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John Swearingen 1743–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1743

Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: May 1808

Death Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

Father: Samuel Swearingen

Mother: Mary Bolling

Spouse(s): Rachel Cloud

Children(s): Van Swearingen, Rachel Swearingen, Ancel Swearingen, William Swearingen, Zilpah Swearingen, Hannah Swearingen, John Swearingen, Nancy Swaringame, Margaret Swearingen, Moses Swearingen, Joel Swearingen, William Swearingen, Van Swearingen, Terry Swearingen, Frances Swearingen

In 1743, John Swearingen entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Samuel Swearingen And Mary Molly Bolling. In 1808, John Swearingen resided in Edgefield District, South Carolina. John Swearingen married Rachel Cloud, and had children including Ancel Swearingen, Frances Swearingen, Hannah Swearingen, Joel Swearingen, Joel Zilpah, John Swearingen, Margaret Ann Swearingen, Moses Swearingen, Moses Van Elit, Nancy Swaringame, Peggey Swearingen, Rachel Parmelia Swearingen, Terry Fannie Swearingen, Van Swearingen, William Milley, William Swearingen, William W Swearingen, Zilpah Swearingen. John Swearingen passed away in 1808 in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1743, John Swearingen entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Samuel Swearingen And Mary Molly Bolling.
  • In 1808, John Swearingen resided in Edgefield District, South Carolina.
  • John Swearingen married Rachel Cloud, and had children including Ancel Swearingen, Frances Swearingen, Hannah Swearingen, Joel Swearingen, Joel Zilpah, John Swearingen, Margaret Ann Swearingen, Moses Swearingen, Moses Van Elit, Nancy Swaringame, Peggey Swearingen, Rachel Parmelia Swearingen, Terry Fannie Swearingen, Van Swearingen, William Milley, William Swearingen, William W Swearingen, Zilpah Swearingen.
  • John Swearingen passed away in 1808 in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Swearingen's Ancestors

Self
John Swearingen
1743–1808
Birth Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Samuel Swearingen
1710–1819
Saint Barnabas Church, Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges, Maryland
Mary (Molly) Bolling
1722–1805
Edgecombe, North Carolina, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Van Swearingen
1665–1785
Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Walker
1695–1767
Patuxent Hundred, Anne Arundel County, Province of Maryland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1665–1710
Jane Doyne
1668–1716
Charles Sr.
1668–1730
Rebecca Isaac
1680–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gerrit Sweringen
1636–1698
Barbara Barrette
1638–1676
Joshua Doyne
1634–1697
Jane Sanders
1647–1738
Daniel Walker
1642–1702
Alice Major
1642–1710
Joseph Isaac
1652–1730
Jane Isaac
1655–

John Swearingen's Descendants

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John Swearingen (1743–May 1808) m. Rachel Cloud (1756–Aft. 1810)
  1. 1. Van Swearingen 1798–1836 m. Mary ("Polly") Bush 1797–1860
    1. 1. Richard Swearingen 1822–
    2. 2. Thomas Swearingen 1827–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Swearingen 1829–
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Swearingen 1831–1856
    5. 5. Sarah (Unity) Swearingin 1838–1881 m. James (M.) Burnum 1834–1910
      1. 1. Caroline (E.) Burnam 1865–
      2. 2. Susie (Julia) Burnum 1875–1939 m. Harmon West 1857–1903 m. Marion (Columbus Huey) Sr. 1856–1937
        1. 1. Jewell Bostick 1908–1999
        2. 2. James (Wilson) Huey 1912–1966
        3. 3. Alene West 1894–
        4. 4. Lillie (Mae) West 1896–1982 m. Mack (Clinton) Davis 1894–1968
        5. 5. Harmon (Dewey) West 1901–1950 m. Lois (E) Gray 1912–1990
        6. 6. Vera West 1895–1981 m. Grover (Cleveland) Sheffield 1885–1938
        7. 7. Wyatt (Eustas) West 1904–1970 m. Eula (Leigh) Mercer 1906–2001 m. Bessie (Lee) Davis 1915–1999
        8. 8. Emmie (Lois) West 1899– m. Roscoe (Leroy) Shealy 1894–1970
      3. 3. Joseph (L.) Burnam 1869–1947 m. Sallie Pollock 1875–1951
      4. 4. Elijah (Levi) Burnum 1870–1961 m. Alpha (Caroline) Godwin 1881–1955
      5. 5. Wiley (Alvin) Burnum 1873–1956 m. Dora (Isabel) Martin 1881–1970
      6. 6. Sarah (Frances) Burnham 1866–1940 m. Redick Godwin 1859– m. Zackary (Taylor) Glover 1844–1921
      7. 7. Thomas (Oliver) Burnham 1857–1936 m. Amanda (Alice) Williams 1862–1936
      8. 8. Carrie (Cornelia) Burnum 1877–1958 m. Joseph (Madison) Dollar 1859–1932
      9. 9. Mary (Ella) Burnum 1859–1947 m. Thomas (Clark) Williams 1857–1928
    6. 6. Amanda (Caroline) Harris 1834–1904 m. Moses Harris 1819–1904
    7. 7. John (H.) Swearingen 1825–1884 m. Elizabeth Murrell 1834–
    8. 8. Sarah Swearingen 1823–1862 m. William (B) Bush 1810–1897 m. Wilson Baxley 1803–1893
  2. 2. Rachel (Parmelia) Swearingen 1772– m. Stephen Medlock 1770–1834
  3. 3. Ancel Swearingen 1796– m. Hampton Mims 1794–1891
  4. 4. William Swearingen 1775–1854 m. Frances Morgan 1780–
  5. 5. Zilpah Swearingen 1786– m. Hargrove 1788–
  6. 6. Hannah Swearingen 1797– m. Christian Mauney 1793–
  7. 7. John Swearingen 1794– m. Margaret Sterns 1811–1860
  8. 8. Nancy Swaringame 1798–1836 m. Levi Bookout 1790–1838
  9. 9. Margaret (Ann) Swearingen 1790–1868 m. John (Nathan) Cloud 1789–1856
  10. 10. Moses Swearingen 1790–1854 m. Mary Cloud 1786–1824 m. Martha Mims 1803–1892
  11. 11. Joel Swearingen 1778–1832 m. Frances Bettis 1782– m. Susannah Cotton 1786–1847
  12. 12. William (W) Swearingen 1799–1887 m. Mary (Polly) Brown 1800–1857 m. Sarah (McFadden) Huff 1835–
  13. 13. Van Swearingen 1777–1836 m. Mary ("Polly") Bush 1797–1860 m. Mary Kirkland 1785–
  14. 14. Terry (Fannie) Swearingen 1776– m. Ezekiel MCClendon 1776–1830
  15. 15. Frances Swearingen 1800–1849 m. Alfred Hatcher 1800–1868

John Swearingen's Timeline

6 Records

1743
1743
Birth of John Swearingen in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1745
1745
Age 2
Birth of John Swearingen in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1808
Abt. 1808
Age 65
John Swearingen resided here in Edgefield District, South Carolina
Edgefield District, South Carolina
1808
05 Mar 1808
Age 65
Death of John Swearingen in Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1808
May 1808
Age 65
Death of John Swearingen in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1808
22 Jan 1808
Age 65
John Swearingen - Probate in Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Edgefield, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt. 1808
    Event Place: Edgefield District, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Title

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Mar 1808
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1808
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1808
    Event Place: Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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