YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alva Lawence Swift 1882–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Aug 1882

Birth Location: Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 1953

Death Location: Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA

Father: Andrew Swift

Mother: Almira Gibson

Spouse(s): Verna Allen

Children(s):

In 1882, Alva Lawence Swift entered the world in Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA, born to Andrew Madison Swift And Almira Mella Gibson. In 1900, Alva Lawence Swift resided in Cleveland, Davis, Iowa, USA. Alva Lawence Swift married Verna Mae Allen. Alva Lawence Swift passed away in 1953 in Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA.

Find more search results for Alva Swift
AS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1882, Alva Lawence Swift entered the world in Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA, born to Andrew Madison Swift And Almira Mella Gibson.
  • In 1900, Alva Lawence Swift resided in Cleveland, Davis, Iowa, USA.
  • Alva Lawence Swift married Verna Mae Allen.
  • Alva Lawence Swift passed away in 1953 in Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alva Swift's Ancestors

Self
Alva Swift
1882–1953
Birth Place: Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA
Parents
Andrew Madison Swift
1843–1921
Indiana, USA
Almira (Mella) Gibson
1848–1921
Guernsey, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Currin (Efford) Swift
1813–1897
Knox, Kentucky, USA
Anna (Lucinda) McMurray
1817–1882
Williamsburg, Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Swift
1789–1875
Catherine Bird
1793–1867
Joseph McMurray
1780–1856
Rebecca Creswell
1786–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Flower Swift
1750–1813
Mary Bedsaul
1754–1839
Robert Bird
1745–1821
Catherine Cady
1757–1845
Samuel McMurtry
1750–1802
Nancy Bogle
1760–1839
Andrew Creswell
1757–1838
Dorothy Evans
1756–1833

Alva Swift's Timeline

3 Records

1882
19 Aug 1882
Birth of Alva Lawence Swift in Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA
Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Alva Lawence Swift resided here in Cleveland, Davis, Iowa, USA
Cleveland, Davis, Iowa, USA
1953
1953
Age 71
Death of Alva Lawence Swift in Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA
Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1882
    Event Place: Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Larimer County, Colorado; Roll: 1561835; Draft Board: 0.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Davis, Iowa; Roll: T623_427; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 2.
    [4] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa; Volume: 451 (Sac - Wright)
    [5] Iowa, Select Marriages
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cleveland, Davis, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Davis, Iowa; Roll: T623_427; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 2.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Bloomfield, Davis, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE