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Re: Swailes

Cynamarie59 — 2012-04-27 16:00:46Z

I am doing research for Doris Ann Swailes Beall. Her Great -Great's were the same. I will try your emial but if I don't get you mine is mathewsc58@yahoo.com. If you'd like to compare information.

Re: Swailes MD>PA>IA Starting late 1700-1900

twoczch2 — 2011-12-15 11:41:14Z

My great grandmother was Deborah R. Swailes. I don't know anything about the Swailes family that she came from. She was born Oct.04,1833 in PA. maybe Perry Co. Not sure about the county. She married Henry Kleckner abt 1852. They had seven children, all born in Pennsylvania, then they moved to Taylor Co, DesMoines, IA where they had two more children. They moved to Nebraska around 1880s and lived in Ainsworth, Stanton, Atkinson and Valentine NE. Deborah died in Atkinson, NE Jan 1913. Hope I've helped you.

Re: Swailes MD>PA>IA Starting late 1700-1900

Swailes72 — 2011-01-04 16:16:32Z

Joined Ancestry.com yesterday. My name is Raymond Swailes, born in Tipton Iowa in 1945. My father was Virgil Henry Swailes, born in Henry, Cty Iowa. His father was Frank P. Swailes. I'm told Frank's father was Franklin C. Swailes, which was married to a Canadian Indian. I have the orginal charcoal of Franklin C. and his wife. That is were I'm at on my 2nd day and have not idea what I'm doing :-)))
Ray Swailes

Re: Swailes MD>PA>IA Starting late 1700-1900

jodee1983p — 2010-10-13 20:31:43Z

i am just starting but my family (SWAILES) is in Henry CO. IA. he would be my great grandfather and then his parents who i have not learned the names of quite yet. if you would be able to help me, i would really appreciate it! i know he was one of 11 or 12 kids and had a twin that died at 1 or 2 years of age.

Ora J. Swailes

JIWelsch — 2010-08-10 18:50:38Z

ILLINOIS CITY, Illinois — Ora J. Swailes, 53, of Illinois City, Ill., passed away Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Casketbearers will be Bill Varnell, John Varnell, Jason Varnell, Chris Swailes, John Crow, Rocky Moore, Loren Patterson and Chad Patter-son. Honorary casketbearers will be Braulio Sandoval, Shawn Schneckloth, Damon Varnell, James Dickess III, Devin Varnell, Billy “Bubba” Varnell, Dayton Niles, Austin Varnell, William Swailes, Colin Swailes and Traven Mills.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Following the interment a time of food and fellowship will be held.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home in Ora’s name.

Ora Jane Puckett was born on Feb. 6, 1957, in Kennett, Mo., the daughter of John and Betty (Mathis) Puckett. She was married to Jay Swailes, her soul mate since 1977, on June 30, 1995. She loved hummingbirds and enjoyed gardening, flowers, music, caring for animals and, most of all, spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Ora will be deeply missed by her husband, Jay of Illinois City; four sons, Bill Varnell of Illinois City, John Varnell and his wife, Melissa of Milan, Jason Varnell of Muscatine, and Chris Swailes and his wife, Cassie, of Illinois City; three daughters, Melissa Dickess of Andalusia, April Sandoval of Muscatine, and Heather Mills and her husband, Nathaniel of Muscatine; 23 grandchildren; and two sisters, Joyce Puckett of Illinois City and JoAnn Highbridge and her husband, Gary of Muscatine.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her maternal and paternal grandparents

Swailes

jwelsch — 2010-03-12 12:59:15Z

RIVERSIDE, Iowa -- Donald Swailes, 82, Riverside, died Monday, May 30, 2005, at his home after an extended illness.

Carol Kaalberg will officiate the services. Casket bearers are Dennis Swailes, Doug Swailes, Duane Chalupa, Larry Grecian, John Patterson and Jeremy Patterson. Honorary casket bearers are Mick Graf, Don Schomberg, Kenny Wieland and Eugene Steele. Burial will be at Riverside Public Cemetery, Riverside, with full military rites conducted by the Riverside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6414. After the burial, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the Riverside VFW.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Washington County Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Swailes was born Jan. 25, 1923, on the family farm in Highland Township, the son of James and Helen Dvorak Swailes. He married Theresa Cooney and they were later divorced. He later married Margaret Arndt May 12, 1973

He was a 1941 graduate of Riverside High School.

He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed in Hawaii.

He farmed his entire life southeast of Riverside. He was a member of the Riverside VFW Post 6414 and an honorary member of the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and dancing.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Riverside; two sons, Doug and Dennis Swailes, both of Riverside; four stepchildren, Barb Fountain and husband Pat of Mount Pleasant, Pat Hirt and husband Daryl of Riverside, Vicki Johnson and husband Paul of Washington and John Burich and wife Becky of Coralville; six grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 10 step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ernest Swailes and wife Norma of Riverside; and a sister, Marie Shalla and husband Norman of Kalona.

He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Eva 'Evie' May Swailes, 96, Columbus Junction, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006, at Washington County Hospital, Washington.

The Rev. Gary Wagner will officiate. Casket bearers are her grandsons, Brian Gingerich, Darrell Gingerich, Virgil Gingerich, Mark Lukins, Gary Lukins and Larry Swailes. Burial will be at the Columbus City Cemetery. After the burial, there will be a time of food and fellowship at Columbus Junction United Methodist Church.

A memorial has been established for the Columbus Junction Senior Citizen Site.

Mrs. Swailes was born Oct. 14, 1910, in rural Washington County, the daughter of Howard and Dora Davison Wagner. She married Rodney Swailes on April 1, 1933, in Washington. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1970.

She attended Eureka Country School and then graduated from Washington High School in 1929.

She taught four years in country schools in Washington, Carson, and Louisa counties.

She and her husband farmed in the Gladwin area northwest of Columbus Junction. She was a member of Columbus City United Methodist Church and was active in the Congregate Meal Program and the Columbus Junction Senior Citizen Site, the Hobby Club, the Old Clifton Club and the Round the Mile Club.

She was secretary for the Senior Citizen Site and then the Senior Site potluck group for many years. She lived in Columbus Junction on Hilltop Road since 1971 after her husband's death in 1970. She loved getting together with her family, enjoying good food and good times.

Survivors include two sons, Raymond Swailes and wife Phyllis of Conesville and Henry Swailes and wife Shayla of Columbus City; three daughters, Ruth Lukins and husband Dick of Columbus Junction, Evelyn Gingerich of rural Columbus Junction and Pauline Gingerich of Wellman; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and a brother, Wayne Wagner of Washington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Floyd and John Wagner; two sisters, Ethel Armstrong and Leona Gardner; a grandson; two sons-in-law, Ralph Gingerich and Orville Gingerich; a brother-in-law, Roland Armstrong; and two sisters-in-law, Beulah Wagner and Dorothy Wagner.
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NICHOLS, Iowa - Neal D. Swailes, 48, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, following an extended illness.

The Henderson-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Swailes was born Sept. 22, 1958, in Iowa City, the son of Virgil and Bonnie Rollins Swailes.

He attended West Liberty High School and was employed with Hudson Construction and Nichols Waterscaping.

He was a member of the Nichols Fire Department.

Survivors include a brother, Raymond Swailes of Florida; and two sisters, Margaret Staley of Omaha, Neb. and Judi Swailes Moeller of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Loren Swailes.
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RIVERSIDE, Iowa - Ernest 'Ernie' R. Swailes, 87, of Riverside, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, due to complications of the West Nile virus.

The Rev. Father Rich Adam will officiate. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with military rites provided by the combined units of the Riverside VFW Post 6414 and Lone Tree American Legion Post 457.

Casketbearers will be Jason Thomann, Matthew Slay, Nicholas Slay, Jeromy Slay, Conor Malloy and Bradley Swailes. Honorary casketbearers will be Dimitri Adams and Keenan Adams.
Following the committal services, a time of food and fellowship will be at the Parish Life Center at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Mr. Swailes was born Aug. 4, 1920, in rural Ainsworth, the son of James E. and Helen A. (Dvorak) Swailes.

He graduated from Riverside High School with perfect attendance in 1939. He then attended the American Welding Institute in Pennsylvania prior to being drafted.

He served from November 1942 to December 1945 in Germany and Belgium with the U.S. Army in the 104th Infantry Division, Timberwolf Unit, during WWII.

After returning from the military, he attended Cohn's Electrical School in Chicago.

He married Norma H. Kasper July 29, 1950, in Richmond, Iowa.

He owned and operated Swailes Electric from 1947 to present. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457 and was a past member of the Riverside VFW Post 6414.

He enjoyed doing many things with his wife, bowling, playing golf, going to horse and dog races, playing horseshoes and dancing. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He will be deeply missed by his wife; a son, Dean E. Swailes and his wife, Patricia, of Riverside; five daughters, Jane M. Thomann and her husband, Ross, of Columbus Junction, Carol S. Malloy and her husband, Albert, of Sturgeon, Mo., Mary K. Slay and her husband, Craig, of Riverside, Betty A. Adams of Cardiff, Calif., and Lori J. Swailes and special friend, Bill Montag of North Liberty; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard L. Swailes and his wife, Mary, of Ainsworth; a sister, Marie A. Shalla and her husband, Norman; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Swailes of Riverside.

He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Keith; his parents; and a brother, Donald Swailes.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa – Orlando F. Swailes, 78, a former resident of Muscatine, died Monday, February 8, 2010, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Don Sondrol will officiate. Casket bearers will be his grandsons, Michael Metzger, Kevin Metzger, Alex Swailes, and Ryan Swailes, and John Bowman. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Muscatine Little League.
Orlando was born on January 12, 1932, in Mt. Pleasant, the son of George F. and Dorothy Jacobs Swailes. He married LaMaye D. Otto on January 22, 1953, in Wapello.
He served during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1954.
He worked for 32 years for the US Post Office as a clerk.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 388, and was a former member of the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking, carpentry work, fishing and boating. He served for 17 years as a Little League coach.
Survivors include his wife, LaMaye Swailes of Muscatine; one son, Rodney F. Swailes and wife, Lynna, of Muscatine; one daughter, Becky J. Carrell of Muscatine; four grandsons, Michael Metzger and wife, Tiffany, Kevin Metzger and fiancé, Chrystal, Alex Swailes, and Ryan Swailes; two great-grandchildren, Dillon Metzger and Abagail Metzger; and three sisters, Pauline Pisano and husband, Tony, of Glendale, Arizona, Mary Keefer and husband, Lyndon, of Harvard, Idaho, and Hazel Swailes and husband, John Crumley, of Sun City, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Evelyn Phillips.

SWAILES Barbara J 1938 2005 beloved sister and aunt

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-12-21 22:46:46Z

SWAILES Barbara J 1938 2005 beloved sister and aunt

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SWAILES Verna E 1904 1993 Holy Bible

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-12-19 23:04:27Z

SWAILES Verna E 1904 1993 Holy Bible

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SWAILES Robert A 1901 1975 Holy Bible

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-12-19 23:04:15Z

SWAILES Robert A 1901 1975 Holy Bible

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Re: Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

mkd1431 — 2008-11-26 14:02:11Z

My gggg-grandfather was born in 1808 in Kirkby moorside to a Thomas and Jane Swailes. Immigrated to Ontario Canada, then his kids went to Michigan in the 1850's after he died. So might be hard to find a connection. Haven't found anyone else yet who is related. But you can check out my tree.

Re: Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

stashali1 — 2008-11-25 16:10:07Z

I was born a Swales in Toronto. My father, David Ronald Swales was born in Harrowgate, Yorkshire in 1908 and came to Canada in 1919.

I am researching the Yorkshire Swales. They were mostly from Hunslet, and Leeds area. My grandfather David George Swales married Emma Kneeshaw in 1889 in Hunslet.
I'd love to find a connection.
Catherine

Re: Nathan Swailes married Mary Gladis McBride/Lived in Sault St Marie MI - Born Ont. Canada

cpswailes50 — 2008-09-09 00:53:18Z

Not sure if your still out there but I too am a grandson of Nathan and Gladys Swailes. My mother was Vera Swailes one of your moms sisters.Does your family have any photos of nathan and gladys when they were young? I have one photo of grandpa Nate when he was about 22 I think. Have looked for years to find one of Gladys but never tracked any down. If you get this feel free to contact me. Casey Wise

Nevada A. Swailes, age 75, daughter of , Jacob Hansen and Anna Januszek Hansen.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-04-16 03:11:52Z

Swailes, Nevada A.

Nevada A. Swailes
Nevada A. Swailes, age 75, died at her residence, 55 Circuit Road, Waterford, Pa. on Sunday evening after a short illness. Born in Erie, Pa. on October 17, 1932, she was
a daughter of the late Jacob Hansen and Anna Januszek Hansen.

On November 13, 1954 she married Walter John Swailes and he survives.
Nevada graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie in 1950 and served in the US Naval Reserves from 1951 until 1955. In 1953 and 1954 she served as supply officer with the US Navy Photo Lab at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Va. Nevada was a charter member of the Women in Military, an auxillary support group based in Washington, DC. She enjoyed attending the Senior Citizens Center in Waterford. An avid reader, she also enjoyed knitting, giving away her many completed works to family and friends.

Surviving family members include her beloved husband, Walter, of 53 years
and a daughter, Karyn Brown;
a sister - Geraldine Denny of California;
a sister-in-law -Roberta Hansen of Akron, Ohio;
an aunt - Mary Zoltowski of Waterford;
and numerous nieces and nephews
including - Joseph Hansen
and Janet Hansen, both of Erie.

Preceding Nevada in death was a son - Sean Matthew Swailes who died in 1993;
a sister - Bonnie Hansen;
two brothers - Joseph Hansen
and Edwin Hansen;
and a sister-in-law - Grace Hansen.
A graveside funeral service will be held at Waterford Cemetery on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. with Monsignor Lawrence Speice, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, in Cambridge Springs officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Van Matre Funeral Home in Waterford.

Lawrence Speice,"
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, "

Re: Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

kempsearch — 2008-03-04 14:19:37Z

Hi

Thanks for getting back to me. Your Ruth and my Ruth are definately not the seem one. Thank you for your help and good luck on your search.
donna

Re: Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

mkd1431 — 2008-03-03 22:34:08Z

I have no information on if Ruth remarried or not. She had 7 children by Abram Moyer and I know she died 11-11-1881 in Missouri.

Re: Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

kempsearch — 2008-02-20 03:19:49Z

Hi

Thanks for the info. Not sure yet if this is my Ruth. Do you know if she remarried? Did her husband die early?

I found some info for you but don't know if you have it or not.

JOHN HENRY SWAILES born 27 July 1841 Oxford Co. Ont. s/o Robert Swailes & Hannah Hugill. Married 29 Jan 1863 to Alice Ann Chase 1845-1911. They had at least 4 children: William; Arthur; Charles and Elva. John Henry Swailes died 30 Oct 1917. Sources: Maple Grove Cemetery, North Branch; North Branch History Book, Lapeer Co. birth & marriage records. source - http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/lapeer/bios/n-z.html

and
22 July, 1834, by special license, Robert SWALES, bachelor, of the township of Toronto, Home district, and Hannah HOYELL, of the same place, spinster. Witnesses, James BENTLY, S. BROCK. source =
http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:2pCDqwwekkYJ:homepages....

Hope this helps and I'll keep looking.

donna

Re: Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

mkd1431 — 2008-02-19 22:36:34Z

Hi Donna,

Robert Swailes I found out was born in 1808 in Yorkshire and his wife Hannah was also born in Yorkshire in 1815. Their kids however were born in Canada. Their child Ruth was born in 3-27-1837 and married Abram Mayer. No other Ruth's in the tree. I haven't found anything yet on Robert's parents or siblings.

Re: Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

kempsearch — 2008-02-19 05:57:04Z

Hi
Found your posting interesting. I am trying to find the parents of Ruth Swales (Swailes). She was born around 1834. Some records say in England, some say in Canada. I beleive I found her living with a relative on the 1852 Ontario census - see below -

1852 Etobicoke, York County Census - Page 25 & 26
Richard Swales - Tavern Keeper - born England - age 33
Eliza Ann Swales - wife - born England - age 28
Ruth Swales - Servant - born England - age 17
Stone Tavern and Blacksmith Shop

Ruth married Robert Garbutt in 1853 but I haven't found the marriage yet to see who her parents were.

I hope we can connect. You mentioned Robert and Hannah had children. Do you know if they were born in England or here in Canada.

Would love to compare notes.

donna

Swailes Yorkshire to Cananda

mkd1431 — 2008-02-17 18:11:58Z

Looking for information on Robert Swailes, birth date ??, died in 1843. Married Hannah Hugill in July 1834 in Canada we think around the Toronto area. They had five children, Mary Ann, Ruth, Harriet, John H. and Robert. Any info going further back would be great!

Re: Swailes

mkd1431 — 2008-02-17 17:37:29Z

I think you might be my mom's cousin. William Swailes and Minnie Stafford are my Great-great-grandparents. I have a lot of info a few more generations back. You can email me at mkd143@psu.edu

Re: Swailes MD>PA>IA Starting late 1700-1900

velvetblu — 2007-11-22 03:43:23Z

Still looking for any information on the Swailes
that started in Maryland and ended in Henry
county, Iowa. I have information I am
willing to share or exchenge. Please contact
me with any connection, no matter how small.
Thank you, Amber

Re: swailes

jelicoantiques — 2007-08-17 20:59:39Z

Hello:
My GG-Granfather was Franklin M. Swailes. The 1910 census shows he was born in AL. and living in Geneva County, Al
with his wife Sarah A. Stewart and Grandchildren. I have a copy of his Grandsons marriage record from the Geneva County Courthouse. Robert Sylvester (vester) Stewart married Beckie Givens in Jan. 1917. Robert was my Grandfather. He was married by his Grandfather, Rev. Franklin M. Swailes!
If you have any additional info please E-Mail me at Jelicoantiques at yahoo.com

Regards,
Pat

Re: Nathan Swailes married Mary Gladis McBride/Lived in Sault St Marie MI - Born Ont. Canada

mhoneycutt130 — 2007-07-26 16:04:24Z

My mother was Martha Swailes. She passed away November of 2002. Nathan and Gladys were my mom's parents, and my grandparents. I got a lot of information about my mom's grandparents that was unknown to me. Thanks.

William Swailes

2006-09-19 20:56:07Z

I am searching for the birth & family of William Swailes/Swales
I know that William married Mary Coats at Knaresborough in
1772...can anyone help...

Re: swailes

Grammy444 — 2006-04-07 14:15:04Z

Regarding Rice Swailes, I have only a name and nothing else. However I do have a few questsions - I saw in an earlier post that he died in Bracken Co, KY, and now see that he died in Ohio. Is there anybody that has actual death information? I do know that his wife Mary is buried in Miami Co. Ohio, and that his name as well as that of her second husband is on her tombstones, but where did Rice die and where might he be buried? Also, who were their children?

Re: swailes

2006-03-07 12:39:54Z

Dear Bonnie,
Sorry I can't help with re: to Rice Swailes. I am researching the John Swailes family from St. Louis. Sincerely,
Sandra

Re: Nathan Swailes married Mary Gladis McBride/Lived in Sault St Marie MI - Born Ont. Canada

dvgrooms1 — 2005-10-12 06:22:47Z

I am descended from the Swailes of New England and seeking ancestors. My grandfather Herbert Swailes was born Aug. 31, 1900 in Fall River, Mass., later lived in Rhode Island where I was born.
His parents are George Swailes Sr. born July 7, 1875 in England and Elizabeth Langfield, born about 1875 in Massachusetts. All four of their parents were born in England and I am trying to make the leap back across the pond!

Re: SWALES, SWALE, SWAILS or SWAILES ?

dvgrooms1 — 2005-10-12 06:22:47Z

I am descended from Herbert Swailes, born Aug. 31 1900 in Fall River Mass. His parents were George Swailes Sr. born July 7, 1875 in England, and Elizabeth Langford, born about 1875 in Mass. All four of their parents were born in England. Do you see a match?

Re: swailes

2005-04-15 20:11:38Z

Thanks so much for the information.
Sandra

Re: swailes

DebraKirtley75 — 2005-04-15 04:42:29Z

In the 1850 Livingston County KY census there is a John B Swailes family: John B swailesage 46 b LY wife Lucy 46 b VA, daughter Harriet 28 bVA, Amanda 26 b VA, Francis(female) 14 b KY, John 12 b KY, Mary C 8 b KY James 7 b KY, Lucy 5 b KY. this younger John could be yours , the Swailes family is found in the 1820,1830,1840,1850,1860 census in Livingston County KY. As far as I can tell the father of the above John B is William Swailes, b abt 1780in Nc or PA depending on the census, the mother of John B would be Rhoda? b in VA

Re: SWALES, SWALE, SWAILS or SWAILES ?

duchess397 — 2005-04-01 07:44:38Z

Yes, my research led me to the same parents, though I did not have their town in England. If you can email me at dvgrooms@aol.com, I'd love further tips to connect to the Swales family in England. I also have descendents to share. Many thanks!

Re: SWALES, SWALE, SWAILS or SWAILES ?

2005-03-31 18:51:42Z

Have you checked with Glenna Morrison ? She may be able to help. I an not.

Re: SWALES, SWALE, SWAILS or SWAILES ?

suwensi — 2005-03-31 17:52:33Z

Diane,

I looked into this a little, and have reason to believe that George Swailes is the son of Richard Swales and Mary Tower, of Clitheroe, Lancashire. They are in the 1881 census, along with another son,
Robert, and an infant daughter Theresa. Robert is in the 1900 census, in Fall River, MA. Both George and Robert indicate they immigrated in 1883, and I believe they came with their parents, though I haven't found them in any immigration records. I can give you more, if you like, and some pointers where do go next. Contact me by e-mail.

swailes

lcbishop5292 — 2004-11-08 14:22:16Z

I to am related though distantly to this family. Anne Yates Prather and Roberts Daughter married into the Noah line.--Have you looked at the webb site of: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/w/a/James-D-Swailes/G... John Swailes from Md. He married a Margaret Gouldsberry. Could we be looking at this last name for Goldsborough? have you found any further connections. Look at the webb site above and let me know if you see anything.

Re: swailes

2004-09-20 18:11:25Z

Dear Bertie,
I tried to e-mail you to today atbertie47@ij.net and the message was returned. I also sent that e-mail address to Karen Schultz. Her e-mail address is squirt7048@aol.com. I have stuff to mail you but I don't have your address.
Sandra

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2004-09-15 19:31:44Z

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2004-09-14 23:17:11Z

Re: swailes

2004-09-14 01:38:31Z

Dear Bert,
I am confused. Was your father your mother's first husband or the man she married later & moved to Florida to be with? Your mother's 1st husband was named Al and I thought Dorris had 5 children with him and then after they were divorced, she put them in the Childrens' Home. Janie and Bobby were the only names I remembered. I was too young at the time. I remember meeting( the fellow your mom went to Florida to be with) once when I was about 15(1957?). Is he your father and what was his name? I am not being nosey, just trying to figure it out in my mind. Dorris stayed with my grandmother and grandfather for a while when they lived on Parnell St. In ST. Louis. I shared and attic room with her for a few days back then and met her later to be husband and then heard later that she moved to Florida. When you say Green Valley Dr., do you mean in St. Louis? I lived for a while on Bon Oak and I think that is near Green Valley. I lived there after we moved out of the city in 1956/1957. You grandmother, Johanna also lived out that way. My mom and dad were not very social, so we didn't do much visiting after we moved to the county.
I couldn't quite make out your e-mail address. Did you get mine.
Sandy

Re: swailes

bertie47 — 2004-09-13 23:38:20Z

Got your message today. I have been looking for one since I sent you the last message. You seem to remember more than I do. I remember when Janie and Bobbie lived with us when I was in 1st grade,on green valley drive. Bobbie is decease. Janie lives in California. They were my half brother and sister. Then I had two other sisters. One was a year older than myself. Her name was Imogene, which now she is decease.She died instantley,in 1988in a accident in her truck. I miss her something awful. We were very close and we worked together here in Florida. My younger sister(4yrs.) lives here in florida also. My Mother and Father divorce when I was eight yrs.old.My Father raised myself and two sisters.My father remarried when I was twelve. Married a woman with five children. My Father passed away in 1980. I have another half brother and sister. My brother lives in N.Carolinia,which we are very close to one another.My half sister lives in Iowa still.That's where my father is put to rest at.I miss him dearly. He was a Great Father,I still cry over him. His wife pasted away this past Dec. So where do live at? Would very much like to keep in contact with you . Please e-mail me at my e-mail adress please. So I'll end for now,it seems like we have a lot to talk about. Bert

Re: swailes

2004-09-13 22:45:10Z

Dear Bert,
I remember your dad, Al. Where are your other brothers and sisters? I remember Janie and Bobbie. I was 62 in Aug. Your cousin, Karen, is:Karen Schultz, 1821 Derhake, ST Louis, MO 63033.Her home phone is: 314 921 9348. Her cell phone is:314 517 4236. The oldest of your aunt's(Elsie's) sons, does not have anything to do with her. I tried to call her when I was in STL in August but got no reply. I have not met her younger son of Elsie's since my grandfather's(Wm. Guy Swailes') funeral. I understand from Elsie(I saw her last Feb) that your grandfather(John) was an alcoholic as was his brother, Wm. Guy, my grandfather. He and Johanna are buried in the veteran's section of the Memorial Park Cemetery on Lucas and Hunt Rds in St. Louis county. Their graves are not far from my grandfather's(Wm. Guy) and my grandmother's. They are in the same secion. I am sure that he was also in the military(your grandfather, John) because that's the secion they are buried in. Your greatgrandfather was lst married to a Mrs. Parmenter down in Gayoso County, Mo. Gayoso no longer exists due to the earthquake they had down there in the 1920's. I understand from another researcher that our great grandfather owned a saloon down there in Southeast Mo. I remember him having a wooden leg. My mom said it wasn't a wooden leg but a brace. I remember him having a banjo or something. Elsie didn't verify that. Elsie said that he limped due to having been shot in the leg when he was young. Elsie says he had a fish market there in STL. I vaguely remember him and our great grandmother, Rebecca Campbell Swailes. She had long white hair when she let it down at night. My mother says that they were very kind and Elsie says how much she loved her grandfather, our great grandfather. Have you heard from Elsie?

Re: swailes

2004-09-10 00:46:23Z

Was very glad to hear a response from you. I live in St.Petersburg ,Florida. I have lived here for twenty years. My mother lives here with me. So you know my Aunt Net(Elsie) then. Have you met her two sons Henry and Jerry? I was planning to come to St.lLouis before the bad weather set in but I probly won't make it till winter is over. The reason for that is my Mother had a stroke, but now she is home with me. I remember Karen .I think my Aunt Net use to watch her when we were all young.I"m really glad to discover that we are related.Cause I really don;t know to much about my Mother's parents or grand-parents,cause I would really like to know. I just now found out when my fathers parents are buried at. That's one reason I was going to come to St.Louis to see if they had markers on their grave sites. Every one calls me Bert. I'm 57 the 12th. of this month. Please fell free to e-mail me any time.I felt good about seeing your posting . I told my friend at work today that I felt that we were related. Again thank you for answering the posting and I hope that we will keep in touch. You can give me Karens number if you want. Bert

Re: swailes

2004-09-09 17:14:35Z

Yes, we are related. Dorris was my father, John L. Swailes', 1st cousin.Our great-grandfather and great-grandmother are buried in Memorial Park in STL. I just had a headstone put on their graves. I remember your mother and I am sure she remembers me. My father died in 1995. I have been doing the genealogy for a long time. Rebecca Campbell Swailes was married to our great-grandfather when she was 13. She was an orphan.I have met your first cousin (Karen Shultz). She is one of the children from your uncle Guy Fox Swailes'
1st marriage. I will give you her address, if you want it. She is very much interested. She lives in STL in Florissant and was raised in a foster home. She has found all her siblings but one. They were split up when they went to foster care.. Where do you live?
Sincerely
Sandra Swailes Behle

Re: swailes

bertie47 — 2004-09-09 00:12:26Z

In reply to Sandra Swailes Behle. My mother Dorris is the daughter of John L and Johanna Swailes. I've been trying to find out about some of my ancestors but it's been hard cause my mother doesn't remembers alot from the past. But my great- grandfather's name was also John L.My mother saids his second wife's name was Recbecca.We are all from St.Louis ,Mo. Would be very interested in seeing if we are related

Re: William Swales

2004-06-17 21:33:14Z

Hi Bernie

I wonder if you can help me, I am trying to trace the birth of William Swales born 1793 at I believe Burton Leonard. He married in 1820 in Leeds to Mary Morrell.

Thanks

David Taylor

Re: swailes

suwensi — 2004-06-16 18:27:39Z

Sandra,

Thanks. I can confirm from the 1900 census that your Great Grandfather
was a saloon keeper. Too bad I couldn't find them in the 1870 census,
since his father would probably still have been with them. They
should be in MO, since his sister was born there in 1868, and they were still
there in 1880. There are a few handfuls of Swailes in the 1860 and 1850 census in Kentucky, but we don't know his father's first name nor his mother's maiden name, which is a problem. I may poke around a little more.

You mentioned the "Parementer mystery". Do you know anything more about them?

As far as I know, I'm not related to your Swailes (in this country). It is such
an uncommon name, that I expect we're all related back there somewhere,
but that would be in England. My line came to the US in 1891.

-steve

Re: swailes

2004-06-16 18:05:16Z

Dear Steve,
If you need any further info on this line, I can provide. John and Rebecca were married into old age. Rebecca was only 13 when she married John. The story in the family goes that he was the storekeeper and she was recently orphaned and he decided to marry her. They had several children that did not live. I have their family bible. My father's first cousin(daughter of his Uncle John) one of the 2 surviving children gave it to me last year. Her name is Annetta Abshier. We always called her "Elsie". She is still living in Bridgeton, MO. My great-grandfather may have had a saloon at one time. He walked with a limp from being shot in the leg when he was younger. Elsie told me this. My mother, who rarely says anything nice about anybody, told me the that my greatgrandparents, John and Rebecca were very kind people.I remember them vaguely. I was about 6 when my great grandfather John died. I recently had a gravestone put on their graves in Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis county. I will have to check the DOB for them in my records. I don't have it memorized. My grandfather, William Guy had only one child, my father, John L.. He really didn't have a middle name just the initial "L" but on his service records, he said his middle name was "Louis". My brother Steve had "Louis" as a middle name. If I can be of any help to you, just let me know. The surname is spelled Swales in some places. I think even in John and Rebecca's family bible.
Sincerely,
Sandra Swailes Behle

Re: swailes

2004-06-16 17:42:46Z

Dear Steve,
Thanks so much for the information. It clarifies the Parementer mystery. My great-grandfather was the John Lewis Swailes that married Rebecca. His son, William Guy was my grandfather. His son, John L. was my father. They are all deceased. I had 3 brothers. The middle brother(my favorite) Steve passed away in Jan.1997. He was a Vietnam veteran and had no children.
Thanks again for all your help.
Sincerely,
Sandra Swailes Behle

Re: swailes

suwensi — 2004-06-16 16:17:54Z

Found John L. Swailes, age 16 in the 1880 census for Gayoso, Pemiscot, MO.
He had two sisters, Lucy A., age 18 and Almira J. age 12, all born in MO. Their
mother, Margaret E., age 38, born in KY, had re-married. Husband's name looks like J. C. Permenter. The Swailes' father was born in KY.

1900 census of Pascola, Pemiscot, has John Swailes, a saloon keeper, born Nov 1863, in MO, parents from KY. Wife Rebecca, born Mar 1876, in TN, married 11 years, with 3 children, 2 living, who were John L. born Nov 1895, and William G., born Jun 1898, both in MO.

John, Rebecca & John L. (seems like a popular name with this family) are
in St.Louis in 1920. John (sr.) is a partner in "Coal & Ice".

I spent a little time trying to find them in the 1870 census, without any luck.
Either they are not in the index, or the name is badly mangled. I also
searched based on the first names, ages and birth locations, without finding
a match.

Not seeing them in 1910 either... seems like they only like the even numbered decades.

Hope this helps.

Re: swailes

2004-06-15 23:52:24Z

Thanks for trying to help.
Sincerely
Sandra Swailes Behle

Re: swailes

2004-06-15 21:42:09Z

Sandra, I'm answering for my son Russell. He's not avaliable. We have very little on the Swales family. Rice died in Ohio. Also found a soldier, Rue Swailes from Licking county, Ohio that could have been a relative. Rice and his wife, Mary Hathaway, had several girls. One of them married into the Battreall family. That's where we fit. Don't know the nationality of Rice. Van Swol in Dutch. Several different spellings in English. Sorry I can't help more