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John Swain 1722–1765 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1722

Birth Location: Chowan, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 8 Feb 1765

Death Location: Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States

Father: John Swain

Mother: Elizabeth Chesson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Lanier

Children(s): john Swain, John Swain

In 1722, John Swain entered the world in Chowan, North Carolina, United States, born to John Swain And Elizabeth Mary Chesson. John Swain married Elizabeth Lanier, and had children including John Swain. John Swain passed away in 1765 in Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1722, John Swain entered the world in Chowan, North Carolina, United States, born to John Swain And Elizabeth Mary Chesson.
  • John Swain married Elizabeth Lanier, and had children including John Swain.
  • John Swain passed away in 1765 in Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States.

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John Swain's Ancestors

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John Swain
1722–1765
Birth Place: Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Swain
1690–1749
Chowan Precient, Old Albermarle Co, North Carolina
Elizabeth (Mary) Chesson
1694–1774
Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Moses Swett
1661–1731
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Mary Hussey
1670–1719
Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Hussey
1634–1707
Rebecca Perkins
1637–1707
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Swain's Descendants

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John Swain (1 Oct 1722–8 Feb 1765) m. Elizabeth Lanier (1729–1762)
  1. 1. john Swain 1755–1815
    1. 1. Eliakim Swain 1763–1819 m. Nancy (Anne) Jennett 1769–1829
      1. 1. Elizabeth Swain 1796–1850 m. Joshua Tarkington 1780–1850
        1. 1. John (T) Tarkington 1836–1910 m. Jane Tarkington 1845–1905
        2. 2. Abraham (Chesson) Tarkington 1815–1868
        3. 3. Henry (A.) Tarkenton 1819–
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Tarkenton 1820–
        5. 5. William (Whiting) Tarkenton 1824–1908
        6. 6. Henry (Alexander) Tarkington 1834–1918
        7. 7. Nancy Tarkenton 1838–
  2. 2. John Swain 1740–1789 m. ANNA (ELIZABETH VICKERY) (VICKORY) 1750–1833
    1. 1. Cornelius Swain 1762–1850
      1. 1. Elizabeth Swain 1782–1814 m. William Hurd 1782–1840
        1. 1. Peggy Herd 1809– m. Elijah Johnston 1809–

John Swain's Timeline

3 Records

1722
1 Oct 1722
Birth of John Swain in Chowan, North Carolina, United States
Chowan, North Carolina, United States
1765
8 Feb 1765
Age 43
Death of John Swain in Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States
Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States
1765
8 Feb 1765
Age 43
John Swain - Probate in Tyrrell, North Carolina, USA
Tyrrell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1722
    Event Place: Chowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Birth year: 1722; Birth city: Chowan; Birth state: NC

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1765
    Event Place: Tyrrell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Birth year: 1722; Birth city: Chowan; Birth state: NC
    [2] Record of Wills, 1750-1961; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Tyrrell County); Probate Place: Tyrrell, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1765
    Event Place: Tyrrell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Record of Wills, 1750-1961; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Tyrrell County); Probate Place: Tyrrell, North Carolina

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