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Mary Elizabeth Righter¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Mary Elizabeth Righter was born on 8 September 1797 in Washington Co., Maryland.¹
• Marriage: She married Thomas Swiger, son of John Swiger and Elizabeth Tetrick, on 30 November 1820 in Harrison Co., West Virginia.²
• Name-Marr: As of 30 November 1820,her married name was Mary Elizabeth Swiger.
• Death: Mary Elizabeth Righter died on 7 April 1870 in Harrison County, West Virginia, at age 72.^1,3

• Last Edited: 24 August 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)
2. [S129] Vital Records, West Virginia Vital Research Records (West Virginia Archives), Marriage Records.
3. [S181] Find-a-Grave, online www.findagrave.com, # 65636733. Hereinafter cited as Find-a-Grave.

John W. Elam¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: John W. Elam was born on 7 August 1872 in Missouri.¹
• Note: John's father died in 1873, don't know about the mother. Since he is living with John Jones in 1880, I assume that John Jones is the father of Edney Jones, the 2nd wife of James H. ELAM.
• Residence: He lived in 1880 in Newton Co., Missouri, with his grandparents John and Sarah Jones.¹
• Marriage: He married Sarah Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of Felix Chester Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Pratt, on 2 July 1901 in Independence, Montgomery Co., Kansas.²
• Death: John W. Elam died on 1 February 1943 in Oklahoma at age 70.²
• Burial: He was buried in Ochelata Cemetery, Washington Co., Oklahoma.²

• Last Edited: 25 August 2022

Citations

1. [S92] transcription, 1880 Census of Newton County, Missouri (Genealogy Friends of the Library.)
2. [S104] Diane Waldron, Rootsweb Worldconnect - Waldron File (Worldconnect.)

Richard Henry Elam^1,2

Parents

Gravestone of Richard and Alice Elam, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Barry Co. MO.

Biography

• Birth: Richard Henry Elam was born on 2 May 1865 in Newton Co., Missouri.^1,3
• Name-Var: Richard Henry Elam was also known as Ritt Elam.³
• Residence: He lived in 1880 in Flat Creek Township, Barry Co., Missouri.⁴
• Marriage: He married Alice Haddock.
• Death: He died on 12 May 1950 in Barry Co., Missouri, at age 85.³
• Burial: He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Barry Co., Missouri.³

• Last Edited: 19 June 2016

Citations

1. [S91] Joan Kunkel and Betty Bell, 1870 Federal Census, Newton County, Missouri (unidentified publisher), p. 16.
2. [S53] #15815, Elam, Richard H. Death Certificate (Missouri State Archives.)
3. [S14] Joan Kunkel et al, Barry County Missouri Cemeteries (published in four volumes, BCG&HS), Vol. II p. 54.
4. [S18] National Archives, Barry Co. Missouri Census - 1880 (familysearch.org), Flat Creek Twp. p. 14-15.

Sarah Alice Elam^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Sarah Alice Elam was born on 3 January 1861 in Missouri.³
• Marriage: She married Jasper Carlin Sapp, son of Silas M. Sapp and Elizabeth Swiger, on 30 January 1876 in Barry Co., Missouri.^2,4
• Name-Marr: As of 30 January 1876,her married name was Sarah Alice Sapp.
• Death: Sarah Alice Elam died on 3 September 1899 in Barry Co., Missouri, at age 38.^5,6
• Burial: She was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Barry Co., Missouri.⁵
• Note: There are two gravestones with her name at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. (see scrapbook photos).⁵

• Last Edited: 28 December 2022

Citations

1. [S91] Joan Kunkel and Betty Bell, 1870 Federal Census, Newton County, Missouri (unidentified publisher), transcription, p. 16.
2. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)
3. [S91] Joan Kunkel and Betty Bell, 1870 Federal Census, Newton County, Missouri, p. 16.
4. [S24] Barry County clerks, Barry Co. Missouri Marriage Book C (BCG&HS), Record #588.
5. [S14] Joan Kunkel et al, Barry County Missouri Cemeteries (published in four volumes, BCG&HS.)
6. [S47] Norma Neill, Descendants of James Elam - Website (Rootsweb.)

Mary Ann Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Mary Ann Swiger was born on 23 January 1823.¹
• Marriage: She married Edmond Whiteman.
• Name-Marr: Her married name was Mary Ann Whiteman.

• Last Edited: 13 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Edmond Whiteman¹

Biography

• Marriage: Edmond Whiteman married Mary Ann Swiger, daughter of Thomas Swiger and Mary Elizabeth Righter.

• Last Edited: 30 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Catherine Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Catherine Swiger was born on 12 October 1824.¹
• Marriage: She married Jediah Gifford.
• Name-Marr: Her married name was Catherine Gifford.

• Last Edited: 13 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Jediah Gifford¹

Biography

• Marriage: Jediah Gifford married Catherine Swiger, daughter of Thomas Swiger and Mary Elizabeth Righter.

• Last Edited: 28 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Peter R. Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Peter R. Swiger was born on 14 September 1826 in Virginia.¹
• Marriage: He married Anna Allen, daughter of John Allen, on 8 September 1845 in James Town, Virginia. They may have been married in PA. (Ancestors Unlimited -2).¹
• Note: At the time of daughter Tabitha's birth in West Virginia (1854) he was a merchant.
• Milit-Beg: Peter R. Swiger began military service in the Civil War as a Pvt. Co.C, 21 Reg't Missouri Inf. (Union). He also served in the 24 Missouri Infantry.²
• Residence: He lived in 1870 in Capps Creek Township, #136, Barry Co., Missouri.
• Death: He died on 19 November 1888 in Purdy, Barry Co., Missouri, at age 62.¹
• Burial: He was buried in Purdy Cemetery, Purdy, Barry Co., Missouri.¹

• Last Edited: 25 August 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)
2. [S125] NARA microfilm publication M123, Union Soldiers and Widows Book II :1890 Special Federal Census (Ozarks Genealogical Society, Springfield, Missouri 1983.)

Anna Allen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Anna Allen was born circa 1826 in Virginia.^1,2
• Marriage: She married Peter R. Swiger, son of Thomas Swiger and Mary Elizabeth Righter, on 8 September 1845 in James Town, Virginia. They may have been married in PA. (Ancestors Unlimited -2).¹
• Name-Marr: As of 8 September 1845,her married name was Anna Swiger.
• Residence: Anna Allen lived in 1870 in Capps Creek Township, #136, Barry Co., Missouri.²
• Death: She died on 12 December 1903 in Purdy, Barry Co., Missouri, at age ~77.¹
• Burial: She was buried in Purdy Cemetery, Purdy, Barry Co., Missouri.¹

• Last Edited: 25 August 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)
2. [S17] transcription, Barry Co. Missouri Census - 1870 (BCG&HS.)

John S. Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: John S. Swiger was born on 7 March 1829.¹
• Marriage: He married Nancy Whiteman.

• Last Edited: 13 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Nancy Whiteman¹

Biography

• Marriage: Nancy Whiteman married John S. Swiger, son of Thomas Swiger and Mary Elizabeth Righter.
• Name-Marr: Her married name was Nancy Swiger.

• Last Edited: 30 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Anna Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Anna Swiger was born on 15 October 1836.¹
• Marriage: She married Templeton Smith.
• Name-Marr: Her married name was Anna Smith.

• Last Edited: 13 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Templeton Smith¹

Biography

• Marriage: Templeton Smith married Anna Swiger, daughter of Thomas Swiger and Mary Elizabeth Righter.

• Last Edited: 30 November 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

John Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: John Swiger was born on 25 April 1764 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.¹
• Marriage: He married Elizabeth Tetrick, daughter of Jacob Tetrick and Catherine Unknown, on 13 May 1794.¹
• Death: John Swiger died on 26 June 1844 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia, at age 80.¹

• Last Edited: 25 August 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Elizabeth Tetrick¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Elizabeth Tetrick was born on 20 August 1769 in Loudoun Co., Virginia.¹
• Marriage: She married John Swiger, son of John William Swiger and Mary Unknown, on 13 May 1794.¹
• Name-Marr: As of 13 May 1794,her married name was Elizabeth Swiger.
• Death: Elizabeth Tetrick died on 17 September 1843 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia, at age 74.¹

• Last Edited: 25 August 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Sarah Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Sarah Swiger was born on 25 November 1808 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

George Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: George Swiger was born on 6 March 1795 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Katherine Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Katherine Swiger was born on 7 March 1796 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Jacob Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Jacob Swiger was born on 17 July 1799 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Lavina Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Lavina Swiger was born on 2 July 1801 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Elizabeth Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Elizabeth Swiger was born on 13 November 1802 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Abel Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Abel Swiger was born on 18 August 1805 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

Rebecca Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Rebecca Swiger was born on 27 June 1807 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)

John Swiger¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: John Swiger was born on 23 February 1810 in Clay District, Harrison Co., Virginia.¹

• Last Edited: 15 July 2022

Citations

1. [S6] Barry Co. Genealogical Society (Missouri), Ancestors Unlimited - 2 (A major source was "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Swiger Family," by Ira L. Swiger, pub. 1916.)