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Phyllis Ruth Swearingen 1914–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1914

Birth Location: Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

Death Date: 17 Oct 1997

Death Location: Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Father: Pinkney Swearingen

Mother: Hilda Fitzpatrick

Spouse(s): Lamont Bonham

Children(s): Elliot Bonham

In 1914, Phyllis Ruth Swearingen entered the world in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States, born to Pinkney Jesse Swearingen And Hilda Osee Fitzpatrick. In 1920, Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided in Pleasant Valley, Canyon County, Idaho. In 1930, Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho. Phyllis Ruth Swearingen married Lamont Andrew Bonham, and had children including Elliot Jess Bonham. Phyllis Ruth Swearingen passed away in 1997 in Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.

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  • In 1914, Phyllis Ruth Swearingen entered the world in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States, born to Pinkney Jesse Swearingen And Hilda Osee Fitzpatrick.
  • In 1920, Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided in Pleasant Valley, Canyon County, Idaho.
  • In 1930, Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho.
  • Phyllis Ruth Swearingen married Lamont Andrew Bonham, and had children including Elliot Jess Bonham.
  • Phyllis Ruth Swearingen passed away in 1997 in Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pinkney Swearingen
1880–1961
Birth Location: Olden, Howell County, Missouri, United States
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Hilda Fitzpatrick
1892–1930
Birth Location: Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
HF

Spouses(s)

Lamont Bonham
1912–1972
Birth Location: Clinton, Davis County, Utah, United States
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Children(s)

Elliot Bonham
1941–2000
Birth Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeley, California, USA
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Phyllis Swearingen's Ancestors

Self
Phyllis Swearingen
1914–1997
Birth Place: Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
Parents
Pinkney Jesse Swearingen
1880–1961
Olden, Howell County, Missouri, United States
Hilda (Osee) Fitzpatrick
1892–1930
Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho, USA
Grandparents
Erasmus (Hardin) Swearingen
1854–1938
Monterey, Highland, Virginia, USA
Mary (Rebecca) Will
1852–1910
Rollo, Philips County, Missouri
Benjamin (Franklin Fitzpatrick) Sr.
1864–1940
Cairo, Alexander, Illinois, USA
Harriet (Ann "Hattie") Spidell
1864–1926
Thurman, Fremont, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Swearingen
1812–1883
Mary Schneider
1822–1875
Philip Will
1813–1874
Mary Anderson
1821–1870
Benjamin Fitzpatrick
1808–1878
Ellen Kinney
1827–1902
Henry Spidell
1843–1920
Mary Davis
1845–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Swearingen
1784–1860
Nancy Josephs
1789–1851
Barnard Kinney
1800–
Ellen Lyons
1810–
John Jr.
1819–1897
Margaret Smith
1826–1919
James Davis
1808–1882
Martha Gordon
1820–1865

Phyllis Swearingen's Descendants

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Phyllis (Ruth) Swearingen (10 May 1914–17 Oct 1997) m. Lamont (Andrew) Bonham (7 Apr 1912–15 Feb 1972)
  1. 1. Elliot (Jess) Bonham 1941–2000

Phyllis Swearingen's Timeline

7 Records

1914
10 May 1914
Birth of Phyllis Ruth Swearingen in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
1920
7 FEB 1920
Age 6
Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided here in Pleasant Valley, Canyon County, Idaho
Pleasant Valley, Canyon County, Idaho
1930
5 APR 1930
Age 16
Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided here in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho
Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 26
Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
1952
1952
Age 38
Phyllis Ruth Swearingen resided here in 921 Lemoran, Downey, Los Angeles County, California, United States
921 Lemoran, Downey, Los Angeles County, California, United States
1997
12 Oct 1997
Age 83
Death of Phyllis Ruth Swearingen in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
1997
17 Oct 1997
Age 83
Burial of Phyllis Ruth Swearingen in Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1914
    Event Place: Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_391; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 60-792.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 546-28-3785; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Valley, Canyon, Idaho; Roll: T625_290; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 260.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho; Roll: 402; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 225.0.
    [5] Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1912, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1962
    [6] Utah, Select County Marriages
    [7] Utah, Select Marriages
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Web: Arizona, Find A Grave Index, 1861-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 FEB 1920
    Event Place: Pleasant Valley, Canyon County, Idaho
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Valley, Canyon, Idaho; Roll: T625_290; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 54; Image: 260.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 APR 1930
    Event Place: Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho; Roll: 402; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 225.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_391; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 60-792.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: 921 Lemoran, Downey, Los Angeles County, California, United States
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1997
    Event Place: Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 546-28-3785; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Arizona, Find A Grave Index, 1861-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1997
    Event Place: Wickenburg Cemetery, Wickenburg, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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