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Malissa BRIGGS 1831–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Apr 1831

Birth Location: Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 1905

Death Location: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA

Father: Eli BRIGGS

Mother: Mary VICKEROUS

Spouse(s): James SWANK

Children(s): Sarah Swank, Ruth Swank, Mary Swank, John SWANK, Emma Swank, William Swank

Malissa BRIGGS was born in 1831 in Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA, the child of Eli Briggs And Mary Ann Vickers Vickerous. In 1850, Malissa BRIGGS resided in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Malissa BRIGGS resided in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA. Malissa BRIGGS married James C Swank, and had children including Emma Emily Jane Swank, John Eli Swank, Mary J Swank, Ruth Ella Swank, Sarah Josephine Swank, William Nelson Swank. Malissa BRIGGS passed away in 1905 in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • Malissa BRIGGS was born in 1831 in Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA, the child of Eli Briggs And Mary Ann Vickers Vickerous.
  • In 1850, Malissa BRIGGS resided in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Malissa BRIGGS resided in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA.
  • Malissa BRIGGS married James C Swank, and had children including Emma Emily Jane Swank, John Eli Swank, Mary J Swank, Ruth Ella Swank, Sarah Josephine Swank, William Nelson Swank.
  • Malissa BRIGGS passed away in 1905 in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli BRIGGS
1811–1860
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Mary VICKEROUS
1800–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MV

Spouses(s)

James SWANK
1827–1872
Birth Location: Warren County, Ohio, USA
JS

Children(s)

Sarah Swank
1853–1951
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
SS
Ruth Swank
1860–1862
Birth Location: –
RS
Mary Swank
1858–1862
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
MS
John SWANK
1857–1930
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
JS
Emma Swank
1851–1926
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
ES
William Swank
1857–1902
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
WS

Malissa BRIGGS's Ancestors

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Malissa BRIGGS
1831–1905
Birth Place: Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Parents
Eli BRIGGS
1811–1860
Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann VICKERS) VICKEROUS
1800–
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
BRIGGS
1775–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Malissa BRIGGS's Descendants

1.
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Malissa BRIGGS (04 Apr 1831–1905) m. James (C) SWANK (01 Feb 1827–1872)
  1. 1. Sarah (Josephine) Swank 1853–1951 m. Theodore (F 'Dorrie') Ammerman 1856–1932
    1. 1. Claude (Burden) Amerman 1880–1968 m. Ruby (May) Walter 1885–
    2. 2. Ulva (Irene) Amerman 1886–1982
    3. 3. Guy Ammerman 1890–
    4. 4. Mary (K) Amerman 1900–1937
  2. 2. Ruth (Ella) Swank 1860–1862
  3. 3. Mary (J) Swank 1858–1862
  4. 4. John (Eli) SWANK 1857–1930 m. Ida (Elizabeth) HANDY 1861–1943
    1. 1. William (M) Swank 1900–1974
    2. 2. Myrtle (Elizabeth) Swank 1889–1968 m. William (Mason) Hidy 1883–1964
      1. 1. John (E) Hidy 1916–1935
      2. 2. Herschel (Elmer) Hidy 1912–
      3. 3. Earl (Edward) Hidy 1910–1997 m. Evelyn Rindfield 1919–2009
      4. 4. Ernest (William) Hidy 1918–2008 m. Dorcas (Lorraine Hendrix) Hendricks 1922–2007
      5. 5. Vera (Louise) Hidy 1917–2019 m. Burton (Brightup) Jr. 1921–1982
        1. 1. Sharon (Ann) Brightup 1945–2018
      6. 6. Mrytle ("Mirtie" Elizabeth) Hidy 1925–1990 m. Marvin (R) Wollin 1924–1997
      7. 7. Nina (Mae) Hidy 1914–1990 m. Ralph (Edwin) Moritz 1917–1997
    3. 3. John (Thomas Swank) Jr 1895–1948 m. Velma (May) Philpott 1907–1982
      1. 1. John (Eli) Swank 1926–2008
      2. 2. Chester (Dale) Swank 1929–1975
      3. 3. William (Thomas) Swank 1922–2010 m. Juanita (Wiona) Carter 1918–1999 m. Dorothy (Louise) Woodworth 1925–1995
      4. 4. Thomas (Laverne) Swank 1928–
    4. 4. Mabel (Melissa) SWANK 1884–1971 m. Carl (Jacob HOLTZ) Sr 1885–1932
      1. 1. Ida (Carroll) Holtz 1912–1993 m. Charles (Labor Warner) Sr 1911–1983
        1. 1. William (Charles) Warner 1933–1949
        2. 2. Robert (C.) Holtz 1941–2011 m. Marcia (Rae) Holtz 1951–2019 m. Joanne (L.) Wadsworth 1940–1970
      2. 2. Carl (Holtz) Jr 1910–1981 m. Constance (C) Simonson 1912–1956 m. Florence (Esther) Griffin 1907–1940 m. Merlee Stillwell 1923–1953 m. Anna (Rachel) Douglas 1916–1999 m. Alice (Leona) Ward 1916–1933
        1. 1. Carolyn Holtz 1938–1939
        2. 2. Thomas Warner 1935–2019 m. Patricia (Viola) Stephens 1935–1988
        3. 3. Nancy (Joyce) Holtz 1933–1995
      3. 3. Frederick (John) HOLTZ 1915–2001 m. Halo (Anita) STOUFFER 1913–1999
        1. 1. Steven Holtz 1950–2022
        2. 2. George (Stouffer) Holtz 1938–2023
  5. 5. Emma (Emily Jane) Swank 1851–1926 m. Frances (Marion) Shaw 1841–1920 m. George Taylor 1839–1896
    1. 1. Mamie (A) Taylor 1870–1946 m. Christopher (C) Holland 1853–1910
      1. 1. George (West) Holland 1885–1948 m. Mary (G) Crampton 1887–1961
        1. 1. Robin Holland 1910–1986 m. John O'Conor 1907–1965
      2. 2. Adrian (Christopher) Holland 1888– m. Mabel (F) Himelwright 1895–1987
        1. 1. Richard Holland 1924–1983 m. Grace (E) Warfel 1919–1990
  6. 6. William (Nelson) Swank 1857–1902 m. Generva (Minerva) Schoonover 1855–

Malissa BRIGGS's Timeline

8 Records

1831
04 Apr 1831
Birth of Malissa BRIGGS in Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 19
Malissa BRIGGS resided here in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 29
Malissa BRIGGS resided here in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 39
Malissa BRIGGS resided here in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 49
Malissa BRIGGS resided here in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 69
Malissa BRIGGS resided here in Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
1905
18 Mar 1905
Age 74
Death of Malissa BRIGGS in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
1905
1905
Age 74
Burial of Malissa BRIGGS in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Apr 1831
    Event Place: Warren, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana; Roll: 320; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 064
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: M593_368; Page: 418B; Family History Library Film: 545867
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240411
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: M653_305; Page: 682; Family History Library Film: 803305
    [5] Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: M432_178; Page: 87A; Image: 490
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1905; Roll: 13
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: M432_178; Page: 87A; Image: 490

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: M653_305; Page: 682; Family History Library Film: 803305

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Roll: M593_368; Page: 418B; Family History Library Film: 545867

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana; Roll: 320; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 064

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Indiana; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240411

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1905; Roll: 13
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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