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Re: swangers in ohio

moundteacher — 2009-10-23 15:58:58Z

Thanks, I appreciate the info.

Re: swangers in ohio

Metalluk — 2009-10-23 02:29:32Z

David's second wife was Juanita Shaffer. She lived, at one time, in Apple Creek, OH (Wayne County). I have no information about David Jr. but his sister Sheryl lived in Pensacola, FL and married Gary Condon. David's third wife was Doris Andrews. Her daughter, Linda, lived in Louisville, Stark, OH, at one time. That's all I know.

Re: swangers in ohio

moundteacher — 2009-10-23 01:36:48Z

Interesting information. My husband is Richard from David Swanger's first marriage. Would like to connect with David's other children. I am doing the Swanger family tree and I hit an impasse once David and his first wife were divorced.

Re: Charles Swonger

Metalluk — 2009-10-03 04:40:40Z

I believe that you are mistaken about his name being Charles. I have Joseph Swonger, born between 1790 and 1800, married to Margaret, with son Henry born c. 1824 and daughter Priscilla, born 21 Oct 1824. I believe that Joseph was born "Neiswonger" and that some of his children shortened the name to "Swonger."

Re: Charles Swonger

tawn0087 — 2009-10-03 04:34:01Z

Im looking for information on my Great Grandfather ( LeRoy Chester Swonger) His parents were Father: William Swonger born 4/19/1862 died 1/18/1937; Mother: Jane McGregor(or Ginnie Ford) born 6/18/1861 died 7/3/1951 she grew up in Altoona PA; they had 10 childeren : Mildred May born 12/31/1882 , Myrtle born 9/28/1893, John Wesley born 11/20/1884, Samuel Calvin born 8/13/1886, Edward born 3/9/1888, Charles born 9/20/1889, William G. born 3/4/1890, Joseph born 1/8/1895, Paul born 11/17/1902, and my great grandfather LeRoy('Dutch') Chester born 9/27/1906

Re: swangers in ohio

Metalluk — 2009-09-23 04:05:35Z

There was also a daughter, Dorothy Jane Swanger, born in 1917. Both of the sons are deceased. I don't believe that Robert had any children. David Richard Swanger (1929-1999) was quite a bit younger than either his brother Robert or his sister Dorothy and had, I believe, three marriages. I have six children listed for him, Richard (from first marriage), David, Sheryl, and Ronald (from second marriage), and Linda and possibly a Julie from third marriage.

Re: Carl Swanger

ELLIESWANGER — 2009-09-23 02:28:00Z

I know of whom you speak.. I met Uncle Maloy & Aunt Dove many years ago.

My father-in-law was Charlie Swanger, brother to Uncle Maloy..My husband was John LaFayette Swanger, b. 1937 - d. 2002...

Please write me.. I have info and so does Dr. Al Swonger who is on this list also. I also have a good photo of Uncle Maloy with all of his siblings...

Ellie Stites Swanger, Colorado
EllieSS@aol.com

Re: Carl Swanger

saundi6 — 2009-09-23 01:54:44Z

My name is Saundra Swanger Watts. My dad's name was Thomas Maloy Swanger. His parents names were Thomas Maloy and Dove Swanger. I know there is quite a bit of family members in Alabama, though I don't stay in touch with them. I would love to have any information you may have on any Swangers related to this family. saundi6@gmail.com

Re: Looking for Swanger family

saundi6 — 2009-09-23 01:50:50Z

Hi, my name is Saundra Swanger Watts. Swanger is my maiden name. My father's name was Thomas Maloy Swanger, from Birmingham Alabama. His mom and dad's names were Thomas Maloy Swanger and Dove Swanger. Does anyone have any ties to these people? I would love to hear from you if you do. Thanks!

Re: thomas jackson hardegree

cin3895 — 2009-04-29 17:53:58Z

thank you vey much. the info you gave me will help me and given me a starting point? are you any relations?

Re: thomas jackson hardegree

Metalluk — 2009-04-27 22:40:37Z

I have no personal knowledge of your father, only public records information. My database indicates that Thomas Jackson Hardegree was born 29Mar1924 and died 9Dec1961, about five months before the birth of your younger brother. His death is recorded in the Georgia death records as 9Dec1961. He was 37 years old. He resided in Coweta County but died in Troup County. According to the 1930 census, Thomas J. Hardegree, age six, residing in Enon Grove, Heard, GA, was son of Thomas G. Hardegree, age 37, and Eula Hardegree, age 35. Your father had a brother Andrew M. Hardegree who was age 14 in 1930 and thus about eight years older than your brother.

In the 1920 census, your father, of course, had not yet been born, but his parents were married and living in Fourth, Coweta, Georgia. In 1920, Andrew was listed as "Melvin" so he was presumably "Andrew Melvin." He was then age 4 or 5. There were no other children in 1920. Your Hardegree great-grandparents were apparently Doctor L. and Mary Hardegree. Doctor was born c. 1848 and Mary c. 1853.

thomas jackson hardegree

cin3895 — 2009-04-27 16:57:44Z

trying to find informaton on my father. was told he died in a car wreck in the early to mid 60's, but also was told he left my mother, her name was shirley jean swanger. I do not know if he had any family of brothers and sisters, or who his parents were. he had lived in muscogee county georgia in 1959 to early 1960's, and was a textile worker at the EAGLE AND PHENIX MILLS, in Columbus GA.

Larry B. Swanger, 64, son of , Leroy and Dorothy (Hauck) Swanger.**Sergeant Police Department.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-02-16 20:59:23Z

Larry B. Swanger
Larry B. Swanger, 64, of 700 Blue Hill Drive, Danville died Sunday morning, Feb. 8, 2009, at his home.
He was born May 12, 1944, in Lewisburg, a son of the late Leroy and Dorothy (Hauck) Swanger. On Aug. 28, 1965, he married the former Paula Shenck, who survives. They celebrated 43 years of marriage.
Larry graduated from Lewisburg High School in 1962.
He was employed by Milton Transportation and then as a part-time police officer for Riverside borough for seven years. He retired as a sergeant from the Mahoning Township Police Department. Larry was employed by Geisinger Medical Center in the security department, where he also taught fire safety. At Geisinger Medical Center, he also was employed by Vitaline, and he was a bus driver for King Coal Transportation.
Larry was a member of Milton Lodge 256, Free &Accepted Masons, and a member of the Montour County Antique Farm Machinery Association, the Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Association, the International Harvester Association, the Buffalo Valley Sportsman’s Association and the Southside Fire Company. He was a promoter for country music, seeking Nashville talent and local acts for Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
Larry enjoyed collecting antique Farmall tractors and models and especially enjoyed being Santa at Christmas.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lori M. Swanger of Vancouver, Wash.; his twin brother, Barry Swanger of Lewisburg; four sisters, Dora Mae Minium of Montoursville, Alice Ann Snyder of Mifflinburg, Mary Lou Russell of Lewisburg and Joan Rearick of Milton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received noon to 1 Thurs., Feb. 12, at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 240 Sunbury Road, Riverside, where the funeral will be conducted at 1 by the Rev. Dr. Donald N. Hurley.
Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Danville.
Memorial contributions may be made in Larry’s memory to St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 428, Riverside, PA 17068, or to the Danville SPCA, 2810 Bloom Road, Danville, PA 17821.
The family was assisted by the Visneski Funeral Home, 10 W. Mahoning St., Danville.

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church,"
Visneski Funeral Home,

William Earl Swanger, Jr. Obituary

merogers13 — 2009-02-11 16:14:55Z

William Earl Swanger Jr.
POSTED: February 11, 2009

William Earl Swanger Jr.
CARLISLE - William Earl Swanger Jr., 89, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at Cumberland Crossings Senior Living Community, Carlisle, where he was a personal care resident.

A retired pharmacist, Mr. Swanger was born Nov. 11, 1919, in Yeagertown, one of five children of the late William Sr. and Sarah Margaretta (Snook) Swanger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella May (Walker) Swanger, of Burnham, whom he married on Jan. 13, 1951, and whom he missed dearly following her death in 2000.

He is survived by his son, William III; daughter-in-law, Trudy; and grandchildren, Nathan and Rebecca, all of Mechanicsburg; a sister, Kathleen Brenneman, of Mechanicsburg; a brother, Herbert, of Ocala, Fla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Swanger was a World War II veteran, having served as a sergeant with the 52nd Replacement Battalion between 1943 and 1946.

He was a 1937 honors graduate of Yeagertown High School and a 1950 graduate of Temple University School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia.

He worked as the pharmacy manager of Rea & Derick drug stores in Lewistown, Plymouth and Northumberland, before purchasing his own pharmacy in Middleburg, Swanger's Pharmacy, which he and his wife operated from 1957 to 1974.

During that period, he served two terms on Middleburg Borough Council and several terms as president both of the Middleburg Chamber of Commerce and Middleburg Kiwanis Club.

He and his wife helped to found the Middleburg Band Boosters Association. Mr. Swanger also ran unsuccessfully for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

He was a former member of F&AM at Plymouth and Middleburg, and the Harrisburg Consistory.

Following the 1974 sale of his pharmacy property to Snyder County for expansion of its courthouse, Mr. Swanger worked part time at numerous pharmacies throughout central Pennsylvania.

He also served as pharmacy advisor at the U.S. Federal Penitentiary at Lewisburg, and consulted with the William Penn Nursing Care Center in Lewistown.

He was last employed by the CFI Inc., mail-order pharmacy in Harrisburg, working until he was nearly 79 years of age.

In his younger years, Mr. Swanger enjoyed hunting, fishing, and refurbishing his family's summer cottage along Penns Creek in Union County.

He loved to play pinochle and even taught the card game to other Cumberland Crossings residents.

He especially enjoyed spending time with his two grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments.

Mr. Swanger was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dillsburg.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 13, at Barr Funeral Home, 120 Logan St., Lewistown, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Juniata Memorial Park. The Rev. Lois K. Van Orden will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 201 S. Baltimore St., Dillsburg, PA 17019 or to the benevolent care fund at Cumberland Crossings, 1 Longsdorf Way, Carlisle, PA 17013

Lewistown Sentinel

Re: Ervin Swanger

Metalluk — 2008-12-14 23:31:58Z

Correction to my previous reply: Louise was Louise Adeline Moody, born 11Jan1888 in IA, died Feb 1961 Her father was Roger Moody and her mother was Nancy Impson. Sorry about the previous incorrect response.

Re: Newell and Zella Swanger

HWEARL — 2008-12-12 19:36:33Z

Newell and Zella are buried in the Harris Grove Cementary in Harrison County Iowa.

Re: William Hicks spouse

Metalluk — 2008-11-20 04:28:18Z

William Hicks's wife was a "Swango" rather than a "Swanger."

Re: swangers in ohio

jsenney1 — 2008-08-13 17:57:11Z

my father was Paul Swanger born in Penn.

2009 Schwanger Family Reunion

asta2001 — 2008-07-08 01:20:17Z

The next annual Schwanger Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, 27 June 2009, in the Mansfield-Canton, Ohio area. Please reserve this date for next year and invite others to attend with you. For more information, contact this board's administrator.

2008 Schwanger Family Reunion on 28 June 2008

asta2001 — 2008-05-16 15:11:22Z

The 12th Annual Schwanger Family Association Reunion will be held in Carlisle, PA, on Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Carlisle Area Sertoma Club house, 311 East North Street, Carlisle, PA 17013. Registration brochures are currently being mailed and emailed. If you do not receive a registration brochure please use the enclosed Registration Form. Below is information contained in the mailing:

On 20 October 1747 Jacob and Maria Schwanger, from Helleringen, Lorraine, Germany (now in France), arrived in Philadelphia in the British colony of Pennsylvania. They soon moved west to what is now Lebanon County, PA, where they purchased land and had seven sons. This family established the lines from which over the next 260 years nearly all Swangers, Swongers and many of the Swanners in America descended.

The Franklin County, PA, Line

The oldest son, Paul, settled near Carlisle and continued a long, prestigious line of the family. Our focus, however, will be on his younger brother and Revolutionary War soldier, Abraham, who settled in the Roxbury and Letterkenny area of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Ohio, leaving descendants in Franklin County.

The Huntingdon County, PA, Line (Maryland, West Virginia)

In addition, we will learn about the once elusive Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia Swangers and how they connect to the immigrant ancestors.

Our Speaker

Dr. Alvin K. Swonger is professor of Pharmacology at the University of Rhode Island and is primary author of what is now a multivolume genealogy called "Swangers, Swongers, Swanners in America." Dr. Swonger has given creative and engaging multimedia presentations of the family's history at each reunion since the association's inception. His style is more like storytelling than simply a rehashing of dry dates and places of family members. Dr. Swonger is a meticulous genealogist with an uncanny eye for detail, but his presentations are more entertaining and informative than academic.

About the Association

The Schwanger Family Association was founded in 1997 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, in a gathering to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Schwanger family into the United States. It is a surname, rather than lineage, organzation, which means persons interested in the Schwanger, Swanger, Swonger, Swanner and similar surnames may participate, even though they may not trace their ancestry to the immigrants Jacob and Maria Schwanger. The association has met annually every year in various parts of the United States since. There are no dues or membership fees, although the association has bylaws to order its work of research and building of relationships among interested persons.

Reunion Schedule

Saturday, June 28, 2008

8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration and continental breakfast

9:00 – 10:00AM Welcome and introduction of Association officers and founders. Socializing Hour with introductions of each family group present (bring any information you may wish to share on your ancestors).

10:15 –11:45 AM Presentation by Dr. Al Swonger on The Huntingdon Line of Swangers, including Huntington Co, PA and most Swangers in Maryland and West Virginia

Noon – 1:30 PM Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 PM Presentation by Dr. Swonger on The Swangers of Franklin Co, Pennsylvania: descendents of Abraham Swanger (1811-1887)

3:00 – 4:00 PM Schwanger Family Business Meeting: discussion and vote on changing Reunion/Association gatherings from every year to every two years; discussion and vote on date and location of next reunion.

4:00 PM – Closing of Reunion.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

8:30 AM – Optional Breakfast at a local restaurant for those staying over Saturday night (each person pays their own breakfast)

Driving Directions

From Interstate 81: Take Exit 49 (Trindle Road/East High Street) for PA 641 West. Turn right at North Spring Garden Street. Turn left at East North Street.

From Interstate 76 (PA Turnpike): Take Exit 226 and the right fork for US 11 South (Harrisburg Pike) for 1.5 miles. Turn left at traffic light onto Post Road for 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Claremont Road as it becomes East North Road. Club house is on the right.

For questions concerning the reunion or the Schwanger Family Association, contact Logan Garth Swanger, Association President, at (717) 944-3501 or l_swanger@hotmail.com.

Hotels

Comfort Suites
10 S. Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA
(717) 960-1000

Days Inn
101 Alexander Spring Road, Carlisle, PA
(717) 258-4147

Best Western
1155 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA
(717) 243-8590

Hampton Inn
1164 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA
(717) 240-0356

More hotels and tourist information are listed at http://www.visithhc.com/.

Registration Form
2008 Schwanger Family Assocation Reunion

Please mail form by June 15, 2008

___ number of people attending reunion @ $15 each
(Includes continental breakfast, snacks and beverages, lunch and room rental.)

Your Name

____________________________________________________________________________

Address

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone number

____________________________________________________________________________

E-mail (if available)

____________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed is a check for $_______
($15.00 per person)

Make check payable to:
“Schwanger Family Association” and mail check with this form to:

Schwanger Family Association
% Sharon Swanger, Treasurer
5012 Utah Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Again, please mail by June 15, 2008 so that we may plan meals, etc. For further information contact: Logan Garth Swanger (717) 944-3501 or l_swanger@hotmail.com.

Re: Looking for help or info on Ella Schwanger Lebanon PA

dollface_lenee — 2007-12-10 19:39:20Z

From conversation with family members I would say he would have married Ella after 1920 because they said his second marriage was later in his life.
So than this Ella Schwanger would have been her married name not maiden name.

Re: Looking for help or info on Ella Schwanger Lebanon PA

dollface_lenee — 2007-12-09 17:28:11Z

First I want to thank you for helping me, thanks so much.
Ella Schwanger would have been the second marriage to John Henry Gable after Sarah had passed.
There were three John Henry Gables which gets confusing because John Henry Jr really should have been the III maybe because John Henry has passed they did Sr. and Jr.
John Henry who married Sarah and Ella father is Levi Gable and Mother Elizabeth McLaughlin Stouff Byle husbands had passed during the War.
I do not think there were children with John Henry and Ella just trying to get birth, marriage, and death dates.
Thanks,
Heather

Re: Looking for help or info on Ella Schwanger Lebanon PA

dollface_lenee — 2007-12-08 18:32:25Z

Their children were:
John Henry Gable b27091893
Raymond Paul Gable b 1895
Dorothy Isabella Gable b1909
William Gable
All I believe from Lebanon Pa

John Henry Gable married Anna Grace Van Winkle and had
Reverend John Henry Gable b 25041916
Carl J Gable b 1923
Allen Gable b 1933
Josephine Gable
Jeanette Gable b 1926
Hope this helps

Looking for help or info on Ella Schwanger Lebanon PA

dollface_lenee — 2007-12-08 04:14:46Z

Just started researching family history and need any info on Ella Schwanger who married John Henry Gable
John Henry was born 1859 so I would assume she would be around that time.
I have family roots in Lebanon, PA, York Co, Berks Co PA, Somerset Co PA.
I believe she would have been in Lebanon.
I dont have much on her and would love to go further she would be my GGrandmother.
Thanks

Re: Fourth Edition of "Schwangers, Swangers Swongers in America"

Metalluk — 2007-09-02 15:32:20Z

A PDF file would be fine. My e-mail address is AKS@URI.EDU.

Re: Daniel SWANGER, Edna FARNER, Lovinia

Metalluk — 2007-09-02 15:30:24Z

Daniel was a service station attendent. He is listed in the Cumberland Co, PA census in 1880 and in Carlisle, Cumberland, PA in 1910 and 1920. He was born 28Nov1893 in PA. I do not have his deathdate. He was married three times to my knowledge: first to Minnie E. Muidorf in 1899, second to Theresa E. Thompson in 1907, and third to Edna Farner. His parents were George Criswell Swanger and Sarah (Sallie) A. Senseman. Daniel was the fourth of fourteen children, according to my listing. The father, George, was born 1839 and died in 1918. He was son of Michael Nicolas Swanger and Mary Whitcomb, both of whom died before their seven children reached maturity. Michael Nicolas Swanger was son of George Swanger, born in the late 18th century. George Swanger was son of Christopher (Christley) Swanger, born 1759, who was the eldest grandson of the immigrant couple, Jacob and Maria Susanna Leyenberger Schwanger, via their eldest son Paul.

Re: Looking for help or info on Ella Schwanger Lebanon PA

Metalluk — 2007-12-08 07:10:16Z

What were the names of their children? For example, what was the name of your grandparent that was their child and his or her birth year?

Re: Looking for help or info on Ella Schwanger Lebanon PA

Metalluk — 2007-12-09 01:34:24Z

Your Gables were in Lebanon County, PA in 1900, 1910 and 1920, according to census records. According to the 1900 census, John H. Gable was in North Annville and was born in PA Sep 1856. He was married to "Sarah A." born Feb 1860. They had Charles H., born Oct85, William E., born Nov87, John Henry Jr., born Nov 1893, Raymond Paul, born Dec 1895, and Neda Ann, born Jan 1899. This is clearly the family you described despite some descrepancies with your data. 1910 also shows another child, Martin L., born circa 1892. John Sr. and his wife, still Sarah A., were living in North Lebanon, Lebanon, PA in 1910. They have four of their children listed with them although two of them, Raymond and Neda, are also listed with the Daniel Light (age 51) family. In 1920, Raymond was living with brother Charles, separate from the parents. John Sr. was living alone in 1920, as a boarder and a widower. In 1900, John Sr. and Sarah indicated that the had then been married for twenty years, so circa 1880. I don't see any indication that John Henry Gable Sr. was married to an Ella Schwanger. There's a Sarah Light in the 1870 census in Fredericksburg, Lebanon, PA, age ten and she has a brother named Daniel age 14. Both are children of Samuel and Sarah Light, age 55 and 45 respectively. I mention that because there is a John Gable age 12 in Fredericksburg as well. Do you know the names of John H. Gable Sr.'s parents? The John in Fredericksburg is working as a domestic servant in the Henry Byle family.

Re: Looking for help or info on Ella Schwanger Lebanon PA

Metalluk — 2007-12-10 19:21:49Z

Your Ella may possibly be the same person that was the second wife of Nathaniel Swanger (1851-1918). Do you know when, approximately or exactly, Ella and John Henry Gable were married? Did they remain together or did they divorce? John was a widower in 1920, so either (a) he might have married Ella Swanger after Nathaniel died, or (b) he might have been married to her earlier in the 1910 decade and she could have married Nathaniel later in the same decade. The dates for this Ella are 1876-1964.

Re: SWANGER Roland A Dr 1888 1971

Metalluk — 2008-07-26 14:21:21Z

He was Roland Anthony Swanger, a chiropractor, born 11Jan1888 in TN, died 31Dec1971 in Denton Co, TX. He appears in the 1900 census in Chattanooga, Hamilton, TN; in the 1910 census in Dill, Kiowa, OK; in the 1920 ccensus in Elk, Beckham, OK; and in the 1930 census in Precinct 1, Mills, TX. He was son of David Franklin Swanger Jr. and Maude Octavine Arledge. Roland had a brother named Charles Leslie Swanger and a sister born Norah (or Nora) Lee Swanger. Roland married Martha E., maiden name not known to me, and they had Sarah Octavine Swanger, born c. 1913, and Tessie Etchel Swanger, born 25Mar1914.

Re: SWANGER Martha E 1892 1961 asleep in Jesus

Metalluk — 2008-07-26 14:15:32Z

She was wife of Roland A. Swanger. She was born 22Sep1892 in Texas and died 30Apr1961. She appears in the 1920 census in Oak, Beakham, OK and in the 1930 census in Precinct 1, Mills, TX.

Re: Mahala Swanger

Metalluk — 2008-02-16 09:30:40Z

The 1925 Iowa State Census lists maiden names for mothers and the entry for Clara P. Englet verifies that her mother was Mahala Crum, although it spells the name Craum. In any case, Mahala's parents were Peter Crum and Nancy Runyan. Peter was born circa 1815 in OH. Thank you for that obituary information. It was very helpful for my work.

Re: Mahala Swanger

Metalluk — 2008-02-16 04:15:28Z

Well, all of that makes sense. I know who that George W. Swanger is. He was son of Peter Swanger and Druscilla Boydstone. He was born 26Jul1834 and was killed at Mound City, Pulaski, IL 6Jun1864 while serving in the Civil War. He served in Co. B, 32nd Iowa Infantry. His wife was Mahalia Crum. Parts of George's family did indeed live in Berrien Co, MI.

Re: Mahala Swanger

Metalluk — 2008-02-15 19:12:27Z

I examined the James Smith family of Worth County, IA in their 1870 and 1880 census listings. Mahala is listed as born in NY in the 1870 census, but I agree that she was likely born in IN. If you closely examine the surname given for Charles and for Clara in 1870, you will see that it looks a good deal more like "Swauger" than "Swanger." Since I work with these names all the time, I have learned how easily these two are interchanged and appearances are not always reliable. In 1880, both of these children have assumed their step-father's Smith surname.
I am quite familiar with the John W. Swanger of Michigan who served in company C of the 12th MI Infantry. He was a marrying kind of guy. He had four wives that I know about and some children, but those wives do not include a "Mahala" to the best of my knowledge.
I think that you will find that this Mahala who married Mr. Smith was the Mahala Swauger or Swagger who lived in Vernon, Jennings, IN in 1850. Her father was a Henry Swagger (a shoemaker) and her mother was Mary. Mahala had many siblings, including notably a Henry Thornton Swauger, who is often erroneously listed as Henry Swanger in records. I can't rule out the possibility that one or another member of this family permanently changed the spelling of his or her name to "Swanger" but they were originally Swauger/Swagger. Did your family member who was Mahala's acquaintance have any connection to Jennings Co, IN?
I think that you will likely find that Mahala was not previously married to a Swanger but rather that she was born a "Swauger" and that Charles and Clara were her children born out-of-wedlock prior to her marriage with Mr. Smith. These two children then took the surname of their step-father. I don't believe that Mahala or the children have any connection with John W. Swanger of Michigan, but I acknowledge that the amount of data available does not lead to a clear-cut resolution. I note that this family is also listed for 1885 in the Iowa State Census. Charles is listed there, separate from the family, as Charles Smith in Northwood, Worth, IA.
The 1880 census further confuses things because Mahala gives her own birthplace as IN but her mother's as VA, while both Charles and Clara's entries give their mothers as also born in VA, not IN where Mahala was born! They list their father as born in IN which is not consistent with the father being John W. Swanger.

Re: Carl Swanger

tonyafreytag — 2008-08-01 23:24:11Z

I see you have Flossie Kaylor in your tree, How are you related? She was my great grandmother.

Re: SWANGER Roland A Dr 1888 1971

wilsonpam — 2008-07-26 15:15:53Z

I have Maude O. Arledge's ancestry if you're interested, metalluk. Please contact me.

Pam Wilson
Arledge Family History Project
wilsonpam at mindspring.com

Mahala Swanger

mountainman164 — 2008-02-14 23:51:14Z

Mahala Swanger was born 12/04/1839 in Indiana. I don't know her maiden name but I beleive she may have been married to a John W. Swanger 18 years old who served with the 12th Michigan Volunteer Infantry company "C" along with my great great granddads brother Perry Washington Cottrell. Perry was killed at Shiloh. John W. Swanger & Perry both enlisted from Buchanan, Michigan in 1861. Mahala remarries a James W. Smith on 05/02/1867 in Worth County Iowa. On the 1870 census the two older children are listed as Charles E. Swanger 8 years old and Clara P. Swanger 5 years old. The younger child is listed as Clarence A. Smith 1 year old from her new marriage. I am trying to find if and how John W Swanger died and what Mahala's maiden name was. In my great great granddad Andrew Jackson Cottrell's Civil War Pension file there is a letter from Mahala Smith dated 1896 saying she had know Andrews wife since the age of ten. I am trying to establish what connection Mahala Swanger Smith had with my family. Thanks

Re: Mahala Swanger

mountainman164 — 2008-02-16 03:51:31Z

I just found a George W. Swanger that was with the 32nd Iowa Infantry Company B enlisted as a private in the civil War. This is probably the right guy.

Re: Mahala Swanger

mountainman164 — 2008-02-16 03:43:06Z

I found Mahala Smith listed as buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth Iowa today with a death date of 03/10/1927. I went to the Mason City Iowa Library and looked for her obit on Microfilm for the Globe Gazette paper. Parents are not listed but says they moved to Berrien county Michigan in 1850 from the South Bend Indiana area, then to Iowa briefly in 1856, then to Kansas until 1858 and then back to Worth county Iowa. It states she was married to George W. Swanger 04/02/1858 and he died in the Civil War in June of 1864 and they had three children born to them. I believe one must have died by the 1870 census. She was married a second time to James W. Smith 05/02/1867 in Worth county by a justice of the peace. I found their marriage record at the Worth county courthouse yesterday and it was the 48th marriage recorded in the county. Mahala had 6 children with James Smith. One died who was a twin to Guy Smith according to birth records at the Worth County courthouse. The family moved into Mason City in the fall of 1892 and James died 08/21/1914 and is buried next to Mahala in the Oakwood cemetery. She was survived by Edward Swanger of Hot Springs South Dakota & Clara Englet of Kansas City Mo. from her first marriage to George W Swanger. Mrs Edward Gasbel & Guy W. Smith of Mason City and Mrs W K Fagin of Heron Lake Minnesota from her marriage to James Smith. I still didn't find a maiden name or George W Swangers outfit for ther Civil War yet. Let me know if you would if you find either of these items. Thanks

Re: Mahala Swanger

mountainman164 — 2008-02-16 03:36:35Z

I found Mahala Smith listed as buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Plymouth Iowa today with a death date of 03/10/1927. i went to the Mason City Iowa Library and looked for her obit on Microfilm for the Globe Gazette paper. Parents are not listed but says they moved to Berrien county Michigan in 1850, then to Iowa briefly in 1856, then to Kansas until 1858 and then back to Worth county Iowa. It staes she was married to George W. Swanger 04/02/1858 and he died in the Civil War in June of 1864 and they had three children born to them. i believe one must have died by the 1870 census. She was married a second time to James W. Smith 05/02/1867 in Worth county by a justice of the piece. i found their marriage record at the Worth county courthouse yesterday and it was the 48th marriage recorded in the county. Mahala had 6 children with James Smith. One died who was a twin to Guy Smith according to birth records at the Worth County courthouse. The family moved into Mason City in the fall of 1892 and James died 08/21/1914 and is buried next to Mahala in the Oakwood cemetery. She was survived by Edward Swanger of Hot Springs South Dakota & Clara Englet of Kansas City Mo. from her first marriage to George W Swanger. Mrs Edward Gasbel & Guy W. Smith of Mason City and Mrs W K Fagin of Heron Lake Minnesota from her marriage to James Smith. I still didn't find a maiden name or George W Swangers outfit for ther Civil War yet. Let me know if you would if you find either of these items. Thanks

Re: Mahala Swanger

mountainman164 — 2008-02-16 13:53:09Z

Thank you. I now know that Mahala was not a relative but a childhood friend on my Martha Jane {Wray} Cottrell. Martha's hsuband Andrew Jackson Cottrell served with the 9th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry Company "C", his brother Perry Washington Cottrell served with the 12th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Company "C" {was shot at Shiloh and died 6 weeks later}, his brother Francis Marion Cottrell Company served with the 11th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Company "K", his brother George Noggle Cottrell served with the 6th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Company "K" and then with the 84th Michigan Colored Infantry as a Hospital Steward, no he was not black and the last brother to serve was John Dawson Cottrell who served with the 31st Ohio Volunteer Infantry company "I". On my mothers side I also have Julius Augustus Smith who served with the 74th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Company "E". He was a color bearer & was shot through his elbow at Missionary Ridge in 1863 and hit in the leg by canon fire shrapnel at the Battle of Franklin Tennessee in 1864. I have the Remington New Army Model 58 pistol he carried during the war and the silk tassels from the flag he carried and some other things too. Those guys had it rough with all the sickness besides the slaughter. Well thank you again. My name is Mark Cottrell and I live in north central Iowa. My email address is mountainman@wctatel.net in case you want to contact me in the future.

Re: Fourth Edition of "Schwangers, Swangers Swongers in America"

dsc8w — 2007-09-02 10:03:11Z

Alvin. How would you like me to send it to you ?
I can send a PDF file of Descendants or possibly a Gedcom file.
Regards
David

Re: Swanger/Swainger/Morris

dsc8w — 2008-02-13 17:19:42Z

I would be interested to hear if you have ever had this query answered.
David

Searching for Mary Eva SWANGER born circa 1892 in the UK

dsc8w — 2008-02-11 18:02:50Z

I am looking for someone who may know anything about the following person:
Mary Eva SWANGER was born in the Birmingham area of the UK back in 1892, and she was living with her Parents, who ran a Pub in Shefford, in the 1901 Census. During the 1st World War 1914-1920 she was enlisted with Queen Mary's Army Auxilliary Corps, and the next info available is that she emigrated to possibly Canada, because she is listed as a passenger on a ship that sailed from Liverpool to Halifax, NS in 1920 and it shows her as being aged 28 which would be about correct from the other evidence.
I would love to hear from anyone who has any knowledge of her whereabouts after her arrival in Canada etc.
Regards from the UK
David S C Wilson

Re: Florence T. and Emma Swanger

mycrawf1948 — 2008-06-29 00:44:49Z

dear ellie i have been trying to e-mail you,but it keeps coming back. i so want to beable to talk with you
frank swanger was my grandfather by marriage.i thought alot of him.
myra crawford
mycrawf1948@yaho.com

Re: Florence T. and Emma Swanger

mycrawf1948 — 2008-04-16 02:58:17Z

I am looking for for Ellie Swanger, Frank Swanger was Grandfather by marriage.I was married to his grandson Edward jones. we had 2 children. They are asking me question about their grand- parent's.Ellie I read where their is a book on the Swangers could you help to get in touch with the,person that has it .Thank you very much
myra crawford

Re: Florence T. and Emma Swanger

mycrawf1948 — 2008-04-16 02:56:11Z

I am looking for for ellie Swanger, Frank Swanger was Grandfather by marriage.I was married to his grandson Edward jones. we had 2 chidren. They are asking me question about their grand- parent's.Ellie Iread where their is a book on the Swangers could you help to get in touch with the,person that has it .Thank you very much
myra crawford

Re: Daniel SWANGER, Edna FARNER, Lovinia

NoraAvery1950 — 2007-09-02 22:57:37Z

Thank you. I guess you don't know anything about Lovinia, Edna's daughter who went by the last name of Swanger?

Re: Florence T. and Emma Swanger

EllieSwanger60 — 2008-04-16 03:17:47Z

I am Ellie Swanger. I know about the Swanger books. I helped with the southern line, which is our line!

Please contact me privately and I can give you more information. EllieSS@aol.com

Swanger - Jersey 1901 census

grove27 — 2008-06-05 10:52:25Z

Can anyone help with information on what became of the Swanger siblings, William, Harry, Alfred, Eleanor - living St Helier Jersey in the 1901 census. (Eleanor died in London 1944)

Harry was a fishmonger working for his father Alfred in 1901. Did he stay on in Jersey and run the business after his parents returned to England? Both parents died in Hampshire