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George Swisher 1799 – 1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1799

Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: Dec. 10, 1852

Death Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Father: Johann Swisher

Mother: Magdalena Tickle

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Bassett, Catherine Moss, Cathrine Goodner\Coodner

Children(s): Caroline Swisher, Jesse Swisher, William Swisher, Salina Swisher, Mary Swisher, Martha Swisher, John Swisher, George Swisher, Walter Swisher, Polly Swisher, Margaret Swisher, Katharine Swisher, Phebe Swisher

George Swisher was born in 1799 in Guilford, North Carolina, USA, the child of Johann (John) Swisher and Magdalena Tickle. In 1820, George Swisher resided in Ross, Switzerland, Indiana, United States. George Swisher married Elizabeth Bassett, Catherine Moss, Cathrine Goodner\Coodner, and had children including Caroline Swisher, Jesse Swisher, William Swisher, Salina J. Swisher, Mary Elizabeth Swisher, Martha Swisher, John M. Swisher, George Washington Swisher, Walter George Swisher, Polly A Swisher, Margaret A Swisher, Katharine Swisher, Phebe Swisher. George Swisher passed away in 1852 in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • George Swisher was born in 1799 in Guilford, North Carolina, USA, the child of Johann (John) Swisher and Magdalena Tickle.
  • In 1820, George Swisher resided in Ross, Switzerland, Indiana, United States.
  • George Swisher married Elizabeth Bassett, Catherine Moss, Cathrine Goodner\Coodner, and had children including Caroline Swisher, Jesse Swisher, William Swisher, Salina J. Swisher, Mary Elizabeth Swisher, Martha Swisher, John M. Swisher, George Washington Swisher, Walter George Swisher, Polly A Swisher, Margaret A Swisher, Katharine Swisher, Phebe Swisher.
  • George Swisher passed away in 1852 in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johann Swisher
1772 – 1833
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
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Magdalena Tickle
1775 – 1833
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA or Ireland
MT

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Bassett
1798 – 1831
Birth Location: Franklin, Simpson Co., KY
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Catherine Moss
1811 – 1842
Birth Location: Vermilion Co., IL
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Cathrine Goodner\Coodner
1811 – 1878
Birth Location: Ohio
CG

Children(s)

Caroline Swisher
1822 – 1849
Birth Location: Ripley, Indiana, USA
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Jesse Swisher
1825 – 1854
Birth Location: Ripley, Indiana, United States
JS
William Swisher
1827 – 1870
Birth Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
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Salina Swisher
1829 – 1854
Birth Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
SS
Mary Swisher
1830 –
Birth Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
MS
Martha Swisher
1832 –
Birth Location: Illinois
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John Swisher
1834 – 1902
Birth Location: Vermilion Co., IL
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George Swisher
1838 – 1916
Birth Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
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Walter Swisher
1842 – 1892
Birth Location: Illinois
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Polly Swisher
1846 –
Birth Location: Illinois
PS
Margaret Swisher
1848 –
Birth Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
MS
Katharine Swisher
1849 –
Birth Location: Illinois
KS
Phebe Swisher
1852 –
Birth Location: Illinois
PS

George Swisher's Ancestors

Self
George Swisher
1799 – 1852
Birth Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Johann (John) Swisher
1772 – 1833
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Magdalena Tickle
1775 – 1833
North Carolina, USA or Ireland
Grandparents
Franz (Francis) Schwertzer
1745 – 1820
Germany
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Swisher's Descendants

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George Swisher (1799 – Dec. 10, 1852) m. Elizabeth Bassett (2 Feb 1798 – 1831) m. Catherine Moss (21 Apr 1811 – 1842) m. Cathrine Goodner\Coodner (1811 – Mar. 14, 1878)
  1. 1. Caroline Swisher (4 Nov, 1822 – 17 Apr 1849)
  2. 2. Jesse Swisher (May 25, 1825 – 3 Sep 1854)
  3. 3. William Swisher (1827 – 1870) m. Margaret (A) Gebhart (1843 – 30 Sep 1938)
    1. 1. Tilghman Swisher (1856 – 15 Jun 1950)
    2. 2. George (W) Swisher (1859 – )
    3. 3. Nancy Swisher (1863 – )
    4. 4. Armilda Swisher (15 Nov 1863 – 28 Nov 1937)
    5. 5. Melvina (M) Swisher (Dec 1865 – 1930)
    6. 6. John (W) Swisher (10 Jun 1867 – 1 Jan 1951)
  4. 4. Salina (J.) Swisher (1829 – 1854)
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Swisher (1830 – )
  6. 6. Martha Swisher (1832 – ) m. Robert Bloomfield
  7. 7. John (M.) Swisher (3 Dec 1834 – 2 May 1902) m. Martha (Jane) Rutledge (14 Nov 1835 – 6 Feb 1906) m. Catherine Moss (21 Apr 1811 – 1842)
    1. 1. Elmer Swisher (Nov 1858 – )
    2. 2. Walter (Hanford) Swisher (23 May 1878 – )
    3. 3. Lulu (E) Swisher (Oct 1890 – )
    4. 4. John (O) Swisher (Mar 1892 – )
    5. 5. Basil (A) Swisher (Aug 1897 – )
  8. 8. George (Washington) Swisher (15 Aug 1838 – 28 Aug 1916)
  9. 9. Walter (George) Swisher (abt 1842 – 1892) m. Louisa (J. Lavica) Swisher (22 OCT 1846 – 01 MAR 1880)
    1. 1. Solomon (S.) Swisher (abt 1865 – )
    2. 2. Evelena Swisher (abt 1866 – )
    3. 3. Charles (Franklin) Swisher (4 Nov 1866 – Nov. 9, 1928)
    4. 4. Sarah (E) Swisher (abt 1868 – )
    5. 5. Martha (C.) Swisher (1871 – Feb. 26, 1913)
    6. 6. Lewis (C.) Swisher (1873 – )
    7. 7. Nancy (Jane) Swisher (April 1873 – July 7, 1949)
    8. 8. Nora (Anna) Swisher (abt 1878 – )
    9. 9. Purly (C.) Swisher (abt 1879 – )
    10. 10. Leroy Swisher (abt 1880 – )
  10. 10. Polly (A) Swisher (abt 1846 – ) m. Peter (S) Brewer (1842 – )
  11. 11. Margaret (A) Swisher (1848 – )
  12. 12. Katharine Swisher (abt 1849 – )
  13. 13. Phebe Swisher (abt 1852 – )

George Swisher's Timeline

6 Records

1799
1799
Birth of George Swisher in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 21
George Swisher resided here in Ross, Switzerland, Indiana, United States
Ross, Switzerland, Indiana, United States
1830
1830
Age 31
George Swisher resided here in Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Vermilion, Illinois, United States
1840
1840
Age 41
George Swisher resided here in Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Vermilion, Illinois, United States
1850
17 Dec 1850
Age 51
George Swisher resided here in District 21, Vermilion, Illinois, United States
District 21, Vermilion, Illinois, United States
1852
Dec. 10, 1852
Age 53
Death of George Swisher in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M432_130; Page: 249B; Image: 211
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Ross, Switzerland, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Ross, Switzerland, Indiana; Page: 175; NARA Roll: M33_14; Image: 273

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 April 1820
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Vermilion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Vermilion, Illinois; Page: 105; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 23; Family History Film: 0007648

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 December 1830
    Event Place: Vermilion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 April 1837
    Event Place: Vermilion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Vermilion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 71; Page: 96; Image: 885; Family History Library Film: 0007644

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1850
    Event Place: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois; Archive Collection Number: T1133; Roll: 4; Page: 313; Line: 16; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M432_130; Page: 249B; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec. 10, 1852
    Event Place: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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