YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Swain 1816–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jun 1816

Birth Location: Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales

Death Date: 2 Nov 1898

Death Location: Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales

Father: John Swain

Mother: Lydia Orchard

Spouse(s): Martha Foord

Children(s): Flora Swain, Agnes Swain

The story of John Swain began in 1816 in Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales. In 1881, John Swain resided in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. John Swain married Martha Foord, and had children including Agnes Margaret Swain, Flora Theresa Swain. John Swain passed away in 1898 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Find more search results for John Swain
JS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of John Swain began in 1816 in Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales.
  • In 1881, John Swain resided in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.
  • John Swain married Martha Foord, and had children including Agnes Margaret Swain, Flora Theresa Swain.
  • John Swain passed away in 1898 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Swain
1788–1865
Birth Location: Lichfield, Hampshire, England
JS
Lydia Orchard
1787–1838
Birth Location: Bath, Somerset, England
LO

Spouses(s)

Martha Foord
1819–1887
Birth Location: Bristol, Somerset, England
MF

Children(s)

Flora Swain
1845–1911
Birth Location: Brynmawr, Brecknockshire, Wales
FS
Agnes Swain
1844–1924
Birth Location: Llanelly, Breconshire, Wales
AS

John Swain's Ancestors

Self
John Swain
1816–1898
Birth Place: Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales
Parents
John Swain
1788–1865
Lichfield, Hampshire, England
Lydia (Eleanor) Orchard
1787–1838
Bath, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Abraham Orchard
1753–1793
Bath, Somerset, England
Martha Bishop
1757–1795
Bath Abbey, Somerset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Tree)
1712–1761
Martha tree)
1713–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William (II)
1692–1763
Annie Hames
–1787
John Harvest
1685–1730
Katherine )
1680–

John Swain's Descendants

1.
JS
John Swain (18 Jun 1816–2 Nov 1898) m. Martha Foord (16 Aug 1819–18 Feb 1887)
  1. 1. Flora (Theresa) Swain 1845–1911
  2. 2. Agnes (Margaret) Swain 1844–1924 m. Robert Weir 1841–1930
    1. 1. Julia Weir 1884–1884
    2. 2. Robert Weir 1872–1947 m. Mabel (Mary) Mercer 1882–1966
      1. 1. Sydney (Muriel) Weir 1925–2020
      2. 2. Dora Weir 1917–1983
      3. 3. John Weir 1915–1988
      4. 4. Robert Weir 1912–1912
      5. 5. Amy (Margaret) Weir 1908–2005
      6. 6. Elizabeth Weir 1914–2005
      7. 7. James (Henry) Weir 1910–1996
      8. 8. Mary (Francis) Weir 1919–1980
    3. 3. William Weir 1868–1948
    4. 4. John (Weir Reverand) (Jack) 1871–1950
    5. 5. Alan Weir 1874–1919
    6. 6. Sidney Weir 1876–1916 m. Alice (Mary Gibson) Weir 1880–1915
      1. 1. Elaine (Janet) Weir 1910–
    7. 7. Thomas Weir 1879–1905
    8. 8. Flora Weir 1881–1976
    9. 9. Agnes Weir 1886–1976
    10. 10. John (Francis) Weir 1870–1870
    11. 11. Francis Weir 1871–1951

John Swain's Timeline

3 Records

1816
18 Jun 1816
Birth of John Swain in Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales
Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales
1881
1881
Age 65
John Swain resided here in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
1898
2 Nov 1898
Age 82
Death of John Swain in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1816
    Event Place: Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5261; Folio: 106; Page: 40; GSU roll: 1342266

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1881 Wales Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 5261; Folio: 106; Page: 40; GSU roll: 1342266

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1898
    Event Place: Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
Find more search results for John Swain

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE