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Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift 1715 – 1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 27 Apr 1802

Death Location: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Benjamin Swift

Mother: Hannah Wing

Spouse(s): Waitstill Bowermar

Children(s): Sylvanus Swift, Paul Swift, Silas Swift, Rest Swift, Mary Swift, Hannah Swift, Rosanna Swift, Sarah Swift, Lydia Swift, Benjamin Swift, Waitstill Swift

The story of Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift began in 1715 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. In 1790, Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift resided in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift married Waitstill Bowermar, and had children including Sylvanus Swift, Paul Swift, Silas Swift, Rest Swift, Mary Swift, Hannah Swift, Rosanna Swift, Sarah Swift, Lydia Swift, Benjamin Swift, Waitstill Swift. Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift passed away in 1802 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift began in 1715 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1790, Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift resided in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift married Waitstill Bowermar, and had children including Sylvanus Swift, Paul Swift, Silas Swift, Rest Swift, Mary Swift, Hannah Swift, Rosanna Swift, Sarah Swift, Lydia Swift, Benjamin Swift, Waitstill Swift.
  • Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift passed away in 1802 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Benjamin Swift's Ancestors

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Benjamin Swift
1715 – 1802
Birth Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Benjamin Swift
1682 – 1776
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah ((Dillingham)) Wing
1679 – 1750
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Benjamin Swift's Descendants

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Benjamin (J (H.Wing)) Swift (1715 – 27 Apr 1802) m. Waitstill Bowermar (1720 – 8 Oct 1794)
  1. 1. Sylvanus Swift (28 August 1743 – 3 April 1819) m. Experience Landers (abt 1762 – 24 May 1843) m. Elizabeth m. Hannah (K) Swift
    1. 1. Abiel Swift (28 Aug 1765 – )
    2. 2. Stephen Swift (3 April 1803 – 1870) m. Judith Macy (28 Nov 1799 – )
      1. 1. Sylvanus Swift (31 March 1832 – 10 July 1909) m. Hannah (K) Swift (19 January 1834 – 1922) m. Emily (D) Beal (7 Aug 1849 – 8 Oct 1885) m. Mary (J) Swift (abt 1815 – 1922)
        1. 1. George (A) Swift (Jun 1865 – 1945) m. Francis Harris (1865 – )
        2. 2. Abbie (W) Swift (abt 1868 – 1951)
        3. 3. Charles (Beal) Swift (1 May 1883 – )
      2. 2. Samuel (M) Swift (abt 1835 – )
    3. 3. Charles Swift
    4. 4. John Swift
    5. 5. Virtue Russel
    6. 6. Hannah Gifford
    7. 7. Ludania Hiller
    8. 8. Browning Swift
    9. 9. Joshua Swift
    10. 10. Stephen Swift
    11. 11. Mary (M) Swift (abt 1862 – 28 Aug 1864)
  2. 2. Paul Swift (19 November 1744 – 12 February 1831)
  3. 3. Silas Swift (18 July 1746 – 5 February 1837)
  4. 4. Rest Swift (15 October 1748 – 9 July 1826)
  5. 5. Mary Swift (7 June 1750 – )
  6. 6. Hannah Swift (1 June 1752 – 6 September 1816)
  7. 7. Rosanna Swift (24 August 1754 – 16 November 1825)
  8. 8. Sarah Swift (1 June 1756 – 6 April 1766)
  9. 9. Lydia Swift (10 May 1759 – 12 June 1836)
  10. 10. Benjamin Swift (1 October 1762 – )
  11. 11. Waitstill Swift (6 September 1764 – )

Benjamin Swift's Timeline

3 Records

1715
1715
Birth of Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 75
Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift resided here in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
1802
27 Apr 1802
Age 87
Death of Benjamin J (H.Wing) Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 226; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1802
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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