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Robert James Swift 1870–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1870

Birth Location: Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1924

Death Location: Pennsville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Father: George Swift

Mother: Mahala Ritenour

Spouse(s): Delilah Ferguson

Children(s): Margaret Swift, Anthony Swift, Sarah Swift, Walter Swift, Earnest Swift, Rosie Swift, Samuel Swift, Reidie Swift, George Swift, Olive Swift, Sanford Swift, Gertrude Swift

In 1870, Robert James Swift entered the world in Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, born to George Wheatly Swift And Mahala Ann Ritenour. In 1880, Robert James Swift resided in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1900, Robert James Swift resided in Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsy. Robert James Swift married Delilah Ferguson, and had children including Anthony B Swift, Earnest Swift, George Swift, Gertrude Ada Swift, Margaret Ann Swift, Olive Swift, Reidie Michael Swift, Rosie Rosa V Swift, Samuel Earl Swift, Sanford Kornell Swift, Sarah Emma Swift, Walter J Swift. Robert James Swift passed away in 1924 in Pennsville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Robert James Swift entered the world in Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA, born to George Wheatly Swift And Mahala Ann Ritenour.
  • In 1880, Robert James Swift resided in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1900, Robert James Swift resided in Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsy.
  • Robert James Swift married Delilah Ferguson, and had children including Anthony B Swift, Earnest Swift, George Swift, Gertrude Ada Swift, Margaret Ann Swift, Olive Swift, Reidie Michael Swift, Rosie Rosa V Swift, Samuel Earl Swift, Sanford Kornell Swift, Sarah Emma Swift, Walter J Swift.
  • Robert James Swift passed away in 1924 in Pennsville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Swift
1819–1903
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Mahala Ritenour
1832–1901
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MR

Spouses(s)

Delilah Ferguson
1872–1936
Birth Location: Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
DF

Children(s)

Margaret Swift
1910–1911
Birth Location: Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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Anthony Swift
1910–1911
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
AS
Sarah Swift
1908–1989
Birth Location: Nicholson Township, Fayette, PA, USA
SS
Walter Swift
1906–1938
Birth Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
WS
Earnest Swift
1901–1902
Birth Location: –
ES
Rosie Swift
1899–1900
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Samuel Swift
1895–1918
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Reidie Swift
1893–1950
Birth Location: , Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
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George Swift
1892–1892
Birth Location: –
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Olive Swift
1892–1892
Birth Location: –
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Sanford Swift
1896–1974
Birth Location: Walnut Hill, Fayette, PA, USA
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Gertrude Swift
1903–1953
Birth Location: Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
GS

Robert Swift's Ancestors

Self
Robert Swift
1870–1924
Birth Place: Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
George Wheatly Swift
1819–1903
Pennsylvania, USA
Mahala (Ann) Ritenour
1832–1901
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Polly Sleasman
1806–1837
Fayette Co. Pa
Jacob (W) Ridenour
1808–1878
Salt Lick, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary
1808–
Great-Grandparents
George Sleasman
1776–1812
Demaris Miller
1777–1850
Adam Ridenour
1776–1858
Catherine Theis
1779–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christopher Sleasman
1734–
Jacob Miller
1762–1825
Henry Ridenour
1748–1793
Elizabeth Snyder
1760–1836
Henry Theiss
1738–1806
Elizabeth Jones
1740–1824

Robert Swift's Descendants

1.
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Robert (James) Swift (3 Aug 1870–1924) m. Delilah Ferguson (25 Oct 1872–July 1936)
  1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Swift 1910–1911
  2. 2. Anthony (B) Swift 1910–1911
  3. 3. Sarah (Emma) Swift 1908–1989 m. Frank (George) Kronk 1906–1972
    1. 1. Doris Kronk 1925–2007
    2. 2. Ruth (Ann) Kronk 1929–1931
    3. 3. Frank Kronk 1930–2002 m. Jewel (Louise) Smith 1932–2000
    4. 4. Robert (Earl Lee) Kronk 1931–1983
    5. 5. Thomas (W.) Kronk 1935–2020 m. Ruby (E.) Bell 1933–2018
  4. 4. Walter (J) Swift 1906–1938 m. Goldie Johnson 1905–1976
    1. 1. Richard Swift 1937–2018
  5. 5. Earnest Swift 1901–1902
  6. 6. Rosie ((Rosa) V.) Swift 1899–1900
  7. 7. Samuel (Earl) Swift 1895–1918
  8. 8. Reidie (Michael) Swift 1893–1950 m. Susana Walsh 1891–1957
    1. 1. George Swift 1924–
    2. 2. Earl Swift 1926–
    3. 3. Robert (John) Swift 1920–1995 m. Isabel (Katrin) Wozniak 1915–1995
    4. 4. David (N.) Swift 1933–2004
    5. 5. Reidie (Michael Swift) Jr. 1921–1980 m. Lucy (Elizabeth) Elmer 1922–2001
  9. 9. George Swift 1892–1892
  10. 10. Olive Swift 1892–1892
  11. 11. Sanford (Kornell) Swift 1896–1974 m. Goldie (M.) Martin 1894–1972 m. Leota Whetzel 1900–1954
    1. 1. Donald (Eugene) Swift 1927–1928
    2. 2. Sanford (Kornell Swift) Jr. 1922–1967
    3. 3. Thelma (Mae) Swift 1924–1975
    4. 4. Virginia (Irene) Swift 1920–1992 m. Robert Burke 1912–
    5. 5. Evelyn (Delilah) Swift 1917–2008 m. Gentry Reagan 1911–
    6. 6. Charles (Homer Swift) Sr. –2003 m. Helen (Louise) Decker 1927–2010
    7. 7. Wilber (Allison) Swift 1916–1999 m. Alice Clark 1920–2006
  12. 12. Gertrude (Ada) Swift 1903–1953 m. Robert (Earl) Jennings 1897–1966 m. 1898–1965
    1. 1. Lucy (Marcella) Jennings 1940–2020 m. Clive (Alton) Burnworth 1937–1986
      1. 1. Patricia (Lavern) Burnworth –2022
    2. 2. Johnston (Reid) Brenton 1927–1998 m. Phyllis (Mae) McCune 1929–2013
    3. 3. 1925–2022 m. Delores (E.) Stutzman 1920–2012
    4. 4. Bessie (Lena) Brenton 1921–1996 m. Bessie (L) Lyons 1921– m. Howard (Lonnie) Lyons 1916–1978
      1. 1. Richard (Allen) Lyons 1944–2021
    5. 5. Helen (Ada) Brenton 1924–2008 m. William (Frederic Joseph) Fritzley 1922–1998
      1. 1. Lana Fritzley 1949–2014
    6. 6. Virginia (Louise) Brenton 1922–1980 m. Wilbur (David) Hoffman 1915–1961 m. James (Irvin) Deppoleto 1924–1985 m. 1902–1970
      1. 1. Mildred (Kathleen) Hoffman 1943–2014 m. Arthur Rorabaugh 1939–2018 m. Barclay (Hill) Reamer 1933–2023

Robert Swift's Timeline

10 Records

1870
3 Aug 1870
Birth of Robert James Swift in Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Robert James Swift resided here in Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1900
1900
Age 30
Robert James Swift resided here in Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 30
Robert James Swift resided here in Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 40
Robert James Swift resided here in Nicholson Township, Fayette, PA, USA
Nicholson Township, Fayette, PA, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Robert James Swift resided here in Nicholson, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Nicholson, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1919
1919
Age 49
Robert James Swift was employed
None
1920
1920
Age 50
Robert James Swift resided here in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1924
8 Aug 1924
Age 54
Death of Robert James Swift in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1924
1924
Age 54
Burial of Robert James Swift in Pennsville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
Pennsville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1870
    Event Place: Scottdale, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 059461-063300
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1568; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 120.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 533A; Enumeration District: 058; Image: 0597.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nicholson, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1345; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 778; FHL microfilm: 1375358.
    [7] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1910, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 176; Certificate Number Range: 123978-126809
    [8] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, 1906-1910, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1910; Box Number: 351; Certificate Number Range: 164401-167400
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Family History Film: 1255130; Page: 533A; Enumeration District: 058; Image: 0597.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upper Tyrone Township, Precinct 1, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Tyrone, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Nicholson Township, Fayette, PA, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Nicholson, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nicholson, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1345; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0050; Image: 778; FHL microfilm: 1375358.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1919

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1568; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 120.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1924
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Pennsville, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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