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Ephraim Swift 1656–1741 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 June 1656

Birth Location: Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 10 April 1741

Death Location: Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Father: William Jr

Mother: Ruth Tobey

Spouse(s): Sarah Perry

Children(s): Samuel Swift, Moses Swift, Elizabeth Swift, Sarah Swift, Hannah Swift

The story of Ephraim Swift began in 1656 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA. Ephraim Swift married Sarah Perry, and had children including Elizabeth Swift, Hannah Swift, Moses Swift, Samuel Swift, Sarah Swift. Ephraim Swift passed away in 1741 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ephraim Swift began in 1656 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Ephraim Swift married Sarah Perry, and had children including Elizabeth Swift, Hannah Swift, Moses Swift, Samuel Swift, Sarah Swift.
  • Ephraim Swift passed away in 1741 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ephraim Swift's Ancestors

Self
Ephraim Swift
1656–1741
Birth Place: Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
William Swift Jr
1627–1706
Greater London, England
Ruth Tobey
1628–1705
Essex, England
Grandparents
William (Swift) III
1599–1643
England
Joane Dimbleby
1599–1663
Northamptonshire, England
Thomas Tobey
1579–
Plymouth, Barbican, Devonshire, England
Susannah Collomore
1580–1682
Bishop's Tawton, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
William "II"
1561–1597
Janet Wilson
1561–1597
Henry Collamore
1542–1625
Sarah Perkins)
1545–1626
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William "I"
1530–1560
Elizabeth Mason
1534–1600

Ephraim Swift's Descendants

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Ephraim Swift (7 June 1656–10 April 1741) m. Sarah Perry (06 Jun 1659–20 Oct 1734)
  1. 1. Samuel Swift 1690–1758 m. Abigail Lothrop 1693–1725
    1. 1. Mary Swift 1715–1763 m. Joseph (Morey) 944 1709–1755
      1. 1. Mary ("Molly") Baker 1743–1813 m. Gideon Gray 1732–1819
        1. 1. Ruth Gray 1773–1868 m. William Cochran 1764–1839
        2. 2. Marcy Gray 1784–1858
        3. 3. Richard Gray 1772–1858 m. Polly Brown 1774–1860
        4. 4. Aldon Gray 1771–1842
      2. 2. Lathrop Morey 1753–1822
      3. 3. Philemon (Morey) 944 1743–1810
      4. 4. Hannah Morey 1745–
      5. 5. SAMUEL MOREY 1750–
      6. 6. Ruhamer Morey 1755–
      7. 7. Temperance Morey 1747–
      8. 8. Abigail Morey 1733–
      9. 9. Joseph Morey 1737–
      10. 10. Elisha Morey 1741–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Swift 1718–
    3. 3. James Swift 1721–
    4. 4. Samuel Swift 1724–
  2. 2. Moses Swift 1699–1791
  3. 3. Elizabeth Swift 1679–1725
  4. 4. Sarah Swift 1692–1733
  5. 5. Hannah Swift 1695–1733

Ephraim Swift's Timeline

2 Records

1656
7 June 1656
Birth of Ephraim Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
1741
10 April 1741
Age 85
Death of Ephraim Swift in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 June 1656
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 140
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
    [3] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 April 1741
    Event Place: Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 140
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate and Guardianship Records, 1674-1950 (Barnstable County, Massachusetts); Author: Barnstable County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate and Guardianship Records, 1674-1950 (Barnstable County, Massachusetts); Author: Barnstable County (Massachusetts). Register of Probate; Probate Place: Barnstable, Massachusetts

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