Swords - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Elam Swords

englishbill68 — 2012-05-22 08:50:54Z

mary stillwell swords swords reeves

Re: Elam Swords

englishbill68 — 2012-05-22 08:48:52Z

Pretty sure that james william swords is my grandfather and james elam swords is my great grandfather...

Re: SWORDS Ruth RILEY DDS and Henry Logan MD

pjwillia — 2012-05-01 14:04:24Z

I believe this is the Dr. Logan Swords that delivered my brother and I in1952 and 1954, and cared for our family for several years. I had heard that their son was also a doctor in the same area.

Eva Swords (8/1/1890 - 10/1968)

t2nazx2 — 2012-04-08 01:28:04Z

I'm looking for any information on Eva Swords.

I have her listed as being married to James M. Elliott.

I show them having 4 children.

Harold Matthew (my grandfather)
Martha
Howard
James W.

Any information you can fill in would be greatly appreciated!

Please either reply here or email me at: t2nazx2 @ hotmail.com

Re: John Swords

Cherlyn369 — 2012-02-26 09:29:42Z

John Swords was my ggg grandfather, my grandfather was John B swords from Union County, New Albany, Mississippi. My grandfather was John Benjamin Swords (2/22/1862) grandmother was Meaddie Emily V Hall Swords,who's name is never right on census records,she was his second wife. I am interested in any information, have completed most of their families. I live in Tupelo and would like to find Jonathan Gullet burial place. I remember our families (Syble Swords(Mother) and Uncle Bennie Swords going to cemetary looking for someones grave when I was a small child. Do remember they didn't find it.

Re: John Swords - Ohio to Marion County, Indiana, 1800's

awhite0089 — 2011-12-14 04:40:49Z

My grandfather's name is John Swords he was named after some of his family.. you can look at my tree and gather what you would like if that will help

Swords in Ottawa Canda

patrick_swords — 2011-09-29 12:27:26Z

My father is Maurice Edward Swords born Birr(oflay county)
1919, his father was Edward Swords(Ted, his mother was Katheen Delahunty (Katty). Wondering if there was any direct relatives still in Ireland.....

Re: Hey I just wanted to know about you guys/gals physical traits

SCOTTSWORDS — 2011-05-14 06:45:59Z

SAME TRAITS , VERY HEAD STRONG AND ACTIVE

SWORDS John A - Vietnam Wall section 29W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-27 21:46:46Z

SWORDS John A - Vietnam Wall section 29W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,079 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Mary Catherine Swords

SharonGarrison98 — 2010-12-11 06:58:56Z

I'm looking for the following family:

Jonathan Swords who married Mary Elizabeth McCoy.
Not sure how many children they had; but they had
the following son:

John Swords born Marion County, Indiana
(son's birth date unknown at present time) and he died
in 1862 (unknown location).

John Swords married Mary Shook 11 January 1843 Marion
County, Indiana.

John and Mary Shook Swords had the following children:

1. Mary Catherine Swords who married Enoch Anderson Gasaway
2. Emma Swords
3. Calvin Swords

John married Sara Ann Leatherman in 1852 Marion, County,
Indiana. They had the following son:

John William Swords 16 Sept 1854

Sue died about 2 months after John William was born.

John married Celia Jane Douglas in 1856. They had a
son:

Luther E. Swords 1857 Marion County, Indiana and
died 16 Jan 1942 Long Point, Illinois. He married
Julia H. Rudolph in 1892 Kansas.

Besides looking for information about the Swords family,
I'm also looking to find more information on Enoch Anderson
Gasaway who married Mary C. Swords. Looking for his parents,siblings, grandparents, etc.

Any help you can provide for all these families would be
greatly appreciated.

Re: Calling all SWORDS

Gareth_Horvath — 2010-09-14 01:38:16Z

George,
I was responding to Kevin who had a Denny Swords residing in California. There was a Dennis Swords who left Rockford for California. I do not have much on this family except a Dennis Francis Swords who came from Queens County, Ireland about 1862. He was in New York where he married. He moved to the Rockford area about 1880. He died there in 1908.

Re: Calling all SWORDS

George_Ketter — 2010-09-13 22:23:00Z

Sorry for the delay in responding! I am unaware of any of the 'immigrant' Swords (Soords) family members going to Chicago. Do you have any information that would lead us to believe that the Chicago line may be related to the Welland, Ontario line?
George

Re: Calling all SWORDS

Gareth_Horvath — 2010-08-31 04:04:09Z

Kevin,
Did your Swords spend time in Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois? A number of Dennis Francis Swords from there.

Hey I just wanted to know about you guys/gals physical traits

khaozrage — 2010-02-14 12:48:11Z

I am Kevin M. Swords Jr. my dad is named Kevin M. Swords Sr.
My grandfather's name is Denny Swords, uncle's name is Kelly Swords, and I am just here to talk about the physical traits you guys/gals carry, like things you are good at,
I come from Eastern European and Southeastern Asian descent,
and I am 13, 5'1", I weigh about 98.6, I have a very athletic build, I have a pretty high IQ, I have a strong immune system but I contract strep throat fairly easily, I am currently having goals at being a successful Mixed Martial Artist, and if not, then I'd go for the Navy, police force, or SWAT Team, basically anything that requires my physical abilities, I am very bright but I get lazy fairly quick unless it is something I desire, I am nearsighted so I have to wear glasses, and I need braces.
I just wanna hear your physical traits now/back then because I am doing research about the Swords Family

Re: Calling all SWORDS

khaozrage — 2010-02-14 12:34:35Z

Um.. Hi I am Kevin M. Swords Jr., my dad's side is the side that carries the Swords name, My dad is Kevin M. Swords Sr.
I come from asian/eastern european descent, I am german, french, polish, vietnamese, and filipino, my grandfather, Denny Swords is a war vet. and my grandmother whom I do not know who is Vietnamese, My dad was born and raised in Illinois, used to live in Peoria, but now we live in VA

Re: SWORDS IN>IL>CA

dmbfaninwa — 2009-12-03 02:16:19Z

e-mail update:

danacrompton@yahoo.com

Re: John Swords

wade1222 — 2009-11-01 21:46:38Z

Would be very thankful for info on Elanor Swancey.
All the Best
Wade Swancey
wade@wadeswancey.com

Re: Calling all SWORDS

George_Ketter — 2009-10-30 01:51:41Z

What names do you have, and how do you feel they are connected?
I have a fair amount of data but I also have a few loose ends on the Ireland data from the early 1800s.

Re: Calling all SWORDS

xbrandyblasphemy — 2009-10-29 21:23:35Z

Hey. My name is Brandy. I'm 16 and I live in north Florida. I really don't know much about the name at all. I'm trying to find out some stuff for school though. I am pretty sure I am from the same family as you all are since I recognized some of the names from a reunion paper my dad got a couple years back. It would be fabulous if you could email me sometime. My email address is xbrandyblasphemy@yahoo.com

Re: Calling all SWORDS

SM_NewEngland — 2009-10-11 14:48:29Z

My 3x gr-grandmother was Jane Swords born about 1808 in Ireland, though one census record lists her as being born 'For. mid-ocean'... not sure if I'm reading the handwriting correctly. Jane married John Hegan, also born in Ireland, and I believe that they first immigrated to New Brunswick, Canada and then to Boston / Roxbury, Massachusetts. They had at least 6 children. Would love to hear from anyone familiar with this family.

Shelton Swords or Ervin Swords

koliveu — 2009-08-12 02:17:21Z

Looking for info on Shelton Swords or Ervin Swords

Ervin Swords is my Great Great Grandfather. My Great Grandfather is Andrew Jakson Swords. Both From Alabama.
And Info of Pictures would be great. And I have one of Ervin and Two of Andrew.

Koliveu@yahoo.com

Thanks Keith

Re: Ervin Swords

koliveu — 2009-08-07 04:14:30Z

I have a picture of Ervin Swords, with his Kids and wife. Erivn is my Great great Grandfather.

Koliveu@yahoo.com

Thanks Keith

SWORDS Ruth RILEY DDS and Henry Logan MD

t42RoseHill — 2009-05-30 13:19:46Z

SWORDS Ruth RILEY DDS and Henry Logan MD

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,768 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Aaron Swords; b. PA circa 1821

HaroldSword — 2009-02-26 05:06:54Z

Aaron Swords is my Gr-Gr-Grandfather.
His 1st wife Susannah (Carr) is my Gr-Gr-Grandmother.
She died April 5th 1862 at age 30. Both are buried in the Houck Family Cemetery, Harrison Township, Gallia County Ohio along with son James and America Swords. The Houck Family are cousins of either Aaron or Susannah don't know which yet. Don't know yet where 2nd wife Judy is buried but she lived with James/America Swords until death Aug 22 1911... There is a Civil War James Swords from Gallia Co that may be a brother and a George Swords who died 1880 in Scottown Lawrence Co and both need to be located/researched as if connected to our family, they may be the links...
While 1870 census says Pa, I'm not sure, it could also be Russell Co Va, or Bucks County Pa area. It may take DNA??
In Any Case...If You, or Anyone Else locates Aaron Swords family of origin,finds or knows about the Civil War James Swords, please, please share.. I'm stuck there too...
Harold Irvin Sword(s) FrCoGenHistSoc Columbus,Ohio
sword13@gmail.com

Re: Calling all SWORDS

GeorgeKetter — 2009-01-23 19:06:00Z

George Williamson:
Contact me on my main e-mail address of gketter@cogeco.ca

Re: Calling all SWORDS

georgewilliamson70 — 2009-01-21 17:13:41Z

Hi my g.grandfather was Patrick Swords,he emigrated to the u.k. in the 1800s his father was James and we believe he had a brother called Thomas who emigrated to the u.s.
I was contacted recently by a lady in Chicago who's grandmother was Mary Swords and died in Ireland,she siad her father had a wealth of knowledge about the Swords family but after a brief conversation with him while he was visiting her we lost contact.
So Adele , if you're out there and you read this please getin touch

Caldwell/Swords

llryan65 — 2008-12-09 00:56:07Z

I am looking for information about Timothy Caldwell (abt 1790-1866)married to Martha M. Swords (nothing further on her)they were likely living in PA likely Lancaster or York county.

Children

Leah
Rebecca
Catherin married Samuel Wile - my line
Benjamin
William married Anna Baxter
Martha
John married Anna Maze
Mary
Elva

Thanks,
Linda

Uyissus Grant Seward b. 1869 Kimbolton, OH and died in Pa

GMFerry — 2008-09-03 17:23:29Z

I am looking for an obit on U Grant Seward born Nov 1869 Liberty Twp, Kimbolton, Oh and married twice. First to Susanna V. and then to Mary May. Children Nellie and Grant by Mary, and by wife Susanna a son Holvin, (which is a very unusal name) Ella and Jennie. He died around Aug 1973 Houston, Washington Co. PA. Would like to find his obit and his children's families. U. Grant's parents were Isaac and Maria Marquand Seward of Ohio.

Re: Calling all SWORDS

George_Ketter — 2008-07-23 01:01:23Z

Kindly contact me at gketter@cogeco.ca! It is cumbersome to communicate thru this avenue.
I have some data on the Sword family from my mother's side.
I know they immigrated from Ireland in the 1800s and I will be researching their arrival in the near future. Right now I am caught up in a move to Fonthill from Burlington, Ontario so I haven't had much time to delve into records. My uncles (3 still are alive) have filled in some blanks but I will be getting (hopefully) om my gr-grandparents who came from Ireland.
I will elaborate more fully thru my regular e-mail address.
I would appreciate all responses to my search be directed to gketter@cogeco.ca

Thanks.

George

Re: Calling all SWORDS

kdawn1_57 — 2008-07-20 19:27:33Z

Hi Jessica, I'm also a decendent of the Swords family, my Grandmother Ida is a Swords, she had many( I believe 9 brothers and sisters), and I don't have much info on the Swords side of our family. I do know one of the brothers was Thomas Swords...My Grandmother lived in Fall River, MA when my mother was born, however I only know the Swords family we are from came down from Ireland in the 1800's...as most, however I know with having so many Great Uncles and Aunts, I have no idea where they may have branched...

Re: Calling all SWORDS

kdawn1_57 — 2008-07-20 19:13:45Z

Hi, just saw your post, I am really interested in the Swords family name.My Grandmothers maiden name was Swords, she had, I believe 9 brothers and sisters, I know there is an Emma, and a Thomas..unfortunately we don't have much to go on. I know the family came from Ireland in the 1800's as well. I know you posted this quite awhile back, however, I'm also interested in hearing from anyone in the Swords family...The Swords family we are from, were scattered across the East Coast, although I heard there are many family members throughout the South as well...I'm here in California, but my Grandparents and parents are from the East, Ma , Fall River area...

Re: Help my mom find a childhood friend Cynthia Sue Swords

kruffin45 — 2008-06-26 07:55:58Z

I may be able to assist in your request. Please email me at kruffin@live.com

Re: Swords/Gallagher/Gallaher/Ryan/Barrington/Long - Tipperary & Dublin

rosemaryatrhynie — 2008-06-10 16:51:54Z

CONTINUATION:Mary Bridget Swords Baptised 23 November 1924. Tipperary Parish. Sponsors Martin ? Dunnet and Josie Flynn. Died 29 May 2000 – Royal Long Hospital, Whitechapel

Robert Swords m. Elizabeth Gallaher 8 March 1917 at Chapel Tipperary. Robert’s address was Portobello Barracks, Dublin. Soldier. Over 21. Bachelor. Father: Robert Swords-Soldier. Elizabeth’s address was New Road, Tipperary. Servant. Over 21. Spinster. Father: Thomas Gallaher-Labourer. Witnesses Patrick Corbett and Mary Margaret Rooney. Priest Daniel Keogh CC. Reg. 09.03.1917

Robert Swords Baptised 26 Aug 1896. Address: Church Street, Tipperary. Father: Robert Swords, Soldier. Mother: Johanna Long. Sponsor/Informant: Eliza Long

Elizabeth Gallaher Born 24 May 1897 in Dublin. (Still searching for Birth Cert.) Died 4 Jan 1974 – Highland Hospital, Southgate.

Robert Swords m Johanna Long 3 Nov 1895 Tipperary Town. Robert’s address – Barracks, Tipperary.
Soldier. Bachelor aged 23. Father: Robert Swords, Mason. Johanna’s address, Church Street, Tipperary. Spinster aged 16. Servant. Father: Thomas Long – Army Pensioner. Priest J Ryan CC. Both Father’s Dead.

Swords from York, PA - Charles and Malinda

JohnSwords3 — 2008-06-07 00:09:05Z

I am a descendant of Millard Swords (1894-1971) and Elsie D. Flinchbaugh (1897-1989) of the York, PA area. Millard's son John Henry Swords is my grandfather.

Based on limited oral family history, I am pretty certain that Millard Swords was the son of Charles Benjamin Swords (1865-) and Malinda Elisa Herman (1864-) of the York area.

On census information I have seen Charles Benjamin Swords also listed as Charles C. Swords, but most of the information I have located online shows his name to be Charles B. Swords.

I cannot seem to find any information on Charles B. or Malinda earlier than the 1900 census.

Any help would be much appreciated!

John Swords
john.swords@mac.com
717-495-3547

Swords/Gallagher/Gallaher/Ryan/Barrington

rosemaryatrhynie — 2008-05-24 15:37:50Z

Searching for connections/descendents of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Swords, otherwise Ryan, born Gallagher in Dublin 24 May 1897. Died Southgate, London 1974. And her husband, Robert Swords, b. abt 1897, prob.in Tipperary. He died 1936. They married 8 March 1917 in Tipperary. Their children were (not in correct order) 1. Robert Swords b 1920. Married Joan Josephine.... He died 1982, Minster in Sheppey, Kent. 2. Mary Bridget Swords b 1924. Died 2000 Whitechapel, London.Married Paul Gaforg. 3. Kathleen Swords b 1932.d 1969 London. Married Paddy O'Donnell. 4.Thomas Swords (?Moved to Scotland) 5.Theresa Swords. 6. Lily (?Lillian) Swords.

Re: Brothers

vipmorgang — 2008-05-22 11:25:13Z

Cornelius Ander Swords was one of the sons of John S. Swords and Massey King, born in SC ca. 1839-1840. He married Amelia Emily "Milly" Smith (also born in SC). They were living in Habersham, GA, in the 1860 U.S. federal census.

He served in Company H, 7th Regiment of South Carolina, and was died on 2 November 1862 at Winchester, Frederick, VA. He is buried in the Confederate Cemetery at Frederick, VA.

There is no Jasper Swords in the same family, from what I can see. However, there is a Jasper Swords in Ancestry's Civil War Soldiers database. He served with Company C, 20th Infantry Regiment South Carolina. Someone else may be able to tell you whether the two are related and in what way.

Brothers

anthonyswords — 2008-05-21 15:14:04Z

Lookoing to see if Harvey Zimmerman Swords had brothers who also fought in the Civil War...think possibly Cornelius and Jasper may be related. H.Z. is my gr.gr. grandfather

Re: Calling all SWORDS

George_Ketter — 2008-05-16 17:58:36Z

Kindly contact me at

gketter@cogeco.ca

regarding followup to this thread.

Thanks
George
Fonthill, Ontario, Canada

Re: Calling all SWORDS

kkdreamgirl — 2008-05-13 00:01:15Z

We have a Charles Swords born in 1881. Im not sure where he was born. But we do have a few Swords relatives that were born Im assuming in PA.

Nancy Swords 1819-1895
Alpheus Swords 1849-1936
Ed Swords (no exact dates---- Alpheus' and Martha's brother)
Martha Swords ( no exact dates)

I hope this helps.

Jessica

Re: Calling all SWORDS

Judy85614 — 2008-05-12 15:07:51Z

I looking for info on Charles Swords born abt. 1841 in Pennsylvania, married Margaret Stoop born Aug. 10, 1842 in Pennsylvania. Children John, b 1870; Kidd, b 1872; and Minta b. 1874

Re: Calling all SWORDS

kkdreamgirl — 2008-05-11 12:50:43Z

My name is Jessica and I am a decendant of the Swords family. My grandmother Marie is a Swords. I am trfying to get my family tree started and have a list of family dating back as 1824.

I am willing to share a few of the names to see if they are any relation. Please email me.

Thank you.

Jessica D'Ambrosia

Re: Calling all SWORDS

Mark_Swords — 2008-05-02 16:50:02Z

Hello, my name is Mark Swords. I was born and raised in North Alabama, USA. From what little research I did a few years ago. The majority of Swords in the USA, reside in Mississippi and the Southeastern US. I am always interested in hearing from other Swords, and learning more about our name and family history. I am especially interested in finding our original Irish family crest. I have some info on the first Swords in the USA, and will be glad to forward it to you. my email address is mark@swordsengineering.com.

James Swords

lego: — 2008-04-19 15:56:13Z

Looking for info on James Swords and his wife, b Ireland.They had two sons named Austin b 1856 Curry, Sligo, Ireland and Patrick b 1858-61 Curry,Sligo Ireland both sons moved to England and worked in the Coal Mines in Durham.
M

Ann Swords (b. 1842, Ire., married Michael Burke, b. 1842 Co. Kildare) ~ 1860 & beyond New York City records

rosecolorsunset — 2008-03-03 18:06:04Z

Emigrant Savings Bank, New York City, N.Y. Account records, Test Book entry:
July 5, 1864
Acct. #41,481
Edward Burke (*signed "x" his mark)
85 E. 22nd St., New York City
Laborer
born 1816, Co. Limerick, Ireland
arrived 1855, married Maria Owens, 1 child

record amended January 13, 1876:

or son Michael Burke
Whitestone, Long Island
Porter
born 1842, Co. Kildare, Ireland
arrived 1853
married Ann Swords
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another record regarding the same Edward Burke:
1st wife Ann Moran,
2nd wife Maria Owens;
that he arrived per ship "Kossoth";
and that he had granddaughter Anna Maria Burke
(whose mother was former Ann Swords)
in Whitestone, Long Island
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Jan. 17, 1870 Census, New York City, with this probable family:
Edward Burke, 53, Lab. b. Ire
Maria Burke, 42, b. Ire.
Michael Burke, 26, b. Ire., Clerk
Anne Burke, 26, b. Ire.
Anne Burke, 1, b. N.Y.
Maria Barcklay, 60, b. Ire. (? *should it be Maria Barclay ?)
--------------------
1880 Census, New York City, N.Y.
Michael Edward Burke, 35, b. Ire., Truckman (*"Edward" was "added" and hard to tell if it was first name or middle name*)
Ann Burke, 35, wife, keeping house, b. Ire.
Anna Burke, 11, dau., at school, b. N.Y.
Ella Burke, 9, dau., at school, b. N.Y.
Eddie Burke, 7, son, at school, b. N.Y.
Katie Burke, 5, dau., b. N.Y.
Mattie Burke, 4, son, b. N.Y.
Mary Burke, 1, dau., b. N.Y.
-----------------------------
Source: New York City Public Library

Re: SWORDS - SC>GA>AL>GA

vipmorgang — 2008-02-17 23:33:49Z

Hello!

Lydia Caroline Swords was a sister of my great-grandmother, Ansibelle Penelope Swords Holder. I am very interested in learning about her. She was known as "Aunt Cal" to the family and was listed in her sister's obituary in January 1914 in Rome, GA, as Mrs. Cal Minton. (Her husband was a prominent minister and died before she did. It is possible that she remarried.

Please contact me

George Morgan

Re: Swords from Walton County Ga.

Robert_Klebs — 2007-11-23 14:08:39Z

I'm only familiar with one Andrew Swords of LATE 1800's. He would be Andrew Porter Swords. Born 15 Aug 1888. He was son of LFB Swords and Nancy Myers Swords. Andrew b. in Walton Co. died, 22 Aug 1926, Atlanta.
I'm a Swords descendant of the Walton Co. Swords line.
Andrew Porter Swords would be a distant cousin, not a direct ancestor to me.
I'm from the Matilda Swords b. 1796 and her husband John W. Cason line.
Have been researching Sword, Cason, Atha, Odom, and Brooks lines of Walton County, GA for several years. My entire tree is kept on Rootsweb.com.
please keep me posted.
Best wishes, Bob Klebs

Re: Lewis John Swords & Rebecca E.C. Atha/Athey

rdswords1 — 2007-09-27 23:19:49Z

I am looking for similar information, although what I have found does indicate a lot of remarriage to sisters of deceased wives and first cousins.

Re: SWORDS - SC>GA>AL>GA

SMCLANE5762 — 2007-07-16 18:12:02Z

I have a 3rd great-grandmother, Lydia Caroline Swords, whom I believe to be a daughter of John Swords. Lydia married a member of the Baker family (possibly John Haridam Baker) and is buried in Cherokee County, Alabama. Am interested in learning more about her ancestry.

Re: SWORDS - SC>GA>AL>GA

SMCLANE5762 — 2007-07-16 18:01:01Z

I have a 3rd great-grandmother, Lydia Caroline Swords, whom I believe to be a daughter of John Swords. Lydia married a member of the Baker family (possibley John Haridam Baker) and is buried in Cherokee County, Alabama. Am interested in learning more about her ancestry.

Help my mom find a childhood friend Cynthia Sue Swords

ChastityPixler — 2007-02-02 21:03:21Z

Hello I'm trying to help my mom find a childhood friend and I thought that posting a message would be a good start. My moms name is Minnie Renton but she always went by the name Cathy. The information she gave me is that her name is Cynthia Sue Swords. Her mothers maiden name is Bostic/Bostick and they called her "Eddie". Her sisters are Kathleen "Kathy", Summer, and Melody. My mom went to school with Cynthia in Paramount, CA and the name of the school is Harry Wortz (SP). Mom also said she remembers the family being in Phoenix, AR too at some point in their lives. If anyone could help me find this family, please contact me. Thanks.

Chastity