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Dorothy Purves Swann 1892–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1892

Birth Location: South Shields, Durham, England

Death Date: Jan 1976

Death Location: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

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Spouse(s): John Nichol

Children(s): John Nichol, Joseph Nichol, Arthur Nichol, Elizabeth Nichol, Dorothy Nichol, Eleanor Nichol

In 1892, Dorothy Purves Swann entered the world in South Shields, Durham, England, born to Arthur George Swann And Eleanor. In 1911, Dorothy Purves Swann resided in South Shields, Durham, England. Dorothy Purves Swann married John Nichol, and had children including Arthur G Nichol, Dorothy Nichol, Eleanor S Nichol, Elizabeth Nichol, John William Nichol, Joseph Nichol. Dorothy Purves Swann passed away in 1976 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Dorothy Purves Swann entered the world in South Shields, Durham, England, born to Arthur George Swann And Eleanor.
  • In 1911, Dorothy Purves Swann resided in South Shields, Durham, England.
  • Dorothy Purves Swann married John Nichol, and had children including Arthur G Nichol, Dorothy Nichol, Eleanor S Nichol, Elizabeth Nichol, John William Nichol, Joseph Nichol.
  • Dorothy Purves Swann passed away in 1976 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England.

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Dorothy Swann's Ancestors

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Dorothy Swann
1892–1976
Birth Place: South Shields, Durham, England
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Dorothy Swann's Descendants

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Dorothy (Purves) Swann (14 Sep 1892–Jan 1976) m. John Nichol (4 Oct 1889–Jan 1973)
  1. 1. John (William) Nichol 1916–1982 m. Margaret Pease 1919–2001
  2. 2. Joseph Nichol 1919–1995
  3. 3. Arthur (G) Nichol 1912–1913
  4. 4. Elizabeth Nichol 1914–
  5. 5. Dorothy Nichol 1914–1991
  6. 6. Eleanor (S) Nichol 1921–

Dorothy Swann's Timeline

5 Records

1892
14 Sep 1892
Birth of Dorothy Purves Swann in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England
1892
28 Sep 1892
Dorothy Purves Swann was baptized in St Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England
St Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England
1911
1911
Age 19
Dorothy Purves Swann resided here in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England
1939
1939
Age 47
Dorothy Purves Swann resided here in Durham, England
Durham, England
1976
Jan 1976
Age 84
Death of Dorothy Purves Swann in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1892
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30261
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 2; Page: 1796
    [3] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012693A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1892
    Event Place: St Hildas, South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30261

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Durham, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012693A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1976
    Event Place: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 2; Page: 1796

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