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Thomas Swearingen

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  1. 1.  Thomas Swearingen was born Abt 1665, St. Mary's City, St. Mary, Maryland; died 1710, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3Z9D-RM

    Notes:

    Thomas Swearingen anglicized his family name by dropping the "Van" and adding an "a" to it. He lived with his wife Jane in Prince George's County, Maryland during their married life.

    Thomas Swearingen left a will which was written on 29 July 1708 and probated on 9 March 1711. He mentioned:

    1) "To eldest son Thomas and heirs, plantation, 100 acres, _______, where he now lives"
    2) "To son Van and heirs, 100 acres, _______, residue of said tract"
    3) "To son Samuel and heirs, dwelling plantation and land at decease of his mother"
    4) "In event of death of either son Samuel or Van aforesaid, deceased's portion to pass to their youngest brother John; otherwise he to have personalty at majority"
    5) "To wife Jane, executrix, all personal estate"
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 208.
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen, 1894, p 5.

    Thomas married Jane Doyne Mar 1687, , Somerset, Maryland. Jane (daughter of Joshua Doyne and Jane Sanders) was born 1660, , Somerset, Maryland; died 1 Jun 1716, , Prince George, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jane Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1680/1686, St. Mary'S Par., Prince George, Maryland.
    2. 3. Thomas Swearingen, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1688, , Prince George, Maryland; died 12 Apr 1726, Of Shepherdstown, (Will), Virginia.
    3. 4. Van Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1690, St. Mary's, Prince George, Maryland; died 1785, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.
    4. 5. Samuel Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1692, St. Mary's, Prince George, Maryland; died 25 Nov 1782, , Montgomery, North Carolina.
    5. 6. John Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1696, St. Mary's County, Prince George, Maryland; died 1767, Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland.

    Thomas — Jane Swearingen. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jane Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1680/1686, St. Mary'S Par., Prince George, Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: JCXZ-GL

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 208.

    Jane married Richard Jones 1696. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Thomas Swearingen, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1688, , Prince George, Maryland; died 12 Apr 1726, Of Shepherdstown, (Will), Virginia.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 25M2-6N

    Notes:

    About 1734, Thomas Swearingen settled near he present site of Shepherdstown,
    West Virginia, on the Potomac river, where he passed the remainder of his days,
    having accumulated considerable land, which remained in the possesion of his
    descendants for more than a centry.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 208.
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 5.

    Thomas married Lydia Riley 1712, Queen Anne'S Par, Prince George'S, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Lurannah Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point died 31/31 Jan 1756/1764.

  3. 4.  Van Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1690, St. Mary's, Prince George, Maryland; died 1785, Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3Z9D-1T

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 208.

    Van married Elizabeth Walker 14 Feb 1715, , Prince George'S, Maryland. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Samuel Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1692, St. Mary's, Prince George, Maryland; died 25 Nov 1782, , Montgomery, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 3Z9D-21

    Notes:

    Samuel Swearingen lived with his parents until his marriage. After his mother's death in 1727, Samuel Swearingen and his family migrated to Bertie County, North Carolina from Prince George's County, Maryland.

    On 11 May 1728, Samuel Swearingen bought 338 acres of land from Joseph Lane and his wife Patience for 40 Pounds. This land was located "on south side of Morattuck River and south side of Connoconnaro Swamp at side of String Meadow at Reedy Pocoson and 'Goodson Corner'."

    On 20 February 1733, Samuel Swearingen and Elizabeth his wife sold 338 acres of land to Joseph Lane Junior for 40 Pounds of "good silver or gold". This was the land bought from Joseph Lane and his wife Patience in 1728.

    On 21 February 1737, Samuel Swearingen sold 200 acres of land to John Stevens for 40 Pounds. This land was located on "the north side of Tar River which said land he the said Swearingen formerly sold to Arthur Crafford, joining Mr. Richard Cheek and the River,"

    On 1 March 1739, Samuel Swearingen received a patent for 640 acres of land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina from the province of North Carolina.

    On 16 November 1741, Samuel Swearingen Sr. deeded 200 acres of land to Samuel Swearingen "for the love and affection I bear my son". This land was located near John Stevens' Landing, joining a marsh and a slash part of 640 acres whereon I now lives."

    On 15 February 1742, Samuel Swearingen Sr. sold 40 acres of land to Francis Bettis for 4 Pounds. This land was located above John Stevens' Landing, part of the tract the said Swearingen now lives on and was a patent to him for 640 acres.

    On 23 June 1754, Samuel Swearingen Sr. deeded 100 acres of land to Thomas Swearingen "for love, goodwill, affection I Bear my sone". This land was located near a small run, my mill pond and a path.

    On 15 August 1756, Samuel Swearingen Sr. bought 50 acres of land from David Averitt for 2 Pounds 10 Shillings Virginia Currency. This land was located on the south side of Tar River, joining the said Swearingen, Jumping run, and Samuel Swearingen the eldest son of the said Samuel Swearingen Sr.

    On 21 January 1761, Samuel Swearingen Sr. sold 125 acres of land to John Wombwell for 4 Pounds 17 Shillings 6 Pence. This land was located near MatthewCook and William Allen's patent line, it being part of a tract of 640 acres granted to said Swearingen in 1738.

    On 8 February 1764, Samuel Swearingen Sr. sold 40 acres of land to James Cravey for 40 Pounds ... "him hereunto moving, more especially on ye sincere request and desire of Mr. Charles Evans and Mr. William Randall for and in behalf of Francis Bettis and Alexander Randall Senr., persons herein concerned." This land adjoined the lands of Samuel Swearingen Sr., Samuel Swearingen Junr., and the 'now' dwelling plantation of said Cravey.

    Circa 1765/66, Samuel Swearingen and his wife joined their children in migration to Anson County, North Carolina. They settled in the area of Little River, a part of Great Peedee River in Anson County, North Carolina.

    On 24 October 1767, Samuel Swearingen "the elder" of Anson County, North Carolina bought 250 acres of land from Van Swearingen of Anson County, North Carolina for 30 Pounds. This land was located on the south side of Tar River and on the south bank of Autry's Creek at or near Josiah Swearingen's land.

    On 14 April 1772, the Inferior Court of Anson County, North Carolina ordered Samuel Swearingen Senior "poor, inform and aged" to be exempted from payment of public taxes and doing public duty.

    On 25 November 1782, Samuel Swearingen Senior was listed as "invalid - 150 acres of land" in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 209-210.
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen, 1894, p 29.

    Samuel married Elizabeth Farmer 14 Feb 1715. Elizabeth was born Abt 1695, , Maryland; died , Anson, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1717, , Prince George, Maryland.
    2. 9. Samuel Swearingen, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1720, Prince George County, Maryland; died Bef Jan 1819, Lincoln County, North Carolina.
    3. 10. Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1723, , Prince George, Maryland.
    4. 11. Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1726, , Prince George, Maryland.
    5. 12. Thomas Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1729, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    6. 13. Van Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1732, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    7. 14. Josiah Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1735, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

  5. 6.  John Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born 1696, St. Mary's County, Prince George, Maryland; died 1767, Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 25LV-87

    Notes:

    Married at Queen'S Parish, Prince George Co., Maryland.

    John Swearingen emigrated to Montgomery County and settled on Rock Creek not far from where Washington City now stands.
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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 208.
    Married at Queen'S Parish, Prince George Co., Maryland
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39.

    John married Mary Ray 9 Feb 1715, Queen'S Parish, Prince George Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Thomas Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1730.
    2. 16. Samuel Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1732.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Lurannah Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (3.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) died 31/31 Jan 1756/1764.

    Lurannah — Edward Teague. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Vandever Swearengin Teague  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1740.
    2. 18. Edward Teague  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1750.
    3. 19. John Teague  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1751.
    4. 20. Michael Teague  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1755.
    5. 21. Rachel Teague  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1758.
    6. 22. Lurannah Teague  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1762.

  2. 8.  Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1717, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 210.

    Francis Bettis. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Samuel Swearingen, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1720, Prince George County, Maryland; died Bef Jan 1819, Lincoln County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Samuel Swearingen Junior came with his parents as a small lad to Bertie County,
    North Carolina in 1727.

    On 16 November 1741, Samuel Swearingen Jr. received a deed of gift from his
    father Samuel Swearingen Sr. This deed of gift contained 200 acres of land
    which was located near John Stevens' Landing, joining a marsh and was a slash
    part of his father's 640 acres.

    On 3 November 1761, Samuel Swearingen Jr. received a patent for 617 acres of
    land in Edgecombe County, North Carolina from Lord Granville. This land was
    located on "Autrey's Creek at the mouth of John's Branch adjoining William
    Woten and Benjamin Evans."

    On 21 June 1762, Samuel Swearingen Jr. sold 308 acres of land to John Corbit
    for 10 Pounds. This land was located on Autry's Creek and John's Brach
    adjoining said Swearingen, it being a part of the said Swearingen's survey of
    617 acres.

    On 21 June 1762, Samuel Swearingen Jr. deeded 100 acres of land to his
    son-in-law Samuel Williams "for love and affection." This land was located on
    the north bank of Autry's Creek adjoining said Swearingen, it being a part of
    the said Swearingen's survey of 617 acres.

    On 7 January 1765, Samuel Swearingen Jr. deeded 50 acres of land to his
    son-in-law Solomon Williams "for the kind love". This land was located on the
    Autry's Creek, Hurley's Branch and the Causeway Branch adjoining said
    Swearingen.

    On 22 October, Samuel Swearingen Jr. sold 159 acres of land to Thomas Wallis of
    Pitt County, North Carolina for 55 Pounds. This land was located on the
    Autry's Creek at the mouth of Hurley's Branch adjoining John Corbutt and Samuel
    Williams, it being part of a deed he purchased from Lord Granville bearing date
    3 November 1761.

    Circa 1765/66, Samuel Swearingen Jr. and his family migrated to Anson County,
    North Carolina from Edgecombe County, North Carolina. They settled in the area
    of Little River, a part of Great Peedee River in Anson County, North Carolina.

    Circa 1768, Samuel Swearingen Jr. along with his two brothers, Thomas and Van
    Swearingen were members of the "Regulators" in Anson County, North Carolina.
    The people in Anson County, North Carolina suffered from excessive taxes,
    dishonest officials and exorbitant fees. The "Regulators" sought vainly to
    obtain reforms. Then they refused to pay taxes until they were sure that the
    money would be spent properly, public officials punished and interference with
    the county courts stopped. This was an open revolt between the people and the
    British Crown - perhaps the first real revolution in America started in North
    Carolina.

    Before 18 July 1772, Samuel Swearingen Jr. bought 200 acres of land from William
    Mears. This land was located on the west side of Little River of Great Peedee
    River in Anson County, North Carolina.

    On 15 January 1771, Samuel Swearingen Jr. and his wife Mary sold 100 acres of
    land to John Smith, Sandhill for 100 Pounds. This land was located on the east
    side of Little River of Great Peedee River in Anson County, North Carolina.

    On 18 July 1772, Samuel Swearingen Jr. and his wife Mary sold 100 acres of land
    to David Smith. This land was located on the west side of Little River of
    Great Peedee in Anson County, North Carolina.

    Samuel Swearingen Jr. and his wife Mary were living in Montgomery County, North
    Carolina. He was mentioned several times in the land entries for said county.

    Prior to 1790, Samuel Swearingen Jr. and his wife Mary migrated to Burke
    County, North Carolina. They were listed in 1790 Federal Census of Burke
    County, North Carolina... just one white male over 16 years of age and one
    white female-all ages.

    Samuel Swearingen Jr. and his wife Mary were listed in the 1800 Federal Census
    of Lincoln County, North Carolina. Both are in age bracket, over 45 years of
    ages, in the household.

    Samuel Swearingen Jr. and his second wife Eleanor were listed in the 1810
    Federal Census of Haywood County, North Carolina. There were one white female
    born 1800/10; one white male and one white female born before 1765 in the
    household.

    Samuel Swearingen Jr. left a will which was written on 27 June 1805 and
    probated January 1819. It is transcribed from the original hand-written will
    --- now in the custody of North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, North
    Carolina.

    "North Carolina)
    Lincoln County) "In the name of god amen I Samuel Sweringen Sr being in
    perfect Sound memory thanks be to god therefore I do make ordain and Constitute
    this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following viz.

    "first I bequeath my Soul into the hands of god almighty hoping to be saved by
    the merrits of Jesus Christ is for Body to be Buried in a Christian Burial at
    the Description of my Executors hereafter named after my Just debts paid

    "Item I give to my Daughter Elizabeth two Shillings

    "Item I give to my Daughter Mary two Shillings

    "Item I give to my Daughter Nancy two Shillings

    "Item I give to my Son Samuel two Shillings

    "Item I give to my Son John two Shillings

    "Item I give to my Son Van two Shillings

    "Item I give to my two Daughters Sarah and Patsy two Shillings piece

    "Item I give to my Son Cheek two Shillings

    "Item I give to my Daughter Anson two Shillings

    "Item I likewise give to my beloved wife Elioner all the Remainder of my Estate
    both goods and Chatels intail forever

    "I likewise construe and ordain my beloved wife Ellioner my whole and Sole
    Executor of this my Last Will

    "In witness my hand and Seal this twenty seventh of June 1805"

    "Test
    William Whitworth Junr "Samuel Swaringen Senr (Seal)"
    Her
    Mary X Whitworth
    Mark
    Thomas Graham
    Nancy Graham"

    "State of North Carolina)
    Lincoln County ) "January Sessions 1819
    "The written Will was proven in Open court by the Oath of William Whitworth as
    Subscribing Witnesses thereto & admitted to record
    "Witness V. McBee, CC"

    H. H. Swearingen lists children as:
    Eli,
    Van,
    John,
    Bowling,
    Henry,
    Frederick,
    Thomas,
    Richard Cheek.

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 212-214.
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 29.

    Samuel married Mary Bolling Abt 1743, , Edgecombe, North Carolina. Mary was born Abt 1722, North Carolina; died Bef 20 May 1805, Lincoln County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Elizabeth Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1744, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    2. 24. Mary Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1746, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    3. 25. Nancy Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1748, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    4. 26. Samuel Swearingen, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1750, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
    5. 27. John Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1752, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    6. 28. Van Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1754, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    7. 29. Sarah Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1756, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    8. 30. Patsy Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1758, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.
    9. 31. Richard Cheek Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Sep 1760, , Edgecombe, North Carolina; died 4 Sep 1852.
    10. 32. Anson Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1768, , Anson, North Carolina; died 1855.

    Samuel married Eleanor Hunt 20 May 1805, , Lincoln, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]


  4. 10.  Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1723, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 210.


  5. 11.  Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1726, , Prince George, Maryland.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 210.


  6. 12.  Thomas Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1729, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 210.


  7. 13.  Van Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1732, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 211.

    Van — Martha Parmenter. [Group Sheet]


  8. 14.  Josiah Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1735, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 211.

    Josiah — Mary S. Parmenter. [Group Sheet]


  9. 15.  Thomas Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1730.

    Notes:

    Lived in Montgomery County. Children numbered upwards of twenty from two wives.
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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen, 1894, p 39.

    Thomas — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. Samuel Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 16.  Samuel Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1732.

    Notes:

    Shortly after the close of the Revolutionary War, Samuel Swearingen settled in
    what is now Hanover Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. His home was a
    stopping place for the Indian scouts. The farm that he settled on still
    belonged to his descendants in 1894.
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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39.

    Samuel — Catherine Condell. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. William Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1766, , Montgomery, Maryland.
    2. 35. Mary Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 36. John Van Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 37. Thomas Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 38. Samuel Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 39. Basil Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 40. Zachariah Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Vandever Swearengin Teague Descendancy chart to this point (7.Lurannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1740.

  2. 18.  Edward Teague Descendancy chart to this point (7.Lurannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1750.

  3. 19.  John Teague Descendancy chart to this point (7.Lurannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1751.

  4. 20.  Michael Teague Descendancy chart to this point (7.Lurannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1755.

  5. 21.  Rachel Teague Descendancy chart to this point (7.Lurannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1758.

  6. 22.  Lurannah Teague Descendancy chart to this point (7.Lurannah3, 3.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1762.

  7. 23.  Elizabeth Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1744, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 214.


  8. 24.  Mary Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1746, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 214.


  9. 25.  Nancy Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1748, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 214.


  10. 26.  Samuel Swearingen, III Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1750, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

    Notes:

    Samuel Swearingen III came with his parents as lad to Anson County, North
    Carolina.

    Samuel Swearingen III entered several land entries in Burke County, North
    Carolina on 22 December 1779. It located in the watershed of the North Fork of
    Upper Creek in Burke County, North Carolina.

    Samuel Swearingen III and his wife were listed in the 1790 Federal Census of
    Burke County, North Carolina. This shows there was one white male over 16
    years of age and six white females - all ages in the household.

    On 16 October 1807, Samuel Swearingen III of Buncombe County, North Carolina
    bought 150 acres of land from Benjamin Parks of Buncombe County, North
    Carolina. This land was located on "a black walnut on the North Fork of Socoh
    Creek on the East side of a branch on the side of a mountain above the
    Mill...". [It is believed that this land is part of Cherokee Indians
    Reservation.]
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    Reference:
    "Ownby-Watson Family History", Percival David Park, May 1985, p 67.
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 216.

    Samuel married Massey Abt 1770, , Anson, North Carolina. Massey was born Bef 1754, North Carolina; was buried Aft 1811, Haywood County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Mary Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1780, Burke County, North Carolina.
    2. 42. Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1782, Burke County, North Carolina.
    3. 43. Martha "Patsy" Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1772, Burke County, North Carolina; died Aft 1850, , Buncombe County, North Carolina.
    4. 44. Jane Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Oct 1785, Burke County, North Carolina; died 9 Nov 1867; was buried New Beck-Huskey Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina.
    5. 45. Elizabeth Massey Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1788, Burke County, North Carolina; died 1848.
    6. 46. Nancy Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1792, Burke County, North Carolina; died Jan 1854; was buried White Oak Flats Cemetery, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee.

  11. 27.  John Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1752, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 214.


  12. 28.  Van Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1754, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 214.


  13. 29.  Sarah Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1756, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 215.


  14. 30.  Patsy Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1758, , Edgecombe, North Carolina.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 215.


  15. 31.  Richard Cheek Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born 18 Sep 1760, , Edgecombe, North Carolina; died 4 Sep 1852.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 215.

    Richard — Mary Penley. [Group Sheet]


  16. 32.  Anson Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (9.Samuel3, 5.Samuel2, 1.Thomas1) was born 22 Aug 1768, , Anson, North Carolina; died 1855.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 215.

    Anson — Richard Walker. [Group Sheet]


  17. 33.  Samuel Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (15.Thomas3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1)

    Samuel — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 47. John Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1762, Maryland.

  18. 34.  William Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1766, , Montgomery, Maryland.

    Notes:

    Williamd and his wife moved to and lived in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He
    served as colonel in the War of 1812.
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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39, 51-52.

    William — Elizabeth Dawson. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 48. George Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Nov 1794, , Fayette, Pennsylvania; died 1878.
    2. 49. Samuel Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Nov 1796, , Fayette, Pennsylvania; died 16 Apr 1868, , Highland, Ohio.
    3. 50. William Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 51. Nellie Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 52. Pollie Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 53. Elizabeth Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 54. Katie Swearingen  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 35.  Mary Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1)

    Notes:

    Mary lived with her husband near her father in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

    On account of her beutiful hair, the Indians fancied her and wanted to get her
    to be a chief's wife. She and her husband, with the baby, were returning home
    from a visit at her father's, both on the same horse, when the Indians fired on
    them, with the intention, as it was subsequently ascertained, of killing Colvin
    and capturing Mary. Both were wounded and fell from the horse. The Indians
    then rushed up, and, although Colvin endeavored to save his wife and baby, he
    was compelled to flee. Securing aid he soon returned, but found Mary and the
    baby dead.
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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39-40.

    Mary — Jacob Colvin. [Group Sheet]


  20. 36.  John Van Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39.


  21. 37.  Thomas Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39.


  22. 38.  Samuel Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39.


  23. 39.  Basil Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39.


  24. 40.  Zachariah Swearingen Descendancy chart to this point (16.Samuel3, 6.John2, 1.Thomas1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Family Register of Garret van Sweringen and Descendants", H. H. Swearingen,
    1894, p 39.