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George Wheatly Swift 1819–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1819

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1903

Death Location: Pennsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Polly Sleasman

Spouse(s): Mahala Ritenour

Children(s): Lewis Swift, Sanford Swift, Katherine Swift, Anna Swift, Emmaline Swift, Samuel Swift, Mary Swift, Matilda Swift, George Swift, Jacob Swift, John Swift, Henry Swift, Robert Swift

George Wheatly Swift was born in 1819 in Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Swift And Polly Sleasman. In 1860, George Wheatly Swift resided in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania. In 1863, George Wheatly Swift resided in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. George Wheatly Swift married Mahala Ann Ritenour, and had children including Anna Margaret Swift, Emmaline Ruth Swift, George Wesley Swift, Henry L Swift, Jacob R Swift, John A Swift, Katherine Kate Swift, Lewis B Swift, Mary Ellen Swift, Matilda E Swift, Robert James Swift, Samuel Luisous Swift, Sanford Cornell Swift. George Wheatly Swift passed away in 1903 in Pennsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • George Wheatly Swift was born in 1819 in Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Swift And Polly Sleasman.
  • In 1860, George Wheatly Swift resided in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1863, George Wheatly Swift resided in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • George Wheatly Swift married Mahala Ann Ritenour, and had children including Anna Margaret Swift, Emmaline Ruth Swift, George Wesley Swift, Henry L Swift, Jacob R Swift, John A Swift, Katherine Kate Swift, Lewis B Swift, Mary Ellen Swift, Matilda E Swift, Robert James Swift, Samuel Luisous Swift, Sanford Cornell Swift.
  • George Wheatly Swift passed away in 1903 in Pennsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Polly Sleasman
1806–1837
Birth Location: Fayette Co. Pa
PS

Spouses(s)

Mahala Ritenour
1832–1901
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MR

Children(s)

Lewis Swift
1858–1924
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
LS
Sanford Swift
1877–1959
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
SS
Katherine Swift
1875–1950
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
KS
Anna Swift
1873–1934
Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
AS
Emmaline Swift
1869–1936
Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
ES
Samuel Swift
1867–1950
Birth Location: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania
SS
Mary Swift
1864–1939
Birth Location: Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
MS
Matilda Swift
1861–1929
Birth Location: New Jersey
MS
George Swift
1859–1935
Birth Location: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
GS
Jacob Swift
1853–1922
Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
JS
John Swift
1855–1933
Birth Location: , , Pennsylvania, USA
JS
Henry Swift
1862–1945
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
HS
Robert Swift
1870–1924
Birth Location: Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
RS

George Swift's Ancestors

Self
George Swift
1819–1903
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Polly Sleasman
1806–1837
Fayette Co. Pa
Grandparents
George Sleasman
1776–1812
Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Demaris Miller
1777–1850
, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Sleasman
1734–
Jacob Miller
1762–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Swift's Descendants

1.
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George (Wheatly) Swift (Oct 1819–1903) m. Mahala (Ann) Ritenour (Nov 1832–1901)
  1. 1. Lewis (B.) Swift 1858–1924
  2. 2. Sanford (Cornell) Swift 1877–1959 m. Elizabeth Geisler 1887– m. Eva Ulery 1882–
    1. 1. Edna (Pearl) Swift –1974
    2. 2. Margaret (Mae) Swift 1900–1975 m. Herbert (Wesley) Stuck 1897–1918 m. John (Leslie) Shawley 1898–1976
      1. 1. Herbert (Sanford) Stuck 1917–1973 m. Geraldine Matthews 1917–2007
      2. 2. Donald Shawley 1921–1997
  3. 3. Katherine ((Kate)) Swift 1875–1950 m. Alexander (B) Johnson 1870–1924
    1. 1. Harry (Weddell) Johnson 1896–1968 m. Nellie (Victoria Mae) Daniels 1900–1974
      1. 1. Peggie (Rosella) Johnson 1935–2010 m. Thomas (Leonard Anthony) Buday 1933–2007
  4. 4. Anna (Margaret) Swift 1873–1934 m. Elmer (Ellsworth) Jones 1866–1931
    1. 1. Curnell Jones 1893– m. Elizabeth (V.) Snyder 1902–
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Mae) Jones 1938–2020 m. Robert (Graham) Church 1937–1994
  5. 5. Emmaline (Ruth) Swift 1869–1936 m. Michael Conway 1863–
  6. 6. Samuel (Luisous) Swift 1867–1950 m. Mary (Evelyn (Molly)) Woody 1873– m. Sara (Jane) Spielman 1879–1923
  7. 7. Mary (Ellen) Swift 1864–1939 m. Madison (Myers\Miles) Herrod 1854–1941
    1. 1. Pearly Herrod 1884–1896
    2. 2. Clella Herrod 1894–1899
    3. 3. M. (Myers) Herrod 1906–1906
    4. 4. George (Ora) Herrod 1883– m. Vallie (May) Thompson 1885–1966
      1. 1. Lois (K.) Herrod 1925–2015
      2. 2. Oras Herrod 1914–
      3. 3. Woodrow Herrod 1916–
      4. 4. Bernard Herrod 1918–
      5. 5. Miles Herrod 1920–
      6. 6. Edmund Herrod 1922–
      7. 7. Dewain Herrod 1924–
    5. 5. Ora (Lee) Herrod 1883–
    6. 6. Rhoda (N.) Herrod 1884–1918
    7. 7. Maude (Alberta) Herrod 1886–1967
    8. 8. Gertrude (Ellen) Herrod 1888–1980 m. William (Howard Clinton) Nocholson 1887–1965
      1. 1. Wilma (Greta) Nocholson 1906–1991 m. Lee (Roy) Shankle 1903–1981
        1. 1. Lee (Roy Shankle) Jr 1929–2010
        2. 2. John (William) Shankle 1931–1932
        3. 3. Patricia (Ellen) Shankle 1932–2010 m. Calvin (Coolidge) Gay 1927–2004
      2. 2. Claudius (Brooks) Nocholson 1909–1910
      3. 3. Kenneth (Fleetwood) Nocholson 1911–1974
      4. 4. Mildred (Christine) Nocholson 1915–1987
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Nocholson 1917–1933
      6. 6. Wilda (Bernadine) Nocholson 1922–1922
      7. 7. William (Howard) Nocholson 1925–1997
      8. 8. Arthur (Lee) Nocholson 1927–2000
    9. 9. Obert (J.) Herrod 1889–1982
    10. 10. Delmont Herrod 1892–
    11. 11. Lucy (Delmont) Herrod 1892–1978
    12. 12. Onna Herrod 1900–1975
    13. 13. Naomi (Hope) Herrod 1900–1975
    14. 14. Dorras (M.) Herrod 1908–
    15. 15. Willard (Wellington) Herrod 1896–
  8. 8. Matilda (E.) Swift 1861–1929 m. Allen (K.) Stevenson 1857–1928
    1. 1. Eva Stevenson 1896–1923
    2. 2. Emma (E.) Stevenson 1880–
    3. 3. Ray (Allen) Stevenson 1886–1970 m. Marietta Werry 1891–
      1. 1. Marie Stevenson 1918–1998
      2. 2. Clark (J.) Stevenson 1928–1985 m. Duwella (Jean) Stafford 1929–1974
        1. 1. Clark (J. Stevenson) Jr. 1949–2000
  9. 9. George (Wesley) Swift 1859–1935 m. Mary (Ann) Moore 1863–1937
    1. 1. Alvin (Franklin) Swift 1897–
    2. 2. Thomas (Clyde) Swift 1892–1977
      1. 1. Mildred (Marie) Swift 1916–1970 m. Robert (William) Funk 1916–1950
        1. 1. Harry (Clyde) Funk 1940–2004
      2. 2. Roselma Swift 1915–1985
    3. 3. Lee (Roy Swift) Sr 1893–1982 m. Betty Johnson –1949 m. Elizabeth (V.) Willis 1891–1949
      1. 1. Edward Swift 1926–
      2. 2. Alice Swift 1922–
      3. 3. Charles Swift 1913–
      4. 4. Langburn Swift 1914–
      5. 5. Lawrence (Thomas) Swift 1917– m. Rose 1921–
      6. 6. Jack Swift 1926–
      7. 7. Douglas Swift 1920–
      8. 8. Juanita Swift
      9. 9. Earl ((Ham)) Swift 1914–1982 m. Helen (Virginia) Crow 1918–2006
      10. 10. Evelyn Swift 1922–
      11. 11. Leroy ((Skeets)) Swift 1912–
    4. 4. George (Wesley, Jr.) Swift 1889–1974
    5. 5. Charles (Moore) Swift 1886– m. Hannah Swift 1896–
      1. 1. Thelma Swift 1921–
      2. 2. Anah (Wanna) Swift 1926–
    6. 6. Alice Swift 1882–
  10. 10. Jacob (R.) Swift 1853–1922 m. Elizabeth (E.) Echard 1855–1932
    1. 1. Milton (Elsworth) Swift 1879–1951 m. Nora (Elizabeth) White 1897–
    2. 2. Elizabeth Swift 1892–1932 m. Elmer (E) Gjertsen 1882–
      1. 1. Anna Gjertsen 1923–2007
      2. 2. Harriet (Jean) Gjertsen 1920–2007 m. Glenwood (D.) Camp 1908–1963 m. Wilbur (D.) Schrader –1989
    3. 3. Sophia (O.) Swift 1885–1953 m. Harry (P) Rhodes 1882–
      1. 1. Elmer Rhodes 1911–
      2. 2. Elizabeth Rhodes 1918–
      3. 3. Harry (Eugene) Rhodes 1905–1949
  11. 11. John (A.) Swift 1855–1933 m. Sophia Echard 1850–
    1. 1. William Swift 1873–
    2. 2. Birkley (E.) Swift 1876–1956 m. Eva (M.) Freed 1880–1946
      1. 1. George (Edward) Swift 1899–1961
      2. 2. Ethel (Mae) Swift 1902–1966 m. Raymond (Leslie) Griffith 1902–1986
        1. 1. Betty (Mae) Griffith 1925–1925
        2. 2. Roy (William) Griffith 1928–2013 m. Aurelia (Marguerite) Mulhern 1929–2010
      3. 3. Stella Swift 1905–2006
      4. 4. John Swift 1908–
      5. 5. Roy (W.) Swift 1909–1973
    3. 3. Minnie (M.) Swift 1878–
  12. 12. Henry (L.) Swift 1862–1945 m. Elnora Fisher 1869–1935
    1. 1. Francis Swift 1902–
    2. 2. Harold Swift 1909–
    3. 3. Torence Swift 1905– m. Cecelia (Mona) Conroy 1917–
    4. 4. John (Edward) Swift 1911–1977 m. Marguerite Heath 1912–1937
      1. 1. Robert (Lowry) Swift 1932–2013
    5. 5. Edgar (G.) Swift 1899–
    6. 6. Mabel (P) Swift 1896–
      1. 1. Earl Noakes 1918–
      2. 2. Charles Noakes 1921–
    7. 7. Mary (Bell) Swift 1893–1955 m. Victor (Keller) Laughead 1891–1948
      1. 1. Faye Laughead 1917–1976 m. William Dileo 1917–
        1. 1. Ethelda (Joyce) Dileo 1934–2013 m. George (Duane) Baxter 1924–1997
    8. 8. Elmenia Swift 1890–
    9. 9. Samuel (L.) Swift 1887–
    10. 10. Harry (Clay) Swift 1885–1969
  13. 13. Robert (James) Swift 1870–1924 m. Delilah Ferguson 1872–1936
    1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Swift 1910–1911
    2. 2. Anthony (B) Swift 1910–1911
    3. 3. Sarah (Emma) Swift 1908–1989 m. Frank (George) Kronk 1906–1972
      1. 1. Doris Kronk 1925–2007
      2. 2. Ruth (Ann) Kronk 1929–1931
      3. 3. Frank Kronk 1930–2002 m. Jewel (Louise) Smith 1932–2000
      4. 4. Robert (Earl Lee) Kronk 1931–1983
      5. 5. Thomas (W.) Kronk 1935–2020 m. Ruby (E.) Bell 1933–2018
    4. 4. Walter (J) Swift 1906–1938 m. Goldie Johnson 1905–1976
      1. 1. Richard Swift 1937–2018
    5. 5. Earnest Swift 1901–1902
    6. 6. Rosie ((Rosa) V.) Swift 1899–1900
    7. 7. Samuel (Earl) Swift 1895–1918
    8. 8. Reidie (Michael) Swift 1893–1950 m. Susana Walsh 1891–1957
      1. 1. George Swift 1924–
      2. 2. Earl Swift 1926–
      3. 3. Robert (John) Swift 1920–1995 m. Isabel (Katrin) Wozniak 1915–1995
      4. 4. David (N.) Swift 1933–2004
      5. 5. Reidie (Michael Swift) Jr. 1921–1980 m. Lucy (Elizabeth) Elmer 1922–2001
    9. 9. George Swift 1892–1892
    10. 10. Olive Swift 1892–1892
    11. 11. Sanford (Kornell) Swift 1896–1974 m. Goldie (M.) Martin 1894–1972 m. Leota Whetzel 1900–1954
      1. 1. Donald (Eugene) Swift 1927–1928
      2. 2. Sanford (Kornell Swift) Jr. 1922–1967
      3. 3. Thelma (Mae) Swift 1924–1975
      4. 4. Virginia (Irene) Swift 1920–1992 m. Robert Burke 1912–
      5. 5. Evelyn (Delilah) Swift 1917–2008 m. Gentry Reagan 1911–
      6. 6. Charles (Homer Swift) Sr. –2003 m. Helen (Louise) Decker 1927–2010
      7. 7. Wilber (Allison) Swift 1916–1999 m. Alice Clark 1920–2006
    12. 12. Gertrude (Ada) Swift 1903–1953 m. Robert (Earl) Jennings 1897–1966 m. 1898–1965
      1. 1. Lucy (Marcella) Jennings 1940–2020 m. Clive (Alton) Burnworth 1937–1986
        1. 1. Patricia (Lavern) Burnworth –2022
      2. 2. Johnston (Reid) Brenton 1927–1998 m. Phyllis (Mae) McCune 1929–2013
      3. 3. 1925–2022 m. Delores (E.) Stutzman 1920–2012
      4. 4. Bessie (Lena) Brenton 1921–1996 m. Bessie (L) Lyons 1921– m. Howard (Lonnie) Lyons 1916–1978
        1. 1. Richard (Allen) Lyons 1944–2021
      5. 5. Helen (Ada) Brenton 1924–2008 m. William (Frederic Joseph) Fritzley 1922–1998
        1. 1. Lana Fritzley 1949–2014
      6. 6. Virginia (Louise) Brenton 1922–1980 m. Wilbur (David) Hoffman 1915–1961 m. James (Irvin) Deppoleto 1924–1985 m. 1902–1970
        1. 1. Mildred (Kathleen) Hoffman 1943–2014 m. Arthur Rorabaugh 1939–2018 m. Barclay (Hill) Reamer 1933–2023

George Swift's Timeline

8 Records

1819
Oct 1819
Birth of George Wheatly Swift in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
George Wheatly Swift resided here in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1863
1 July 1863
Age 44
George Wheatly Swift resided here in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 51
George Wheatly Swift resided here in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 61
George Wheatly Swift resided here in Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1880
1880
Age 61
George Wheatly Swift resided here in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 81
George Wheatly Swift resided here in Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1903
1903
Age 84
Death of George Wheatly Swift in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1819
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 000001-002850
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 532.4000; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 0596.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 18 Sep 2014; Publication Place: City, Wisconsin, USA
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1110; Page: 482; Image: 406.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1110; Page: 482; Image: 406.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 532.4000; Enumeration District: 58; Image: 0596.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 18 Sep 2014; Publication Place: City, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 18 Sep 2014; Publication Place: City, Wisconsin, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pennsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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