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James Swain 1824–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1824

Birth Location: Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England

Death Date: 26 Jun 1882

Death Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, , England

Father: Simeon Swain

Mother: Maria Kentish

Spouse(s): Lucy Whitburn

Children(s): James Swain, William Swain, Mary Swain

In 1824, James Swain entered the world in Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England, born to Simeon Swain And Maria Kentish. In 1841, James Swain resided in Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England. In 1851, James Swain resided in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. James Swain married Lucy Whitburn, and had children including James Swain, Mary Ann Swain, William Swain. James Swain passed away in 1882 in Watford, Hertfordshire, , England.

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Biography

  • In 1824, James Swain entered the world in Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England, born to Simeon Swain And Maria Kentish.
  • In 1841, James Swain resided in Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England.
  • In 1851, James Swain resided in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.
  • James Swain married Lucy Whitburn, and had children including James Swain, Mary Ann Swain, William Swain.
  • James Swain passed away in 1882 in Watford, Hertfordshire, , England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simeon Swain
1793–1858
Birth Location: Chorley Wood, Hertfordshire, , England
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Maria Kentish
1800–1856
Birth Location: Sarratt, Hertfordshire, , England
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Whitburn
1830–
Birth Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire, England
LW

Children(s)

James Swain
1850–1933
Birth Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, England
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William Swain
1853–1930
Birth Location: Rickmansworth, Buckinghamshire, England
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Mary Swain
1851–
Birth Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
MS

James Swain's Ancestors

Self
James Swain
1824–1882
Birth Place: Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England
Parents
Simeon Swain
1793–1858
Chorley Wood, Hertfordshire, , England
Maria Kentish
1800–1856
Sarratt, Hertfordshire, , England
Grandparents
William Kentish
1771–1845
Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England
Sarah Doggett
1772–1860
Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
JOSEPH KENTISH
1746–
Hannah Smith
1750–
Richard Doggett
1746–1826
Mary Rogers
1750–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Doggett
1721–
Elizabeth Harris
1719–
John Rogers
1718–
Mary Halsey
1724–

James Swain's Descendants

1.
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James Swain (1824–26 Jun 1882) m. Lucy Whitburn (abt 1830–)
  1. 1. James Swain 1850–1933 m. Anne 1847–
    1. 1. Arthur (James) Swain 1874–1901
    2. 2. Kate (Augusta) Swain 1876–1957 m. Edward (James) Wheatley 1856–
  2. 2. William Swain 1853–1930 m. Hannah Sewell 1851–
    1. 1. William (James) Swain 1875– m. Lizzie 1871–
      1. 1. William (James) Swain 1897–
      2. 2. Joseph Swain 1899–
      3. 3. Frederick Swain 1903–
      4. 4. Charles Swain 1906–
      5. 5. Arthur Swain 1901–
    2. 2. Harriet Swain 1879– m. Henri (Etienne) Gronland 1879–1919
      1. 1. Arthur (A) Gronland 1914–
      2. 2. Harriett (Agnes) Gronland 1904–
      3. 3. Harry (Joseph N) Gronland 1906–
      4. 4. George (William R) Gronland 1908–
      5. 5. Hilda (K E) Gronland 1911–
    3. 3. Harold Swain 1885–1948
      1. 1. Constance (W) Swain 1920–
      2. 2. Lawrence (H) Swain 1921–
    4. 4. Kate Swain 1889–1927
    5. 5. Alice Swain 1882–
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Swain 1851– m. Jacob Child 1852–

James Swain's Timeline

7 Records

1824
1824
Birth of James Swain in Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England
Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England
1841
1841
Age 17
James Swain resided here in Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England
Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England
1851
1851
Age 27
James Swain resided here in Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
1861
1861
Age 37
James Swain resided here in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
1871
1871
Age 47
James Swain resided here in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
1881
1881
Age 57
James Swain resided here in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
1882
26 Jun 1882
Age 58
Death of James Swain in Watford, Hertfordshire, , England
Watford, Hertfordshire, , England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Chenies, Buckinghamshire, , England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 46; Book: 9; Civil Parish: Chenies; County: Buckinghamshire; Enumeration District: 9; Folio: 8; Page: 11; Line: 3; GSU roll: 241213
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1714; Folio: 178; Page: 28; GSU roll: 193622
    [3] 1861 England Census
    [4] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1383; Folio: 72; Page: 1; GSU roll: 828471
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1440; Folio: 16; Page: 26; GSU roll: 1341349
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 46; Book: 9; Civil Parish: Chenies; County: Buckinghamshire; Enumeration District: 9; Folio: 8; Page: 11; Line: 3; GSU roll: 241213

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Watford, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1714; Folio: 178; Page: 28; GSU roll: 193622

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1383; Folio: 72; Page: 1; GSU roll: 828471

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1440; Folio: 16; Page: 26; GSU roll: 1341349

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1882
    Event Place: Watford, Hertfordshire, , England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:
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