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     Peter Swartz Jr. was also known as Peter Black. He was born on 4 June 1770 at Dunmore (now Shenandoah) Co., VA. He was the son of Peter Swartz Sr. and Susanna Patton. Peter Swartz Jr. married Elizabeth Wendel, daughter of John Wendel and Maria Magdalena Dellinger, on 17 June 1793 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹
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"At a court called and held this 10th day of August 1802, and of American Independence th[e] 27th for the examination of Peter Swartz (alias Black) Jun. with the murder of his child. "Abraham Bird, Jacob Rinker, Jeremiah McKay, George Fravel, John Colville, Isaac Strickler, John Roads, and Samuel Strickler.
"The prisoner being brought to the Bar in custody of the Sheriff of this County and being arraigned of the premises, plead not guilty. Whereas on sundry witnesses, were sworn and examined as well on behalf of the commonwealth, as the said Peter Swartz (alias Black) Jun. and the matter being fully heard. Upon consideration whereof the court are of the opinion that the said Peter Swartz (alias Black) is guilty and that he ought to be tried in the District Court, holden at Winchester. And it is ordered that John Kline, Jonathan Mauk, Rosina Wendell, Elizabeth Swartz, William Wright and Peter Blind enter into a recognizance, conditioned for one pair of Blacksmith's Bellows, one screw plate, a slack tub, one bucket, and some pieces of old iron, one Dutch scythe and handell, one old jacket, one stack of rye, deponent is to thrash and after thrashing thereof he is to pay 3.16 per bushel also 40 bushels of wheat out of which flower is to be made and sent to market and 8 pounds with the barrel to be paid out of it, and the offal of the flower and sold to the defendant" (Painter, Fred P., n.d. Shenandoah County and its Courthouse, p. 18, material copied from Shenandoah Courthouse records).¹

Peter Swartz Jr. lived in 1810 at Shenandoah Co., VA, 1810 Federal Census, Shenandoah Co., VA, page 206, Line 14. He died before January 1828.

     Peter Swartz Sr. was also known as Peter Black.
Note: 1. Deed from Peter, Sr. and Susannah Swartz to George Rodehoffer, dated Sept. 13, 1813 "Lots were conveyed to Peter Swartz, Sr. by the deceased father of said Peter Swartz from Abraham Brubaker former proprietor of the town by his certain indenture of bargain and sale dated March 13, 1798, other lot #45 which was conveyed to the heirs of Peter Swartz, Sr. from Brubaker on Oct. 12, 1801." Deed, Shenandoah County Court House Records, Woodstock, VA.

Property purchased from Paul Summers deeded to Catherine Kline, property purchased from Paul and John Summers deeded to Peter, and plantation "I now live on" (on North River) to George. Negro girl Nancy deeded to wife Susannah, Negro boy Billy, Negro girl July deeded to Elizabeth Hottel.

Will of Peter Swartz, Sr. filed Aug. 7, 1814, proved March 11, 1816, Shenandoah County Court House Records, Will Book K, pp. 27-30.

2. The Samuel Swartz, age 69, found in the 1850 census of Shenandoah County (p. 95A), apparently living in the household of a son Samuel, may have been a son of this Peter. The birth year of 1781 was too early to make this Samuel a son of Peter's brother Johannes/John, who was married in 1787. But Samuel could also have been a son of Peter's brother Martin. DLB 2003.

He was born before 1754 at Dunmore (now Shenandoah) Co., VA. He was the son of Johann Martin Swartz. Peter Swartz Sr. married Susanna Patton. Peter Swartz Sr. died before March 1816 at Saumsville area, Shenandoah Co., VA, Will of Peter Swartz, Sr. filed Aug. 7, 1814, proved March 11, 1816, Shenandoah County Court House Records, Will Book K, pp. 27-30.

     Philip Swartz was born on 22 January 1788 at Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA.^1,2 He was the son of Johannes Swartz and Susannah Lehman.
Note: ".....Philip Swartz was physically strong, erect, and about six feet tall. He had a finely shaped head, light hair and blue eyes. His face was kindly in expression, but marked with individual courage. He was more than ordinarily endowed with powers of understanding and much practical wisdom. He never failed from principle, to be just and honorable. He talked with judgment and care. He was not particularly given to words of appreciation or compliment, but when he made friends he held them with hooks of steel. 'He was jealous of the honor of his neighbors,' who loved and trusted him. His Church and his minister and the ordinances of religion and the assemblies of the people for worship, were very dear to him." Swartz, Joel, 1904, A Short History of a Long Life, Poughkeepsie, p. 8.

On a deed possessed in 1968 by Mrs. Eldred Helsley (now deceased) Philip Swartz sold his property in Cottontown, 199 1/2 acres, to William C. Meadley on March 1, 1863. Philip Swartz moved to McGaheysville, VA just prior to the Civil War. Upon his return to Cottontown he lived with his daughter's, Rebecca Ann Miller, family until his death. The Miller house was razed about 1976. Helsley sold his property to H & H Farms in 1977. Property containing the Swartz cemetery was purchased by Frank Brumback before 1981.

Philip Swartz married Regina Funkhouser, daughter of Abraham Funkhouser, on 17 May 1816 at Mt. Olive, Shenandoah Co., VA. Philip Swartz died on 18 February 1867 at Cottontown, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 79.¹

     Philip Peter Swartz was born on 16 December 1817 at Shenandoah Co., VA.^1,2 He was the son of George Swartz and Elizabeth Hottel. Philip Peter Swartz married Susan Copp, daughter of Jacob Cupp and Eva Hottel, on 13 February 1843, bond date.³ Occupation: Miller in 1850 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ Philip Peter Swartz died on 5 March 1892 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 74.² He was buried in March 1892 at St. Mary's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Shenandoah Co., VA.³

     Philip William Swartz was born on 3 September 1834.¹ He was the son of Abraham Swartz and Rebecca Wiseman.¹ Philip William Swartz died on 18 July 1909 at age 74.¹

     Rachel Swartz was also known as Rachel Black. She was born circa 1764 at Dunmore (now Shenandoah) Co., VA. She was the daughter of Peter Swartz Sr. and Susanna Patton. Rachel Swartz married Emanuel Wendel, son of Philip Wendel and Elizabeth Dellinger, on 17 April 1792 at Shenandoah Co., VA, Ceremony by Rev. Simon Harr

Record in appendix of Wayland's "History of Shenandoah County", p.754. Rachel Swartz died before June 1808 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Rachel Swartz was also known as Ragel.¹ She was born circa 1811 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.² She was the daughter of Martin Swartz and Maria Eva Sommer. Rachel Swartz married George Weaver on 17 August 1817 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹

     Rebecca Swartz was born circa 1796 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Swartz Jr. and Elizabeth Wendel. Rebecca Swartz married David E. Windle, son of Emanuel Wendel and Rachel Swartz, on 26 October 1833 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ Rebecca Swartz died after 22 June 1880 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Rebecca Swartz was born on 3 August 1835 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel S. Swartz and Mary Gibler. Rebecca Swartz married Joseph Hottel, son of Daniel Hottel and Rebecca Wendel, on 21 February 1856 at St. Luke Church, Shenandoah Co., VA. Rebecca Swartz died on 6 January 1916 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 80.

     Rebecca Ann Swartz was born on 9 November 1817 at Shenandoah Co., VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Philip Swartz and Regina Funkhouser. Rebecca Ann Swartz married Jacob Miller, son of Johann Miller III and Sara Piper. Rebecca Ann Swartz died on 4 December 1906 at age 89.

     Regina Swartz was born on 7 September 1829 at Cottontown, Shenandoah Co., VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Philip Swartz and Regina Funkhouser.¹ Regina Swartz married Henry N. Copenhaver, son of John Copenhaver and Elizabeth Doctor, on 1 March 1852, Probably the year was actually 1851.³ Regina Swartz died on 15 March 1882 at age 52.⁴ Cause of death: "She shot herself", annotation in Levi Pitman diary. She was buried in May 1882 at Swartz Cemetery, Lebanon Church, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Robert John Swartz was born on 11 May 1920 at National City, San Diego Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin John Swartz and Irene S. Garrison.¹ Robert John Swartz began military service on 3 November 1941 WW II service, enlisted. He married Colleen Churchwell, daughter of Finis Howard Churchwell and Hazel May Wilbanks, after 1943. Robert John Swartz ended military service on 8 September 1960; discharged. He died on 13 January 2018 at age 97. He was buried in January 2018 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, Findagrave #188920123.

     Ross Swartz was born in March 1877 at Clark Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Moses Swartz and Martha J. Campbell.¹ Ross Swartz lived in 1910 at 607 West Fifth St., Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Dollie (?) between 1910 and 1920. Ross Swartz lived in 1920 at 2035 Warren Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL.³

     Sallie V. Swartz was born on 15 May 1871 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Simon Swartz and Catherine Coffman.¹

     Samuel Swartz was born in 1779. He married Barbara Geil, daughter of Jacob Geil, on 15 October 1801 at Bucks Co., PA. Samuel Swartz died on 12 February 1867 at Buck's Hill, Shenandoah Co., VA.
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Family relationship of this Samuel Swartz to Martin Swartz Sr. of Shenandoah County, Virginia, if any, is not known. According to the History of J. Conrad Geil by Joseph H. Wenger, Samuel Swartz was born at sea during the immigration of his parents in 1779.

     Samuel Swartz was born on 27 May 1845 at Pennsylvania The birth year may have been 1842, as per 1850 census.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Swartz and Mary L. C. Mowrey.¹ Samuel Swartz died on 17 April 1864 at Harrison Twp., Muskingum Co., OH, at age 18.¹

     Samuel Driver Swartz was born on 3 March 1878 at Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of John S. Swartz and Anna Margaret Coffman. Samuel Driver Swartz married Myrtie E. Wenger, daughter of Benjamin K. Wenger and Augusta Kopka, on 24 December 1902 at Rockingham Co., VA. Samuel Driver Swartz died on 21 March 1940 at age 62

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Swartz. --- Samuel D., eldest son of John S. and Ann (Coffman) Swartz, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., March 3, 1878; died suddenly in an auto accident in Philadelphia, March 21, 1940; aged 62 y. 18 d. He left home early on Thursday morning to go to Philadelphia to purchase produce for his business. En route home he was struck by an approaching auto and thrown from his truck, being killed instantly. Only the evening before he expressed the desire to his family that he hoped he would never need to make another trip to Philadelphia for produce. How little did we know it would be his last and fatal trip. He accepted Christ in his early youth and was a faithful member of the Church until his death. His greatest concern was the spiritual welfare of his children, many prayers having ascended for the wayward ones. Dec. 24, 1903, he was married to Myrtie Wenger, who died Jan. 1, 1921. To this union were born Mary E. (Black), who died July 28, 1928; Paul D., Spring City; Jonas H., Phoenixville; Fannie M., who died April, 1929; Chester S., Spring City; Ruth E. Paper, Spring City; Anna C. Long, Pottstown; Laura E. Miller, and Beulah, at home. Feb. 19, 1926, he was married to Clara Keen. To this union were born Charles L., Edith V., Samuel D., Ralph E., Mildred R., and Rachel A., all at home. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Bro. Amos Kolb, with further services at the church in charge of Brethren Warren Bean, Henry Bechtel, and Elmer Kolb. Text: I Sam. 20: 3.

     Samuel Franklin Swartz was born on 29 October 1880 at Twin Twp., Preble Co., OH, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Harrison L. Swartz and Belinda Catherine Statler. Samuel Franklin Swartz lived in June 1900 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Boarder, unmarried.¹ He lived in May 1910 at 166 Maple Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, fireman on railroad, widowed.² He lived in September 1918 at Dupo, St. Clair Co., IL, WW I draft registration, occupation brakeman on railroad, nearest relative given as his sister Ida Piatt, Eaton, Ohio.

He married Lucy Alice Swartz, daughter of Isaac S. Swartz and Mary Ann Wisman, before 1 May 1940. Samuel Franklin Swartz lived in 1942 at Route 1, Maurertown, Shenandoah Co., VA, WW II draft registration. He died on 14 February 1956 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 75. He was buried in February 1956 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Alonzaville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #124720948.

     Samuel S. Swartz was born in 1812 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Peter Swartz Jr. and Elizabeth Wendel. Samuel S. Swartz married Mary Gibler, daughter of John Gibler and Magdalena Cook, on 23 December 1833 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA. Samuel S. Swartz died on 29 November 1858 at Lantz Mill, Shenandoah Co., VA, Accident at the mill. He was buried in December 1858 at Swartz Cemetery, St. Luke, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #119826514.

     Samuel W. Swartz was born circa 1823 at Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA, or 1819, per 1860 census.^1,3 He was the son of George Swartz and Sarah Warner.¹ Samuel W. Swartz married Leahanna Bowman on 8 March 1849 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Samuel W. Swartz lived on 18 June 1880 at Sugar Creek Twp., Stark Co., OH.⁴ He died on 11 October 1887 at Stark Co. (probably), OH.⁵

     Sarah Swartz was born circa 1838 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Swartz and Mary (?)¹

     Sarah Swartz was born circa 1850 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel W. Swartz and Leahanna Bowman.¹ Sarah Swartz died after 30 August 1860 at Virginia (probably).¹

     Sarah Alice Swartz was born on 25 February 1864 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Swartz and Harriet Baker.¹ Sarah Alice Swartz died on 27 April 1937 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 73.¹ She was buried in 1937 at St. Matthews Church Cemetery, Mt. Olive, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹

     Sarah Ann Swartz was born on 7 November 1846 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel S. Swartz and Mary Gibler. Sarah Ann Swartz died on 18 February 1927 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 80.
Note: Did not marry.

     Sarah Catherine Swartz was born on 9 October 1835.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Swartz and Rebecca Wiseman.¹ Sarah Catherine Swartz died on 2 October 1865 at age 29.¹

     Sarah E. Swartz was born circa 1848 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Swartz and Rebecca Graybill.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth Swartz was born on 7 February 1858 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of John Swartz and Sarah Snarr. Sarah Elizabeth Swartz died on 8 September 1867 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 9.

     Sarah Elizabeth Swartz was born on 14 June 1924 at Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Marion Swartz and Altha Marian Swisher.¹

     Sarah Frances Swartz was born on 29 February 1860 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Swartz Jr. and Susan Ellen Beydler.¹ Sarah Frances Swartz died on 25 May 1894 at age 34.¹

     Sarah Regina Swartz was born on 1 December 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Joel Swartz and Adelia Rosecrans.¹ Sarah Regina Swartz died on 23 May 1944 at age 88.¹