YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

Alice Swift 1698–1783

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability
A
Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Alice Swift in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Jul 1698 · Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 15 Jan 1783 · Westchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father Jireh Swift
Mother Abigail Gibbs
Spouse James Crocker
Children Abigail Crocker, Ephraim Crocker, Hannah Crocker, James Crocker, Jonathan Crocker, Levi Crocker, Lydia Crocker, Simeon Crocker, Thankfull Crocker
Siblings Abigail Homond, Isaac Swift, Job Swift, Jonah Swift, Nathaniel Swift, Paber Swift, Rowland Swift, Silas Swift, Susannah Isham, William Swift, Zephaniah Swift
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850 Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital … U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate …
Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Alice Swift 1698–1783

and 2 more tree owners connected with Alice Swift 1698–1783

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
James Crocker

Biography

In 1698, Alice Swift entered the world in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to jireh swift and abigail gibbs. In 1961, Alice Swift resided in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA. Alice Swift married james crocker, and had children including abigail crocker, ephraim crocker, hannah crocker, james crocker, jonathan crocker, levi crocker, lydia crocker, simeon crocker, thankfull crocker. Alice Swift passed away in 1783 in Westchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  7. 7
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2

  11. 11
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1698
Birth of Alice Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1783
Death of Alice Swift in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Death
1961
Alice Swift resided here in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alice Swift

This ancestor line traces from Wye, Kent, England (1453) to Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1698) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Alice Swift (1698–1783) was born in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westchester, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Alice in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jireh Swift
Father
Abigail Gibbs
Mother

Alice Swift's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alice Swift PTP
1698–1783
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Alice Swift's Descendants

1.
AS
Alice Swift PTP 1698–1783