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Re: Oswalt

cockyfs — 2012-04-03 02:05:48Z

South Carolina has records of all ships and their passengers entering Charleston. They can be found in the Council records.
This is what I have on this family;
Hans Jacob arrived in Charleston on the ship Cuniff in 1752 with his parents Jacob and Rugula and Jacob's mother , Rugala the surname spelling was Schneider . The spelling was apparently changed upon reaching the Americas as the Royal Grant shows the name spelled Snider

SNIDER Family Of ORANGE BURG S.C. Taken from the Orangeburg German -Swiss Genealogical Society third generation 6. Jacob Snider born Abt 1762 , Congaree, Orangeburg, South Carolina, married Susannah Oswalt, born Abt 1755, died Abt 1835, Tuscaloosa county, Alabama. Jacob died Abt 1810, Juniper , Lexington, S.C. Susan Oswalt, killed Abt 1835, when her Pony fell on an icy bridge in Tuscaloosa County, Al, Jacob Snider land bounds William Powel Riddle 's land on branches of Rocky Creek waters of Saluda river, surveyed 19 July 1796. ( Charleston series SC state plats, vol. 32, pg. 643; Josiah Snider, A Snider history, pp, 1895; and Brent Holcomb, Memorialized records of Lexington district, S.C. 1814-1825 ). ref: J Hughes Aug 97
S52:1790 US Census- Orangeburgh District; S.C. North Parte pp.95 Jacob Snider-1 male over 16, 3 males under 16, 4 females. Served in Revolutionary War under General Putman. "at one time the British or Tories went to his ( Jacob ) house while he was in the army and frightened the women and children off the place and rifled the place of provisions, and ripped the bed tricks and poured the feathers out; they supposed they did it in search of money or jewelry."
The Sniders, along with Weavers, Seas (Sees), Oswalts, Kysers, Sanfords and Prices migrated from South Carolina to Tuscaloosa, Alabama by wagon train. According to "The Descendants of Dutch Pioneers, The Early Settlers of Dutch Bend (Autauga County) Alabama," there were 69 families who departed the Orangeburgh District in about 1818. They had an army escort because of Indian problems. They followed the Federal Highway, and went through Georgia, near what is now Augusta, then on to Macon, thence west to the area south of Autaugaville, AL, known as Dutch Bend. The Sniders ultimately settled west of there, in the valley of the Black Warrior River. Many later moved on to Texas. This migration followed the end of the Creek Wars. When the Creeks lost their land, it was opened for settlement at about the same time Alabama was preparing for statehood. What followed was something of an "Alabama Fever" with settlers moving west for more land.

Re: Oswalt

cockyfs — 2012-04-03 02:05:15Z

Re: Oswalt

sniderdna — 2012-04-03 01:23:22Z

You said: "My family records show a Susanna Oswalt, b abt 1755 in SC, married to a Hans Jacob Schneider, b 1742 in Switzerland (I have his family immigration records)."

Can you send to me the family immigration records? It would be interesting to me as I am unaware that South Carolina kept or has such records.

I can tell you that the Schneider families came from Nöttingen Germany and arrived in Charleston South Carolina in 1744. This was the family of Hans Jacob Schneider and Anna Maria Deg-Schneider and Johann Jacob Schneider and his wife, Anna Rosina Schlägel-Schneider. This is completely documented information. It was Johann Jacob Schneider's son, Jacob Snider who married Susanna Oswalt. Attached is the newspaper notice of the St. Andrew arrival in South Carolina.

Susanna Oswalt who maried a Croy

catself1 — 2012-03-25 23:35:11Z

In research, I came across a statement that Susanna Oswalt Croy was freed by the presidential Emancipation Proclamation in Oct 1864. Here is what I copied:

Susanna Oswalt was born in Pennsylvania 1784. She married Andrew Croy in Stark Co, Ohio, 22 AUG 1803. She was freed by the presidential Emancipation Proclamation 28 OCT 1864.

Anyone have any knowledge of this, or could it be an error?
Thanks

Re: Oswalt Book

ejweaver1 — 2012-01-20 03:15:03Z

Fred,

Thanks to you and Hope for publishing this wonderful book. Pat hasn't put it down since it arrived. I can't believe how much work went into compiling all this information.

Thank you so much.

PS. for those of you who are wondering if you should spend the money, if you are interested in the Oswalt history, this is the best source of information you will find in one place.

Earl Weaver

Re: 1860 Census Record

cockyfs — 2011-09-19 02:38:26Z

After I took a second look it was Ancestry that made the mistake and sent me the reply instead of CarolinaRoots2.

Re: 1860 Census Record

cockyfs — 2011-09-19 02:35:51Z

Why is this message addressed to me? I didn't author any message in this thread that I can see. But to clear up your message, Julianne died in 1931 at the age of 92.

Re: 1860 Census Record

CarolinaRoots2 — 2011-09-19 02:18:29Z

IF Julianne OSWALT, d: 1890 in Mathiston, Webster, Mississippi
Someone forgot to tell the Census taker.

.......... 4 [1] Julianne OSWALT b: November 18, 1839 in Webster, Eupora, Mississippi d: 1890 in Mathiston, Webster, Mississippi
.............. +David Denton FOX
.............. 5 Nannie FOX
.......... *2nd Husband of [1] Julianne OSWALT:
.............. +John Calvin BROWN

1900 CENSUS: Beat 2, Webster County, Mississippi; Roll: T623_833; Enumeration District: 99, Page: 195B; Line 72, Dwelling 12, Family 12; John C. BROWN, age 56, born Feb 1844 in Mississippi; Julia A. BROWN, Wife, age 60, born Jan 1840 in Mississippi; Married 34 years 5 children, 4 living; Walter B. BROWN, Son, age 26, born Aug 1873 in TX and Sallie J. BROWN, Daughter, age 20, born Sep 1879 in TX.

Re: Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-09-09 15:57:17Z

I'm not sure what kind of information you are looking for the book tracks the family from Germany into South Carolina in 1753 and from South Carolina west into Alabama, Mississippi, and beyond. If you have a name you want to ask about I will gladly respond.

The book is 666 pages, hard bound, and indexed. If you want one send $60 to:
Fred Swygert
145 Tom Moore Rd
Leesville, SC 29070

Re: Oswalt Book

WGallagher6724 — 2011-09-09 03:06:24Z

Please send me the details on your book. I would like one.
thank you

Re: mathias oswalt

mamierussell13 — 2011-09-08 04:32:02Z

Saw your post on anscestry.com That u had some inf on George Oswalt What have u found on him He was in service When around 1860 and later They did live in Tate co Ms Clementine lived in Savage Ms when she died (But did die in Memphis Tn-hospital When all the ones I could have asked was living I didn't think about it Now they are not any left Any inf I would appreciate Thanks again Mamie Jean Oswalt Russell I live in Desoto co Ms near Memphis Tn. mamie52637@hotmail.com

Re: Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-09-08 00:56:14Z

Hope and I thank you for the response to this book. It has went well and we hope if you want information you will contact us.

Re: Oswalt/Oaks marriages in Ohio and Indiana

bliek5144 — 2011-08-22 17:38:20Z

I'm not sure who the Mary A Bixler is married to Henry Oswalt. Do you have her parents?

Elanor first married Henry Oswalt on 22 Nov 1860. She then married George Brooks on 06 May 1866. I don't have any birth or death dates for Elanor's Henry to know if it was death or divorce that ended the marriage.

I do know that Mary E Oaks was estranged from her Henry Oswalt for years before her death.

I did have the information on both of Samuel's wives though I did not have the name Bodkins for Mary Ann.

Re: Oswalt/Oaks marriages in Ohio and Indiana

catself1 — 2011-08-21 16:15:00Z

I have Mary A Bixler married to Henry Oswalt b 1856. I did a quick search and found a Mary E Oaks first married to a William Henry Bixler 1831-1880 they married June 18, 1858. She then married Henry Oswalt Feb 9, 1888. This Henry was born in 1824.
I saw where her sister Elanor Oaks married a Geroge Brooks.
Samuel married a Mary Ann Oswalt Bodkins April 1869, then he married a Clarissa Lambert Dalton in Nov 1916, looks like after Mary Ann Oswalt Bodkins dies.
It does not look like it is the same Henry Oswalt, there are many of them, so it gets confusing.

Re: Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-08-08 02:57:17Z

I have sent you an email. The book is $60 and I pay shipping cost.

Re: Oswalt Book

SMSAETHER — 2011-08-07 22:53:28Z

I would like a copy of the book. Send details
smsaether@aol.com

Re: Oswalt Book

WGallagher6724 — 2011-08-05 10:38:22Z

Please let me now the details for obtaining a copy. Looking forward to seeing it.

Re: Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-08-05 03:05:28Z

Please email Hope and she will gladly send you one.

Re: Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-08-05 03:04:24Z

The cost is $50 plus shipping. Send me your name and mailing address and I'll find the postage and get back to you. My email is fswygert@att.net.

Re: Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-08-05 03:03:49Z

The cost is $50 plus shipping. Send me your name and mailing address and I'll find the postage and get back to you. My email is fswygert@att.net.

Re: Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-08-05 03:02:19Z

The cost is $50 plus shipping. Send me your name and mailing address and I'll find the postage and get back to you. My email is fswygert@att.net.

Re: Oswalt Book

HubertOswalt — 2011-08-05 01:52:05Z

I would be interested in purchasing. Please advise.
H. Oswalt

Re: Oswalt Book

jillursula — 2011-08-05 00:53:21Z

You KNOW I want the book! I've been communicating with Hope off-and-on for years! Please supply info.

Re: Oswalt Book

btrmom — 2011-08-05 00:43:16Z

I would like to know when and where I can purchase the Oswalt Book... Also would like to know the price.
Thanks, Cecille

Re: Oswalt Book

roseladytr — 2011-08-05 00:36:19Z

Please let me know how I can purchase the Oswalt book and how much it is. Thanks. Tonya (Oswalt) McCullohs

Oswalt Book

cockyfs — 2011-08-04 20:07:20Z

The Oswalt Book is finally here. Hope Creasman and I compiled it. It has 666 pages of 10pt print and measures 8.75 x 11.25 and is almost 2 inches thick. It contains over 9500 people, and over 3300 families.

Oswalt/Oaks marriages in Ohio and Indiana

bliek5144 — 2011-07-31 04:06:36Z

I'm looking for information on the following couples.

Mary Elizabeth OAKS 1st married William Henry Bixler, 2nd married Henry OSWALT 9 Feb 1888.

Eleanor OAKS (sister of Mary Elizabeth) also married a Henry OSWALT 22 Nov 1960. I do not know if this was the same Henry OSWALT.

Samuel OAKS (brother of above) married Mary Anna OSWALT.

Re: James William Oswalt

cockyfs — 2011-07-04 03:14:00Z

I have been researching the Oswalt family for over 30 years and have much information.

Re: James William Oswalt

oswaltjames451 — 2011-07-03 15:30:05Z

What area? Where are you? WE have exact name. Do you have any history on Oswalt name you can share?

Re: Notice to all Oswalt researchers

cockyfs — 2011-05-12 03:44:28Z

It is final editing now and should be available in the next month or so.

Fred

Re: Notice to all Oswalt researchers

jillursula — 2011-05-12 00:36:00Z

I am so looking forward to the publishing of your book. Please notify me when it is available!

Re: Notice to all Oswalt researchers

cockyfs — 2011-05-11 13:31:39Z

Thank you so much for the response. It's a shame that most researchers don't respond to a request and then criticize the book for failing to include their family. Unfortunately your information, though I'm sure is very good, isn't from the area that i am researching. My Oswalt/d families came through Charleston S.C. in the 1750's then the descendents moved west. Again, I thank you for the response.

Fred

Re: Notice to all Oswalt researchers

larryo927 — 2011-05-11 05:57:30Z

As of now I have most of the descendants of Solomon Oswalt, but am in the process of verifying what my sister and our father's cousin, Edward Jordan, put together in the 1960s.
Most of this branch came from Darke and Preble Counties, OH, to northern Indiana. I have a little back to J. Heinrich Oswald, especially his son and grandson Daniel Sr and Jr. I do not have a scanner, so I would have to mail you anything you are interested in.
Larry Oswalt, Colorado Speings, CO

Obituary: David Wesley Oswalt, Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma (1927-1974)

iidabelle — 2011-05-10 05:45:53Z

I’m posting this obituary in case someone may need it. I have some information on this family.

The Lawton Constitution, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma
Wednesday, July 31, 1974
David Oswalt
Elgin (Staff) – David Wesley Oswalt, 46, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Oswalt of Elgin, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in Anadarko's hospital after a prolonged illness. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church here. Officiating will be Rev. George F. Stauffer, pastor of the Cyril and Cement United Methodist Churches. Mr. Oswalt was born Dec. 25, 1927, in Comanche County, but lived in Stillwater and was graduated from high school there. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in speech from Oklahoma State University in 1951. He taught school in Yale, and Grants, N. M., Mr. Oswall worked for a time in California before returning in 1969 to Stillwater to complete his masters degree in speech and dramatics. He became ill at that time. Mr. Oswalt served in the U.S. Army during WW II, spending a year in Japan, then joined the Air Force and served in the Korean conflict. He was a member of Stillwater's Moose Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Midland. Tex. Survivors are his parents. Burial will be in Lawton's Highland Cemetery under the direction of Robbins Funeral Home, Fletcher. Memorial contributions can be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in Oklahoma City.

http://www.interment.net/data/us/ok/comanche/highland/high_o...
Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma
Oswalt, David W., b. Dec 25, 1927, d. Jul 30, 1974, 46y, OK-Oswalt
Oswalt, Roy M., b. Feb 2, 1905, d. Jun 26, 1992, 87y

Re: Henry Oswalt

limbaughcarmen — 2011-04-16 07:39:24Z

Hi Bill;
Write to me at limbaughcarmen@hotmail.com.
I had sent you an email earlier finally replying to your earlier request for Viola's children's names and birth dates.
I'll resend it to you if you send me your email address.

Any new Oswalt info?
Thanks,
C.L.

Re: Henry Oswalt

WGallagher6724 — 2011-04-14 21:49:44Z

Patti:

My computer got a bug and I had to format and reload my operating system. Lost my email address book in the process. Would you shoot me an email please?

Thank you.

Bill

Re: Elizabeth Oswalt

limbaughcarmen — 2011-04-01 18:52:09Z

Yes, please send me the tree!
Thanks so much,
C.L.

James William Oswalt

cockyfs — 2011-03-28 15:24:14Z

I am searching for information on the Jim and Maudy Oswalt family from Lee County MS. They are listed on the 1910 thru 1930 census. I will share information.

Re: Henry Oswalt

limbaughcarmen — 2011-03-16 23:36:22Z

Hello!
My great grandmother was Anna Ethyl, Luther's younger sister.
Henry is buried in my town, as is his 2nd wife, Viola Van Gundy.
Finley, their brother, is buried in nearby Blue Eye, Mo.

Wish I knew more about them all - Felicia Raker, what she died of.
Did she have a young daughter, Edith, do you know?

I met Henry's older brother, John's, great grandson online doing genealogy.
Please write me at limbaughcarmen@hotmail.com.
Thanks!
C.L.

Re: Henry Oswalt

limbaughcarmen — 2011-03-16 23:31:32Z

Hello! Luther's younger sister, Anna Ethyl, was my great grandfather.
I live just down the street from Henry's foundry.
He is buried in my town.
I met his older brother John's great grandson on line.
Wis I knew more about Luther and Anna's mother, Felicia Raker, and what killed her in Illinois.
Do you know?

Re: Jacob/Tobias/and so on

imissrog — 2011-03-05 23:39:38Z

I also am from this line.
Luther's Father:
Henry Oswalt
Born April 26, 1840 Mercer County, Illinois
Mother: Felicia A. Raker (Her father was Joseph Raker)
Born April 1843 Mercer County, Illinois
Died March 8, 1876 Nashville, Barton, Missouri
Buried: Pierce Cemetery, Barton County, Missouri

Children of Luther and Felicia
Finley Oswalt born 1863 in Mercer County, Illinois
Luther Oswalt born 1866 in Mercer County, Illinois
Anna Oswalt born 1872 in Mercer County, Illinois
Edith E. Oswalt born 1874 in Nashville, Barton, Missouri
Edith died 1876 in Barton County, Missouri
Buried Pierce Cemetery, Barton County, Missouri
2nd wife of Henry Oswalt
Viola Vangundy
Born 1860 in Illinois
Married to Henry September 23, 1877 at Cape Fear, Stone, Missouri
Child of this Marriage:
Minnie, born December 1879 in Nashville, Barton, Missouri

Father of Henry:
Hazeal Oswalt
Born 1804 in Pennsylvania
Died May 22, 1877 Nashville, Barton County, Missouri
Buried: Pierce Cemetery, Barton County, Missouri
Mother of Henry:
Rachel Flora (Her father: Jonas Flora)
Born June 1815 in Ohio
Married 1832 in Ohio
Died February 21, 1904 in Nashville, Barton, Missouri
Buried Pierce Cemetery, Barton County, Missouri
Children of Hazeal and Rachel:
Susan OSWALT b: 1833 in Ohio
John OSWALT b: 14 Oct 1835 in Ohio
Michael OSWALT b: 1838 in Indiana
Henry OSWALT b: 27 Apr 1840 in Mercer County, Illinois
Rachel OSWALT b: 16 Jan 1843 in Mercer County, Illinois
Catherine OSWALT b: 16 Jan 1845 in Mercer County, Illinois
Samuel OSWALT b: 14 Oct 1847 in Mercer County, Illinois
Margaret OSWALT b: 4 Sep 1849 in Viola, Mercer County, Illinois
Lydia Ann OSWALT b: 8 Apr 1852 in Mercer County, Illinois
James Franklin OSWALT b: 4 Mar 1854 in Mercer County, Illinois
Mary J. OSWALT b: 8 Apr 1856 in Mercer County, Illinois
Edward OSWALT b: 18 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Illinois

Father of Hazeal Oswalt
Michael Hagel Oswalt
Born abt 1758 in Pennsylvania
Mother of Hazeal:
Margaret Grimes

> > Jacob who emigrated from the Bavarian Palatinate. Jacob
> > who stayed in Pennsylvania. His children moved into Ohio and westward.
> >
Jacob Oastwalt (born 1722 in Zweibrucken, died September 19,
> > 1819 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania; married Margaretha Catherina
> > in Germany. Emigrated to America in 1753 to the Port of Philadelphia
> > aboard the ship Windsor. Moved from Philadelphia to Bedford County,
> > Pennsylvania by 1775.
> >
> > Not sure when Margaretha Catherina died, but there is a second marriage
> > to Rebecca Huston with Crestin, Michael, Susan and Jacob being children
> > of this marriage with Tobias and Catherine being children of the
marriage
> > to Margaretha Catherina. Parents of Rebecca Rachel Huston were
> > Alexander Huston (born abt 1700 in Pennsylvania) and Mary Ann.
> > Johnson born 1701 in Pennsylvania. There was a large group of
Hustons
> > in
> > Pennsylvania, who later moved into Ohio. Rebecca Huston was born 1718
in
> > Washington County, Pennsylvania and died abt 1790 in Bedford County,
> > Pennsylvania
> >
> > Jacob Aswalt resided in Londonderry Twp. of Bedford County,
> > Pennsylvania His will was dated October 6, 1814 and probated
> > September 18, 1819. Named persons include his children: Tobias,
> > Catharine,
> > Crestin, Susan, Jacob, and Michael. The executors were his son Tobias
> > and Henry Wilhelm. The witnesses were Benjamin Tomlinson, Henry
> > Hetherington, and Cornelius Devore.
> > (Source: Bedford County, Pa. Will Book #2, pages 6,7)
> >
> > Jacob and Rebecca had at least 4 children, among whom was
> > Michael Hagel Oswalt born in 1771, who in turn had Hazeal
> > (probably a corruption of Hagel) who married Rachel Flora
> > and you have his lineage.
> >
> > It was Jacob, the son of the emigrant Jacob, who moved from
> > Pennsylvania into Ohio and the Indiana Territory, as did son,
> > Tobias after the death of their father, Jacob. Anyone with any additions or corrections please email me.
Thanks

Re: Elizabeth Oswalt

triumph19961 — 2011-03-03 22:09:53Z

Hi, I would be interested in exchanging info with you. My OSWALT branch is from PA
Ken

Re: Tobias Oswalt/Jacob descendent

cspmchenry1 — 2011-03-01 01:00:12Z

I have a new email...cspmchenry@newwavecomm.net

Re: Elizabeth Oswalt

oldmtngoat — 2011-02-27 23:31:25Z

One more question is this Mary Ann descended from Samuel and Elizabeth who lived in Florida at one time. The Elizabeth's last name being Trainor. Who is Samuel's father and where is he from?
Thank you for being so kind to answer.

Re: Elizabeth Oswalt

oldmtngoat — 2011-02-27 23:24:54Z

Hi,
Would you please share the name of the Long that Mary Elizabeth Oswalt married and their children??? I appreciate it very much.
Hope Oswald Creasman

Re: Henry Oswalt

cspmchenry1 — 2011-02-27 22:27:56Z

Hello I descend from henry also. Luther was my gg grandfather, his daughter Nellie my grandmother. Am interested in sharing with you. I believe my dad has a few cousins still in the Branson area.

Re: Henry Oswalt

cspmchenry1 — 2011-02-27 21:55:41Z

I am from this line. Luther Oswalt was my gg grandfather.

Jacob and Susannah Oswalt Snider

shersmelley_1 — 2011-01-28 06:41:14Z

Dewey, I wish there was someway to make people understand that during the same time there were two Jacob Snider (Schneider) families coming to America. One Jacob married Mary (Till?) and the other married Susannah Oswalt. The ship carring Jacob Snider (who married Susannah) put in at Charleston, SC which you have proven. As the 4th great-grandaughter to Jacob and Susannah I am trying to make sure that all information I locate is factual. Until I can prove it as fact based, I have to call it a theory. I just wanted to tell you thank you for all the proven documentation on seperating these two Jacobs and all the documentation you were able to collect on the ships and in Germany. Thanks for all you do.

Re: Jacob/Tobias/and so on

shersmelley_1 — 2011-01-28 06:39:18Z

Oswald/t Book

cockyfs — 2010-12-14 04:17:51Z

The compilation of Oswalts is about ready to go to press! If you have information you want included please let me know immediately. I am proof reading it now and plan to send it to the publisher right after Christmas. If you have pictures of loved ones you want included email them to me.
The book is over 600 pages and starts in the ancestral village in Germany and comes to South Carolina then west. It has many in the Alabama and Mississippi area as well as Texas, Georgia, and Florida.
fswygert@att.net