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John Rufus Swain 1860–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: January 2, 1860

Birth Location: Indiana, USA

Death Date: June 4, 1924

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

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Spouse(s): Amanda Nave

Children(s): Guy Swain

The story of John Rufus Swain began in 1860 in Indiana, USA. In 1900, John Rufus Swain resided in Richland, Missaukee, Michigan, USA. In 1910, John Rufus Swain resided in Dickson, Manistee, Michigan, USA. John Rufus Swain married Amanda Selestia Mandy Nave, and had children including Guy Milliard Swain. John Rufus Swain passed away in 1924 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Rufus Swain began in 1860 in Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, John Rufus Swain resided in Richland, Missaukee, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1910, John Rufus Swain resided in Dickson, Manistee, Michigan, USA.
  • John Rufus Swain married Amanda Selestia Mandy Nave, and had children including Guy Milliard Swain.
  • John Rufus Swain passed away in 1924 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Amanda Nave
1866–1937
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Children(s)

Guy Swain
1895–1967
Birth Location: Elm Hall, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
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John Swain's Ancestors

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John Swain
1860–1924
Birth Place: Indiana, USA
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John Swain's Descendants

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John (Rufus) Swain (January 2, 1860–June 4, 1924) m. Amanda (Selestia "Mandy") Nave (November 10, 1866–June 14, 1937)
  1. 1. Guy (Milliard) Swain 1895–1967 m. Elizabeth (Marie) Finneran 1889– m. Anna (J.) Riggsbee 1890–1969

John Swain's Timeline

5 Records

1860
January 2, 1860
Birth of John Rufus Swain in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
John Rufus Swain resided here in Richland, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
Richland, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
John Rufus Swain resided here in Dickson, Manistee, Michigan, USA
Dickson, Manistee, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
John Rufus Swain resided here in Indianapolis Ward 12, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 12, Marion, Indiana, USA
1924
June 4, 1924
Age 64
Death of John Rufus Swain in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: January 2, 1860
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richland, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dickson, Manistee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 12, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: June 4, 1924
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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