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Robert Franklin SWOPE 1922–2007

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert SWOPE in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. 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 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Apr 1922 · Lock Haven, PAon
Died 5 Mar 2007 · Simsbury
Spouse Vera Olivine Wilson
Children Linda Swope
Records
1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War II Draft … Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application … New York, New York, U.S., … Connecticut, U.S., Death Index Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Researchers connected through Robert SWOPE 1922–2007

Immediate Family

Parents
Children
Linda Swope

Biography

Robert Franklin SWOPE was born in 1922 in Lock Haven, PAon. In 1950, Robert Franklin SWOPE resided in 315 W. 25th St., Apartment 4 D, New York City. Robert Franklin SWOPE married vera olivine wilson, and had children including linda swope. Robert Franklin SWOPE passed away in 2007 in Simsbury.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012

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

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    Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

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    Military Pennsylvania, U.S., Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII

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    Marriage Records New York, New York, U.S., Marriage License Indexes

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    Death Records Connecticut, U.S., Death Index

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    Record Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1922
Birth of Robert Franklin SWOPE in Lock Haven, PAon
Birth
1950
Robert Franklin SWOPE resided here in 315 W. 25th St., Apartment 4 D, New York City
Residence
2007
Death of Robert Franklin SWOPE in Simsbury
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

Robert SWOPE (1922–2007) was born in Lock Haven, PAon and died in Simsbury. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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.
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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.

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Robert SWOPE's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Franklin SWOPE PTP
1922–2007
Lock Haven, PAon
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert SWOPE's Descendants

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Robert Franklin SWOPE PTP 1922–2007