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Jesse Edward Swisher 1884 – 1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1884

Birth Location: Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois

Death Date: 20 Dec 1949

Death Location: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana

Father: Thomas Swisher

Mother: Hulda Guthery

Spouse(s): Henrietta Kistler

Children(s): Richard Swisher, Nellie Swisher, Eugene Swisher, Helen Swisher

In 1884, Jesse Edward Swisher entered the world in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois, born to Thomas B Swisher and Hulda Guthery. In 1900, Jesse Edward Swisher resided in Middleford, Vermilion, Illinois. In 1910, Jesse Edward Swisher resided in Boone, Cass, Indiana. Jesse Edward Swisher married Henrietta Kistler, and had children including Richard E Swisher, Nellie E Swisher, Eugene D Swisher, Helen Alice Swisher. Jesse Edward Swisher passed away in 1949 in Royal Center, Cass, Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Jesse Edward Swisher entered the world in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois, born to Thomas B Swisher and Hulda Guthery.
  • In 1900, Jesse Edward Swisher resided in Middleford, Vermilion, Illinois.
  • In 1910, Jesse Edward Swisher resided in Boone, Cass, Indiana.
  • Jesse Edward Swisher married Henrietta Kistler, and had children including Richard E Swisher, Nellie E Swisher, Eugene D Swisher, Helen Alice Swisher.
  • Jesse Edward Swisher passed away in 1949 in Royal Center, Cass, Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Swisher
1855 – 1932
Birth Location: Illinois
TS
Hulda Guthery
1861 – 1931
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
HG

Spouses(s)

Henrietta Kistler
1890 –
Birth Location: Indiana
HK

Children(s)

Richard Swisher
1917 –
Birth Location: Indiana
RS
Nellie Swisher
1918 – 2005
Birth Location: Indiana
NS
Eugene Swisher
1922 –
Birth Location: Indiana
ES
Helen Swisher
1925 –
Birth Location: Indiana
HS

Jesse Swisher's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Swisher
1884 – 1949
Birth Place: Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois
Parents
Thomas B Swisher
1855 – 1932
Illinois
Hulda Guthery
1861 – 1931
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Grandparents
Azariah (W.) Swisher
1827 – 1900
,Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Josephine (E Moorehead) Smith
1821 – 1900
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Swisher
1804 – 1860
Lovina Hoskins
1803 – 1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Swisher
1772 – 1833
Magdalena Tickle
1775 – 1833

Jesse Swisher's Descendants

1.
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Jesse (Edward) Swisher (28 Apr 1884 – 20 Dec 1949) m. Henrietta Kistler (abt 1890 – )
  1. 1. Richard (E) Swisher (abt 1917 – )
  2. 2. Nellie (E) Swisher (31 Jan 1918 – 14 September 2005) m. William (L) Pherson (10 Jan 1917 – 25 Jan 2001)
  3. 3. Eugene (D) Swisher (abt 1922 – )
  4. 4. Helen (Alice) Swisher (abt 1925 – )

Jesse Swisher's Timeline

10 Records

1884
28 Apr 1884
Birth of Jesse Edward Swisher in Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois
Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 16
Jesse Edward Swisher resided here in Middleford, Vermilion, Illinois
Middleford, Vermilion, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 26
Jesse Edward Swisher resided here in Boone, Cass, Indiana
Boone, Cass, Indiana
1915
8 Sep 1915
Age 31
Jesse Edward Swisher was married in Cass
Cass
1920
1920
Age 36
Jesse Edward Swisher resided here in Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 46
Jesse Edward Swisher resided here in Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 51
Jesse Edward Swisher resided here in Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Jesse Edward Swisher resided here in Royal Center, Cass, Indiana, United States
Royal Center, Cass, Indiana, United States
1942
1942
Age 58
Jesse Edward Swisher resided here in Cass, Indiana
Cass, Indiana
1949
20 Dec 1949
Age 65
Death of Jesse Edward Swisher in Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
Royal Center, Cass, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1884
    Event Place: Potomac, Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T627_1030; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 9-3
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 655
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana; Roll: 579; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 400.0; FHL microfilm: 2340314
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Cass; Roll: 1439783
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middleford, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 349; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1240349
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boone, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T624_341; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374354
    [8] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Cass
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, Cass County, Indiana; Index To Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Volum, W. P. A. Original Record Located County Clerk's Of; Book: 35; Page: 223

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Middleford, Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Middleford, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: 349; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1240349

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Boone, Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Boone, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T624_341; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1374354

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T625_425; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 655

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana; Roll: 579; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 400.0; FHL microfilm: 2340314

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T627_1030; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 9-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana; Roll: T627_1030; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 9-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Indiana

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Cass County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Cass; Roll: 1439783

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Cass; Roll: 1439783

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Royal Center, Cass, Indiana
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Royal Center, Cass County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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