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Harrison Alexander Sweeney 1866 – 1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1866

Birth Location: Ironton, Missouri

Death Date: 12 Jul 1956

Death Location: Orange, Orange, Texas, USA

Father: Henry Sweeney

Mother: Sarah Thompson

Spouse(s): Lillie Robertson

Children(s): Leah Sweney, Byrtle Carlin

In 1866, Harrison Alexander Sweeney entered the world in Ironton, Missouri, born to Henry Clay Sweeney and Sarah Jane Thompson. In 1880, Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided in Sinking, Dent, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided in Kelly, Carter, Missouri, USA. Harrison Alexander Sweeney married Lillie Robertson, and had children including Leah B Sweney, Byrtle Carlin. Harrison Alexander Sweeney passed away in 1956 in Orange, Orange, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Harrison Alexander Sweeney entered the world in Ironton, Missouri, born to Henry Clay Sweeney and Sarah Jane Thompson.
  • In 1880, Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided in Sinking, Dent, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided in Kelly, Carter, Missouri, USA.
  • Harrison Alexander Sweeney married Lillie Robertson, and had children including Leah B Sweney, Byrtle Carlin.
  • Harrison Alexander Sweeney passed away in 1956 in Orange, Orange, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Sweeney
1842 – 1924
Birth Location: Ellington, Reynolds, Missouri, USA
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Sarah Thompson
1847 – 1908
Birth Location: Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lillie Robertson
1875 –
Birth Location: Missouri
LR

Children(s)

Leah Sweney
1893 –
Birth Location: Missouri
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Byrtle Carlin
1894 –
Birth Location: Missouri
BC

Harrison Sweeney's Ancestors

Self
Harrison Sweeney
1866 – 1956
Birth Place: Ironton, Missouri
Parents
Henry Clay Sweeney
1842 – 1924
Ellington, Reynolds, Missouri, USA
Sarah (Jane) Thompson
1847 – 1908
Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States
Grandparents
John Swiney
1803 – 1848
Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth Highley
1805 – 1901
, Franklin, Virginia, USA
James (M. "Jell") Thompson
1820 – 1898
Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA
Charlotta ("Jane") Batton
1821 – 1897
Tennessee or Kentucky/Tennessee, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Swiney
1765 – 1840
Priscilla Potts
1788 – 1813
John Highley
1780 – 1852
Susannah Brown
1782 – 1824
Roger Thompson
1801 – 1876
Nancy Barten
1805 – 1876
James Bateson
1801 –
Isabella Wade
1795 – 1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Swinney
1761 – 1857
Mildred Griffin
1765 – 1830
William Potts
1763 – 1828
Margaret Purviance
1768 – 1837
William Highley
1724 – 1824
Mary Wright
1760 – 1820
Robert Brown
1742 – 1816
Lucy Jepps
1744 – 1797
Samuel Thompson
1775 – 1821
Rebecca Woods
1777 – 1821

Harrison Sweeney's Descendants

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Harrison (Alexander) Sweeney (18 Jan 1866 – 12 Jul 1956) m. Lillie Robertson (Mar 1875 – )
  1. 1. Leah (B) Sweney (Feb 1893 – )
  2. 2. Byrtle Carlin (abt 1894 – )

Harrison Sweeney's Timeline

7 Records

1866
18 Jan 1866
Birth of Harrison Alexander Sweeney in Ironton, Missouri
Ironton, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 14
Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided here in Sinking, Dent, Missouri, USA
Sinking, Dent, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided here in Kelly, Carter, Missouri, USA
Kelly, Carter, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 69
Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided here in Beaumont, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Texas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 74
Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided here in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
1955
1955
Age 89
Harrison Alexander Sweeney resided here in Orange, Texas, USA
Orange, Texas, USA
1956
12 Jul 1956
Age 90
Death of Harrison Alexander Sweeney in Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
Orange, Orange, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1866
    Event Place: Ironton, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: T627_4076; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 123-15
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sinking, Dent, Missouri; Roll: 685; Family History Film: 1254685; Page: 380D; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0356
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kelly, Carter, Missouri; Roll: 845; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240845
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sinking, Dent, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sinking, Dent, Missouri; Roll: 685; Family History Film: 1254685; Page: 380D; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0356

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kelly, Carter, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kelly, Carter, Missouri; Roll: 845; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1240845

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Beaumont, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: T627_4076; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 123-15
    [2] U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: T627_4076; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 123-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1956
    Event Place: Orange, Orange, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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