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Thomas Swift 1785–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1785

Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 1852

Death Location: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Jacob Swift

Mother: Remember Ellis

Spouse(s): Lois Briggs

Children(s): Eleaza Swift, Abigail Swift, Abigail Swift, Capt Swift, Abigail Swift, Joanna Smith, Thomas Swift, Thomas Swift, William Swift

In 1785, Thomas Swift entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to Jacob Swift And Remember Ellis. In 1810, Thomas Swift resided in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas Swift married Lois Briggs, and had children including Abigail G Swift, Capt Seth E Swift, Eleaza E Swift, Joanna E Smith, Thomas L Swift, William Swift. Thomas Swift passed away in 1852 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1785, Thomas Swift entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, born to Jacob Swift And Remember Ellis.
  • In 1810, Thomas Swift resided in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Thomas Swift married Lois Briggs, and had children including Abigail G Swift, Capt Seth E Swift, Eleaza E Swift, Joanna E Smith, Thomas L Swift, William Swift.
  • Thomas Swift passed away in 1852 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Swift
1762–1813
Birth Location: Sandwich
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Remember Ellis
1766–1843
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
RE

Spouses(s)

Lois Briggs
1790–1850
Birth Location: Rochester, Mass.
LB

Children(s)

Eleaza Swift
1822–1903
Birth Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts
ES
Abigail Swift
1830–1918
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
AS
Abigail Swift
1830–1918
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
AS
Capt Swift
1820–1894
Birth Location: –
CS
Abigail Swift
1830–1918
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
AS
Joanna Smith
1818–1889
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
JS
Thomas Swift
1815–1887
Birth Location: Sagamore, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Thomas Swift
1815–1887
Birth Location: Sagamore, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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William Swift
1825–1878
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
WS

Thomas Swift's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Swift
1785–1852
Birth Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Jacob Swift
1762–1813
Sandwich
Remember Ellis
1766–1843
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Phineas Swift
1731–1793
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Rebecca Phillips
1732–
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Eleazer Ellis
1724–1806
Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Deborah Gibbs
1724–1766
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1692–1770
Jedidah Burgess
1706–1740
William Ellis
1697–1768
Jane Gibbs
1697–1762
Barnabas Gibbs
1684–1724
Abigail Smith
1691–1733
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Hunt
1685–1750
John Jr.
1670–1734
Shubael Smith
1653–1733
Abigail Skeefe
1666–1718

Thomas Swift's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Swift (1785–1852) m. Lois Briggs (1790–6 June 1850)
  1. 1. Eleaza (E) Swift 1822–1903 m. Lucinda Bartlett 1829–1919
    1. 1. Thomas (E) Swift 1852–1917 m. Annie (M) Raymond 1859–1894
      1. 1. Hattie Swift 1887–1962 m. Hiram Sampson 1880–1933
        1. 1. Amy (W) Sampson 1912–1992 m. Ellsworth (Edward) Bemis 1918–2001
        2. 2. Robert (Thomas) Sampson 1914–1999
        3. 3. Ellen (M) Sampson 1919–
        4. 4. Hiram (Sampson) Jr 1911–1911
        5. 5. Baby Sampson 1917–1917
      2. 2. Amy (Rosalie) Swift 1883–1931 m. Arthur (Franklin) Bailey 1876–
    2. 2. Anna (B) Swift 1858–
    3. 3. Nellie (B) Swift 1866–
  2. 2. Abigail (G.) Swift 1830–1918
  3. 3. Abigail (G.) Swift 1830–1918
    1. 1. Hanford (Briggs) Smith 1849–1936
      1. 1. Mabel Smith 1876–
        1. 1. Florence (V.) Nightingale 1919–2015
    2. 2. Abbie (Janette) Houdlette 1852–1909
      1. 1. Edwin (Winfield) Houdlette 1873–1950
        1. 1. William (H.) Houdlette 1913–1982
  4. 4. Capt (Seth E.) Swift 1820–1894 m. Martha Sears 1826–1907
    1. 1. Luzetta (F) Swift 1859–1942
      1. 1. Cora (B.) Nightingale 1886–1972
        1. 1. Alfred (Weston) Swift 1919–1972 m. Nadine (J) Swift 1926–
      2. 2. Florence (I.) Nightingale 1880–1979 m. Elmer (R) Harlow 1875–
        1. 1. Henry (Gilbert Harlow) Mr. 1914–
        2. 2. Cora Harlow 1909–
    2. 2. Henry (Gilbert) Swift 1868–1896 m. Minnie (Bell) Ryder 1875–1943
      1. 1. Orianna (Isanella) Swift 1892–1971 m. Oliver Hoxie 1881–1960
        1. 1. Gilbert (Franklin) Hoxie 1922–2013 m. Shirley Hoxie 1919–
        2. 2. Oliver (Horie) Jr 1916–
        3. 3. Milton Hoxie 1926–
    3. 3. Drucilla (Tower) Swift 1864–1910
      1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Fish 1889–1966
        1. 1. Luella (Winnifred) Fish 1915–2007
  5. 5. Abigail (G.) Swift 1830–1918
    1. 1. Hanford (Briggs) Smith 1849–1936
      1. 1. Grace (Merton) Smith 1873–
        1. 1. Clarence (Hammett) Cowell 1902–1994
      2. 2. Mabel Nightingale 1876–1942
        1. 1. Florence (V.) Nightingale 1919–2015
    2. 2. Abbie (Janette) Houdlette 1852–1909
      1. 1. Edwin (Winfield) Houdlette 1873–1950
        1. 1. Ethel (Houdlette) Vecchi 1909–1991
  6. 6. Joanna (E.) Smith 1818–1889
    1. 1. Hannah (Cobb) Smith 1842–1877
      1. 1. Philander (Warren) Southworth 1874–1958
        1. 1. Rodney (Clifford) Southworth 1902–1972
  7. 7. Thomas (L) Swift 1815–1887
    1. 1. Ida (Kenney) Swift 1864–1899
      1. 1. Everett (Lyman) Smith 1891–1946
  8. 8. Thomas (L) Swift 1815–1887
    1. 1. Thomas (L) Swift 1852–
      1. 1. Harry (Lincoln) Swift 1876–1917
        1. 1. Beatrice (E) Swift 1903–1977
  9. 9. William Swift 1825–1878
    1. 1. Caroline (E) Swift 1855–
      1. 1. Lucy (Evangeline) Wilds 1885–1919
        1. 1. Gladys (Louise) Marshall 1916–2011

Thomas Swift's Timeline

4 Records

1785
1785
Birth of Thomas Swift in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1810
1810
Age 25
Thomas Swift resided here in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1842
8 Aug 1842
Age 57
Thomas Swift - Probate in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1852
1852
Age 67
Death of Thomas Swift in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1785
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 21; Page: 143; Image: 00077; Family History Library Film: 0205629

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1686-1903; With Index and Docket, 1685-1967; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1842
    Event Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1686-1903; With Index and Docket, 1685-1967; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts
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