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William Swisher 1827 – 1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1827

Birth Location: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Vermilion, Illinois, United States

Father: George Swisher

Mother: Elizabeth Bassett

Spouse(s): Margaret Gebhart

Children(s): Tilghman Swisher, George Swisher, Nancy Swisher, Armilda Swisher, Melvina Swisher, John Swisher

The story of William Swisher began in 1827 in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. In 1850, William Swisher resided in District 21, Vermilion, Illinois. In 1860, William Swisher resided in Eugene, Vermillion, Indiana, United States. William Swisher married Margaret A Gebhart, and had children including Tilghman Swisher, George W Swisher, Nancy Swisher, Armilda Swisher, Melvina M Swisher, John W Swisher. William Swisher passed away in 1870 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Swisher began in 1827 in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1850, William Swisher resided in District 21, Vermilion, Illinois.
  • In 1860, William Swisher resided in Eugene, Vermillion, Indiana, United States.
  • William Swisher married Margaret A Gebhart, and had children including Tilghman Swisher, George W Swisher, Nancy Swisher, Armilda Swisher, Melvina M Swisher, John W Swisher.
  • William Swisher passed away in 1870 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Swisher's Ancestors

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William Swisher
1827 – 1870
Birth Place: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Parents
George Swisher
1799 – 1852
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Bassett
1798 – 1831
Franklin, Simpson Co., KY
Grandparents
Johann ((John)) Swisher
1772 – 1833
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Magdalena Tickle
1775 – 1833
North Carolina, USA or Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Franz Schwertzer
1745 – 1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Swisher's Descendants

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William Swisher (1827 – 1870) m. Margaret (A) Gebhart (1843 – 30 Sep 1938)
  1. 1. Tilghman Swisher (1856 – 15 Jun 1950)
  2. 2. George (W) Swisher (1859 – )
  3. 3. Nancy Swisher (1863 – )
  4. 4. Armilda Swisher (15 Nov 1863 – 28 Nov 1937)
  5. 5. Melvina (M) Swisher (Dec 1865 – 1930)
  6. 6. John (W) Swisher (10 Jun 1867 – 1 Jan 1951)

William Swisher's Timeline

5 Records

1827
1827
Birth of William Swisher in Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
William Swisher resided here in District 21, Vermilion, Illinois
District 21, Vermilion, Illinois
1860
1860
Age 33
William Swisher resided here in Eugene, Vermillion, Indiana, United States
Eugene, Vermillion, Indiana, United States
1867
30 Oct 1867
Age 40
William Swisher was married in Vermilion, IL
Vermilion, IL
1870
1870
Age 43
Death of William Swisher in Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Vermilion, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Eugene, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: M653_303; Page: 3; Image: 3; Family History Library Film: 803303
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M432_130; Page: 249B; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1867
    Event Place: Vermilion, IL

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Vermilion, Illinois; Roll: M432_130; Page: 249B; Image: 211

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Eugene, Vermillion, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Eugene, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: M653_303; Page: 3; Image: 3; Family History Library Film: 803303

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Vermilion, Illinois, United States

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