Isaac De Barrette

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• AFN: BMGV-CK

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Of Valenciennes, Nord, France.

Isaac — {Unknown}. {Unknown} was born Abt 1617. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 25M2-5H

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Barbara DeBarrett was of Norman-French family. She was born in "Low Countries" (now France).
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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 203.

Barbara married Garrett Van Swearingen Jan 1659, New Castle, New Castle, Delaware. Garrett (son of Hendrick Van Swearingen, son of David Janse Swieringh and Hester Jacobs) was born 4 Feb 1636, Reenstwerdam, Holland; died 4 Feb 1698, St. Mary's City, St. Mary, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 4358-S3

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"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 206.

Elizabeth — John Evans. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 3Z9D-QG

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Reference:
"Smoky Mountain Clans, Volume 2", 1983, Donald B. Reagan, p 206.

Zacharias married Martha Divine 1677, St. Marys, Maryland. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 3Z9D-RM

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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]

Thomas — Jane Swearingen. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: PGMN-FM

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• AFN: JCXZ-GL

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

Jane married Richard Jones 1696. [Group Sheet]

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• AFN: 25M2-6N

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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]

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• AFN: 3Z9D-1T

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

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

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• AFN: 3Z9D-21

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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]

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• AFN: 25LV-87

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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]