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     Irey Theodore Swigert was born on 3 December 1901 at Jay Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Charles S. Swigert and Lydia M. Horn.¹ Irey Theodore Swigert married Luella Martin, daughter of Morton J. Martin and Bertha M. McCollum, on 29 August 1925 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN. Irey Theodore Swigert died on 23 November 1975 at Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN, at age 73 dates per SSDI. He was buried in November 1975 at Twin Hill Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #19962823.

     Jacob Swigert was born in July 1843 at Kentucky.^1,2 He was the son of Jacob Swigert and Rebecca C. Miller.³ Jacob Swigert married Susanna Starling Lyne, daughter of Henry Lyne and Sarah Carneal Starling, in December 1879.¹ Jacob Swigert lived on 21 June 1900 at Forks of Elkhorn, Franklin Co., KY.² He died in June 1903 at age 59. He was buried on 18 June 1903 at Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.

     Jacob Swigert was born circa 1794 at Maryland.¹ He married Rebecca C. Miller on 24 June 1840.¹ Occupation: Clerk, Court of Appeals in 1850 at Franklin Co., KY.¹ Jacob Swigert died on 24 March 1869 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.

     Kenneth Wayne Swigert was born on 5 April 1911 at Fiat, Jay Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Peter Martin Swigert and Blanche Bears.¹ Kenneth Wayne Swigert married Arlene Marie Becker, daughter of Frederick Carl Becker and Lillian Elizabeth Collard, on 27 November 1937 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. Kenneth Wayne Swigert died on 7 January 1993 at Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, at age 81.
Note: per Richard K. Swigert:

Kenneth Wayne Swigert attended his first year of college at Ball State Teachers College in Muncie, IN. His second year he attended Purdue University at Lafayette, IN. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. After that year and during the Great Depression he dropped out of college due to lack of money. His old basketball coach, Louie Means, who he stayed in contact with, was coaching at East High School in Green Bay, WI, and told him that if he moved to Green Bay he could find work and also play basketball in a city industrial league. In 1932 Kenneth moved from Indiana to Green Bay, WI, living with Clarence and Emily Gille at 1408 Elm Street. He started working for the Shefford Cheese Company as a laborer dumping cream. He worked his way up to the position of personnel manager and stayed with them until they were bought by Standard Brands Company and the company was moved to Chicago about 1945. He was offered employment with them if he moved to Chicago but declined the offer and stayed in Green Bay. Sometime later he went to work for the Northern Paper Mill in Green Bay as a mill laborer and worked his way up to a production supervisor in the converting department. He stayed there until his retirement in 1972. The Northern Paper Mill Company changed its name to American Can Company and then to the James River Corporation as it was purchased and merged with the larger companies.

     Lela May Swigert was born on 30 July 1894 at Wells Co., IN, 1900 census shows 1895, however all other sources show 1894.¹ She was the daughter of Lindley Allen Swigert and Minnie Olive Dawley.¹ Lela May Swigert married Louis D. Taylor, son of Alonzo Martin Taylor and Emma Elnora Platt, on 27 November 1917 at Wells Co., IN. Lela May Swigert died on 8 May 1980 at Montpelier, Blackford Co., IN, at age 85. She was buried in May 1980 at Fairview Cemetery, Bluffton, Wells Co., IN, Findagrave #73250553.

     Lindley Allen Swigert was born on 27 March 1872 at Wells Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Adam Swigert and Eliza Ellen Kelley.¹ Lindley Allen Swigert married Minnie Olive Dawley, daughter of Horace Dawley and Martha Emmons, on 2 January 1892 at Fiat, Jay Co., IN. Lindley Allen Swigert died on 18 January 1960 at Nottingham Twp., Wells Co., IN, at age 87. He was buried in 1960 at Twin Hill Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #104968336.

     Lydia Ann Swigert was born on 14 September 1830 at Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Swigert and Rebecca Tobias.¹ Lydia Ann Swigert married James Green Berry Jr., son of James Green Berry and Permelia Green, on 15 October 1850 at Wells Co., IN. Lydia Ann Swigert lived on 21 August 1860 at P.O. Dawson, Sangamon Co., IL.² She lived on 30 June 1870 at Elkhart, Logan Co., IL.³ She lived on 11 June 1880 at Towanda Twp., McLean Co., IL; Farming.⁴ She died on 1 August 1894 at age 63 dates per headstone. She was buried in August 1894 at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Atlanta, Macon Co., MO, Findagrave #145024337.

     Lydia Ann Swigert was born in 1854 at Wells Co. (probably), IN. She was the daughter of George Swigert and Ann Hilton. Lydia Ann Swigert died in 1857 at Wells Co. (probably), IN.

     Mary Ann Swigert was born in February 1840 at Greene Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Swigert and Rebecca Tobias.¹ Mary Ann Swigert married Oliver Irey, son of Mahlon Irey and Rachel Margaret McBride, on 3 February 1859 at Wells Co., IN. Mary Ann Swigert lived on 8 August 1870 at Penn Twp., Jay Co., IN.² She lived on 29 June 1880 at Bear Creek Twp., Jay Co., IN.³ She lived on 20 April 1910 at Hartford, Blackford Co., IN; with daughter Emma Leech's family.⁴ She died after 1920 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, Mary was listed living with granddaughter Blanche Herron at Chicago, Illinois in the 1920 census.

     Mary Ann Swigert was born in December 1851 at Ohio. She married Joseph P. Johnson, son of Daniel Johnson and Elizabeth Anne Sager, after June 1880.

     Mary Hendrick Swigert was born on 24 August 1880 at Woodford Co. (probably), KY.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Swigert and Susanna Starling Lyne.¹ Mary Hendrick Swigert married Col. Jarius Alphaeus Moore, son of Andrew J. Moore and Mary Louise Burnham, on 1 January 1907 at North Carolina. Mary Hendrick Swigert lived in April 1910 at Jamestown, Newport Co., RI. She died on 6 March 1948 at age 67.

     Mary Inez Swigert was born on 31 January 1866 at Jay Co., IN, date calculated from headstone inscription "Aged 7 mo 18 days." She was the daughter of Adam Swigert and Angeline M. Hoskins. Mary Inez Swigert died on 18 September 1866 at Jay Co., IN. She was buried in September 1866 at Hillside Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #19921781.

     Mary S. Swigert was born in January 1827 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Philip Swigert and Jane Love Watson.¹ Mary S. Swigert married Rev. John Reed Hendrick on 4 August 1853 at Franklin Co., KY, Four children born, two living as of 1900 census.³ Mary S. Swigert lived in 1860 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.² She died on 5 July 1910 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY, at age 83.

     Mason B. Swigert was born circa 1841 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.¹ He was the son of Philip Swigert and Jane Love Watson.¹

     Nilah Irene Swigert was born on 14 April 1906 at Wells Co., IN.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Martin Swigert and Blanche Bears.¹ Nilah Irene Swigert married Dale Glennwood Hiester, son of Jesse Jay Hiester and Cora Alice Lyons, on 12 September 1936 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN. Nilah Irene Swigert lived on 12 April 1940 at 1311 West Central Street, Bluffton, Wells Co., IN.² She died on 26 December 1979 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN, at age 73.

     Note: source:

"History of Greene County, Ohio; Its People, Industries, and Institutions", by Michael A. Broadstone, 1918, B.F. Bowen & Co., Inc., Indianapolis (1993 Reprint).

p.268: "A Pioneer Undertaker"
"The first undertaker in Sugarcreek Township and one of the first in Greene County was John M. Stake, who was actively engaged in this business in Bellbrook for sixty years at least ..."

"He was one of the first men in the county to have a hearse and the first person buried from this hearse was the father of Michael Swigert, Sr., whom Stake interred in the old Beavercreek church yard."

p.534, regarding the Mt. Zion Reformed Church (material begins on p.532):

"The constitution of the Mt. Zion Reformed Church was effected August 28, 1845, the Rev. H. Willard, pastor of the Xenia charge, officiating; Jacob Coy and Jacob Rike being installed as elders and Solomon Glotfelter and Rignell B. Marley, deacons. Sometime prior to this date Michael Swigart, Henry Coy, and Jacob Rike had been appointed trustees to superintend the erection of a house of worship in the northwest quarter of section 35, Beavercreek township, and on October 5 of that same year that house was completed and dedicated, articles of agreement being entered into at the same time whereby the house should be held and used as the joint property of the Evangelical Lutherans and Reformed congregations."

p.821 Samuel and Elizabeth (Hanney) Tobias, from Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania to Zimmerman (corner of N. Fairfield and Dayton-Xenia Roads). Sam died 1829, leaving Elizabeth with 3 sons and 3 daughters. "The widow Tobias married Michael Swigart and lived to be seventy-six years of age, her death occurring in 1871"

"Following the death of his father, William Tobias was taken into the home of Peter Swigart, a brother of his stepfather and there he remained until he was 21 years of age. ... William Tobias was twice married. On December 24, 1846 he was united in marriage to Sarah Swigart, who died in 1851 at the age of 24 years, leaving two sons, Martin Luther and Samuel, both of whom are now deceased, the former of whom became a farmer in Beavercreek township and the latter of whom made his home in Dayton. Martin Tobias was twice married. By his first wife Christine Peeples he had two children, Edgar and Clara, and by his second wife Mary Barnhart he had three children, Homer, Harold, and Howard. On June 19, 1852 William Tobias married secondly Jane Miller who was born in Bath townshiop November 25, 1824, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Miller."

Peter Swigert was born on 13 January 1794 at Somerset Co., PA, date calculated from headstone inscription "83 Ys 7 Ms 2 D". This date is also shown in the 1828 Swigert family Bible, in possession of Richard K. Swigert. DLB 2018.¹ He was the son of Johann Peter Schweigert. Peter Swigert married Margaret Dice on 28 March 1822 at Greene Co., OH, Ceremony by Rev. Henry Reincke.² Peter Swigert married Rebecca Tobias, daughter of Andreas Tobias and Catherine Lasch, circa 1827.³ Peter Swigert lived in 1830 at Beavercreek Twp., Greene Co., OH; 1830 Census

Males:
Under 5 - 1 (George)
5 thru 9 - 1 (William Tobias)
15 thru 19 - 1 (?)
20 thru 29 - 1 (?)
30 thru 39 - 1 (Peter Jr.)
70 thru 79 - 1 (Peter Sr.)

Females:
10 thru 14 - 1 (Lydia)
20 thru 29 - 1 (Rebecca.)⁴

He lived in 1840 at Beavercreek Twp., Greene Co., OH;

Males:
5 - 9 -- 1 (? did not survive to 1850)
10 - 14 -- 1 (George)
15 - 19 -- 1 (William Tobias)
40 - 50 -- 1 (Peter)

Females:
under 5 -- 1 (Mary))
5 - 9 -- 1 ((Lydia)
30 - 40 -- 1 (Rebecca.)¹

He lived on 28 June 1860 at Notthingham Twp., Wells Co., IN.⁵ He died on 15 August 1877 at Nottingham Twp., Wells Co., IN, at age 83. He was buried in August 1877 at Hillside Cemetery, Pennville, Jay Co., IN, Findagrave #19921782.

     Peter Martin Swigert was also known as Morton M. Swigert per Michigan marriage record of his son, censuses, and his death certificate. He was born on 15 March 1879 at Penn Twp., Jay Co., IN.^1,2 He was the son of Adam Swigert and Eliza Ellen Kelley.¹ Peter Martin Swigert married Blanche Bears, daughter of John Wesley Bears and Rosa Alice Herrmann, on 27 March 1901, license dated 25 MAR 1901. Peter Martin Swigert died on 20 January 1960 at Bluffton, Wells Co., IN, at age 80.
Note: From Richard K. Swigert, grandson:

"Morton and Blanche ran a geneal store in Fiat, Indiana. He is listed on his son Garth's birth certificate and in the 1910 and 1920 censuses as a merchant. Morton later went back to barbering and had his barber shop located in downtown Bluffton. He barbered up until the day he died in 1960.

Grandchildren's memories: The following episode seemed to take place every time we visited our grandparents in Bluffton, Indiana. Grandpa Swigert wore a hearing aid due to his partial deafness, and did not hear well even when it seemed to be working properly, or maybe he was just entertaining the dinner guests. At the conclusion of dinner, Grandma Swigert would push back her chair and say "I've had sufficient" and Grandpa would answer "Been a fishin?". "No", Grandma would say, "I've had plenty". Grandpa would then reply "You caught twenty?". Grandma would then look at Grandpa and say "You old fool!" and he would answer back "And broke your pole?". This was usually followed by a lot of laughter from everyone in attendance. Then the men retired to the living room and the ladies would clear the table and do the dishes."

     Philip Swigert lived at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.²
Note: Succeeded Frank Blair as Clerk of Franklin Circuit Court.² He was christened at Master of Hiram Lodge No. 4, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.³ He was born in 1798 at Kentucky.⁴ He married Jane Love Watson, daughter of Dr. John Watson and Anne Bannister Howe, on 18 May 1824 at Woodford Co., KY. Philip Swigert died on 31 December 1871 at Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.

     Robert Garth Swigert was born on 17 April 1938 at Bloomington, Monroe Co., IN. He was the son of Garth Leon Swigert and Julia Ione Mikesell. Robert Garth Swigert died on 5 January 2007 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 68.

     Sharon Ann Swigert was born on 14 August 1942 at Green Bay, Brown Co., WI. She was the daughter of Kenneth Wayne Swigert and Arlene Marie Becker. Sharon Ann Swigert died on 12 May 2017 at Green Bay, Brown Co., WI, at age 74.
Note: Sharon had worked for the Green Bay Police Department for over 52 years at the time of her death.

     Starling Swigert was born on 7 October 1882 at Woodford or Franklin Co., KY.¹ He was the son of Jacob Swigert and Susanna Starling Lyne.¹ Starling Swigert lived in April 1910 at Pioche Precinct, Lincoln Co., NV. Occupation: Miner in lead mine in April 1910. He died on 26 October 1918 at age 36. He was buried on 6 November 1918 at Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.

     Vicki Marie Swigert was born on 31 October 1952 at Green Bay, Brown Co., WI. She was the daughter of Kenneth Wayne Swigert and Arlene Marie Becker. Vicki Marie Swigert died on 7 March 1953 at Green Bay, Brown Co., WI.

     Jacob Swiler was born circa 1789 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Agnes Baker on 24 July 1823 at Cumberland Co., PA.

     Mary Ann Swiler was born on 23 December 1833 at Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Swiler and Agnes Baker.² Mary Ann Swiler married Jacob C. Clippinger, son of Johann Henry Clippinger and Elizabeth Kuntz, circa 1854, Three children born, two living as of the 1900 census.³ Mary Ann Swiler died on 9 October 1914 at Monmouth, Warren Co., IL, at age 80. She was buried in October 1914 at Monmouth Cemetery, Monmouth Twp., Warren Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 106396293.

     Edna June Swinderman was born on 25 June 1918 at Charleston, Lee Co., IA. She married Cecil Christian Schlicher, son of Christian Michael Schlicher and Dorothea M. Klingler, on 11 March 1939 at Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA. Edna June Swinderman and Cecil Christian Schlicher were divorced. Edna June Swinderman married James Richard Hawkins circa 1982. Edna June Swinderman died on 5 December 2005 at age 87. She was buried in December 2005 at Argyle Memorial Garden, Argyle, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #91428230.

     Elizabeth Swinger married Abraham Minnich, son of George Minnich and Nancy Shoemaker. Elizabeth Swinger was born on 1 July 1838 at Darke Co., OH. She was the daughter of Jacob Swinger and Anna Maria Stager.

     Jacob Swinger married Anna Maria Stager. Jacob Swinger was born on 1 March 1805 at Wuerttemberg, Germany. He immigrated in 1814 to Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

     Rev. William Swinger married Myrtle Brumbaugh, daughter of Benjamin Brumbaugh and Mary May, after 1905.¹

     Alice Swingley was born on 27 July 1852.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Swingley and Catherine Hershey. Alice Swingley married William Henry Row, son of Joseph Row and Nancy Myers, in 1875.¹ Alice Swingley died on 25 December 1920 at Ogle Co., IL, at age 68.¹

     Anna Catherine Swingley was Lutheran. She was born on 7 March 1848 at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Swingley and Catherine Hershey. Anna Catherine Swingley married Jacob G. Miller, son of John M. Miller and Susan G. Price, on 24 December 1874 at Ogle Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900:

GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
MILLER, JACOB G (27) SWINGLEY, ANNA C (26) OGLE 12/24/1874 E/ 4627.¹ Anna Catherine Swingley died on 3 April 1927 at Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL (probably), at age 79.¹