robertson was a misspelling in the 1850 Census, there is other family information passed down that indicates that the spelling of the name was changed. This is somewhat complicated by the fact that the family information states that the original spelling of the name was Roberson not Robertson. The Roberson mentioned in the Robinson Family Record is Quillan Roberson who I have never been able to locate. There are many possibilities. It is possible that the name changed from Roberson > Robertson > Robinson or that the Robinson Family Record is incorrect in regard to the name Roberson and the name simply evolved from Robertson > Robinson. Another possibility is the records indicating Robertson are misspelled and the name was really spelled Roberson. I am also not sure when and why the spelling of the family surname was changed. Sometime between 1853 and 1860 Richard and Margaret Robertsons family moved to Missouri (Dade County). In the 1860 Census, Margaret and the children are listed but Richard is not listed. I suspect he may have passed away by that time but I am not sure. Richard would have been about 46 in 1860 had he still been living. In the 1860 Census, Margaret and her family are living next door to the farm of William J. and Delia Robinson. Susan E. King (14) and Mary A. King (13) were living in Margaret Robinsons household. Margaret was listed as a widow in the 1870 and 1880 Censuses (married/widow status not shown in the 1860 Census). So it appears Richard Robinson died sometime between 1850 and 1860. Margaret Robinson appears to have died sometime between 1880 and 1900 since there is no record of her in the various 1900 censuses that I can locate. I do not have any further information on where she would have been living when she died. Richard Robertson (b ~ 1814) and Margaret (unknown) (b ~ 1813) had the following children: William Joseph Robinson (b Jan 1837, d 31 Oct 1905) married Delia Rebecca Smith (b May, 1838, d 26 Jun 1919). Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Denison, Texas. [Details and children shown later.] John P. Robinson (b ~ 1840). Born in Georgia. Sarah E. Robinson (b ~ 1841). Born in North Carolina (Cherokee County). Mary Rebecca Robinson (b ~ 1843 ) was born in North Carolina (Cherokee County). The Robinson Family Information lists a ? in regard to her marital status. Nathan E. Robinson (b ~ 1846) [twin] was born in North Carolina (Cherokee County) and married Mary Jane Northcutt (b ~ 1851) who was born in Tennessee. Nathan is listed as a twin in the 1860 Census of Polk Township, Missouri (Dade County). He appears to be listed as A. A. Robinson in the 1880 census, Precinct 4, Texas (Red River). In 1900 Nathan and Mary were living in Chickasaw Nation in what would later become part of Texas (and Oklahoma as well). In the 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses they were living in Montague County, Texas. Like many other Robinsons, Nathan was a farmer. Nathan and Mary Robinson had the following children: Emily F. Robinson (b 3 May 1875, d 15 Aug 1973) married Alfred (or Albert) Cardwell. Emily Robinson born in Texas. In the 1900 and 1910 Censuses Albert and Emily Cardwell were living next door to Nathan Robinson. As of 1910 Albert and Mary had had nine children of which six were still living at that time. Emily lived to be 98 years old. They had 11 children including Shirley and Mary.: Children: Alfred, Norma, Valley, Lee, Reeca, Lona, James E., Mary L, Shirley D, Mary A(?). Emily F. Cardwell lived to be 98 years based on the Synopsis, Robinson Family and the Social Security Death Index. John W. Robinson (b ~ 1856). Born in Texas. Henry C. Robinson (b ~ 1878). Born in Texas. Never married. In the 1920 and 1930 censuses Henry was living with his father and mother in Nocona, Texas (Montague County). Dewey R. Robinson (b Jul 1880), daughter. Born in Texas. Never married. In the 1920 and 1930 censuses Dewey was living with her father and mother in Nocona, Texas (Montague County). Pinky C. Robinson (Jul 1883), daughter. Born In Texas. Pinky C. Robinson was listed as a 17 year old daughter in Nathan Robinsons household in the 1900 Census, Indian Territory, Chickasaw Nation. Based on the Synopsis, Robinson Family, Pinky Robinson married Jim Grey and had the following children: Curtis Grey no children. Rossie Grey never married, died in her late 70s. Last member of family left in Nacona, Texas. Olan Grey one child Dolan Grey one child Dewey Grey never married Willie Clay Grey never married. (Olan and Dolan were killed as was the youngest, Willie Clay.)  Elisha Alex Robinson (b ~1846) [twin] born in North Carolina (Cherokee County) and married Tenny (b ~ 1848). The Synopsis, Robinson Family lists an Alex as a twin who married a Tennie. The 1860 Census of Polk Township, Missouri (Dade County) lists Elisha A. as a twin of Nathan. The 1870 Census of Robbinsville, Texas (Red River County) lists Elish and Tenny (or Lenny) as married. Tenny was born in Tennessee. I believe Alex referenced in the Synopsis, Robinson Family is Elisha A. Robinson. Elisha and Tenny did not produce any children based on the Synopsis, Robinson Family. Washington T. Robinson (b ~1848) was born in North Carolina (Cherokee County). Napoleon Robinson (b ~ 1849), daughter. Born in North Carolina (Cherokee County). No other information. Nancy Clementine Robinson (b ~1852) was born in North Carolina (Cherokee County). Nancy Robinson married Will Gannon who was born in New York. Children: Jessie May Gannon died as a child. Sinclair Gannon (b Mar, 1877) married Dell Tribble. Sinclair was a Rear Admiral whose record is in Whos Who. The daughters married high-ranking military personnel. All are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Children: Nancy, Sinnie. Thomas (Tommy) L. Robinson (b ~ 1853) was born in North Carolina (Cherokee County). Tommy Robinson married Mary J. Rea aka Uncle Tommys Mary lived in Oklahoma. Children: Sarah Frances - married Hill Bowen Margaret married Steve Dunn Washington Perkins married Cora Mae Tomlinson Icie married Walter Guy Pearl M. married Paul Singleton Robert Arthur never married Mackie died as a child Rosa A. married Albert Hicks Bessie L. married Oscar Whitehead Pernie. The listing of Tommy as being a twin of Alex in the Robinson Family Information is interesting since the 1860 Census lists two twins as being Nathan and Elisha A. Robinson, both aged 14. Thomas is the youngest child listed as age 7 and doesnt have a twin listed in the 1860 Census. Its possible that the person writing the Robinson Family Information knew there were twins but mistakenly described the wrong people as twins. I will base my documentation on the census data when in doubt. John R Robinson (b ~1866) was born in Texas. John R. Robinson is reflected in the 1870 Census (TX, Red River County) in Margaret Robinsons household. John was the first child of this family listed as having been born in Texas. Since Richard P. Robinson, Margarets husband, was not listed in the 1860 Census, it does not appear that John R. Robinson is a son by Richard and Margaret Robinson. In addition, Richard and Margaret had already named a son, John P. Robinson. It could be that John R. Robinson was the son of another family and living with Margaret in 1870 or that Margaret remarried but the new husband passed away prior to 1870. Wesley (Wesley J. or Wesley W.) Robinson (b Feb 1867) was born in Texas. Once again, it does not appear that Wesley was the son of Richard and Margaret Robinson. I am listing Wesley here because I do not know where he belongs. Wesley married ~ 1889 to Arizona A. Vickery (b Apr 1869) who was born in Texas. Arizona was called Aunt Zonie. Raised by Uncle Nathan in Nacona, Texas. In the 1920 census Wesley and Arizona Robinson lived just a few farms away from Nathan Robinson in Justice Precinct No 7 in Montague County, Texas. Like many other Robinsons, Wesley was a farmer. In the 1930 Census Wesley and Arizona Robinson were living in Justice Precinct No 2 in Hidalgo County, Texas. Children of Wesley and Arizona Vickery Robinson: Willie Robinson (twin) (b May 1893, d 1918) no children. Died during flu epidemic of 1918. Nancy (Nannie) Rebecca Robinson (twin) (b May 1893) married Oatis (Chick) King (b ~1890). Oatis was referred to as Chick in the Synopsis, Robinson Family document. Oatis and his mother were born in Texas while his father was born in Illinois. In the 1930 Census, son-in-law Oatis King is living with Wesley and Arizona Robinson along with their four children. However, Nancy is not shown. Their last child was born in 1929. It appears Nancy had died prior to the 1930 Census. Children: (Nanny King ?) this child was included in the Synopsis, Robinson Family along with Rena King as two children of this marriage. However the 1930 Census shows four children: Drapher, Rebe, John and Lillie. Drapher King (b ~1920), son Rebe (or Rena?) Joyce King (b ~ 1922), daughter John Preston King (b ~ 1924), son Lillie Rupe King (b ~1929), daughter James (Jimmie) L. Robinson (b Oct 1896, Jul 1979) married ~ 1923 to Georgia A. ? (b 7 Dec 1899, d 25 Feb 1989). James married a Whitewright girl, taught school, died in 1970s. This is confirmed by the 1930 Census of Precinct #3, Texas (Grayson County) which lists him as a school teacher and the Social Security Death Index which indicates they both died in Whitewright, Texas. In the 1930 Census after seven years of marriage they had had no children. William Joseph Robinson (b 1837) William Joseph Robinson was born in North Carolina, presumably Cherokee County. William Robinsons middle name is listed as Joseph in the genealogy research by J. E. Stiles, Jr. However, the two page summary lists his middle name as A. I believe the two page summary that is based on family information (probably written by Lee Robinson) is incorrect on this point since the 1860 and 1900 Censuses list him as William J. Robinson. William Joseph Robinson is described in the Synopsis - Robinson Family document as follows: (William Robinson was) born in Carolina about 1835, died 1907. Other Robinson children remained in the Carolinas. The women, children and older men came by wagon train to Texas. The wagons managed to keep ahead of the carpet-baggers of the Union Army. They settled in East Texas (Detroit, Blossom and Prairie). William (A) and other men who were in the service followed their families as soon as they could. Although wounded, it was said he had a testicle shot off, W A operated a farm, general store, blacksmith shop and farmed out. (Helped his neighbors). Note: I believe this William (A) Robinson mentioned above is William J. Robinson. William married Delia Rebecca Smith who was a Cherokee chiefs daughter and half-Indian and half-English. Delia was born on a Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina in 1838. Delias sister was Mary Elizabeth Smith (b March 27, 1839, d Jan 8, 1933) who first married Daniel C. King and then was later married on March 8, 1866 to George Jefferson Flippo (b Aug 9 1826, d May 21 1915). Mary never learned to write. Mary died in Detroit, Texas (Red River County) and was buried at the Bluff Cemetery outside of Detroit. I obtained the following information from Victoria Tepley who is a descendant of Mary Smith, Delias sister, I dont think she would mind my including her letter which has information that corroborates the family information we have on Delia that has been passed down to us. OK, well my info mostly comes form word of mouth from my moms family and from a distant cousin in Tulsa who has done much work on this. My mom, who died in 2000, remembered walking Mary home and remembered seeing Indians at her house, no doubt relatives coming to visit. Mom told me Mary was bound out around the age of 12, which seems to be true. No one ever mentioned Delia or a sister. I have Marys husbands civil war pension papers and looking through them, sure enough, Delias name, or should I say her X, was on these papers. She was verifying Marys story. Mary also signed with an X so neither woman could write apparently. They lived in Detroit, Texas at the time, and Mary is buried at the Bluff cemetery outside of Detroit. Mary was born Mary 27th, 1838 or 1839. Both dates are listed throughout my documents. She was born, I was told, in Cherokee County, North Carolina on a Cherokee reservation. I never heard anything about the trail of tears so I dont know what to say about that. My family often dont talk about sad or embarrassing events. Mary died January 8th, 1933 in Detroit, Texas. Her married name was Flippo, second husbands name, George Jefferson Flippo. Her first husband was Daniel C. King. Our family story says that Marys grandfather was possibly Sequoyah. Now, I know everyone says that, at least from what I have found. I know nothing of Marys mother or father, except what you sent (editor: Indian census information I see that listed Smiths). I have a document that was given to me by my mothers cousin Jerry, in Tulsa, and it is the bloodline for a man by the name of Dave Whitekiller. This paper shows the family tree of Whitekiller and supposedly Marys link to Sequoyah and others. This paper nevr meant much to me until now as there is a John Smith / Peggy Grimmett listed. There are no dates on here But Johns apparent father and mother, Thomas Smith / Jennie, are placed slightly above Nathaniel Gist born 1733. So the times are in the ball park (Editorial note: The chart shows a Redbird Smith born 1850, whose father was Thomas Smith whose father was Young Pig Smith whose father was John Smith (three generations back from Redbird born in 1950). Since Delia was born in 1838 it does not seem likely to me that this John Smith could have been Delias father) I think my ancestors were of the Bear Clan of the Cherokee, this links to the Keetoowah band of Cherokee, according to my research Also it is likely the Cherokee blodd comes to Mary and Delia from their father, their mother possibly being white. I dont have hard evidence of that but it matches what you are saying about their father. Mary was said to be hald Cherokee and half white. Victoria Tepley I am including the Whitekiller digram as a reference below although I have no specific information that links this family tree to Delia. Family stories mention that Delias family was involved in the Trail of Tears Indian migration that occurred in 1838-1839 as a result of the Treaty of New Echota in 1835. It appears that Delia, however, stayed behind and did not move with her father in this forced migration.  Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 20 Map depicting the Trail of Tears migration of Cherokees from North Carolina to Oklahoma The Cherokee County Indian Census conducted in 1835 (just prior to the 1838 removal) records four Smiths living in the North Carolina Cherokee Reservation: Name County Residence (Streams) No in Family John Smith Cherokee Big Creek 4 William Smith Cherokee Big Creek 4 Henry Smith Cherokee Big Creek 4 Archa Smith Clay Tusquitee 4 One of these four Smiths listed may have been Delias father. The first one, John Smith, appears to be a likely candidate since it is listed first, her father was a chief and William and Delia Robinsons first male child was named John.  In the 1850 Federal Census of North Carolina (Cherokee County) Delia R. Smith was 12 years old living with a William Smith (not her father) and his young family. By 1858 William and Delia Robinson were living in Polk Township, Missouri (Dade County) and had their first child, Mary Jane Robinson. The 1860 Census lists their two year old daughter as Mary A. Robinson. William served in the 6th Missouri Calvery CSA, 3rd Regiment during the Civil War. If true that William had a testicle shot off in the Civil War, he apparently had one good one left since he managed to father six children after the war. William also had a strawberry birthmark that covered the crease of his neck. My Mother (Sarah Anne Robinson) also had this birthmark. It was inherited from Lady Jane Reynolds family. By 1870 William and Delia had moved to Red River County, Texas. They would remain in North Texas for the rest of their lives. William died in 1905 and is buried in Fairview Cemetery near Denison, Texas (Grayson County). His cemetery record reads ROBINSON W J 1837 1905. By 1910 Delia Robinson was living with her youngest daughter, Daisy Alma (Robinson) Propeck at 1917 West Morton Street, Denison, Texas (Grayson County). Delia died on June 26, 1919 and was also buried in Fairview Cemetery (Grayson County), Texas. Based on Fairview Cemetery records Delias cemetery record reads Robinson D R Mother 1837 1919. William Joseph Robinson (b Jan. 1837, d 31 Oct 1905) married on October 28, 1855 to Delia Rebecca Smith (b May, 1838, d 26 Jun 1919). William and Delia had the following children: Mary Jane Robinson (b 17 Jun 1857, d 7 Jan 1899) was born in Missouri (Dade County) and married William Rickmon Patterson (b 1851, d 1922) who was born in North Carolina. William Patterson was the son of Amos and Jane Patterson. Jane Patterson was the daughter of John and Elizabeth B. Clark King. Amos Patterson died on December 22, 1863 at Fort Sumter, Charleston, South Carolina. Children: Addie Loucrettia Patterson (b 17 Oct 1876, d 22 Nov 1884). Born in Detroit, Texas. Ethel May Patterson (b 6 Jul 1880, d 3 Feb 1962) was born in Texas. Ethel Patterson was married in Lawton, Oklahoma in 1900 to James Luther McFall who was born in 1874 in Texas. James McFall was known as Luther and became a farmer. James father was born in Indiana and his mother was born in Texas. In the 1930 Census (Oklahoma) the youngest son, Jay, was living with them along with Hannon (?spelling) Patterson listed as a nephew. Ethel and James McFall both died in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Ethel May Patterson (b 6 Jul 1880, d 3 Feb 1962) and James Luther McFall (b 21 Feb 1874, d 20 Mar 1963) were married October 10, 1900 and had at least the following children: Velma Lucille McFall (b 10 Sep 1903), daughter, born in Oklahoma. Vera Ruth McFall (b 5 Mar 1906), daughter, born in Tillman, Oklahoma. Married Jesse Hubert Spaulding (b 11 Dec 1906, d 1977). Jay McFall (b 23 Oct 1911), son, born in Brisco, Texas. Blanche Day Patterson (b 21 Oct 1884, d 6 May 1961) was born in Detroit, Texas. Blanche married Joseph Cecil Trammel. Joseph Trammel was born in 1886 in Montague County, Texas. The Synopsis, Robinson Family listed two sons for this marriage - Smith, Willie which is incorrect. The writer must have been thinking of Smith and Willie Patterson who were sons of Mary and William Patterson. Blanche Day Patterson (b 21 Oct 1884, d 6 May 1961) and Joseph Cecil Trammel (b Jan 21 1886, d 5 Oct 1955) had at least the following children: Preston Trammel (b 3 Oct 1908). Born Tillman, Oklahoma. Lois Trammel (b 18 Nov 1910). Born Tillman, Oklahoma Nolan S. Trammel (b 30 Sep 1913). Born Tillman, Oklahoma Iva Jane Trammel (b 6 Jun 1915). Born Comanche, Oklahoma. Hunt O. Trammel (b ~ 1917) Newton A. Trammel (b 6 Jan 1917). Born Grady, Oklahoma Wilford Trammel (b 8 Aug 1918). Born Grady, Oklahoma. Charles Trammel (b 27 Oct 1922). Born Grady, Oklahoma.  Ruby Patterson (b ~1886) Ruby died when young based on Synopsis - Robinson Family document Bennett Smith Patterson (b 27 May 1889, 5 Jul 1906). Born Detroit, Texas. William (Willie) A. Patterson (b May 1890, d 1940). Born Detroit, Texas. Married Mary Spivey. Grover Patterson (b Nov 1892) Grover died when young based on Synopsis - Robinson Family document. John Manuel Robinson (b 19 Sep 1860, d 14 Dec 1902) was born in Dade County, Missouri. John Robinson was married to Laura Cordelia Vickrey. John was born in Dade County, Missouri and buried in Apache, Texas (Caddo County, Oklahoma Territory). John Manuel Robinson (b 19 Sep 1860, d 14 Dec 1902) and Laura Cordelia Vickrey (b 28 May 1855) were married November 1, 1883 and had at least the following children: William Wesley Robinson (b 13 Oct 1884). Wesley married Ora Glass with one child Horace Benjamin Emanuel Robinson (b 23 Jul 1886) Robert Lee Robinson (b 29 Sep 1888) Lilly Mae Robinson (b 9 Feb 1894) Richard Samuel Robinson (b 9 Mar 1895) Nancy Rebecca (Nannie) Robinson (b22 Nov 1901). Nancy Margaret Robinson (b ~ 1864) was born in Red River County, Texas. Nancy married Jerry T. Brooks in Detroit, Texas (Red River County). Nancy was born in Red River County, Texas. Nancy and Jerry Brooks had the following children: Callie Myrtle Brooks married Roscoe Cross. 6 children including Bobbie and Constance. John Allen Brooks married Marie 1 son. Lee Andrew Robinson (b 21 Jan 1868, d 17 Jun 1936) was born in Red River County, Texas. Lee Robinson married Mary Elizabeth Stephens (b 21 Sep 1868, d 7 Jan 1950) [other details shown later in the following sub-chapter on Lee Robinson]. Children: Samuel Squire, Daniel Stuart, Charles Gannon, William Lee, Edgar Andrew, John, Mary Elizabeth, Maudie Lou, Eula May. [Details described later]. William Alexander Robinson (b Dec 1870, d 1955) was born in Detroit Texas (Red River County). William Robinson never married according to the Synopsis, Robinson Family. William was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Denison, Texas (Grayson County).  Sarah Anne Robinson (b 13 Feb 1873, d 14 Jul 1961) was born in Red River County, Texas. Sarah married Charles Andrew Thomas. Sarah was buried in Sherman, Texas (Grayson County) in West Hill Cemetery.  Sarah Anne Robinson (b 13 Feb 1873, d 14 Jul 1961) and Charles Andrew. Thomas (b Sept 1870)were married March 8, 1893 and had the following children: Jewel Thomas died 1895 at an early age. Delia E. Thomas (b Jan 1893) married (unknown) McKelvey. As of the 1920 Census Delia McKelvey was listed as married but also listed as a daughter of Charles Thomas who was living next door to him. They had 2 children: Jessie E. McKelvey (b ~1914) - daughter Charles Vernon McKelvey (b ~ 1918) Alma Thomas (b Nov 1895) married (unknown) 1 child: Norris died in 1972 without any children. Myrtle Irene Thomas (b Apr 1898) never married Charley Ross Thomas (b Oct 1899) married ? no children James A. Thomas (b ~1901) Joseph A. Thomas (b ~1903) married ? several children by first wife 1 daughter by second wife Alex Thomas married Olive ? 2 children Andrew Thomas (b ~ 1906) died in 1910 four years old. Shirley R. Thomas (b ~1908), son, married ? 1 daughter killed in car accident Robert A. Thomas (b 27 Aug 1909, d 19 Aug 1975) married in 1933 to Norma Harris - 4 children Alta Thomas (b ~ 1912) Ruth Thomas married Grady Russell no children Joseph Oliver Robinson (b 10 Oct 1876, d 10 May 1902). Joseph was born in Red River County, Texas and was buried in Sherman, Texas (Grayson County) in West Hill Cemetery. Alma Daisy Robinson (b Jun 1880, d 1912) was born in Texas. Daisy married Grafton W. Propeck. Grafton was born in Texas and was the son of William Propeck (b ~ 1831) and Naoma Propeck (b ~ 1836) both born in Ohio. Alma died in 1912 and was buried in Denison, Texas (Grayson County) in Fairview Cemetery. I have not been able to locate Grafton Propeck in the 1920 or 1930 censuses. Since their only son, Claude, is listed in the 1920 census as living with his Step-Grandfather, I presume that Grafton had died prior to 1920. Alma Daisy Robinson (b Jun 1880, d 1912) and Grafton W. Propeck (b ~1877) had one child: Claude A. Propeck (b ~1905). By 1920, 15 year old Claude was living with his Step-Grandfather, James Lovelady and wife Annie Lovelady. By 1930 Claude was living in Terry, Texas (Terry County). Charles married Katherine M ? (b 23 Aug 1906, d 29 Jun 1997) and they had two children: Claude Propeck, Jr. (b ~ 1925). Killed by a car based on Synopsis, Robinson Family. Frances Propeck (b ~ 1928). (The Synopsis, Robinson Family lists a Anna Ruth instead of Francis which is listed in the 1930 Census.) Jesse Edward Robinson (b Sep 1883, d 1918) was born in Texas. Jesse Robinson was married ~ 1908 to Judy Johnson (b ~ 1883). Judy Johnson was born in Arkansas and her parents were born in Alabama. In 1910, Jesse and Judy Robinson were living in Canadian County, Oklahoma and Jesses brother, William Alexander Robinson, was living with them. This 1910 Census stated that Jesse and Judy had been married for two years, had had two children but that neither of these children were still living. I am not certain if the two children listed below were born in the 1908-1910 time frame and died prior to the 1910 Census or whether they were born later and the Census is in error. Jessie died in the 1918 flu epidemic and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Denison, Texas (Grayson County). Jessie and Judy Robinson had two children based on the Synopsis, Robinson Family: Roberta Robinson George Robinson Lee Andrew Robinson (b 1868) Lee Andrew Robinson was the son of William Joseph Robinson and Delia Robinson and was born in Red River County, Texas. As a boy (Lee) played with John Nance Garner, a long time politician who became Franklin Delano Roosevelts Vice President. They stole chickens from their neighbors for barbeques for their girls. (Lee) lived in Dennison, Texas, Sherman, Texas, Rogers, Arkansas, Joplin, Missouri and Tulsa, Oklahoma. With one exception (Eula May) he raised his children there (Dennison and Sherman). There were nine children Detroit, Texas was a small town and some research indicates that John Nance Garner, born November 22, 1868, was the same age as Lee Robinson so it is likely they were in the same classes together at school or at most one grade apart and would have likely known each other. Garner who became Vice President once described the office of the vice presidency as being "not worth a bucket of warm piss." Lee lived for a number of years in Ward 5 in Sherman, Texas in Grayson County. In 1900 his address was at 849 E. Jones. Street, Sherman, Texas . In 1910 Lees address was 641 Jones (Street or Road) and he was a manager for a Planing Mill. (Lee) owned a planning mill in Sherman which later burned to the ground. He thought it was the work of an employee he fired for being lazy. He traveled several states including the west coast looking for a place to relocate. He bought a 40 acre apple orchard in Rogers, Arkansas. The ground was so rocky, it would hardly grow anything. He was sick for a year from some kind of blood disease. Uncle Alec came from Sherman, loaded him up in a railroad box car and took him to Sherman where he was eventually cured. The doctor there referred to his doctor in Rogers as a horse doctor who should be shot. (Lee) sold the farm and moved his family to Joplin, Missouri. In January, 1922 he moved his family to Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Lee) was a hard working, stern and unforgiving man, a product of his time, a Southern Methodist, an elder and choir director. Had a beautiful bass voice and was greatly admired by all the ladies. He married Mary Elizabeth Stevens in the Methodist Church in Detroit (Texas) on September 16, 1889.  As documented by the censuses, sometime before 1912 Lee Robinson and the family moved to Rogers, Arkansas since Eula Robinson was listed in the 1930 census as born ~1912, in Arkansas. Sometime before 1930 Lee moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma based on the 1930 Census. In the 1930 census Mary Elizabeth was 61 years old and listed as Lizzie. At that time Lee and Mary were living at 1430 S. Delaware Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma with their three sons Sam, Bill and Ed and with their daughter Eula. Lee and all his sons including Dan, Sam, Bill, Ed, Charlie and John were building carpenters and contractors. Eula was a telephone company operator. Mary Elizabeth last lived with Eula May Johnsey before she passed away around 1946. The following is a recollection of Lee Robinson by Juanita Jane Best: Lee Robinson was 64 tall, (and) had a strong personality and kept the six boys in line. Lee was known as a strict Baptist and didnt allow them to play cards on Sundays. Mary Elizabeth was loved by all. Loved roses. She had a hard life raising so many children. Daddy (Dan Robinson) said she always had sweet potatoes for them after school trying to fill them up. (Lee) had very little temper. Dan Robinsons brothers/sisters (children of Lee and Mary Robinson) included Samuel Squire Robinson, Charles Gannon Robinson (married Arletha Barnes), William Lee Robinson, Edgar Andrew Robinson, John Robinson, Mary Elizabeth Robinson, Maudie Lou Robinson and Eula May Robinson. Jane Robinson Best recalls the whole family gathering together at her grandparents house (Lee Robinson) on Sunday afternoon. Above their fireplace was a picture of an Indian and his pony sadly looking over a white village in the valley below. On June 17, 1936 Lee Robinson died of stomach cancer which spread to his liver. At the time Lee was living at 1430 South Delaware Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lee Robinson is buried in Memorial Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County).- + Lee Andrew Robinson was married to Mary Elizabeth Stephens. Mary Elizabeth Stephens was born in Tennessee and her parents were born in North Carolina. Marys father was John Stephens. Mary Robinson died on January 7, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 81 of a cerebral embolism resulting from heart disease. At the time of her death, Mary was living at 3958 (or 5958) East Admiral Ct., Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mary was buried at Memorial Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Mary) was born in Jackson, Tennessee on September 20, 1868. She had one sister, Lou, and one brother, Silas, and a step-sister Mary. There was a step-mother and mama said they treated her badly. She grew up with the Tennessee walking horses and loved horses all her life. There were parties and people came from all over the county in wagons, buggies and by horseback. There were wonderful parties that gave people a chance to square dance and visit and eat. After her father died of cancer, she went to Bagswell, Texas to live with her sister and take care of the children. Uncle Frank promised her a wedding dress if she would do this. When she married Uncle Frank she went back on her promise. Lee bought her a dress to be married in. Lee died on June 17, 1936 in St. Johns Hospital after surgery for cancer. That month was the hottest month on record for Tulsa. Mary Elizabeth died in 1950 of a stroke. She was paralyzed the last nine months of her life. She was taken care of by her three daughters. Lee Andrew Robinson (b 25 Jan 1868, d 17 Jun 1936) and Mary Elizabeth Stephens (b 20 Sep 1868, d 7 Jan 1950) were married December 16, 1889. Lee and Mary Robinson had the following children: Samuel Squire Robinson (b 21 Aug 1890, d 15 Dec 1976) was born in Bells, Texas. Sam married Marie Lucas (d 1 Jun 1975) based on the Synopsis, Robinson Family. In the 1930 Census, Sam is listed as 39 years old, single and living with his father and mother in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sam died in 1976 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Squire taught Manuel training in High School in Sherman, Texas before the family moved to Rogers, Arkansas. He and friends started the first dance hall in Rogers. He wore black patent dancing pumps with a large grosgrain ribbon bow on the toes. Shoes had cork soles. Played football, basketball and loved to hunt and fish. A carpenter by trade and as a hobby built furniture. He married Marie Lucas on May 8, 1936. There were no children. He died in December 15, 1976 from cancer of the bone marrow in Veterans hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of World War I and served overseas. Marie died June 1, 1975 at home.  Daniel Stuart Robinson (b 27 Dec 1892, d 25 Sep 1966) was born in Belcherville, Texas (Montague County). Dan married Lucille Smithson (b ~ 1900) who died of a tubule pregnancy. Daniel then married Mildred Mundy (b 24 Feb 1897, d April, 1984). [See the following sub-chapter and the Mundy chapter for more details on Dan and Mildred Robinson]. Dan and Mildred Robinson had two children: Juanita Jane Robinson Ollie Marie Robinson (name later changed to Olly). Charles Gannon Robinson (b 5 Nov 1894, d 31 May 1989) was born in Sherman, Texas. Charles married Mary Arletha Barnes who was born in Wableau, Missouri. Marys father was born in Indiana and her mother was Mother was born in Missouri. The Synopsis, Robinson Family lists that Charles and Arletha Robinson had four children: Betty Jean, Fred, Jack, Martha. I have located Fred and Martha but not Betty Jean and Jack. In addition, the 1930 Census of Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County) lists a Charles L. Robinson. I will list first the three children Ive identified based on the 1930 Census while also including the other two names as possible children. Charles played football, basketball and loved to fish. Served in World War I overseas. He and Sam were together the entire time. Arletha worked for Kress 5-10-25 cent store while he was in the service. He was a carpenter by trade and President of the Carpenters Local Union in Tulsa several years. After he retired he did estimating for a painting contractor. Arletha died June 21, 1968 after a lengthy illness from a stroke. Charles Gannon Robinson (b 5 Nov 1894, d 31 May 1989) and Mary Arletha Barnes (b Jan 10 1892, d Jun 21 1968) had the following children: Fred Harold Robinson (b 25 Sep 1923). Born in Oklahoma. Charles L. Robinson (b ~ 1927). Born in Oklahoma. Martha Louise Robinson (b ~ 1929). Born in Oklahoma. Betty Jean Robinson (b 18 Jul 1921, d 1928) Born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She had blonde hair and deep blue eyes from her grandfather. In her young life she was an angel unaware. She died November 3, 1928 in Tulsa General Hospital from locked bowels, a result of appendicitis surgery. The doctors didnt know what to do for her. She was seven years old. (also included in Synopsis, Robinson Family) Jack Robinson (included in Synopsis, Robinson Family) William Lee Robinson (b 1897, d Oct 1977) was born in Texas. William married Gladys Foskett on February 1, 1919. They divorced with no children. Bill was shown as married in the 1930 Census (Tulsa, Oklahoma) but shown as living with his father Lee Robinson. . Loved sports but was too frail to participate. A carpenter by trade. Moved to Los Angeles with his sister Eula May in 1950. Returned to Tulsa in 1954. Married Gladys Foskett of Joplin, Missouri on February 1, 1929 in Tulsa and with her sister Faye and her husband went immediately to Dallas, Texas. The girls got jobs in a glove factory. Due to the Depression he was unable to get a steady job and she divorced him. He moved back home and took care of his mother until her death. He had a marvelous sense of humor and kids loved him. He had no children. He died in 1977. Edgar Andrew Robinson (b Mar 1900, d 29 Dec 1970) was born in Texas. Edgar married around 1927 to Nita Patrick (d 20 Jan 1964). Bill was shown as married in the 1930 Census (Tulsa, Oklahoma) but also shown as living with his father Lee Robinson without Nita. In 1930 Edgar was living with his father and mother in Tulsa, Oklahoma and had not married yet. (Ed) had a wonderful sense of humor and everyone loved him. He was quite a guy with the ladies. A carpenter by trade. He loved to take a little shot of sippin' whiskey. He married Nita Patrick, divorced by later remarried. One daughter, Patty. He moved his family to El Segundo, California in 1943. Patty had years of dancing lessons and Nita hoped she would work in movies as a dancer. Patty broke an ankle in high school and that took care of her dream of being a dancer in the movies. Nita died January 20, 1964 of a heart attack. Ed was a carpenter boss and built many beautiful homes in the area. He converted to the Catholic religion in California because his wife and daughter were Catholics. He died on December 29, 1970 of cancer of the prostate at the UCLA Cancer Research Clinic. Ed Robinson and Nita Robinson had one child: Patricia (Patty) Robinson (b 18 Dec 1931). Born in Tulsa.. John Robinson (b 21 Dec 1902) was born in Texas. John Robinson married ~ 1925 to Grace L. Rolen (b 1906). Grace was born in Arkansas and her parents were born in Missouri (father) and Alabama (mother). In 1930 John and Grace Robinson were living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. John was a football star in high school in Joplin, Missouri. Finished his last year of high school in Tulsa at Tulsa Central. It was not unusual for him to throw the ball sixty yards. He was offered two scholarships but turned them down to get married. He was a carpenter by trade and as a carpenter built several of the big buildings in Tulsa. He enlisted as a Seabee in World War II and served in the Pacific. He married Grace Rolen on September 24, 1924 and had one daughter, Virginia. They were divorced during the Depression. Grace was a tiny thing, four feet ten inches tall and wore a size 3 shoe. He later married Irene Hill of Granite. Irene was a linotypist with the World and Tribune for many years until her death. They had two sons, Mike and Pat. Irene died on October 1, 1984. John and Grace Robinson had one child Virginia L. (Toostsie) Robinson (b 11 Nov 1925). Virginia was born in Oklahoma. John and Grace Robinson divorced. John Robinson later married Irene Hill. There is an Irene Robinson listed in the SSDI as being born November 16, 1909 and died Oct, 1984 for SSN 442-01-6388, Last Residence and benefit, Tulsa Oklahoma 74115 (Tulsa County). Since the location is Tulsa and the dates seem reasonable, I think this may be her but Im not sure. John and Irene Robinson had two children: Mike Robinson Pat Robinson. Mary Elizabeth Robinson (b 8 Aug 1904, d 25 Mar 1999) was born in Sherman, Texas. Mary Robinson married J. O. Head (d 17 Oct 1963). The first girl to be born after six boys had a write-up in the newspaper announcing her birth. Attended school in Sherman, Texas and Joplin, Missouri. Started working as a telephone operator in Tulsa. Later worked as an operator at the Hotel Tulsa, DuPont during World War II, American Airlines and took early retirement when the Treasury Dept moved to New York, retired from Newspaper Printing Company. Married J O Head on May 27, 1926. He worked as an automobile parts salesman. He died of a heart attack on October 17, 1963. They had no children. Maude (Maudie) Lou Robinson (b 9 May 1907, d 9 Aug 1998) married March 30, 1929 to Ted Hodges (b 4 Oct 1902, d 30 Mar, 1973). She started working as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Company. After her youngest child was in her teens, went to work for American Airlines until her retirement. Married Ted Hodges on March 30, 1929. Ted was a graduate of Oklahoma University and worked for Flint Steel for forty years until his retirement. They were members of the Elks Club and veterans of Foreign Wars. They loved to travel. They had three children. Ted died of a heart condition on March 30, 1973 on their 44th anniversary. Maudie and Ted had 3 children: Robert (Bob) Lee Hodges (b 29 Aug 1931). Born in Tulsa. William Lee (Bill) Hodges (b 12 Dec 1932). Born in Tulsa. Helen Joyce Hodges (b 25 Feb 1940). Born in Tulsa. In the 1930 Census, the census taker crossed out her entry for race and it is not clear what her final listed race was. It looks like Md W but I am not sure. That may have been a designation regarding her married status. Also, the census taker wrote the following under columns reflecting Maudies birth state, fathers birth state and her mothers birth state, respectively: mixed blood, Cherokee, muskogee?. These three items were crossed out and replaced with the following under the Persons birth state, fathers birth state and mothers birth state, respectively: Oklahoma, mixed and Cherokee. This seems to indicate that Maudies mother, Mary Elizabeth Stephens (Lee Andrew Robinsons wife) may have been Cherokee. I did not see this type of listing for the other children, though. Perhaps Maudie was conscious of her Cherokee heritage to report it to the census taker. I have a photo of her from 1936 in which she has a fairly light complexion. Eula May Robinson (b 15 Sep 1911, d 8 Feb 1992) married on September 27, 1939 to Rex Johnsey. They divorced with no children. The family moved to Joplin, Missouri and then in January of 1922 moved to Tulsa. Attended Tulsa High School for three years. Went to work for Bell Telephone Company at 18. Later worked for Tulsa Hotel, DuPont during World War II in Pryor, Oklahoma and at Hanford, Washington in construction for the Manhattan Project. When construction was over, came back to DuPont at prior. Worked for American Airlines for five years, transferred to Los Angeles, California, quit and went to work for American Airlines until retirement. Married Rex Johnsey on September 27, 1939. Lived for a while in Oklahoma City and Los Angeles, California. Divorced and no children. Moved back home to Bill and Mother, whom we took care of until her death. In 1980 after Bills death, Mary and I sold our homes and are now living together. She legally regained her maiden name in her divorce. Daniel Stuart Robinson (b 1892) Daniel Stuart Robinson was the son of Lee Andrew Robinson (who married Mary Elizabeth Stephens). Lee was the son of William Joseph Robinson and Delia Rebecca Smith. William was of Dutch, German and English extraction (born ~ 1835, died ~1907) and was born in Carolina. William descends from Richard P. and Margaret Robertson. William Joseph Robinson married Delia Rebecca Smith, the daughter of a Cherokee Chief who was half English and half Cherokee. Dan Robinson was born in Belcherville, Texas (Montague County) on December 27, 1892. Dan grew up in Sherman, Texas. (Dan) owned a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was always burning his legs from an unprotected exhaust pipe. Dan fought in France during WWI. (Dan) was terribly seasick going across and almost died from seasickness. Dan and two of his brothers, Sam and Charles, were there at the same time although they were assigned to a different unit. Sam and Charles were together throughout WWI. Dans marriage to Mildred was his second marriage. Based on family information, Dans first marriage was to Lucille Smithson (b ~ 1900). In 1920 Dan and Lucille Robinson were living in Lucilles parents house in Exeter, Missouri (Barry County). Lucille was the daughter of John L. Smithson (b ~1866) and Minnie Smithson (b ~ 1861). At this time both Dan and Lucille were merchants in a grocery store. Lucille died July 19, 1922 of a tubule pregnancy. Sometime around 1922 Dan married Mildred Mundy. More information on Mildred Mundy is included in the chapter describing the Flammangs. Dan Robinson was a carpenter by trade and was involved in the construction of many buildings in Tulsa. He belonged to the union and worked for the Water Department in the late 1930s. He was known as a hard worker and a good supervisor. Dan broke his heel around 1930 and was off from work for a year or so. Ganga (Mildreds mother) had to sell some stock to save the house. My recollection of my Grandfather Dan Robinson is limited. I can recall him sitting in his chair watching television while rolling his own cigarettes. He also took us fishing several times including one trip to a dam near Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dan also liked to take his grandchildren to small cafes. When Dan walked into these cafes I can recall how many people there knew who he was and Dan seemed so proud introducing his grandchildren to the clientele. Dan Robinson died on September 25, 1966 of cancer or generalized carcinomatosis. His doctor attended to him from August 26, 1966 until his death. Dan was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County). Mildred Mundy (further information in Flammang / Mundy chapter) married Dan Robinson on November 19, 1923. Mildred, with her mother, had recently moved here (Tulsa) from New York. Mildred worked in a bank in Tulsa. They were members of the Elks Club and VFW. Mildred was crippled from arthritis and had shoulder sockets replaced but it was not successful. Mildred Robinson died in April, 1984 in Houston, Texas. Daniel Stuart Robinson (b 27 Dec 1892, d 25 Sep 1966) was married ~ 1922 to Mildred Mundy (b 24 Feb 1897, d 26 Apr 1984). Dan and Mildred Robinson had two children: Juanita Jane Robinson (b 21 Jul 1925) Olly Marie Robinson (b 19 Oct 1926) Flammang (and Mundy) family ancestry (my mothers mother) This chapter describes the Flammang ancestry and also includes some limited information on my grandmother Mildred Mundys father Frederick Mundy. Mildred (Mundy) Robinson was the daughter of Frederick H.  Mundy and Elizabeth (Ganga) Marie L. Flammang.  Mathias Flammang (b 1822) Elizabeth (Ganga) M. Mundys father was Mathias Flammang who was born in Europe in 1822. The 1900 and 1910 Censuses reflect that Mathias Flammang immigrated to the U.S. in 1849 and became a U.S. citizen in 1851. Jane Best recalls that the Flammangs came from Luxembourg. Mathias Flammang was an early camera manufacturer and inventor in New York City. Mathias had two sisters who were nuns in France. Gangas mother was Sarah Augusta Haines (b ~1837) who was born in New York. Augustas mother was named Elizabeth [unknown] Haines born in January, 1813 based on the 1900 Census. In this census Elizabeth is listed as living with Mathias and Sarah Flammang in New Jersey. Elizabeth Haines had five children and as of 1900 three were still living.  Steven Stymiests web site lists Augustas parents as Alexander Fragie Haines and Elizabeth Terhune. I have no complete independent verification of this information however I have independently confirmed that Augustas mother was named Elizabeth. Stevens web site does not list Alexanders parents but does list several generations of ancestors for Elizabeth Terhue. Elizabeth Terhues parents were listed as Morris Earle and Maria Westervelt. The Flammangs had nine children according to the 1900 and 1910 Censuses but I have only been able to identify four of them. By the 1910 Census only three of the nine children were listed as still living. Mathias Flammang (b July 1822) and Sarah Augusta Haines (b Feb 1837) were married in ~ 1854 and had at least the following children based on the 1880 and 1900 Censuses: Aglan Flammang, daughter (b ~1858). Born in New York. Elizabeth Marie Flammang (Ganga) (b 25 Jul 1863, d 25 Sep 1958). Born in New York. Louis Flammang (b Feb 1872). Born in New Jersey. Victor H. Flammang (b July 1878). Born in New Jersey. Victor was listed in the 1910 Census as single and living with Mathias and Sarah Flammang in Newark, New Jersey (Essex County). Mathias Flammang is listed in the 1869 New York City Directory as Flammang Matthias, phot. mtls. 20 Pell, h N. J. As supplemental information, there is an immigration record for a Mathias Flammang that arrived in New York City on August 11, 1875 via the S. S. France which originated in Le Havre, France. Mathias age on this immigration record matches perfectly with his age shown as 53. The listing is as follows: Matthias Flammang, 53, merchant, Luxembourg (country to which they originally belonged), United States (country to which they intend to become inhabitants). However, based on the 1900 Census which states that Matthias immigrated to the U.S. in 1849 I believe this immigration record to be for a different Mathias Flammang of the same age immigrated to the same city. This does seem to be quite a coincidence though. The 1869 New York City Directory listing indicates Mathiass occupation was in photography materials, which is consistent with later census information as well as family information. This record also indicates Mathias was living in New Jersey. Mathiass wife Sarah was from the United States. Sarah Haines had a sister named Lydia Haines. I have a needlepoint made by Lydia Haines. This red background needlepoint depicts a small dog with a placard in front that reads Bon Voyage. My mother (or father) wrote the following note on the back of the framed needlepoint: Hand made by Lydia Haines in 1850. Sister of Augusta Haines, who was mother of Elizabeth Mundy, who was mother of Mildred Robinson, who was mother of Olly Robinson Swaim (my great-great aunt). Mathias and Sarah had several children born in New York and New Jersey before 1875. Census records indicate Mathias and Sarah were married in 1853 and confirm that Mathias wife was born in New York. In the 1880 Federal census of Essex County, Newark, New Jersey, the Flammangs are indexed under the misinterpreted name, Flammaug. The head of household is Mathias Flammang, 57, born in Belgium with his parents having been born in Belgium. His occupation is listed as Manfg Photo goods. This matches family information that he was in the photography field. In the 1880 census Mathias wife was listed as Sarah A. Flammang, 43, born in New York with her parents having been born in New York. Associating the family information with this census record (and assuming the family and/or census information is correct) would result in her full name as Sarah Augusta Hayes Flammang. In the 1880 census, Mathias and Sarah Flammaug (Flammang) are listed with four children: Aglan, Marie L, Luie P., and Victor H. I believe the Marie L. listed in the 1880 census is Ganga because the age matches perfectly (the census was taken on June 1, 1880 and Gangas 17th birthday would have been in July) and this same person is listed in the 1920 census with her mother, brother Victor and daughters, Mildred and Leonie. Associating the family information with the census data would result in a derivation of Gangas full name as being Elizabeth Marie L. Flammang. Mathias Flammang not only sold photographic supplies but appears to have been involved in several early camera patents. I do not have absolute information that the following patents awarded to Mathias Flammang represent the same Mathias Flammang I am related to. However, the name Flammang was an unusual name in this time period. In 1880 there were only eight Flammangs in the entire U.S. according to census records. Sure, there were undoubtedly additional ones due to census takers misspelling the name but its clear that there were not that many. In addition, I know that my Mathias Flammang was a New York City camera manufacturer so I believe these patents belong to my ancestor. One patent in 1883 involved a reversible back that quickly allowed a photographer to switch between portrait and landscape settings. Flammang's Patent Revolving Back Camera included a canvas bag and made in standard formats from 4 x 5 inches to 25 x 30 inches. Considering the large size of this whole-plate camera (15" high x 18-1/2" deep x 11-1/2" wide), I suspect that the 25 x 30 inch model must have been merely enormous -- probably the size of a small tool shed. The double swing model shown here sold for $45 in 1888. This was a very expensive camera at the equivalent of $853 in year 2000 dollars!   Figure  SEQ Figure \* ARABIC 21 Photos of Mathias Flammangs patented cameras There is record of another patent in 1894 for the Panoramic camera manufactured by Scovill but for which Mathias Flammang retained a patent. 1895----Scovill Panoramic Camera made by Scovill & Adams Co. of New York City was equipped with a swinging lens. Up to 18" X 48" picture was available. The 10" X 30" model cost $250 while the 16" X 43" model cost $300. Was patented by Mathias Flammang in 1894. The History of Rochester NY Cameras and Lens Companies includes the following reference to Mathias Flammang: "The Folmer and Schwing Mfg.Co. was manufacturing illuminating goods and novelties, located at 271 Canal Street, and put in a photographic trade as a side line during the summer of 1891. During the years 1895-1896 we had the Scoville and Adams Co. make a number of special cameras to order, being improvements upon their then existing model known as the Henry Clay. Mathias Flammang, being their super-intendant at the Waterbury factory knew of these special cameras....left Scovil.....solicited orders from us. .... this continued until the fall of 1897. During the fall of 1897 we equipped our own manufacturing plant, located at 167 to 171 Elm St. New York City. (By) 1903 the factory moved to 407 Broome St where we remained until the spring of 1905 when we were acquired by the EKc. (Signed) W. F. Folmer, Manager" Here is a message forum post from Benjamin Ehrman at a Wood cameras site that has a passing reference to Mathias as a prolific inventor. Of course this information is hearsay but it does sound like Mathias was an active inventor. They (John and Jacob Stock) then regularly submitted patents until 1878. They were pretty busy inventors over a 20 year period. Certainly among the most prolific American inventors, though others were much busier - like Mathias Flammang and the William, William & William Lewis boys (must have been really comical directing a conversation when they were all in the same room). The 1891 Newark, New Jersey city directory has a listing for Mathias Flammang: Matthias Flammang, Photographer, living at 154 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. In the 1900 Census, Mathias and Sarah Flammang are living on 154 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey (Essex County). Mathias occupation listed was landlord. Living with them were Louis, age 28 and Victor, age 21, and both were listed as single. Louis occupation was hardware wholesale and Victors occupation was photographic supplies. In this census, it states that Sarah was the mother of nine children, with only four of them still living. Mathias Flammangs place of birth was listed as France. Mathias father and mothers place of birth was listed as France. Sarah Flammangs father and mothers birth location was listed as New York. In the 1910 Census, Mathias and Sarah Flammang are still living on 154 Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey (Essex County). Also living with them, in 1910 was Victor H. Flammang listed as single. Mathias Flammang was shown as having been born in Germany in this census (his mother and father also having been born in Germany). In this census, Sarah is listed as being the mother of nine children with only three of them still living. Two of those children would have been Marie (Ganga) and Victor. I am not sure who the third living child would be. Louis was shown living in 1900 In the 1920 Census, Sarah Flammang is listed as living at 322 Arlington Avenue, Newark, New Jersey (Essex County) in the household of her son, Victor. Also living in this house is Elizabeth Munday with her two children: Mildred and Leonia. Sarah is listed as an 82 year old widow with her father having been born in New York and her mother having been born in New Jersey. Apparently Mathias Flammang passed away sometime between 1910 and 1920. Each census lists Mathias as having been born in a different country. One possible explanation is that the census taker did not know where Luxembourg was and Mathias gave them a nearby country that they were familiar with and could write down. Elizabeth Ganga Flammang was born in New York. Her father was a photographer in New York City. Ganga also worked in New York City. Elizabeth Flammang Mundy (b 1863) Elizabeth Ganga Flammang was born in New York City, New York and was the daughter of Mathias and Augusta Flammang described previously. Elizabeth married Frederick H. Mundy who was born in New Jersey. Fred Mundy was the son of Henry C. and Lydia Mundy. In the 1870 and 1880 censuses, Henry C. Mundy and family were living in Raritan, New Jersey (Middlesex County). Elizabeth and Fred were married around 1895. Steven Paul Stymiests web site lists the marriage date as 4 Dec 1894 which supports census record information. This also confirms my mothers account (Olly Swaim) that Ganga did not get married until her 30s. In 1900 Fred Mundy, Ganga and their two children - Mildred (my grandmother aged 2) and Leonie (aged 1) - were living in Metuchen, New Jersey (Middlesex County) at 234 Linden Ave. Fred Mundys occupation as listed in the 1900 Federal census was Grocer and Hardware. According to my mother, Olly Swaim, Frederick and Elizabeth Mundy lived on a large farm in Maine in approximately the 1904 1913 time frame. I do not know the precise years in which they lived on the farm in Maine. The Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Maine) listed a real estate transfer involving Fred Mundy on June 27, 1905 in Monmouth in Kennebec County as follows: MONMOUTH Almon B. Donnell of Lewiston, to Fredk H. Mundy, land and buildings $1* The asterisk included this note * A valuable consideration. The Highmoor farm property they owned was quite large and impressive based on photographs I have. It was a large estate. Based on this real estate record and my mothers recollection, it appears that Fred and Ganga Mundy purchased the property at Highmore Farms in June, 1905. Another entry in the Daily Kennebec Journal on July 23, 1907 mentioned Mrs. Mundy of Highmore Farms as follows: MONMOUTH Mrs. Mundy of the Highmore Farm is visiting relatives in New York. Mr. Phiney and wife are at work for Mr. Mundy The Maine farm is still there today and contains a large estate house called Highmoor Farm. It is located near Monmouth, Maine where they currently celebrate Great Maine Apple Day each year in November. Highmoor Farm is also the research farm of the University of Maine and the location for the Maine Compost School.  By 1910 Ganga and Fred Mundy, Mildred (aged 12) and Leonie (aged 10) were living in Kent County, Delaware. In the 1910 Census, Fred Mundys occupation was listed as farmer. This indicates they must have lived on the Maine farm from 1905 to sometime before 1910. Fred and Ganga separated sometime around 1911. Fred Mundy then lived with a nephew in Arizona and then would later live in Florida. My mother Olly Swaim provided me photos of their family visiting Fred Mundy in Arizona in 1929. In the 1930 Census, there is a listing for Frederick H. Mundy, age 60, divorced, born in New Jersey with his parents having been born in New Jersey and living at 412 Hermavista Road, in Mesa, Arizona (Maricopa County). This appears to fit the description of the Fred Mundy married to (and later divorced by) Ganga, however, I am not sure if it is, in fact, him. By 1920 or before Ganga and her two daughters, Mildred and Leonie, aged 23 and 20, respectively, had moved in with Gangas younger brother, Victor, who was single. In this census Ganga was listed as Elizabeth Monday. Gangas mother Sarah Augusta Flammang was also living with them. They lived at 322 Arlington Avenue in Newark, New Jersey (Essex County). The 1930 census identifies Ganga as Eliza Mundy living just a few houses away from Dan and Mildred in a large house headed by A. C. and Elsie Porter which also included numerous boarders. Her age, 66, matches perfectly. It shows her as being a Mother-in-law and widowed. This implies that she is the mother of the wife, Elsie, listed as 37, one year older than Mildred. This implies that Elsie is an older sister of Mildred. However, I do not believe that to be the case. This 1930 Census also lists Ganga as first being married at age 31 which matches closely family information that she married in her 30s. The census lists her birth state and that of her father and mother as Alabama. This certainly does not match the census information for Mildred, her daughter, which states that Mildreds mother was born in New York. Since there were only two Mundys in Tulsa in 1930, Eliza, 66, and Grace, age 45, it seems quite coincidental that an Elizabeth Mundy would be living just a few houses over from Mildred and not be her mother. Based on family information, Ganga had separated and moved to Tulsa in this time frame. So, while I find some of this information puzzling, I feel sure this person identified in the 1930 Census is Ganga. When Mildred lived on the farm in Maine, she used to milk cows before school. I have a photo of Leonie (Mildreds sister) in 1927 with Leonies son Kenneth when Kenneth was an infant. I am not sure who she married. At around the age 19 or so, Mildred went to visit a friend of hers in Tulsa, Oklahoma and decided to live there. That friends name was Ollie Truthdale, whom my mother Olly Swaim was later named after. Actually, my mother Ollys name on her birth certificate was Ollie. My mother had her first name legally changed from Ollie to Olly when she was 18 and getting ready to start college because she always hated the name and the way people misspelled it.. After Mildred married in 1920, Ganga would later move in with Dan and Mildred Robinson in Tulsa. She built a garage apartment. One concern Ganga had was that Fred could claim part ownership of her garage apartment. So she proceeded with a divorce which wasnt that common in those times and divorced sometime during the 1940s. Ganga lived with Olly all during her childhood. I remember her in the 1960s sitting in her bedroom with her pet bird. Elizabeth (Ganga) Mundy died at the age of 95 while still living with Dan and Mildred Robinson at 2007 East 12th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to her Certificate of Death, Elizabeth had been living in Tulsa for 35 years. The cause of death listed was cerebral hemorrhage due to senility. Elizabeth was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma. I am not sure when Fred Mundy died. Family information indicates he moved from New Mexico to Florida sometime after separation from Elizabeth. There is a Florida Death Index record for a Frederick H. Mundy for Hillsborough County, Florida in 1945 which could be him. There is also a Florida divorce record for Polk County, Florida in 1936 for a Frederick H. Mundy and Dotha Mundy. This could be a different Fred Mundy or it could indicate that Fred Mundy had a second marriage after Elizabeth. This is all the information I have regarding Fred Mundy. Frederick H. Mundy (b May 1868, d 1945?) and Elizabeth Marie Flammang (b 30 Jul 1863, d 5 Dec 1958) had the following children: Mildred Mundy (b 24 Feb 1897, d April, 1984). Mildred Mundy married Daniel Robinson and had the following children: Ollie (Olly) Robinson, Jane Robinson. [details previously described] Leonie Mundy (b Oct 1898). Leo married and became Leo Hodgson. I am not sure of her husbands name although Steven Paul Stymiests web site lists him as Samuel Holt Hodgson. The Hodgsons had a son named Kenneth. I have photos from my mother of Leo and Kenneth. Leo later divorced. Appendices: Supplementary Information Summary of References Swaim Family Research The following summarizes some of the reference materials used for this work. Specific references are described in more detail via footnotes (endnotes) in Appendix B, Source References. So Appendix A is a high level summarization of the sources listed in Appendix B. This summary is focused on the Swaim family research. Similar materials were used for research on the other lines included in this book as well. [Note: this list needs to be updated based on numerous additions to Appendix B, Source References]. Family and Bible Records Swaim Family Record compiled by Olly Marie Robinson Swaim in the 1960s. (My mother has several times said that she transcribed this from a family bible back in the 1960s in the possession of Belle Hawkins Champion Swaim (my fathers mother). John Swaim (b 1748) bible record (transcribed and included in Swaim-Tysen Family book, p. 327) Swaim Family Genealogy by W. F. Crum (family information written down 3/13/1891 by W. F. Crum). This is family information passed down and was written by W. F. Crum on March 13, 1891 for cousin Charles Swaim. It appears to be derived from family bible sources and lists members of the John H. Swaim, Christopher Columbus Swaim, and John Swaim families. Family history of Michael Anthony Swaim written by Sarah Florence Swaim and based on information from Rebecca (Swaim) Jones. This information was provided by Linda Livingstone in 2005 who obtained it from Barbara Trujillo. Lovina Stacks Diary excerpts provided by Linda Livingstone. Don Swaim, Memoir of John E. Swaim titled Jack Family photographs in Don Swaims collection provided via Steve Swaim. Family photographs in Jack Swaims collection. The Robinsons by Eula May Robinson dated April, 1985. Concerning the Robinson Family by W. W. Robinson dated Aug 6, 1950. Books: The Swaim-Tysen Family of Staten Island, New York, New Jersey and Southern States, Joseph F. Mullane, Lloyd B. Swaim, Marjorie Decker Johnson, 1984. (Contract printing of 500+ copies, no publisher as such). Supplement, The Swaim-Tysen Family , Joseph F. Mullane, Lloyd B. Swaim, Marjorie Decker Annals of Staten Island, J. J. Chute, 1877 Staten Island and Its People: A History, 1609-1929, Charles W. Leng and William T. Davis, 1930. The Quaker Family Lines of Mary A. Williams Walters, Pauline Walters, 1972. Pre-Revolutionary Dutch houses and families in northern New Jersey and southern New York, Rosalie Fellows Bailey, 1936. Biographical Memoirs of Huntington County, 1901. A History of Huntington County, Salamonie Township, 1887. History of Wells County, Indiana, 1776-1976, Dorothy Rose and Joyce Buckner, c1975. History of Huntington County, Indiana A Brief Record of Four Pioneer Families of St. Joseph County, Indiana, Charles M. Yoder, 1958. A Letter on Robins Family History, Sidney Swaim Robins, 1954. Daniel Sherwood and his paternal ancestors, Andrew Sherwood, 1929. Ancestor Charts from other researchers John H. Swaim compiled by Mrs. Ted Clifton in 1980 (provided by Pauline Utzinger) William Joseph Robinson, compiled by J. E. Stiles, Jr. October 18, 1982. Baptismal Records Dutch Church Records of Brooklyn Staten Island, New York Church Records, 1749-1828 Baptismal Records of Leerdam, Holland from 1662-1628, 1638-1664 via Swaim-Tysen Family book, page 7. Marriage Records North Carolina Marriage Bonds 1741-1868 North Carolina Marriages 1801-1825 North Carolina Marriages through 1825 Randolph Co, N.C., Marriages thru 1820 Randolph County, NC Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868 Indiana Marriages, 1845-1920 Indiana Marriages through 1850 Wells County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1837-1920 Inclusive Vol. II Letters L to Z Inclusive Wells County, IN Supplementary Records to Marriage Applications Jasper County, Indiana Marriages 1850-1920. Census records: North Carolina: 1790 (Guilford, Randolph, Stokes, Surrey), 1800 (Randolph, Surry), 1810 (Randolph), 1820 (Randolph), 1830 (Randolph, Stokes), 1840 (Randolph, Stokes), 1850 (Randolph), 1860 (Randolph), 1870 (Randolph) Indiana: 1830, 1840 (Huntington), 1850 (Blackford, Huntington, Wells), 1860 (Jasper, Madison, Parke, Wells), 1870 (Blackford, Madison, Parke, Wells), 1880 (Blackford, Huntington, Jasper, Wells), 1900 (Wells), 1910 (Carroll, Wells), 1920 (Blackford, Huntington, Wayne, Wells), 1930 (Wayne, Wells) Missouri: 1900 (Newton), 1900 (Newton), 1900 (Newton) New Jersey: 1880 (Essex), 1920 (Essex) Ohio: 1910 (Monroe) Oklahoma: 1920 (Tulsa), 1930 (Tulsa) Pennsylvania: 1850 (Butler), 1870 (Armstrong) Note: There are other censuses used since not every census record I examined and used in my analysis were implicitly referenced here in this document. Death records Social Security Death Index via Ancestry.com Wells County, Indiana, Index to Death Records, 1883-1920 Various online Death Indexes including Texas Deaths 1964-1998. Various death certificates. Cemetery Records: Davidson Co, N. C., Cemetery Records, Vol. IV Randolph Co., N. C., Timber Ridge Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Records Forsythe Co., N. C., Cemetery Records, Waughtown, Vol. V F262.F7 S82 1976 Prater Cemetery (aka Mt. Yabor Cemetery) near Jasper, Indiana Obituaries: Monroe County (Indiana) Obituary Index from Bloomington World-Telephone newspaper 1950 Obituary of George Swaim in Bluffton News Banner. 1896 Obituary of John H. Swaim obituary in Warren Independent newspaper. Obtained from the Clampitt Family Centre web site. 1917 Obituary of William W. in The Montpelier Herald from actual newspaper obituary saved by my Grandmother Belle Hawkins Champion Swaim. Wills 1798 Will of John Swaim, Jr. 1823 Will of Robert Swindell. 1719 Will of Anthony Sweem. Property Records Various land patents and deeds in New York and North Carolina. Various 1700s North Carolina Land Records that included records for William Swaim, Michael Swaim and John Swaim in 1770-1775 time frame (1st page of my yellow paged notes). 1815 Tax List, Randolph County, North Carolina Newspaper Articles After Years Warren article from 1895. Miscellaneous Directories and books 1923 Directory of Wells County, Indiana History of Wells, County, Indiana 1776-1976 Staten Island Lineage, Dr. Striker-Rodda via Swaim-Tysen Family book. Letters and Post Cards Post cards from John E. Swaim sent home during WWI transcribed by Don Swaim. Letter from Benjamin Sherwood dated February 9, 1856. The original letter is in the Perkins Library, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, Benjamin Sherwood Hedrick file. 1866 letter from John H. Swaim to Nancy Swaim Ricketts and other letters from John H. Swaim to his children.Pauline Utzinger to Jack Swaim dated January 16, 1982 Letters from Linda Lewis Livingstone providing family information including materials from Barbara Trujillo. Letter from Chuck Clampitt to Jack Swaim dated January 29, 1982 Letter from Joseph F. Mullane to Jack Swaim dated August 20, 1990 Letter from Joseph F. Mullane to Jack Swaim dated September 1, 1990 Letter from Bob Swaim to Tom Swaim dated Feb 15, 1988 (provided in a letter from Tom Swaim to Jack Swaim dated 11/12/2003). Letters from Jane Best to Jack Swaim dated Aug 24, 2003, Sept 30, 2003 and June 6, 2006. Emails from my sister Carol Swaim Peirce, Steve Swaim, Don Swaim, Tom Swaim to me. Web site secondary materials (note web URL links may be broken): Hinds Genealogy site maintained by Ken Hinds. Notes on families from North Carolina Worthington family site ( HYPERLINK "http://dr.g.tripod.com/nc_notes.htm" http://dr.g.tripod.com/nc_notes.htm) Teague family genealogy forum ( HYPERLINK "http://genforum.genealogy.com/teague/" http://genforum.genealogy.com/teague/) Clampett Family Centre ( HYPERLINK "http://www.clampett.net/tree/pedigree/11317.htm" http://www.clampett.net/tree/pedigree/11317.htm) Source References (all ancestry lines researched)  The Swaim-Tysen Family book, Authors Marjorie Johnson, Joe Mullane and Lloyd Swaim, often mentioned in this document is actually two red bound books that I purchased from Joe Mullane in 1990 for $95. 506 copies of the first volume (406 of the supplement) were run off and I got Joes last full set.  Joseph Mullane, one of the authors of Swaim-Tysen Family book, died May 13, 2003.  When viewing this document in Microsoft Word, one can place the mouse over an Endnote and the note will be displayed right alongside the date or information referenced.  There is a family story that the Swaims migrated from North Carolina to Indiana in the mid 1800s because of anti-slavery sentiments. I can not verify that this is accurate. However, the migration occurred in the late 1840s and slavery was certainly a hot political item of those times.  One of those theories could imply a different time frame for migration and non-Dutch lineage depending on how that theory is interpreted.  Swaim-Tysen Family book, page 1, by authors. Pages 1-22 or so discusses Thys Barentsen and their rationale as to why they believe him to be the progenitor of the Swaim family.  These surname variations did not necessarily occur in the order listed.  This ancestry lists Thys Barentsen as the original immigrant into America from which all Swaims descend. Swaim. While this is not absolutely proven in my opinion, Thys Barentsen is the most documented and likely choice as the original immigrant.  Abruru is what it sounded like as my brother Lee pronounced. I am not sure of the spelling.  Mildred Mundy did not have a middle name per Jane Best.  The Lake Charles house was located at 3815 Auburn Drive.  The Alice,Texas house in the Mobil Camp was located on 8th street.  The rental house in Victoria Texas was located on 3501 Woodlawn Street.  The first house my father had built was located at 102 Royal St., Victoria, Texas.  The Corpus Christi, Texas house was located at 4301 Yucatan Street.  The New Orleans house was located at 3921 S. Inwood St. in Algiers in the Tall Timbers subdivision.  The finger injury was cause by an unwise attempt by the Crane Operator to lift a motor inside the motor room using an outside crane instead of using a block and tackle. When the motor was raised it moved suddenly sideways and caught my finger.  The Houston, Texas house was at 11110 Holly Springs Street in West Houston off Wilcrest just a few miles from where Vivians parents lived.  Algiers in located on the west bank of the Mississippi River from New Orleans proper but is considered part of New Orleans.  This information as of 2005.  Spelled either Emory or possibly Emery. Based on newspaper articles it appears to have been spelled Emory.  Excerpts courtesy of Don Swaim and are excerpted from his memoir of Jack Swaim entitled Jack.  Tommy Jack Swaim has more detailed information regarding Edna Butts ancestry.  Halycon is how it was pronounced when described to me. I am not sure of the spelling.  I recall playing Light my Fire by the Doors on that organ in the late 1960s or early 1970s.  Tommy J. Swaim family information listed Vickies middle name as Ewine Anni.  The other 1880 Census entry for an Indiana Tomlinson is in Iowa, Polk County, Other Townships, District 170, Image 18 of 28.  Henrys 2nd wifes name listed as Sarah Batson Smithson in the Swaim Family Record  Sarah, the wife of Henry Swaim, has her name listed in parentheses but then all spouses names appear to be listed in parentheses in this directory.  I am not clear whether Head of Household distinction implies ownership of property. In the 1900-1930 Census for Jackson Township, Indiana Henry shows up. In the 1900 census, Julia Ann is Head. In the 1910-1920 census, Henry is Head. In the 1930 census Orville is Head. Im not sure who owned the farms on these censuses.  Julia Ann Huffman Swaims death certificate lists her birth as April 2, 1836.  Zebedee W. Swaim and Julia Swaim had only two children based on the 1870 and 1880 census, Wells County, Indiana. I do not know, however, whether they had any children that died that were not reflected by the censuses.  Jennie or Jenny  Hinds or Hines.  Good Cemetery is located in Warren, IN along Hwy 218 near the intersection of Grover Street. The cemetery can be seen from the highway, but there is no drive from the highway to the cemetery (this information based on email correspondence from Jackie M. Welsh dated June 31, 3004).  West Jefferson, Ohio is in Madison County and located just a few miles west of Columbus, Ohio on U.S. 40.  Charlotta as described in the 1850 census is listed as Charlotty in the Swaim Family Record.  Spelled Leban or Leven  Sarahs middle name was Caroline according to the Clampet Family Tree web site (John J. Huffman).  Note: Swaim Family Record lists her month of birth as August, while a derivation based on her gravestone indicates it was September.  We have seen this name spelled as Lovina and Lavina.  As previously referenced, the last name may have been spelled Hines.  The reference for this spells it as Hines.  Spelled as Lovina and Lavina in various documents.  This name is sometimes spelled as Robbins  The Bible transcript spells it Eliot.  The John Swaim, Jr. (b 1748) Bible entry lists this John (b 1777) as John Swaim Junior.  The John Swaim, Jr. (1748) Bible entry spells his surname as Laughlen.  Susan or Susanna  Birch Family site includes the following note: Data compiled in 1972 by Francine and Cletus Swain, Liberty, North Carolina. Information from Mabel Wood Swain, Mrs. George Finch, Mrs. Esther Clifton, Johanna Swain Holwager. Grave markers at Timber Ridge Cemetery Randolph Co. Estate records, Deeds, and a certified copy of the John Swain family Bible. Information provided from Stephen Huges.  Letter from Joe Mullane (page 2) dated August 20, 1990  Simeon was a son of Christopher Columbus Swaim  Looking at the handwriting of the censuses, Martheys last name looks like Swaim rather than Swain to me. This is also the case with William. I could be mistaken.  The notation is as follows: name (x-y-z) where x indicates males 16 and older, y represents males under 16 and z represents females. None of these families owned slaves.  This Joseph Swain may not be related to the family since I do not show him in any other information linking him.  This is referring to Michael Swaim b ~ 1715.  I have not researched Sarah Florence Swaim and identified her Grandmother Elizabeth.  Or possibly 1711  Land Records based on Lloyd Swaim and the Swaim-Tysen Family book, pages 299-303. The 250 acre deed is from Surry County Deed Book D, page 31, obtained via Esther Clifton.  As explained numerous times before there is controversy regarding whether this John Swaim (b ~ 1719) was the father of John Swaim (b 1748).  Vickery or Vickrey  Abraham Enyarts surname is sometimes spelled Inniard.  Mary Larzelere is also listed in documents with alternate spellings of Lazeler, Lageler.  This birth year is obviously in error as this John Swaim was born in 1748.  Thys is Dutch for Matthew.  Based on the information I have: 22 families came over on the ship but only only 19 applied for land.  A separate account from Tom Allmans family tree posted at Ancestry.com 5 Aug 2005 lists Barents birth as 1595, Leerdam, Holland and Sibillas birth as 1599, Leerdam, Holland.  Dr. Kenn Stryker-Rodda, genealogist, has written that the Dutch used ee to represent a long a sound with the English using an ai to achieve the same result.  Barnt Swame (aka Tysen) obtained land patent for this property at Karls Neck on September, 29, 1677.  This entry is indexed as Anthony Thysz Swain.  My brother Randy Swaim had also heard such a reference but we do not know the source.  Anna or Ann  His obituary says he was born in Fayette County, Ohio.  One reference states his middle name was Woodard. However, I have no verification of that and do not know the source for that information.  The marriage record on file and 1860 Census spells her last name as Thornburgh. The family information spells it as Thornburg.  William Stonebrakers mother may have been born in Ohio based on the 1910 Census.  The Williams W. Adams family bible lists her as Ota Ethel Adams. Dr. Marion Emshwillers obituary (her husband) lists her as Leota Ethelyn Adams. His obituary also lists his complete name as Marion Amos Emshwiller.  William W. Adams obituary is a clipping from the Montpelier Herald. I do not know exact date but estimated to be February 25, 1917 by my father, Bob Swaim.  I believe my mother was confusing this uncle with another uncle whom I know was known as Shorty. My Dads Uncle A. C. Swaim (on his fathers side) signed my fathers 1944 high school graduation card as Uncle Shorty.  Jane Bests letter listed it as Eughnacloy but looking at a map of Tyrone County, Ireland, I dont see that town listed. I believe she meant Aughnacloy. William Robert Bests draft card stated Aughnacloy, Ireland.  Anne or Annie  I am not sure why daughter Hazel is listed in the 1910 Census but not in the 1900 census.  Daphne Best letter mentioned a Pat Best that lived in Illinois. I have not been able to validate a Pat Best in Illinois that was a child of William and Isabella Best. I have wondered if Pat was a nickname for Leonard or someone else but have no specific information confirming that.  This was Isabella Best, the mother of her husband Thomas Best.  Isabella or Isabelle  Jane Best said Bills mother altered his birth certificate to read 1923 rather than 1922 so he could play ball on some team. Jane said she was later concerned about it and make Bill change it back to 1922.  Spelled either Vivian or Vivien.  Mark Davies married an Amelia ? based on Charles R. Davies, Jr. family information.  Margaret A. Davies (Ayers) immigrated to the U.S. in 1891 based on the 1900, 1910 and 1930 Censuses. She immigrated in 1895 based on the 1920 Census I believe this was in error. In the 1920 Census it also states that she was naturalized in 1897.  Lovell H. Peirces middle name was Haskins based on Colorado Soldiers in WWI, 1917-1918 Ancestry.com.  Ednas middle name was Hazel according to Walter L. Luhr genealogy web site  Walter L. Luhr family information (source: Gavette family information) lists one child named Betty. This may be the same child identified as Elizabeth in the 1930 Census.  Or known as Fern Lucinda Botkin. Her cemetery gravestone at Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, Colorado, says Fern L. Stark June 14 1893 June 15, 1968. This record was located in Mesa Cemetery Registration records via internet.  In the Social Security Death Index there is a Henry Stark, SSN 523-07-1959, Issued Colorado, Born Aug 4 1900, Died Mar 1979, Last Residence 90270, Maywood, Los Angeles, California. I believe this is the same Henry Stark based on the migration pattern from Colorado to Los Angeles.  I believe She in this case refers to Tossie.  I have also seen his middle initial listed as G. Mary Beth Peirces recollection is he was William S. Young.  Myles or Miles  This is based on a 1880 Census entry for Thomas E. Thomas and Margaret Thomas in Clinton County, New York. Thomas E. Thomas is listed as a miner in this census. It would appear that this is the same Thomas E. Thomas. His age is consistent with the 1930 census. No children are listed. Census taken in June, 1880 and Nancy was born in July, 1880.  It is spelled Stewart in the Robinson family information. The correct spelling based on his death certificate is Stuart.  The last known child of Richard and Margaret Robinson was Thomas in 1853 although there were other listed children for which I do not have their year of birth.  Family records indicate the first child was William J. Robinson, born 1837. However Fairview Cemetery records include a Thompson W. Robinson born 1835, died 1917 with wife Anna B. Robinson. I do not know if there is any relationship to William J. Robinson although I suspect there is some relationship. Thompson Robinson could be an older brother or cousin.  The Synopsis, Robinson Family lists her as Rosemary. The 1850 census lists her as Rebecca M. and the 1860 Census lists her as Mary R. The 1870 Census lists her as Mary.  Tenny is the name listed in the 1870 Census. She is listed as Aunt Tennie in the Synopsis, Robinson Family information. I am not sure which spelling is correct.  I may have located them in the 1880 census, TX, Kimble County, All Townships, Dist 97 (Precinct 4), Image 12 of 31. William A. Gannon, 32; Nancy C. Gannon, 29; Richard P. Gannon, 3. Nancy was listed as being born in NC with her parents both born in NC.  The 1900 Census lists a Thomas L. Robinson born in 1853 in North Carolina and wife Mary J. living in what is now Oklahoma but then was Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. The children in the 1900 census included Pearl M (b 1880)., Robert A. (b 1883), Rosa A. (b 1887), and Bessie L. (b 1894). I am not sure if this is the same Tommy Robinson.  It is not clear who Uncle Tommy was in this characterization. It is believed William Wesley Robinson wrote the Synopsis - Robinson Family document. I am unable to figure out what this means other than her name was Mary.  1900 Census, TX, Montague County, Nocona lists him as Wesley W. Roberson.  This reference to Uncle Nathan, a brother of William J. Robinson and father of Lee Robinson, leads me to believe this part of the narrative could have been written by Lee Robinson or one of his brothers.  By my calculations and ignoring Cherokee blood from other family lines, if Delia Robinson was 50% Cherokee, then her son Lee Robinson would have been 25% (1/4), his son Dan Robinson 12.5% (1/8), my mother Olly Robinson 6.25% (1/16), her son Jack Swaim (me) would be 3.12% (1/32) and my children 1.56% (1/64).  The Synopsis - Robinson Family document lists her names as Mary Jane Robinson however the 1860 Census incorrectly lists her as Mary A. Robinson. She is shown in the 1880 Census as Mary J. Patterson after she married.  The Death Certificate for Lee A. Robinson also validates that his father was W. J. Robinson, born in North Carolina, and that Lee was born in Texas.  Fairview Cemetery records reflect she was born January 5, 1880 and died March 24, 1912. PROPECK DAISY JAN 05,1880 MAR 24,1912 W/O- W N PROPECK. Note the discrepancy in husbands name he is listed as W. N. Propeck rather than Grafton W. Propeck. I am unable to resolve these discrepancies.  Other Head-of-Households identified in the 1899 Sherman/Denison City Directory include Frank, Louis, Mary, Richard H., and Wash Robinson.  Family information lists spelling as Stevens. Death certificate lists it as Stephens.  He was known by the name Sam. His name is listed as Squire Sam Robinson is one census and in Stanleys Funeral Records.  The Synopsis - Robinson Family document spells it Stewart. Other family members including Aunt Jane Best recall it as being spelled Stuart. The correct spelling based on Dans death certificate is Stuart.  Not sure of Gladys Foskett Robinsons date of birth and death. There is a Gladys Robinson in the Social Security Death Index that could be her: Born July 12, 1899, died Jul 1982, SS 440-12-8548, issued Oklahoma, Last Residence: 74105, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County). Her last residence is in zip code 74105. Last residence benefit address for William Robinson when he died in October 1977 (assuming that one is him) was 74104, Tulsa, Oklahoma.  My brother, Randall Lee Swaims middle name appears to be based on my mothers grandfathers first name, Lee. My mother believes my middle name, Stuart, based on her father Dans middle name, Stuart.  In this census, Dan Robinson is listed as Dan S. Robison  Olly Swaim said they pronounced his name Mun-day.  Olly Swaim said they pronounced his name Flam-mong.  His first name is sometimes spelled Matthias in censuses. However, Luxembourg genealogy sites Ive visited always spell it Mathias. In addition, Elizabeth Mundys death record spells it Mathias.  Certificate of Death for Elizabeth Mundy states that her mother was Augusta Haines.  The index for this record states he was 13. However, I believe from the handwriting the age is 53. Further it is hard to believe a 13 year old boy would be listed as a merchant.  When I view the handwriting of the original 1880 census entry I can see how someone might mistakenly interpret a u from an n and index Flammang as Flammaug.  My mother Ollys recollection in 2003 is that Gangas husbands first name was Fred.  Steven Paul Stymiests genealogy web site lists his middle name as Henry. I have no independent verification of this.  The 1900 Census is indexed incorrectly at Ancestry.com under Murray, not Munday.  The entry showed what appeared to be $1 with a mark after the 1 which I could not make out.     The Swaim Family of Indiana and Oklahoma May 31, 2010 Page  PAGE 232 (of  NUMPAGES 270)  Letter on Robins Family History by Sidney Swaim Robins, 1954.  Characterization of early Swaim family, religious affiliations, etc provided by Barbara Trujillo and based on her family stories passed down from her gg grandmother. And obtained via www.clampett.net  Information about Wilson Roach is based on recollections of Olly Swaim.  Description of my Dads boyhood, Wilson Roach and lean-to room based on conversation between Olly Swaim and Jack Swaim on July 21, 2003.  Bob Swaim was a Motor Machinist Mate in WWII based on a labeled photograph my mother had.  Specific information regarding the LCIG-752 ship Bob Swaim was on during WWII provided by my brother Lee Swaim.  This WWII story about Robert (Bob) Swaim is based on a conversation with Randall Lee Swaim on September 7, 2003 and validated by other conversations with my father, Robert Swaim and Randall Lee Swaim during the 1990s.  This information about Bob Swaim is validated by my recollections and Obituary for Robert Swaim.  Marriage date for Robert and Olly Swaim based on Swaim Family Record and validated by my recollection of the dated wedding plate that used to hang in our house.  Dan Robinsons middle name was Stuart based on his death certificate. The Robinson Family Record incorrectly lists it as Stewart. Jane Best also recalls that his middle name was spelled Stuart.  Dan Robinson date of birth based on Social Security Death Index for Dan Robinson, SSN 443-14-0415, Last Residence, Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, 74104, with the SSN issued in Oklahoma. This is validated by his death certificate. It is also validated by my Mother Olly Robinson Swaims entry in a family photo album she gave him which listed his birth Dec 27, 1892.  Dan Robinson date of death (Sept, 1966) based on Social Security Death Index for Dan Robinson, SSN 443-14-0415, Last Residence, Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, 74104, with the SSN issued in Oklahoma. The date of death 9-25-1966 confirmed by his death certificate and validated by Jane Best in a letter dated August 24, 2003.  Dan Robinson and Mildred Mundy married ~ 1919-1920 based on 1930 census, OK, Tulsa, Tulsa, Dist 87, Image 60 of 69 which stated that Mildred was 36 and was married at 25. It had to be after 1/21/1920 because she is listed as single in the 1920 census for NJ, Essex County and Dan is listed as married to Lucille Smithson in Jan, 1920.  Mildred Mundy date of birth 2-24-1897 based on Social Security Death Index for SSN 445-12-7399. Validated by conversation with Olly Swaim 8-3-2003 and photo album Olly made up for me that contained the entry (Mildred) was born Feb 24, 1897.  Mildred Robinson's date of death based on Social Security Death Index for SSN 445-12-7399. Validated by conversation with Olly Swaim 8-3-2003.  Juanita Jane Best's date of birth based on conversation with Olly Swaim on 8-3-2003.  Olly Robinson lived at 2721 E. 11th Street between 1927 and 1948 based on an entry in the photo album she made up for me. I have a photo of the house. It was later torn down to make room for Bama Pie expansion.  Story regarding Olly Swaims broken arm provided by recollection of Olly Swaim and from a letter from Jane Best dated August 24, 2003.  These recollections of Olly Swaims childhood based on phone conversation Olly Swaim/Jack Swaim 7-21-2003.  Robert (Bob) Swaim date of birth based on Swaim Family Record, 1930 Census (Tulsa County, OK) and validated by recollection of Olly Swaim.  Robert (Bob) Swaims date of death based on Obituary and my recollection.  Olly Marie Robinson (Swaim) was born on 10-19-1926 based on Swaim Family Record and validated by years of my almost forgetting her birthday.  Jack Stuart Swaim was born on June 26, 1952. Trust me on this one. I was there.  Vivian Davies Swaims birthday is 10-19-1854. Trust me on this one also.  Location of my first house I lived in Alice, Texas and timing of moves to Lake Charles and back to Alice, Texas based on my Mother, Olly Swaim.  Daniel Peirce date of birth based on an email from Carol Swaim on 21 Jul 2003.  Although I currently do not have John Swaims birth location it can deduced as being in Jackson Township near Bluffton, IN. His father Henry is shown in Jackson Township in the 1880 and 1900 censuses.  Information regarding Laura and John Champion also confirmed in recollections from Tom Swaim provided in a conversation on 9-1-2003.  J. E. Swaim was a teacher in Keystone based on The Evening Herald (Montpelier, Indiana) dated December 9, 1907.  John E. Swaim resigned as a teacher and became a clerk at the local post office based on excerpt from the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette dated May 16, 1914 obtained via Ancestry.com.  George Earl Swaims occupation based on 1910 Census, Indiana, Wells County, Jackson Township, District 144, Image 13 of 19. This census shows George E. Swaim, 22, born in Indiana living with his wife, Mabel G. Swaim who was 20 and who was born in Indiana.  Reference to Emory and George Swaim from The Evening Herald (Montpelier, Indiana) dated June 15, 1907.  Reference to John (Emory) and Belle Swaims birth of their son from The Evening Herald (Montpelier, Indiana) dated July 11, 1907.  Reference to John E. Swaim refereeing basketball games based on excerpt from Fort Wayne Journal Gazette dated January 13, 1916.  The additional information about John E. Swaim having served as a teacher, served in WWI in France and was severely gassed is based on a Bluffton, Indiana High School web page:  HYPERLINK "http://www.indianahistory.org/pub_prog/genealogy/" http://www.indianahistory.org/pub_prog/genealogy/ and is also validated based on information passed down by my (Jack Stuart Swaim) mother and father.  Information pertaining to John E. Swaim and his experiences in WWI as relayed via his post cards transcribed and provided from Don Swaims memoir entitled Jack.  Based on 1920 Census, Texas, Eastland, Precinct 1 (Justice Precinct 1), ED92, Image 7 of 64. This account also described at the end of Don Swaims interview of Marion Swaim on 1 Sep 1979.  Information pertaining to Jacks job in Texas oil fields and return to Tulsa based and Laura and John Champions health problems provided courtesy of Don Swaims memoir entitled Jack.  Belle Swaims parents were John A. and Laura Champio