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John Swearingen 1721–1784 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Feb 1721

Birth Location: Somerset, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 13 Aug 1784

Death Location: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Van Swearingen

Mother: Elizabeth Walker

Spouse(s): Catherine Stull

Children(s): Van Swearingen, Thomas Swearingen, Samuel Swearingen, Daniel Swearingen, Susan Swearingen, John Swearingen, Drusilla Swearingen, Sarah Swearingen, Marmaduke Swearingen, Joseph Swearingen, Charles Swearingen, Issac Swearingen, Samuel Swearingen, Andrew Swearingen

The story of John Swearingen began in 1721 in Somerset, Maryland, United States. In 1700, John Swearingen resided in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1732, John Swearingen resided in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. John Swearingen married Catherine Katy Stull, and had children including Andrew Swearingen, Charles Swearingen, Daniel Swearingen, Drusilla Swearingen, Issac Stull Swearingen, John Jr Swearingen, Joseph Swearingen, Marmaduke Swearingen, Samuel Swearingen, Sarah Swearingen, Susan Elizabeth Swearingen, Thomas Swearingen, Van Swearingen. John Swearingen passed away in 1784 in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Swearingen began in 1721 in Somerset, Maryland, United States.
  • In 1700, John Swearingen resided in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1732, John Swearingen resided in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Swearingen married Catherine Katy Stull, and had children including Andrew Swearingen, Charles Swearingen, Daniel Swearingen, Drusilla Swearingen, Issac Stull Swearingen, John Jr Swearingen, Joseph Swearingen, Marmaduke Swearingen, Samuel Swearingen, Sarah Swearingen, Susan Elizabeth Swearingen, Thomas Swearingen, Van Swearingen.
  • John Swearingen passed away in 1784 in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Swearingen's Ancestors

Self
John Swearingen
1721–1784
Birth Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States
Parents
Van "Maryland" Swearingen
1690–1787
Somerset, MD
Elizabeth Walker
1695–1767
Paxtusent Hundred, Anne Arundel Co., MD
Grandparents
Thomas Swearingen
1665–1710
St. Mary's, St. Mary's Co., MD
Jayne Doyne
1669–1716
Somerset Co., MD
Charles (Walker) Sr.
1663–1730
Beacon Hall, Prince George Co, MD
Rebecca Issac
1680–1767
Queen Ann Parish, Prince George Co., MD
Great-Grandparents
Garrett Swearingen
1635–1697
Barbara Barrette
1638–1670
Daniel Walker
1640–1701
Joseph Isacke
1649–1688
Jane Beall
1651–1689
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Swieringh
1582–
Issac Barrette
1613–
Peter Walker
1620–1694
Richard Isacke
1606–
Elizabeth Sharpe
1612–1652

John Swearingen's Descendants

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John Swearingen (15 Feb 1721–13 Aug 1784) m. Catherine ("Katy") Stull (bet 1723 and 1731–bet 1826 and 1830)
  1. 1. Van Swearingen 1754–1839 m. Susannah Greathouse 1759–1839 m. Sarah 1754–
    1. 1. Susannah Swearingen 1799–1861 m. Zachariah Bell 1791–1844 m. Zachariah Bell 1791–1844
      1. 1. Van Bell 1832–1921
      2. 2. Zachariah Bell 1838–
      3. 3. Susannah Bell 1830–1902
      4. 4. Martha (Jane) Bell 1840–1849
      5. 5. John (Breckenridge) Bell 1826–1907 m. Eunice (Elizabeth) Taylor 1826–1890 m. Lelia Hays 1854–
        1. 1. Lillie (Florence) Bell 1871–1933 m. Harvey (McCleary) Smith 1869–1952
        2. 2. Emma Bell 1853–1856
        3. 3. Zachariah (Taylor) Bell 1868–1943
        4. 4. Martha (Jane) Bell 1866–1886
        5. 5. John (Breckinridge) Bell 1863–1927
        6. 6. Minnie (E.) Bell 1862–
        7. 7. Mildred (E) Bell 1859–
        8. 8. Eunice (Elizabeth) Bell 1857–1947
        9. 9. Margaret (Ann) Bell 1855–1869
        10. 10. Mary (E) Bell 1850–1925
        11. 11. Sarah (Susannah F) Bell 1848–1920
      6. 6. Emily (E.) Bell 1835–
      7. 7. William (M) Bell 1823–1906
      8. 8. Mary (Ann) Bell 1821–1874
      9. 9. John (Beverly) Bell 1816–1907
    2. 2. Charles Swearingen 1795–1877
    3. 3. Van Swearingen 1802–1870
    4. 4. Matilda Swearingen 1797–1868
    5. 5. Rachel Swearingen 1791–1851
    6. 6. Sarah Swearingen 1789–1866
    7. 7. Van vanSwearingen 1788–
    8. 8. Harmon Swearingen 1783–1860
    9. 9. Drusilla Swearingen 1786–1865
    10. 10. Mary (Polly) Swearingen 1784–1830
    11. 11. Catherine Swearingen 1781–1850
  2. 2. Thomas Swearingen 1775–1852
  3. 3. Samuel Swearingen 1748–
  4. 4. Daniel Swearingen 1748–1749
  5. 5. Susan (Elizabeth) Swearingen 1750–1758
  6. 6. John (Jr) Swearingen 1752–1844
  7. 7. Drusilla Swearingen 1758–1826
  8. 8. Sarah Swearingen 1760–1849
  9. 9. Marmaduke Swearingen 1763–1832
  10. 10. Joseph Swearingen 1764–1836
  11. 11. Charles Swearingen 1767–1848
  12. 12. Issac (Stull) Swearingen 1769–1845
  13. 13. Samuel Swearingen 1772–1847
  14. 14. Andrew Swearingen 1773–1783

John Swearingen's Timeline

5 Records

1700
1700-1882
John Swearingen resided here in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1721
15 Feb 1721
Birth of John Swearingen in Somerset, Maryland, United States
Somerset, Maryland, United States
1732
1732-1932
Age 11
John Swearingen resided here in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1767
1767
Age 46
John Swearingen resided here in Dorchester County, MD
Dorchester County, MD
1784
13 Aug 1784
Age 63
Death of John Swearingen in Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1784
    Event Place: Springhill, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: Prince Georges; Birth state: MD.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: Prince George; Birth state: MD.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: Prince George; Birth state: MD.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1719; Birth city: Somerset; Birth state: MD.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [6] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [7] Family Data Collection - Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Oregon state roster of ancesters [sic], Daughters of the American Revolution, 1963

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1732-1932
    Event Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Fort Necessity and historic shrines of the Redstone country : Washington bi-centennial issue, 1732-1932.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1721
    Event Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: Prince Georges; Birth state: MD.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: Prince George; Birth state: MD.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1721; Birth city: Prince George; Birth state: MD.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1719; Birth city: Somerset; Birth state: MD.
    [6] Family Data Collection - Births
    [7] Family Data Collection - Births
    [8] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Dorchester County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1700-1882
    Event Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: History of Fayette County, Pennsylvania : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men

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