Swinford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Early Vandiver, etc. Marriages, Part 1

carolynegould — 2009-11-03 23:54:09Z

A recent post to the Hall list showed a Vandiver marriage for Eunvio Vandiver and Elizabeth Swinford. My data, and data on the Harrison County, Kentucky, GenWeb site shows the following info and a different first name for the Vandiver in question. I am not on the Hall list, but posted this message to the Hall message board in hopes it is gatewayed to the list.

VANDIVER, Eunom and Elizabeth SWINFORD, bond date: December 14, 1819, married December 2?, 1819.

My main research line on this branch is the Swinford line.

Carolyne

Re: Swinford of Colbert Co., AL and Grayson Co. TX

MaryAshley51 — 2009-08-01 15:03:58Z

All I know about him was that the 1880 census has him as b. TN abt 1854, and both parents born in TN; occupation merchant. Sorry I don't know more.

Re: Swinford of Colbert Co., AL and Grayson Co. TX

LSWINFORD — 2009-08-01 13:30:01Z

Do you know if the father of this W H Swinford was Jackson Swinford (born abt 1819 in South Carolina)?

Swinford of Colbert Co., AL and Grayson Co. TX

MaryAshley51 — 2009-07-28 17:42:36Z

Anyone have any info on the family of W.H. Swinford (b. abt 1854 TN) m. to Sallie Maggie Potts (b. 30 Oct 1850 AL, d. 1 Jan 1894 in Pottsboro, Grayson Co. TX); they had at least one child, Clara Z. Swinford (b. abt 1879 AL). I'd appreciate any leads. I am especially interested in what happened to Clara and if there were any other children. Thanks!
Mary

Re: Debbie Jackson, researcher of Swinford line

bkaren6020 — 2009-05-03 21:24:16Z

Just found this message board. I need information on the Swinford line. My husbands gg-grandfather Moses Baskins married a Charity Swinford. Do you know anything about this family?
Karen Baskins

SWINFORD Edna NEELY 1907 1982

t42OldHall_DenCoTX — 2009-03-05 21:03:40Z

SWINFORD Edna NEELY 1907 1982

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Old Hall Cemetery, Lewisville, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,398 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

- If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

SWINFORD George E and Sally S

t42Moore — 2008-12-04 21:30:02Z

SWINFORD George E and Sally S

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,466 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Debbie Jackson, researcher of Swinford line

nancymurphy_57 — 2008-10-28 04:14:53Z

Dear carolynegould,

I saw that you submitted a personal tree to Ancestry which contains:

Name:Vernon Swinford

I am a close friend of his son Michael and his ex-wife Suzanne Johnson, I am currently helping them put together Mike's family tree for him and their two daughters. Let me know what you need on Vernon?
Nancy Murphy

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Re: NEW INFO!

carolynegould — 2008-09-25 15:45:27Z

Jane,

Do you still have that pdf file that Charles Biro Swinford sent to you? My computer crashed and I lost my copy.

Carolyne

Re: info on grandmother

johnnynell — 2008-09-21 16:18:50Z

Thanks Lee

My problem is trying to find Amy Mother and Father. I have tried all the suggestion in these threads but can not get a good match. Do u have any info in that area? I would like to share what I have with u.

Thanks again
Johnny Epperson

Re: info on grandmother

LSWINFORD — 2008-09-21 14:45:42Z

I found Amy Craig, living with her second husband Thomas Craig, living in the same county in Kentucky (Laurel) with various Walden step-children in both the 1920 and 1930 US Federal Census. It was hard to locate the Waldens living in the household in 1920 since the index has them transcribed as "Walken", not Walden.

I wasn't able to find anything referencing what happened to Thomas Walden, but given the timeframe it is possible he died in WWI.

Unfortunately I'm in the process of moving and can't get to my computer right now to provide specifics.

Lee Swinford
Plano, TX

Re: info on grandmother

johnnynell — 2008-09-21 03:36:08Z

Hi Carol

u dont know how much I enjoyed hearing from u and reading ur info on granny. From what I have to go on all u have supplied is accurate. My mother Ruth Thomas Walden ran away from home some where around 1930 and married my father Johnny Dewey Epperson. Mom ran away from home because she did not like her step-dad Thomas Craig. Does this info help u any.. Thanks again

Johnny Epperswson, Jr

Re: info on grandmother

carolynegould — 2008-09-21 01:06:44Z

Based on the information supplied in Carol Frazier's post, the most likely person to be the John Swinford, born circa 1820 and living in Lauren County, Kentucky is John Amos Swinford, the son of Reuben Swinford and Sarah Hughes. This John died in 1913 in Laurel County, Kentucky. He was married to Mary C. Bozeman, also known as Polly. The Bozeman surname is sometimes written as Boseman.

While it is possible that John could have sired Amy at roughly age 61, it is also possible that she is the daughter of one of sons.

He had two sons, one was Reuben Amos Swinford, also known as Rube. He was born 14 May 1850 in Georgia. He died in Rockcastle, Kentucky. The other known son is John R. Swinford, born circa 1852.

The time period of Amy's birth makes her hard to pin down her parents, since she won't show up in any census records until the 1900 census that Carol posted. I do feel sure though that she is either the daughter or granddaughter of John Amos Swinford.

Carolyne

Re: info on grandmother

carolynegould — 2008-09-21 00:52:29Z

Carol Swinford Frazier answered your post via the Swinford mailing list. She forgot to post it to the board. Here it is. I will post additional information separately.

Carolyne

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Source: SWINFORD@rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [SWINFORD] info on grandmother

Hi,

I found this at Ancestry.com:

Amy Swinford, born July 1881, Rockcastle, KY. One spouse listed,
Thomas Walden, born November, 1878 in TN, died December 12, 1950 in
Laurel, KY. (His parents are also listed; if you would like that
information, I can send that too.)

One child, Ethel May, is listed at this site. She was born in 1904
and died in 2005. There is more information about her, too.

I can not give you the name of the submitter of the above
information, but I can help you contact that person (via Ancestry.com)

I found this in the census records:

In the 1900 census Amy is living with her husband Thomas Walden in
Fariston, Laurel Co. KY. She is listed as being born in KY, with her
father being born in S. C. and her mother in KY. They have been
married zero years, which means they have been married less than one
year. She has had no children at that time. Thomas was born in TN,
and his father in TN and his mother in KY. He is a farmer on rented
land and Amy has no occupation. William and Elizabeth Walden, who
are most likely Thomas's parents (the family tree at Ancestry.com
says they were William and Elizabeth and lived in Fariston for the
1900 census, are on the same census page.)

Amy and Thomas are living in London, Laurel Co., KY, for the 1910
census. Thomas is still a farmer. They have been married for 11
years. This time, Amy's father is listed as born in N. C. Amy has
had five children, four are living: Mattison 9, Ethel M., 5, George,
4, and Steven, 1 and 6/12 . John Swinford is listed next, in a
separate household, born in S. C. age 81, widowed, parents born in S.
C.; his occupation is listed as Grandparent, so I am guessing he is
Amy's fathter. John Swinford has a 13 year old grandson, John
Chasteen, living with him.

There is this information from the Social Security Death Index: Amy
Craig, born 04 Jul 1880, died Jan 1978. Her last residence is listed
as Harlan, Harlan Co., KY. Her social security number was,
402-72-5313, issued in Kentucky.

Thomas Walden was born in TN; died 13 December 1950,Laurel, Kentucky.

I am not very familiar with the Swinfords from North and South
Carolina; perhaps someone else can help you with that.

Carol

Re: info on grandmother

johnnynell — 2008-09-20 20:03:39Z

I dont know a lot about GM. I know when i was a kid she lived in Cawood, Ky. When GD died she moved to Harlan, KY.
Dont know where she was born. I have her birth year as 1881. Found that date in family Bible. However that Bible was destroyer in a flood in Harlan. That is where the two husband names came from. My mother is dead that is my big problem because i believe she was the last of the kids living. Sorry I cant give u more...

Re: info on grandmother

dmorri — 2008-09-20 17:10:08Z

Where was your grandmother Amy born? Where did the family reside?

info on grandmother

johnnynell — 2008-09-17 05:04:17Z

My grandmother is Amy Swinford b.1881.. she was married twice I think to Thomas Craig and Thomas Walden(may not be correct first name). she had about 12 kids one of which is my mother Ruth Walden. Ruth married Johnny D Epperson. If u have any info on Amy I would love to get an EMail from u. I will share any info I have.....

Re: John & Sarah Swinford

carolynegould — 2008-07-22 18:07:06Z

The family names of John, Samuel and wives named Sarah run rampant in the Swinford family. Could you please list the names of the other children in this family group so we can help.

Carolyne

Swinford, Sarah and Betsy

2006-10-02 02:00:41Z

I never thought that Levi was married to a Sarah....I thought that she was his mother or widow of Samuel In Samuel's estate papers there is one that says "To Samuel Lindsey, Esquire Ordinary of Newberry District ......that your the under named pettitioner became bound for the faithful administration of Sarah Swinford........of Samuel Swinford Decd and it appears that your .......to come to damage ....of his securityship on said administration as the said administratrix is making away witht eh said estate in an unlawful manner. therefore your petitioner prays to be ex.....from his securityship .....the said estate - and that there may be granted him ....relief on the promise as to your honor may ..........a little bit more. signed by John Swinford on October 31, 1809. Where I have the ......I can't read the words. So this would lean to Sarah being Samuel's wife. I think. Marlene Dent

Re: Pre-Revolutionary John in NC?

2006-10-02 01:42:22Z

Re: Pre-Revolutionary John in NC?

2006-09-30 17:05:53Z

Interested in bible page....where in NC? I'm on way to Raleigh in last part of Oct....will stop at archives. James had land near Statesville, NC....did not get deed in 70's. Must have just missed you in Newberry in the late 70's. I will be contacting Carolyne Gould as I believe that Levi's death as reported is not the 1790 Levi. He ended up in Tennessee, remarried in 1841 and was the father of my GG grandfather. He died in 1856 according to a deposition I have from his wife (2nd) and attested to by two daughters when she applied for civil war pension for their son named Levi from federal government. Thanks.

Re: George W. Dill m. Nancy M Swinford, Shelby Co. IN 16 Sep 1866

2006-08-13 02:14:26Z

Hi Carolyne....my daughter's name is Carolyn. Thanks for info on Maryland....I also have a reference of a John Swinford in 1733 inPrince George County, List of taxables in Rock Creek Hunred. A John Swinford May 21 1751 Sundry Freeholders of Frederick County. and 1719 a James Swinford List of taxables in Patuxent Hundred. Think we are on to something. My direct line is John in Mo who was born in Athens, McMinn County, Tenn Jan 1, 1845 to Levi (remarried in 1842 to a Elizabeth Martha Young ) (marriage license reads Sanford Lewis????? who was John Sr 's son in SC in the 1790 census. Have land records which specifically state Levi was John Sr son. Back in late 70's was in Raleigh, NC and only found land record for a James Swinford near what is today Statesville, NC he then along with Elisha show up in Kentucky and the Kentucky line begins to grow. Perrin's History of Kentucky is a good book to read....Mickie Perrin was a Swinford and there are alot of Swinfords in it. What is the source of a John Swinford in NC? is it in colonial records? I missed it. Other sons' of John Sr were James, Issac (died 1817) and John Jr. Have to try and find out their children....they went to Georgia and then some to Alabama before Tennessee. In the 1790 census there is a Sam Sinford (Swinford). Both John and Sam indicated to be over 45. I have Samuel's probate and his heirs were Sarah (wife) and sons Phillip and Seth. He is a Revolutionary War patriot (not listed by DAR, but have records to try and correct this. Phillip died in the 1820's, his wife remarried...name was Dorcas Ritchey, secnd marriage. I hope to get all my information into some order for LDS (Mormans) by Christmas....I am not too speedy. I may have some additional information that may be of interest to your line, but have to sort it out. Will get back. Marlene S. Dent

Swinfords in Myrtle Tree Cemetery, Nodaway Co. MO

kat615 — 2008-05-07 00:27:55Z

There is a row of tombstones in Myrtle Tree Cemetery for John V. Swinford 1838-1895 (father), Lucinda Swinford 1849-1943 (Mother), George E. Swinford 1886-1896, and J. Wilson Swinford 1868-1895.
Does anyone know who this family is and how they are related to the other Swinford's in the cemetery.

Thanks,
Kris

Re: carlos swinford

atrons — 2008-04-08 11:08:31Z

I am interested in a Jesse Clarence Swinford who hand a daughter named Wanda who was born in Illinois. If this fits, please reply.

Jim Swinford

LSWINFORD — 2007-11-06 23:01:55Z

I am looking for a fellow Swinford researcher and "cousin", Jim Swinford of Indianapolis. I have not heard from him or seen a posting for a long time.

Lee Swinford
Frisco, TX

Re: Swinfords

palliott — 2006-09-19 04:38:59Z

Hello,
My ggggrandparents were Jonathan And Martha "Patsy" Swinford. James,their son and Sophia Davis were my gggrandparents. Martha, their daughter was my great-grandmother, who married Henry Higgs in Crawford County AR in 1879. They moved to OK by 1895.
Contact me: palliott@quik.com

Re: Swinford in OK

MADMISS — 2008-05-07 18:38:37Z

I was in Monett and remember meeting your grandfather. I am confused though probably becuase they repeated the names so often. The first generation that we have had we believe Alexander, William, Jonathon (settled in Monett), Elias, Wiley (Butler Co), Bolen. It is believed but not proven that their father was James who came from SC and died in AR. I am related through Wiley and his son James William Wiley. Wiley also had sons John and Bolen and 2 sisters Mary and Nancy. Wiley remarried and had another child Vian or Vina. So I'm not quite sure which Jonathon you are talking about. If you can give me dates. I can sort it out.

Missi

Re: carlos swinford

barbie4 — 2008-04-08 14:37:22Z

Yes Clarence Jesse Swinford is my grandfather. wanda is sister to my mother Mary Margaret Swinford Hamilton

Debbie Jackson, researcher of Swinford line

carolynegould — 2008-06-14 17:50:06Z

Debbie,

I want to talk about Vernon Swinford, son of Levi Marshall Swinford, son of James Swinford. The only emai address I have for you is not working.

Carolyne

Re: Pre-Revolutionary John in NC?

carolynegould — 2006-10-01 16:37:53Z

Re: George W. Dill m. Nancy M Swinford, Shelby Co. IN 16 Sep 1866

carolynegould — 2006-08-15 15:59:45Z

Hi,

My computer crashed and I'm having to use someone else's. I believe I have copied all deeds and legal papers obtained in research of the Swinford family in the notes section for each individual. This is the link for Levi Swinford, which should connect you to everything else. I update my files at "crash time" --- thank goodness.

http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?o...

The records for Levi Swinford tell us his wife was Sarah, his mother Elizabeth aka Betsey and his father was John.

There are a couple of Johns with wives name Betsey or Elizabeth that are strong candiates to be Levi and Johnathan's parents. There is also a James. Somewhere in all those deed records filed under each person are the clues we need to connect all these SC, NC, TN, KY, IN, IL, etc. people. I should have printed everything out before the computer crash. Sigh.

My replies may be sporadic for a while, but I will check the boards and my email as often as possible.

Carolyne

Re: Swinfords in Myrtle Tree Cemetery, Nodaway Co. MO

carolynegould — 2008-07-13 16:19:40Z

There is a John Swinford, born 10 APR 1841 in Indiana; dued 18 DEC 1905 in Excelsier Springs, Clay County, Missouri; who is also buried in Myrtle Tree Cemetery, Nodaway County, Missouri. He is the son of Wilson Frazier Swinford and Sarah "Salley" Jane Lee.

J. W. Swinford is James William Swinford, son of the John Swinford born in 1841 and his wife Rebecca Jane Cooper.

Carolyne

OBIT: Paul W. SWINFORD

carolynegould — 2007-05-02 01:43:36Z

Paul W SWINFORD - Obituary
Paris Beacon News
18 August 2005
Paris, Illinois
PAUL W. SWINFORD - 56, of Paris, died at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 16, 2005) at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday (Aug. 19) at the Sutton & Son Funeral Home. Burial in Edgar Cemetery will be accompanied by military graveside rites by American Legion Post 211 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3601. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the service time Friday at the funeral home.

Mr. Swinford was born March 15, 1949, at Paris, the son of Floyd Ovid Swinford and Dolly Daugherty Swinford. He is survived by one son, Brian Swinford of Rantoul; one daughter, Doretta Turngren of Urbana; his mother, Dolly Swinford of Paris; one brother, Ovid Swinford of Paris; special friend, Judy Beauchamp of Paris; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild and one sister. Mr. Swinford was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1971. He was a member of the Edgar County Sportsman Club, where he served in a number of roles, including president.

OBIT: Ellen Coweta SWINFORD Barnes

carolynegould — 2007-05-01 18:31:40Z

The Shawnee News-Star
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
September 2, 1997

Ellen Coweta Barnes

Wellston resident Ellen Coweta Barnes died Saturday at her residence. She was 81.
Mrs. Barnes was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Wellston, to Roy Daniel Swinford and Agnes Anna Green Swinford.

She married William H. "Bill" Barnes in Oklahoma City on Oct. 10, 1936.

She lived in Wellston since 1985. She lived in the Oklahoma City area during her active years, where she worked as an accountant for Allied Foods.

Mrs. Barnes was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wellston. She was a member of the Nicoma Park Order of Eastern Star, where she was past matron. She was past Grand Adah of the State of Oklahoma Order of the Eastern Star in 1974, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William Ralph and Ellen K. Barnes of Oklahoma City; her grandchildren and their wives, Ralph Jr. and Sherry Barnes of Oklahoma City and Bob and Leslie Barnes of Dallas, Texas; her great-grandchildren, Christy, Bill, Mackenzie and Kelsey; one brother and his wife, Harold and Bessie Swinford of Oklahoma City; one sister, Dora A. Brewer of McLoud; nieces and nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in December of 1992, and her parents.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Wellston with the Rev. Todd Fisher officiating. Burial will be at Wellston Cemetery under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Chandler.

SOURCE: The Shawnee News-Star

Re: Swinfords in Myrtle Tree Cemetery, Nodaway Co. MO

bloomnelson — 2008-07-13 01:54:54Z

John V Swinford 1838-1895 was not a Swinford. He married Lucinda Swinford, but his last name is HOOD. George E. Swinford 1886-1896 & J Wilson Swinford 1868-1895 are also not Swinford's. Their last name is also HOOD.
John Hood and Lucinda Swinford were married 01/05/1879 in Nodaway County, Missouri.
Also in that cemetery, close to the HOOD's are W F and Sarah J Swinford. (Wilson Frazier Swinford (Father) and (Mother) Sarah Jane Lee Swinford). W F and Sarah are Lucinda's parents.
The other Swinford's in Myrtle Tree Cemetery all (that I can see) came from Wilson Frazier and Sarah Jane Lee Swinford, one way or another.
Wilson Frazier Swinford was the son of John and Mary Ann (Polly)Adams Swinford. John was born in Kentucky and buried in Indiana and Mary Ann (Polly) is buried in Swinford Cemetery, Nodaway County, Missouri, where more of the Swinford's are buried.

Grandmother

johnnynell — 2007-03-04 22:03:00Z

looking for info on Amy Swinsford. birth 1880. Any info helpful.

Re: Swinford in OK

biancabullock — 2008-05-07 17:59:58Z

I am interested in your information on the Eden's. I believe I am related to James William Wiley via his uncle (believed but no one can find definitive proof) Elias. My great-great-great grandfather was Jonathan Eden who was listed in the 1850 census as living with Wiley Eden in Butler County and was his nephew. I am looking for info on not only the Wiley Eden branch but also for information on Jonathan's father.

If you went to the Monett, MO reunion you may have met my grandfather, Eugene "Gene" Eden.

I appreciate any info you could provide.

Swinford obituary

1st61 — 2008-04-25 03:14:06Z

1968 Obituary Tucson, AZ, Samie A. Swinford 62 passed away February 15. Survived by wife Sonia O.
sons, Samie Jr of Ft Worth, TX, Jimie Ray of Denton, TX, Johnie Joe, Houston, TX daughter, Leah Swinford
of Tucson, brother, Dan; sister, Mrs. Gracie Gabert of Dallas, TX. After Samie’s death we have lost contract.
Any information on any of these family members would be appreciated. Linda

John & Sarah Swinford

1st61 — 2008-04-25 03:11:52Z

1875 census, Cowley, Creswell, KS list John & Sarah Swinford with 5 children listed.
One being Samuel age 16. I am looking for information on this family and the son Samuel.
Any information will help by Swinford research. Linda

Sarah H Swinford

1st61 — 2008-04-25 03:09:41Z

1860 census, Saline County, AR list Sarah H. Swinford age 39 with 8 children.
One being Samuel M age 10. I am looking for information for Sarah and son Samuel.
Any information will help my Swinford research. Linda

Re: Elizabeth Swinford daug. of Joshua and Eliz. Crook

@@lswinford@usa.net — 2006-09-18 04:09:16Z

Do you have any further info on Joshua Swinford, in particular where he was born?

Re: Elizabeth Swinford daug. of Joshua and Eliz. Crook

@@lswinford@usa.net — 2006-09-18 04:09:16Z

I have a Thomas S. Norwood married to Elizabeth Swinford, possibly the first marriage.

Re: Elizabeth Swinford daug. of Joshua and Eliz. Crook

@@lswinford@usa.net — 2006-09-18 04:09:16Z

No, the birth date I have for this Elizabeth Swinford is abt. 1805. I have another Elizabeth Swinford, daughter of John Milton Swinford, that could have been born around that time, but I don't have a birth date.

Lee Swinford

Re: Samuel L. Swinford

dv_lucier — 2007-01-19 05:19:37Z

There is a funeral home record for Sam Swinford for Burkburnett Cemetery. If you contact Julie on the Wichita County, Texas board, she can email you a jpeg for him

Obituary for Elizabeth Allie Swinford Palmer (1840-1913)

13KimBaker — 2006-09-21 15:38:39Z

(Not a relative)

From the Logan (Kansas) Republican, August 14, 1913, page 4:

GRANDMA PALMER DEAD.

From the Logan (Kansas) Republican, August 14, 1913, page 4:

GRANDMA PALMER DEAD.

Elizabeth Allie Swinford was born in Castle, Putnam county Indiana on April 14th, 1840, and
departed this life Aug. 11th, 1913, aged 78 years 3 months and 27 days. She was united in
marriage to Daniel S. Palmer on Feb. 19, 1855. To this union was born 14 children - 7 sons and
seven daughters. Two daughters preceded her. She united with the church of Christ in the year
1870, and lived a faithful Christian till death. She came with her husband to Phillips Co. Kansas
in 1872, and has resided here ever since. She has been a patient sufferer for the last three
months. Her husband departed this life April 24, 1907.

The funeral was held at the home Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock and the remains interred in
the new cemetery. Rev. Ryder preached the funeral sermon. Ward Clark, Alpha Hansen, Mrs.
Calvin Walker and Harry Clark furnished the music. Mrs. Palmer died of paralysis. She leaves
to mourn her loss, seven daughters and five sons.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death
of our beloved mother.
Mrs. Mary Albright.
W. S. Palmer.
Mrs. J. U. Laughlin.
R. S. Palmer.
D. S. Palmer.
E. E. Palmer.
Port Palmer.

Re: Sarah H Swinford

carolmfrazier — 2008-04-25 18:09:45Z

Correction: Eli Swinford died Feb. 1860.

Re: Sarah H Swinford

carolmfrazier — 2008-04-25 16:18:16Z

I have a Samuel M. Swinford, b. 1850. His parents are listed as Eli Swinford and Sarah Richey/Richers/Richer. Eli died Feb. 1850. I have 8 children listed. I can produce an eight page genealogy report on this family. If you would like it, please contact me directly. Carol, frazier@mlode.com

Re: George W. Dill m. Nancy M Swinford, Shelby Co. IN 16 Sep 1866

civilwarbride — 2006-11-06 02:56:56Z

Bill,
Thanks for your response!! I could kiss you!! What documentation do you have tying Richard to John?? That has been my assumption for the past year and half but have been unable to find a tangible link between the two!! Could you email me your sources at civilwarbride@earthlink.net

Thanks,
Carol

Re: George W. Dill m. Nancy M Swinford, Shelby Co. IN 16 Sep 1866

civilwarbride — 2006-11-06 02:56:56Z

Jane,
Just got back from a genealogy conference in SLC and have found some additional information on Richard's family but nothing yet to definatively tie Richard to any parentage. Still looking but once I get my info compiled I will forward it to you.
Thanks for the support!!!
Carol

Re: Richard's progenitors

civilwarbride — 2006-11-06 02:56:56Z

I am in Richard's direct line. He was my ggg grandfather. Richard's oldest son was Joseph and his son was Joseph Edmund. I was just trying to make the connection to John from Richard and have not found any documentation to substantiate my theory. It sounds as though you havent found anything concrete!!! I do know Richard and Jemima both died in Shelby county IN, but as of yet I havent found any death date, cemetery records or will or anything for these two!! I was hoping by finding something of that nature....perhaps it would mention something about his parents. Their son (my gg grandfather) Joseph married Elizabeth McCarty on the 24th of December 1850 in shelby county. I have their marriage bond but it says nothing of parents. I have all of Joseph's muster and Elizabeth pension records from the civil war and found lots of children info birth dates etc. but no parents!! Ugh! Richard and Jemima moved to shelby county In..from Harrison county KY between 1845 and 1850, they are on the 1850 census in shelby county In in addison township. I really am stuck with documentation to John!!