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James Lebbius Switzer 1837 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1837

Birth Location: Altamont, Labette, Maryland

Death Date: 10 Nov 1930

Death Location: Lakeview, Jasper, Missouri

Father: John Switzer

Mother: Elizabeth Wolfe

Spouse(s): Eliza Kaye

Children(s): Harry Switzer, George Switzer, Joseph Switzer, Grace Switzer

James Lebbius Switzer was born in 1837 in Altamont, Labette, Maryland, the child of John Switzer and Elizabeth Wolfe. In 1850, James Lebbius Switzer resided in District 2, Carroll, Maryland. In 1875, James Lebbius Switzer resided in Sinclair, Jewell, Kansas. James Lebbius Switzer married Eliza Louise Kaye, and had children including Harry Switzer, George Samuel Switzer, Joseph Emanuel Switzer, Grace Louise Switzer. James Lebbius Switzer passed away in 1930 in Lakeview, Jasper, Missouri.

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Biography

  • James Lebbius Switzer was born in 1837 in Altamont, Labette, Maryland, the child of John Switzer and Elizabeth Wolfe.
  • In 1850, James Lebbius Switzer resided in District 2, Carroll, Maryland.
  • In 1875, James Lebbius Switzer resided in Sinclair, Jewell, Kansas.
  • James Lebbius Switzer married Eliza Louise Kaye, and had children including Harry Switzer, George Samuel Switzer, Joseph Emanuel Switzer, Grace Louise Switzer.
  • James Lebbius Switzer passed away in 1930 in Lakeview, Jasper, Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Switzer
1806 – 1860
Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
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Elizabeth Wolfe
1812 – 1901
Birth Location: Maryland
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Kaye
1845 – 1931
Birth Location: Yorkshire - West Riding, West Yorkshire, England
EK

Children(s)

Harry Switzer
1869 – 1960
Birth Location: Iowa
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George Switzer
1872 – 1958
Birth Location: Kansas
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Joseph Switzer
1874 – 1950
Birth Location: Jewell, Kansas
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Grace Switzer
1877 – 1962
Birth Location: Kansas
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James Switzer's Ancestors

Self
James Switzer
1837 – 1930
Birth Place: Altamont, Labette, Maryland
Parents
John Switzer
1806 – 1860
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland
Elizabeth Wolfe
1812 – 1901
Maryland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Switzer's Descendants

1.
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James (Lebbius) Switzer (Dec 1837 – 10 Nov 1930) m. Eliza (Louise) Kaye (27 Jul 1845 – 30 Oct 1931)
  1. 1. Harry Switzer (abt 1869 – 29 Feb 1960) m. Henrietta Root (1869 – 1957)
    1. 1. Guy (Rutherford) Switzer (1891 – 1945)
    2. 2. Elvin (James) Switzer (1891 – 1931)
    3. 3. Edna (May) Switzer (1895 – 1989)
    4. 4. Emmet (Isaac) Switzer (11 Feb 1900 – 8 sep 1989)
  2. 2. George (Samuel) Switzer (2 Oct 1872 – 1958) m. Mary (Catherine) Taylor (May 1874 – 1969)
    1. 1. Howard (Anderson) Switzer (abt 1899 – 1922)
    2. 2. Carroll (Jacob) Switzer (5 Jan 1902 – Aug 1966)
    3. 3. Robert (Emmerson) Switzer (15 Jul 1907 – 9 May 1952)
  3. 3. Joseph (Emanuel) Switzer (19 Apr 1874 – 28 Dec 1950) m. Lucy (Agnes) Taylor (Dec 1876 – 1936)
    1. 1. Frank (Norvel) Switzer (12 Sep 1899 – Sep 1977) m. Mary (Lucile) Veatch (1906 – 25 Dec 1999)
  4. 4. Grace (Louise) Switzer (May 1877 – 1962) m. Kerruish

James Switzer's Timeline

8 Records

1837
Dec 1837
Birth of James Lebbius Switzer in Altamont, Labette, Maryland
Altamont, Labette, Maryland
1850
1850
Age 13
James Lebbius Switzer resided here in District 2, Carroll, Maryland
District 2, Carroll, Maryland
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 38
James Lebbius Switzer resided here in Sinclair, Jewell, Kansas
Sinclair, Jewell, Kansas
1880
1880
Age 43
James Lebbius Switzer resided here in Saint Claire, Jewell, Kansas
Saint Claire, Jewell, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 63
James Lebbius Switzer resided here in Mount Pleasant, Labette, Kansas
Mount Pleasant, Labette, Kansas
1920
1920
Age 83
James Lebbius Switzer resided here in Lake Side, Jasper, Missouri
Lake Side, Jasper, Missouri
1930
1930
Age 93
James Lebbius Switzer resided here in Mineral, Jasper, Missouri
Mineral, Jasper, Missouri
1930
10 Nov 1930
Age 93
Death of James Lebbius Switzer in Lakeview, Jasper, Missouri
Lakeview, Jasper, Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1837
    Event Place: Altamont, Labette, Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake Side, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: T625_922; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 89; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mineral, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: 1206; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 279.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Claire, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 383; Family History Film: 1254383; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 0642.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M432_289; Page: 387B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Carroll, Maryland
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M432_289; Page: 387B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Sinclair, Jewell, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saint Claire, Jewell, Kansas
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Claire, Jewell, Kansas; Roll: 383; Family History Film: 1254383; Page: 318B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 0642.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Labette, Kansas

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lake Side, Jasper, Missouri
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lake Side, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: T625_922; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 89; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mineral, Jasper, Missouri
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mineral, Jasper, Missouri; Roll: 1206; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 279.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1930
    Event Place: Lakeview, Jasper, Missouri
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