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Lineage I

The Descendants of Johann [Hans] Michael Schwenk (1701-1773) of PA

Ancestry and DNA submitted by H. Barrett Swink, Mark A. Swank, and Dwight W. Boud

Revised February 10, 2012

 
1. Johann "Hans" Michael Schwenk - b 11 Mar 1701 in Germany - d 20 Feb 1773 in PA - m1 June 1723 in Germany 
     Anna Elizabeth Hexamer - Immigrated to PA 1741 on the ship Marlborough. Johann Michael was the son of Johannes Schwenk
     (b c1660 in Germany)
    2. Nicholas Schwenk - ch 6 Feb 1726 in Germany - d 19 Mar 1808 in Montgomery County, PA - immigrated to PA with his
          parents in 1741 - m c1746 Anna Barbara _?_
          3. Susannah Schwenk - b c1747 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County, PA
          3. Elizabeth Schwenk - b 24 Oct 1748 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County, PA
          3. George Schwenk - b 15 Feb 1750 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County, PA
          3. Anna Maria/Maria Magdelena Schwenk - b 12 Sep 1751 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County, PA - bp 8 Oct  
              1751 in Trappe, PA
          3. Anna Barbara Schwenk - b 12 Jun 1755 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County, PA
          3. Daniel Schwenk - b 6 Nov 1756 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County, PA
          3. Jacob Schwenk/Swenk - b 12 Jun 1761 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) County, PA - d c1830 in Northumberland  
               County, PA - m 10 Apr 1783 Elizabeth Reimer in Montgomery Copunty, PA
               4. John Swenk - b c1784 in Montgomery County, PA
               4. Jacob Swenk - b c1786 in Montgomery County, PA
               4. David Swenk - b 17 Dec 1788 in Montgomery County, PA - d 19 Jan 1861 in PA - m 5 Oct 1811 Catherine   
                    Jost/Yost in PA
                    5. Susanna Swenk - b c1812 in PA
                    5. William Swenk - b c1821 in PA
                    5. David Swenk - b 21 Dec 1822 in PA - bp 7 Jun 1824 in Montgomery County, PA
                    5. Allen Swenk - b c1826 in PA
                    5. Hiram Swenk - b 10 Mar 1829 in PA - d 27 Sep 1873 in PA - m1 2 Oct 1849 Amelia (or Emilie) Lauder (or    
                         Lauterin) in PA
                         6. Allison Swenk - c 1850 in Snyder County, PA
                         6. Harriet Swenk - b c1851 in Snyder County, PA
                         6. Catherine Swenk - b c1853 in Snyder County, PA
                         6. Clara Swenk - b c1854 in Snyder County, PA
                         6. David Swenk - b c 1856 in Snyder County, PA
                         6. Mary Swenk - c 1859 in Snyder County, PA
                         6. William Swenk/Swank - b 15 Sep 1861 in Snyder County, PA - d 10 Oct 1940 - m c1880 Dilley Sholley
                              7. Rheta Swank - b 25 Jun 1905
                              7. Daniel Swank - b 27 Feb 1911 -d 14 Mar 1958 - m Helen L. Inch
                                   8. Jane A. Swank
                                   8. June A. Swank
                                   8. Robert W. Swank - m Loretta M. (nee unknown)
                                        9. Mark A. Swank - "Living" - Submitted DNA  
    2. George Schwenk - b Mar 1728 in Germany - d 24 Feb 1803 in Montgomery Co, PA - Immigrated to PA
          with his parents in 1741 - m Veronica Markley 30 Apr 1751 in Montgomery Co, PA 
          3. John Schwenk - b 5 Mar 1752 in Frederick Twp, Montgomery Co, PA - d 3 Feb 1803 - m Regina Krause 4 Sep 1773
          3. Jacob Schwenk - b 7 Jun 1755 in Frederick Twp, Montgomery Co, PA - d 29 Jul 1825 - m Eva Maria Beirly 
          3. Abraham Markley Schwenk - b 24 May 1759 in Frederick Twp, PA - d 6 Aug 1843 in PA - m Veronica Bauer  
               c1779
         4. Elizabeth Schwenk - b 19 Jun 1780 - d 27 Nov 1858 - m Andrew Walt
         4. George B. Schwenk - b 7 Dec 1783 in PA - d 6 Jul 1845 in PA - m Catherine Moyer
                5. Henry Moyer Schwenk - b 20 Feb 1820 - d 7 Dec 1898 - m Margaret McNeal
6. Emily Schwenk
6. William Wallace Schwenk - b c1842 in Luzerne Co, PA - d c1876 - m Hettie M. Marks 4 Apr 1867 in PA. William fathered a child with Mary Elizabeth Boud in 1861. The child was adopted and raised by his maternal grandfather who gave him the name Joseph Wallace Boud.
                              7. Joseph Wallace Boud - b 1861 - d 1935
8. John Wallace Boud - b 28 May 1883 in Philadelphia, PA - m1 Margaret Perrine; m2  May Allen (nee unknown) 1906
     9. Henry Wallace Boud
10. Dwight Wallace Boud - "Living" - Submitted DNA
Children of William W. Schwenk and Hettie M. Marks
7. Cora Schwenk - b c1868 in Washington, DC
7. Edward Dunn Schwenk - b 23 Oct 1869 in Washington, DC - m Maria C. Richardson 2 Oct 1887
8. Elsie V. Schwenk - b 1888 - d 1891
8. Mannie B. Schwenk - b 1892 - d 1893
8. Earl LeRoy Schwenk - b 1894 in Washington, DC - m Edna Gertrude Green 
9. Earl LeRoy Schwenk Jr. - b 12 Aug 1916 in Washington, DC - d Jan 1990 in MD
10. Robert Earl Schwenk - "Living"”
8. Bessie V. Schwenk - b 1899
                                   8. Raymond L. Schwenk - b 1908
7. Margaret E. Schwenk - b 9 Mar 1872 in Washington, DC - m George W. Littleford 22 Sep 1890
7. John W. Schwenk - b c1875 in Washington, DC
6. Samuel Schwenk
6. Benjamin Schwenk
6. John Schwenk
6. Edgar Schwenk
6. Joseph Schwenk
6. Charles Schwenk
6. Franklin Schwenk
4. John Schwenk - b 3 May 1875 in Delphi, Montgomery Co, PA - d 30 Apr 1830
4. Anna Schwenk - b 5 Sep 1786 - d 29 Mar 1803
4. Jacob B. Schwenk - b 14 Sep 1789 - d 19 Aug 1852 - m1 Magdalena Zeigler - m2 Mary German
4. Samuel B. Schwenk - b 13 Apr 1791 - d 23 Apr 1864 - m Rachel Schmoyer
4. Abraham B. Schwenk - b 3 Dec 1792 - d 24 Aug 1841
4. Maria Magdalena B. Schwenk - b 17 Jul 1794 - d 28 Mar 1875
4. Catherine Schwenk - b 18 May 1797 - d 17 Jun 1878
3. Daniel Schwenk - b 5 May 1761 - m1 Catherine Rudenbush - m2 Catherine Boyer
3. Elizabeth Schwenk - b 31 Dec 1766 - m John Markley                                                                                                 
1. Johann [Hans] Michael Schwenk - b 1 Mar 1701 in Germany - d 20 Feb 1773 in PA - m2 3 Feb    
    1731 in Germany Maria Elizabeth Küstner - Immigrated to PA 1741 on the ship Marlborough
     2. Johann Wilhelm Schwenk (William Swink) - b 1742 in PA - d 1822 in Fairfax Co., VA - m Anna Maria Klein
          3. John Swink - b 6 Feb 1773 in PA or MD - d 1827 in Fairfax Co, VA - m1 Salome -     
               m2 Priscilla Nichols 16 Dec 1817 in Montgomery Co, MD
               4. Tenley S. Swink - b c1799 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 4 May 1875 in Fairfax Co, VA - m1 Ann Reid - m2 Artemesia   
                    Roberts
                    Children of Tenley S. Swink and Ann Reid
                    5. Robert T. Swink - b c1827 in Fairfax Co, VA - m America Virginia Roberts
                    5. John Franklin Swink - b c1830 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 27 Apr 1889 in Fairfax Co,VA - m1 Mary Ann Payne
13 Nov 1855 in Alexandria, VA - m2 Henrietta Maria Follin - m3 Octavia Oliver
Children of John F. Swink and Mary A. Payne
6. Edward Franklin Swink - b 13 Aug 1856 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 15 Feb 1925 in Fairfax Co, VA - m Keren Happuch
    Magarity 9 Feb 1881 in Fairfax Co, VA
7. Harvey Swink - b 19 Apr 1882 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 14 Feb 1967 in New Smyrna, FL - m Lillian J. Shugars
7. Mary Catherine Swink - b 5 Oct 1883 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 29 Sep 1961 in Jacksonville, FL - m Smith
     Williams
7. Margaret Farr Swink - b 13 Jul 1885 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 16 Sep 1970 in Fairfax Co, VA - m John Carrington Yates
7. Frances Ann Swink - b 24 Sep 1886 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 6 May 1978 in Ormond Beach, FL - m Fred Brooks VanPatten
7. John Edward Swink - b 1 Oct 1888 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 23 Nov 1934 - m Belle Watson
7. Lillian K. "Carrie" Swink - b 2 Nov 1893 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 8 May 1976 in Vero Beach, FL - m three times; no children
7. Cecil Catesby Swink - b 13 Mar 1895 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 29 Jun 1981 in Woodstock, VA - m Flora
     "Flossie" Edna Trammell
7. Adrian Porter Swink - b 29 Mar 1899 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 17 Nov 1959 in Arlington Co, VA - m Margaret Louise Phillips
7. Harmon Jackson Swink - b 23 Mar 1903 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 25 May 1984 in Arlington Co, VA - m1 Elizabeth King - m2 Mary Elizabeth Madden; no children
8. Harmon Barrett Swink - "Living" - Submitted DNA
8. Donald Bennett Swink - "Living"
8. John Haralson Swink - "Living"”
6. Mary Susan Swink - b 30 Aug 1865 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 3 Mar 1866 in Fairfax Co, VA
Children of John F. Swink and Henrietta M. Follin
6. Anna Laura Swink - b 20 Aug 1870 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 10 Jul 1871 in Fairfax Co, VA
6. Cora Virginia Swink - b 10 Sep 1872 - d 15 Nov 1914 - m Jesse Oliver
Child of John F. Swink & Octavia Oliver
6. Olive Virginia Swink
5. Catherine Virginia Swink - b 1836 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 1882 - m1 James Lucien Gunnell m2 John Ratcliffe
     Gunnell
5. George W. Swink - b c1837 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 13 Feb 1864 at Johnson?s Island, Ohio
5. Ann Matilda Swink - b c1839 - m Allen Gunnell
Children of Tenley S. Swink & Artemesia Roberts
5. Joseph C. Swink - b Jun 1843 in Fairfax County, VA - d 13 Jan 1916
5. Martha Susan Swink - b c1845 - m J. Franklin Martsh
5. Zachariah "Zachary" Taylor Swink - b c1849 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 20 Jun 1916 in Washington, DC - m Julia Ann Walker
4. Joseph S. Swink - b bef 1803 - m Sarah Ann Sheppard
4. William E. Swink - b 1804 in Fairfax Co, VA - d 6 Sep 1867 in Lafayette Co, MO - m Martha Elizabeth Roberts
Daughter of John Swink & Priscilla Reed
4. Mary Jane Swink - b bef 20 Mar 1872 - m _?_ Taylor
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Lineage II
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The Swink Family of Western North Carolina
 
Ancestry submitted by Mary Swink Harmon
DNA submitted by Lester Boyd Swink, Jr and Elbert Coolidge Swink
 
Revised February 10, 2012
  
1. Adam Schwenk - b c1721 in Germany - d c1775 in PA - m1 Anna Maria Agnese - m2 Margaret Gertrude _?_
Adam was a brother of Michael Swink of Rowan Co., NC. It is most likely he was the companion of Hans Michael Schwenk on board the galley Jamaica in 1738/9 (see Swink families of Okla., Rowan Co, NC, and Texas, below)
2. John Swink (nee Schwenk) son of Adam & Anna - b 2 Jan 1759 in PA - d 5 July 1849 in Burke Co, NC - m Mary Smith 17 Sep 1795 in Rutherford Co, NC
3. Henry Swink - b c1801 in Burke Co, NC - d 29 July 1880 in Burke Co, NC - m Mary "Polly" Ramsey
4. Harrison Swink - b c1826 in Burke Co, NC - d c1894 in Burke Co, NC - m Emeline Lail c1850 in Burk Co, NC
5. Ruth Swink - b 4 Aug 1851 in Burke Co, NC - m Henry Hildebrand
5. Minty Swink - b Jul 1853 in Burke Co, NC - m Peter Lail
5. Sarah Swink - b Feb 1857 - m Doctor C. "Doc" Pruitt ("Doctor" was Pruitt's given name)
5. Amos Swink - b 28 Dec 1858 in Burke Co, NC - m Frankie Catherine Tallent
5. Mary Swink - b c1862 in Burke Co, NC
5. Fannie Swink - b c1864 in Burke Co, NC - m Stanhope Hudson
5. Calvin Swink - b 12 Aug 1868 in Burke Co, NC - m Mary Jane Lail
5. Salena Swink - b c1870 in Burke Co, NC - m Noah Lail
5. Viney Emeline "Emma" Swink - b c1872 in Burke Co, NC - m William H. Buff
5. Julius Belo Swink - b 24 Nov 1875 in Burke Co, NC - d 16 Jan 1917 in Mecklenburg Co, NC - m Mary Jane Shoup 24 Nov 1894 in Burke Co, NC
6. Lucille Etta Swink - b 4 Oct 1895 in Burke Co, NC
6. Daniel Alvin Swink - b 27 Mar 1897 in Burke Co, NC - m Lurley Annette Herron
6. Emery Julius Swink - b 1 Apr 1898 - m Myrtle Edith Weatherman
6. Lester Boyd Swink - b 5 Oct 1902 - d 3 July 1991 in Prince Georges Co, MD Evelyn M. Albert (no
     children) - m2 Jessie Whiteford Guin
7. Mary Ellen Swink - "Living"
7. Clara Joan Swink - "Living"
7. Lester Boyd "Bud" Swink, Jr. - "Living" - Submitted DNA - See note
6. Viney Swink b 17 Jun 1904 in Gaston Co., NC - m Sam Herring
6. Ralph McCoy Swink - b 8 Jul 1908 in Gaston Co, NC - m Edna Richardson
6. Edward Lee Swink - b 20 Feb 1912 in Gaston Co, NC - m Cora Mae Scarborough
6. Georgie Inez Swink - b 25 Jan 1916 in Gaston Co, NC - m James “Jim” Postell Gordon
4. Sarah Swink - b c1829 in Burke Co, NC
4. Neoma Swink - b c1830 in Burke Co, NC
4. Henry Swink, Jr - b 22 Apr 1832 in Burke Co, NC - d 30 Mar 1864 in Burke Co, NC m Elizabeth Carswell
5. Nathan Swink - b 10 Aug 1855 in Burke Co, NC - d 26 Feb 1918 in Burke Co, NC - m Martha "Patsy" Elizabeth Hudson 23 Dec 1879 in Burke Co, NC
6. Haywood Swink - b 11 Aug 1881 in Burke Co, NC
6. Leila Swink - b 9 Sep 1890 in Burke Co, NC
6. Henry Swink - b 26 Mar 1893 in Burke Co, NC
6. Max Swink - b 23 Apr 1895 in Burke Co, NC
6. Charles "Charlie" Swink - b 29 Sep 1898 in Burke Co, NC - d 2 Sep 1977 in Burke Co, NC - m Hattie
     Carswell 3 July 1921 in Burke Co, NC
7. Max Tellas Swink - "Living"
7. Virginia Mae Swink - "Living"
7. Elbert Coolidge Swink - "Living" - Submitted DNA - See note
7. Clarence Avery Swink - b 15 May 1928 in Burke C, NC - d 14 Apr 2005 in Ashville, NC - m Chloe Denton c1945
7. three un-named children
5. Mary "Polly" Swink - b 11 Oct 1857 in Burke Co, NC
5. Sarah Lavinia Swink - b c1863 in Burke Co, NC - m David Filo Chapman
4. Mary Elvira Swink - b 30 Dec 1832 in Burke Co, NC
4. John Swink - b c1838 - m Malinda Lail
4. Archibald "Archy" Swink - b 11 Jul 1840 in Burke Co, NC - m Nancy Carswell
4. William Swink - b c1842 in Burke Co, NC - m Myra (or Mira) Settlemire
4. Elizabeth "Bettie" Swink - b Jun 1845 in Burke Co, NC - m Richard "Dick" Swink
4. Peter H. Swink - b 4 Oct 1846 in Burke Co, NC - m Caroline Lail
 
Note: Although Lester B. and Elbert C. Swink's DNA is a match to that of other lines, a paper trail connection has not been established. Until we can establish the connection, this line will continue to be shown here as a separate line, thus avoiding incorrect assumptions.

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The Swink Family of Rowan County, North Carolina
 
Ancestry submitted by Margaret Swink and Mary S. Harmon
DNA Submitted by David Wesley Swink
 
Revised February 10, 2012
 
1. Michael H. Swink - b 1795 - d aft 1880 in Rowan Co, NC - m Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Weant 31 Jan 1819 in Rowan Co, NC
2. James Rufus Swink - b c1820 - d bet 1870-1880 - m Nancy Kinney
2. Rosetta M. Swink - b c1825 - d 1875 - m William Parnell
2. Eva Lenora Swink - b c1826 in Rowan Co, NC - d aft 1880 - m1 Milas Cauble - m2 Leonard Rimer
2. Henry Sharpe Swink - b bet 1829-1831 in Rowan Co, NC - m Ann M. McClellan 11 Apr 1852 in Rowan Co, NC
3. Eliza Swink - b c1847 in Rowan Co, NC
3. Joel L. Swink - b June 1853 in Rowan Co, NC - d 7 March 1924 in Almance Co, NC - m Catherine Albright 6 March 1883 in Rowan Co, NC
4. Sardy Ross Swink - b 28 Feb 1885 in Guilford Co, NC - d 7 Aug 1948 in Guilford Co, NC - m Mary 
     M. "Maggie" Tuttle
5. Lloyd Webster Swink - b 8 Sep 1912 in Guilford Co, NC
6. David Wesley Swink - "Living" - Submitted DNA
5. Allan Brock Swink - b 7 July 1915 in Guilford Co, NC
5. Carl Worth Swink - b 27 Sep 1917 in Guilford Co, NC
5. Rowland L. Swink - b 27 June 1920 in Guilford Co, NC
3. Thomas Swink - b 3 July 1855 in Rowan Co, NC - d 5 Mar 1927 in Rowan Co, NC - m Sarah Elizabeth McLean
3. Charles "Charlie" Swink - b c1857 in Rowan Co, NC
3. Mary Swink - b c1861 in Rowan Co, NC
3. Henrietta Swink - b c1863 in Rowan Co, NC - d bet 1870-1880 in Rowan Co, NC
2. Nancy S. Swink - b c1832 in Rowan Co, NC - m Rufus C. Handy
2. Margaret E. Swink - b c1834 in Rowan Co, NC
 
Note: Although David W. Swink's DNA is a match to that of other lines, a paper trail connection has not been established. Until we can establish the connection, this line will continue to be shown here as a separate line, thus avoiding incorrect assumptions.
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The Swink Family of Rowan & Cabarrus Counties, NC; Oklahoma; and Texas
 
Ancestry submitted by Beverly Griffith-Williamson, Margaret Swink, Mary S. Harmon,
David F. Swink, Steven Ray Nye, & Lila D. Swink
DNA submitted by Hollis Terry Swink, David F. Swink, Steven Ray Nye, & Albert Lester Swink
 
Revised February 10, 2012
 
1. Michael Swink - b 7 Nov 1725 in the Palatinate, Germany - d bet 2 Oct and 7 Nov 1781 in Rowan Co, NC - m Mary  _?_ c1756, probably in North Carolina - Immigrated to PA 22 Oct 1754 aboard the ship Halifax - Moved to Rowan Co, NC, prior to 1771 Michael was the brother of Adam Schwenk. (see Swink Families of Western NC, above)
2. Leonard Swink - b 1758, probably in North Carolina - d 2 May 1803 in Rowan Co, NC - m Mary E. Smith 21 Sep 1779 
     in Rowan Co, NC 
3. Henry Swink - b 9 Dec 1780 - m1 Elizabeth Krider - m2 Elizabeth Jacobs
3. George R. Swink - b 12 Aug 1782 in Rowan Co, NC - d bef 6 May 1867 in Rowan Co, NC
m1 Elizabeth Culp - m2 Elizabeth Ford - m3 Maria (maybe Mariah) L. Howlet
4. Johnson C. Swink - b c1807 in Rowan Co, NC - m Eliza(beth) Weant
4. William Wiley Swink - b c1809 in Rowan Co, NC - m Polly _?_
4. Juleannah (maybe Julie Ann) Swink - b c1814 in Rowan Co, NC
4. George L. Swink - b c1814 in Rowan Co, NC
4. Tabitha Swink - b c1815 in Rowan Co, NC - m Matthew Ford
4. Peter R. Swink - b c1818 in Rowan Co, NC - m Mary Catherine Weant 10 Sep 1836 in Rowan Co, NC
5. Jane E. Swink - b c1839 in Rowan Co, NC - m Solomon K. Ayers
5. Susannah M. Swink - b c1840 in Rowan Co, NC
5. Mary M. Swink - b c1842 in Rowan Co, NC
5. Martha C. Swink - b c1844 in Rowan Co, NC
5. George R. Swink - b c1847 in Rowan Co., NC
6. Mollie Swink - b c1869 in Cabarrus Co, NC
6. Emmet Swink - b c1872 in Cabarrus Co., NC
6. Harry Franklin Swink - b 26 Jan 1875 in Cabarrus Co, NC - d 13 Jun 1931 in Cabarrus Co, NC - m Laura Lou Ona Walker
7. Blanch M. Swink - b c1902 in Cabarrus Co, NC
7. Margaret Elizabeth Swink - b 7 Nov 1905 in Cabarrus Co, NC - d 6 Dec 2000 in Concord, Cabarrus Co, NC
7. Gladys Walker Swink - b 24 Apr 1908 in Concord, Cabarrus Co, NC - d 3 Nov 1989 in Concord, Cabarrus Co, NC
7. Elbert Franklin Swink - b 12 Mar 1911 in Cabarrus Co, NC - d 17 Mar 1993 in Concord, Cabarrus Co, NC
8. David Franklin Swink - "Living" - Submitted DNA
7. Willene Swink - b 25 Jan 1914 in Cabarrus Co, NC - d. 29 Mar 1975 in Cabarrus Co, NC
7. Carlyle C. Swink - b 10 Jun 1918 in Cabarrus Co, NC - d 9 Apr 2006 in Cabarrus Co, NC
5. Clarkey (or Clarky) D. Swink - b c1848 in Rowan Co, NC
5. John L. Swink - b c1852 in Rowan Co, NC
5. James C. Swink - b c1858 in Rowan Co, NC
4. Mary E. Swink - b in Rowan Co, NC
4. Clarke Swink - b in Rowan Co, NC
3. Daniel Swink - b 3 Aug 1784 - m1 Susanah Bullen - m2 Mary "Polly" Rufty
3. Jacob Swink - b 11 Oct 1787 - m Catherine Agner
3. Leonard Swink - b 22 Sep 1789 in Rowan Co, NC - m1 Elizabeth "Betsy" Ford - m2 Phoeby [sic] Smith
3. Michael Swink - b 24 Sep 1791 in Rowan Co, NC - m1 Lotty Culenhouse - m2 Mary Elizabeth Sloan
3. Mary "Polly" Swink - b 14 Dec 1793 - m Peter M. Smith
3. Peter J. Swink - b 11 May 1796 in Rowan Co, NC - d 7 Oct 1851 in Madison Co, TN - m1 Mary Polly J. Pinkston 11 Nov 1818 in Rowan Co, NC - m2 Malinda Booe 1 Sep 1838
Children of Peter J. Swink and Mary Pinkston:
4. Jesse Wilburn (or Wilbon) Swink - b 2 Feb 1820 - d 25 Oct 1904 in Chester Co, TN - m Mary Elizabeth Robinson 14 Feb 1843 in Carroll Co, TN
5. Mary Catherine "Katie" Swink - b 23 Feb 1844 in Madison Co, TN - m Thomas J. Butler
5. Sophia Elizabeth Swink - b 25 Feb 1846 in Madison Co, TN - m Thomas Jordan Nesbitt
5. David Randall Swink - b 15 Aug 1848 in Madison Co, TN - d 6 May 1926 in Choctaw Co, OK - m1 Fredonia Elizabeth "Bettie" Harris - m2 Leona Betrace "Lena B" Harris 23 Dec 1891 in Indian Territory, OK - m3 Rhmetha "Martin" Young Caldwell (no children)
Child of David R. Swink and Fredonia E. Harris
6. Robert Joseph Swink - b 4 Jan 1888 - d 26 Jan 1963 m Hettie Lou Little
Children of David R. Swink and Leona B. Harris:
6. Florence L. Swink - b 9 Nov 1893 in Swink, Indian Territory, OK - m1 John A. Curby - m2 George Wallace Curby - m3 Isaac Frederick Horton
6. Henry David Swink - b 9 July 1895 in Swink, Indian Territory, OK - m Virgie Elizabeth Garrison
6. Maggie Florence Swink - b 1896 in Swink, Indian Territory, OK
6. Bert Randall Swink - b 13 Jan 1898 in Swink, Indian Territory, OK - m1 & 3 Ina Lou Stroud - m2 Lillie McGehee
6. Jourdan Wilbur "J.W." Swink - b 10 Nov 1899 in Swink, Indian Territory, OK - d 25 Apr 1936 in Swink, Choctaw Co, OK - m Sallie Austin Powers 27 Dec 1921 in Choctaw Co, OK
7. Albert Lester Swink - "Living" - Submitted DNA
7. Dora Jean Swink - b 17 Oct 1923 in Choctaw Co, OK
7. David Wilbur "Rooster" Swink - "Living"
7. Retha Beatrice Swink - b 26 Feb 1933 in Choctaw Co, OK - m four times
7. J. W. Swink - "Living"
7. Kenneth Ray Swink - "Living"
7. Billy Royce Swink - "Living"
6. William Lewis Swink - b 8 Nov 1902 in Swink, Indian Territory, OK - m Daisy Lee Lick
6. Inman T. Swink - b 2 Oct 1906 in Swink, Indian Territory, OK
6. Josephine "Josie" Elizabeth Swink - b 26 July 1910 in Swink, Choctaw Co, OK
5. Susan "Susie" B. Swink - b 29 Aug 1850 in Madison Co, TN - m1 Jacob Latham - m2 H. David Harris
5. Sarah J. "Sallie" Swink - b 7 Sep 1852 in Madison Co, TN - m Alfred Hubert "A. H." Mays
5. Gertrude Thomas Swink - b 9 Dec 1854 in Madison Co, TN - m James Thomas Stone
5. John Marion Swink - b 28 Feb 1857 in Madison Co, TN - m Fannie S. Davis
5. Ella Britton Swink - b 9 Oct 1860 in Madison Co, TN - m James William Pacaud
5. Florence Iscemna Swink - b 10 Jan 1863 in Madison Co, TN
5. Albert Robinson Swink - b 17 May 1865 in Madison Co, TN - m Mollie Love
5. William Wilburn Swink - b 9 Dec 1867 in Madison Co, TN - m Nancy Jane "Nannie" Edwards
4. Maria Catherine Swink - b 1821
4. David Marion Swink - b 1823
4. William Pinkston Swink - b 7 May 1824
4. James Alexander Swink - b 5 Oct 1826 in Rowan Co, NC - d 15 May 1901 in Rusk Co, TX - m1
     Sarah Ann Mays 2 Dec 1852 - m2 Sarah Etta Sallie Ramey 10 Dec 1885
      Children of James Alexander Swink and Sarah Ann Mays
      5. Mary Susan Catherine Swink b 12 Feb 1854 - d 25 Jul 1856 in Rusk Co, TX
      5. Virginia Tennessee Swink b 21 Dec 1855 in Rusk Co, TX - d 26 Sep 1927 in Rusk Co. TX - m
           Robert Love Buckner 5 Jan 1879 - Robert m1 Sarah Ann Reeves.
     5. William Gay Swink b 21 Feb 1858 in Rusk Co, TX - d 6 Dec 1874 in Rusk Co, TX
     5. Laura B. Swink -  b 28 Jan 1860 in Rusk Co, TX - d 22 Sep 1860 in Rusk Co, TX
     5. Peter J. Swink b 18 Aug 1861 in Rusk Co, TX - d 16 Apr 1952 in Cherokee Co, TX - m Dorothy Camilia
           Childress  9 Dec 1883 in Nacogdoches Co, TX
     5. Lorey Etta Swink b 12 Nov 1864 in Rusk Co, TX - d 11 Nov 1963 in Rusk Co, TX - m Robert Garrett
           Buckner 11 Nov 1883 in Rusk Co, TX
     5. Anson Neal Swink b 15 Dec 1867 in Rusk Co, TX - d 19 Aug 1879
     5. Rufus Eugene Swink - b 13 Jan 1870 in Rusk Co., TX - d 24 Aug 1936 in Shackelford Co., TX - m Ida L.
           Pyles 11 Feb 1894
     5. Dollie Ann Swink b 31 Oct 1872 in Rusk Co, TX - d bet 15 & 30 May 1967 in Polk Co, TX - m David
           Jackson Smelley 18 Feb 1892
     5. James Allen Swink b 5 Apr 1875 in Rusk Co, TX - d 20 Sep 1945 in Rusk Co, TX - m Mollie Buckner
           22 Dec 1901
     5. Sallie Ann Swink b 12 Feb 1879 in Rusk Co, TX - d 4 Mar 1958 in Nacogdoches Co, Tx or 3 Jan 1962 in
           Polk Co, TX - m James T. Barron 1 Dec 1898
      Children of James Alexander Swink and Sarah Etta "Sallie" Ramey
      5. Jewell Ivanette Swink - b 30 Aug 1892 in Rusk Co, TX - d 21 Feb 1956? - m Robert S. Williams, Jr.
      5. Jesse Pinkston Swink b 13 Nov 1893 in New Salem, Rusk Co, TX - d 21 Feb 1956? - m Dorothy
          Gilmore c1928
          6. Jesse Edwin Swink - b 10 Mar 1931 - d 15 Jun 1985 in Washoe Co, NV - m1 Patsy Ann Beavers 20 Nov
                 1950 in Biloxi, MS - m2 Eleanore Ottora Eichele 17 Mar 1957 in Carson City, NV
              Children of Jesse Edwin Swink and Patsy Ann Beavers
                 7. Jacqueline Ann Swink - "Living"”
                 7. Steven Ray Nye (nee Steven Edwin Swink) Adopted at an early age - "Living" - Submitted DNA
              Child of Jesse Edwin Swink and Eleanore Ottora Eichele
              7. David E. Swink - "Living"”
           6. James Roger Swink b 29 Sep 1940 - d 15 Aug 1985 in Stanislaus Co., CA - m Barbara Jean Humphries
4. Turner Lamar Swink - b 26 Jan 1833 in Rowan Co, NC - d 5 Apr 1877 in Navarro Co, TX - m Melissa Helen Gray 1 Nov 1855 in Cherokee Co, TX
5. Mary Susan Swink - b 12 Aug 1856
5. William Alexander Swink - b 15 Feb 1858 in Navarro Co, TX - d 29 Mar 1926 in McLennan
Co, TX - m Emma Austell 24 Jul 1879 in Navarro Co, TX
6. Ethel Lavenia Swink - b 29 June 1880
6. Ollie May Swink - b 22 Dec 1882 in Navarro Co, TX
6. Mattie Alice Swink - b 21 Nov 1884 in Navarro Co, TX
6. Malcom Mozellos "Sell" Swink - b 4 Aug 1888 in Navarro Co, TX
6. William Elvin Swink - b 10 Jan 1892 in Navarro Co, TX
6. Roy George Swink - b 16 Oct 1894 in Navarro Co, TX - m Myrtle Lacy Peay
6. Edward "Eddie" Thomas Swink - b 8 Oct 1896 in TX - d 14 Aug 1973 in Hill Co, TX - m1 Addie Zelma Peay 25 Dec 1913 in TX - m2 Ruby E. Cole
7. Juanitha Swink - b 3 Oct 1914 in Navarro Co, TX
7. Lossy Lorene Swink - b 11 Sep 1916 in Navarro Co, TX
7. Edna Thomas Swink - b 29 Nov 1918
7. Hollis Terry Swink, son of Edward T. Swink and Addie Z. Peay - "Living" - Submitted DNA
7. Annie Bernice Swink - "Living"
7. Emma Gray Swink - "Living"
7. Billie Mack Swink - 17 Oct 1933 in Freestone Co, TX - m Barbara Ann Graaf
7. Edward Allen Swink - "Living"
6. Maud Malissa Swink - b 2 June 1903 - m A. E. Anderson
5. Josephine Catherine Swink - b 17 May 1860
5. Turner Lamar Swink, Jr. - b 18 Aug 1862
5. Martha Jane Swink - b 2 Sep 1864
5. Sarah Malissa Swink - b 2 Sep 1864
5. Lorena Tennessee Swink - b 31 Jul 1866
5. John Lee Swink - b 22 Feb 1868
5. Dora Alice Swink - b 4 Feb 1871
5. Minnie Ann Swink - b 3 Mar 1873
5. Ida Bell Swink - b 5 June 1875
5. Georgia Virginia Swink - b 20 Jul 1877 in Navarro Co, TX
4. Mary Susan Swink - b 1835
4. Burrell Robert Swink - b bef 3 July 1837
Children of Peter J. Swink and Malinda Booe:
4. Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" Swink - b 27 July 1839
4. Henry Harrison Swink - b 18 Mar 1841
4. George Washington Swink - b 1 Sep 1843
4. Toby Swink
4. Peter J. Swink Jr. - b c1846
4. Darius Newburn Swink - b c1849
4. Lavinia Peter Swink - b 1 Apr 1852
3. Ann Elizabeth "Betsy" Swink - b 10 Sep 1798 in Rowan Co, NC - m1 Jacob Krider - m2 Thomas Ford
2. Michael Swink Jr. - b c1760 Probably in North Carolina - d 1793 in Rowan Co, NC - m Barbara Smith 16 Sep1786 in
     Rowan Co., NC
2. Henry Swink - b 1762 in Rowan Co., NC - d 28 Feb 1799
3. Peter Henry Swink - b 1782 in Rowan Co, NC - d 1823 in Rowan Co, NC - m Catherine Roadsmith
3. Henry Swink - b bet 1775-1794 in Rowan Co, NC - m Polly Shrout
3. Margaret Eve Swink - b bet 1782-1800 - m Jacob Ollendorf
3. Michael Swink
3. Catherine Swink - b in Rowan Co, NC - d bef 1826
3. un-named daughter - m _?_ Utsman
 
Note: Although David F., Albert L., Hollis T. Swink's and Steven Ray Nye's DNA are matches to that of other lines, a paper trail connection has not been established. Until we can establish the connection, this line will continue to be shown here as a separate line, thus avoiding incorrect assumptions.
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The Schwenk Family of Berks and Schuylkill Counties of Pennsylvania
 
Ancestry submitted by Gary L. & Harry J. Schwenk and Mary S. Harmon
DNA submitted by Gary L. Schwenk and Harry J. Schwenk
 
Revised February 10, 2012
 
1. Marcus (Marx) Schwenk - b bef 1740 in PA - d aft 1786 in Manheim Twp, Berks (now Schuylkill) Co, PA - Took oath of allegiance 30 May 1778 in Brunswick Twp, PA - m Dorothea __?__
2. Jacob Schwenk - b aft 1757 in PA
2. Magdalena Schwenk - b aft 1757 in PA
2. Johann Adam Schwenk* - b 26 Dec 1761 in Berks (now Schuylkill) Co, PA - d aft 1820 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Maria Christina _?_ c1785 in PA
3. Johan Adam Schwenk Jr* - b 18 Apr 1786 in PA - d 27 Mar 1869 in PA - m Salome Kantner 24 Mar 1812 in Dauphin (now Lebanon) Co, PA
4. Elizabeth Schwenk - b 8 Jan 1813 in PA
4. Carolus Schwenk - b 17 May 1817 in PA
4. Benneville Schwenk - b 1 Oct 1823 in S Manheim, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 14 Dec 1899 in S.
Manheim, Schuylkill Co., PA - m Sarah Reber 31 May 1851 in PA
5. Francis Pierce Schwenk - b 30 Oct 1852 in Jefferson, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 22 Apr 1914 in Auburn, Schuylkill Co, PA - m. Susanna Ebling
6. Luther William Schwenk - b c1879 in Schuylkill Co, PA
6. Albert Clinton Schwenk - b Aug 1881 (or 13 Aug 1880) in Schuylkill Co, PA
6. Sallie Elizabeth Schwenk - b Dec 1884 (or 10 Nov 1882) in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Alfred B. Stine
6. Reuben G. Schwenk - b Oct 1885 (or 10 Oct 1884) in Schuylkill Co, PA
6. Esther Olivia Schwenk - b c1887 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Victor Hoffman
6. Roy Henry Schwenk - b 12 Feb 1889 in Jefferson, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 2 Aug 1980 in Pottsville, Schuylkill Co, PA - Never married
6. Robert Paul Schwenk - b 10 Jan 1892 in Jefferson, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 28 May 1975 in Auburn, Schuylkill Co, PA - Twin of Thomas Herman Schwenk, below - m Sallie Rebecca Heinbach
7. Rachel Susanna Schwenk - b 4 Mar 1925 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Guy F. Boger
7. Robert Paul Schwenk, Jr - b 8 Nov 1926 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Marian L. Ernst
7. Luther Francis Schwenk - b 17 Feb 1928 in Schuylkill Co, PA
7. Pauline Bernice Schwenk - b c Jan 1930 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Russell Charles Crawshaw
7. Leroy Oscar Schwenk - b 2 Dec 1931 in Auburn, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 10 Sep 1988 in Archey's, Schuylkill Co, PA - m. Ruth M Zettlemoyer
8. Judy A. Schwenk
8. Terry L. Schwenk
8. Dale R. Schwenk - m Kaye Louise Fessler
8. Glen H. Schwenk - m. Elaine M. Schweigert
7. John Harry Schwenk - b 6 Feb 1933 in Auburn, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 27 Jan 1997 in Pottsville, Schuylkill Co, PA - m. Mabel Irene Fidler
8. Harry John Schwenk - "Living" - Submitted DNA
8. Jack Robert Schwenk - "Living"
8. Carl Eric Schwenk - "Living"
7. un-named female - died at birth
6. Thomas Herman Schwenk - b 10 Jan 1892 in Jefferson, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 13 Feb 1983 in Auburn, Schuylkill Co, PA - Twin of Robert Paul Schwenk above - m Sallie Trumbo
7. Lewis W. Schwenk
7. Walter Aaron Schwenk - b 22 Jul 1926 in Cressona, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 4 Jan 1986 in W. Reading, Berks Co, PA - m. Phyllis Marie Renninger
8. Lou Ann Schwenk
8. Marilyn Schwenk
8. Catherine Schwenk
8. Walter Aaron Schwenk Jr.
8. Edward Schwenk
7. Ray Thomas Schwenk - m Regina Elizabeth Renninger
8. Ray Thomas Schwenk, Jr - m1 Cynthia Ann Strouse - m2 Sandra Anne Mates
6. David Oscar Schwenk - b 20 Aug 1894 in Jefferson, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 30 Sep 1982 in Reading, Berks Co, PA - m Tillie F. Yeich
7. Robert Schwenk
7. Eva M. Schwenk
7. June Schwenk
7. Francis Schwenk
7. Ruth Schwenk
5. Ophelia Schwenk - b 12 Jul 1855 in Jefferson, Schuylkill Co, PA - d 4 Nov 1870 in Jefferson, Schuylkill Co, PA
5. William Sherman Schwenk - b 2 Dec 1856 in Schuylkill Co, PA - d 11 Feb 1939 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Sarah Jane Ney
6. Irwin Oscar Schwenk - b 12 Oct 1884 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m. Beulah Brensinger
6. John Manus Lourmer Schwenk - b 2 Feb 1887 in Schuylkill Co, PA - d 20 Jul 1946 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Gertrude "Gertie" Louise Nunemacher
7. Elsie M. Schwenk - b 1911 in Schuylkill Co, PA - m Edward L. Foulk
7. Ray Edwin Schwenk - "Living"
8. Gary Lee Schwenk - "Living" - Submitted DNA
7. Marvin L. Schwenk - b 1919 in Schuylkill Co, PA
7. Pearl A. Schwenk - b 1922 in Schuylkill Co, PA
7. Phyllis A. Schwenk - b 1929 in Schuylkill Co, PA
6. Mamie E. Schwenk - b Dec 1895 in Schuylkill Co, PA - d. 1987 - m Gruman I. Schlear
6. two un-named infants
5. Messiah Heinrich (Mathias Henry) Schwenk - b 3 Apr 1860 (or 1861) in Schuylkill Co, PA - d aft 1910 (1912) in Schuylkill Co, PA
5. **
4. Sarah Schwenk - b 7 Dec 1825 in PA
4. Rebecca Schwenk - b 23 Oct 1827 in PA
4. Thomas Schwenk - b 27 Mar 1829 in PA
3. Maria Magdalena Schwenk - b 15 Sep 1790 in PA
3. Margaret Elizabeth Schwenk - b 19 Jan 1793 in PA - d. bef 19 Nov 1807
3. Conrad Schwenk - b 12 Apr 1796 in PA
3. Catherine Schwenk - b 24 Apr 1798 in PA
3. Christina Schwenk - b 12 May 1800 in PA
3. John George Schwenk - b 10 Sep 1802 in PA
3. Hannah Schwenk - b 20 Sep 1804 in PA
3. Margaret Elizabeth Schwenk - b 19 Nov 1807 in PA
3. Johann Schwenk - b 22 Jul 1810
3. Sarah Schwenk - b 14 Nov 1812
2. Conrad Schwenk - b 9 Jun 1765 in Bern Twp, Berks (now Schuylkill) Co, PA
2. Margaretha Schwenk - b c1766 in Bern Twp, Berks (now Schuylkill) Co, PA
2. Johannes (John) Schwenk - b bef 1770 in PA - Johannes has not been proven to be Marcus' son
2. Catherine M. Schwenk - b c1770 in Berks (now Schuylkill) Co, PA
2. George Schwenk - b c1772 in Berks (now Schuylkill) Co, PA
2. Michael Schwenk - b bef 1779
2. Elizabeth Schwenk - b c1780
 
* NOTE: In its original form Johann (Johan, Hans) Adam was one, not two, names. The Johann was usually omitted and he was just called Adam. Johann was not German for John. John was Johannes. However, in doing research, do not disregard the fact that Johann may have been recorded as John in American and other records. This appears to be the case with: 2. Johan Adam, Jr.
 
** Note: The 1860 census for Schuylkill Co. shows that Benneville and Sarah had a son named Charles, b c Feb 1860 in Pennsylvania. He may have died before 1880.
 
Note: Although Gary L. and Harry J. Schwenk's DNA is a match to that of other lines, a paper trail connection has not been established. Until we can establish the connection, this line will continue to be shown here as a separate line, thus avoiding incorrect assumptions.
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The Swank Family of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
 
Ancestry and DNA Submitted by James M. Swank
 
Revised February 10, 2012
 
1. John Swank - b c1784 - d c1818 in Westmoreland Co, PA - m Elizabeth _?_
2. Daniel Swank - b 2 Mar 1800 in PA - d 16 Mar 1838 in PA - m Elizabeth Lyons 19 Nov 1818 in Washington Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA
3. John Swank - b 18 Jan 1820 in PA - d 20 Jul 1821 in PA
3. Mary Ann Swank - b 28 Mar 1822 in PA - d 6 Sep 1872
3. John Swank - b 5 Apr 1824 in PA - d 22 Jul 1909 in PA - m Elizabeth McKee in Armstrong Co, PA
4. Joseph McKee Swank - b 12 May 1851 in PA - d 11 Oct 1934 in Paranassus, PA - m Anna Mary Euwer 6 Oct 1881 in Westmoreland Co, PA
5. Russell Chalmers Swank - b 14 Dec 1885 - d 3 Mar 1971
5. Clinton Euwer Swank - b 14 Jul 1888 in Merwin, PA - d 13 Nov 1963 in New Kensington, PA
5. John Cargill Swank - b 15 Aug 1890 in Merwin, PA - d 3 Jan 1977 in North Apollo, PA - m1 Mina Cecilia Boyd - m2 Elinor Alberta Schroyer 1 Jun 1945 in Freeport, PA
Child of John C. Swank and Mina C. Boyd
6. John Cargill Swank Jr. - b 27 Apr 1923 - d 14 Jan 1999 in Pittsburgh, PA
Children of John C. Swank and Elinor A. Schrover
6. James McKee Swank - "Living" - Submitted DNA
6. Mary Lou Swank - "Living"
6. David Allan Swank - "Living"
5. Florence Isabelle Swank - b 23 Jul 1893 in Merwin, PA - d 7 Oct 1967 in Apollo, PA
5. Robert Nelson Swank - b 24 Jan 1898 - d 15 Mar 1973 in New Kensington, PA
4. John Calvin Swank - b 25 Dec 1852 in PA - d 11 Oct 1941 in PA
4. Robert Milton Swank - b 1855 in PA - d 1923 in PA
4. William Wishart Swank - b 20 Dec 1856 in PA - d 15 Nov 1937 in Oklahoma, PA
4. Lydia Jane Swank - b 5 Oct 1858 in PA - d 5 May 1890 in PA
4. David Cargill Swank - b 1860 in PA - d 19 May 1897 in PA
4. James Renwick Swank - b 1863 in PA - d 9 Dec 1903 in Paranassus, PA
4. Samuel Irwin Boyd Swank - b 1866 in PA - d 1908 in PA
4. Edward Newton Swank - b 27 Nov 1867 in PA - d 14 Dec 1873 in PA
4. Sarah Margaret Swank - b 12 Sep 1871 in Allegheny Twp, Westmoreland Co, PA - d 3 Feb 1960 in Vanango Co., PA
4. un-named stillborn child - b 1872
3. William Swank - b 18 Jan 1828 in PA - d 26 Jan 1828 in PA
3. Joseph Swank - b 31 Oct 1828 in PA - d 4 Mar 1873
3. Elizabeth Swank - b 10 May 1830 in PA
3. David McKee Swank - b 16 Oct 1832 in PA - d 6 Apr 1859
3. Daniel Swank - b 2 Nov 1835 in PA - d 22 Dec 1912 in Vandergrift, PA
3. William McCullough Swank - b 15 Mar 1838 in Freeport, PA - d 3 Apr 1916 in Freeport, PA
2. Anna Mary Swank - b 1 May 1803 in Westmoreland Co, PA - m Andrew Nelson
2. John Swank - b 10 Nov 1805 in PA - m Elizabeth Erb
2. Sarah Swank - b 15 Jan 1807 in PA
2. George Washington Swank - b 10 Mar 1810 in PA - d 29 May 1856 in Johnstown, PA - m Nancy Moore
2. Hannah Swank - b 26 Oct 1811 in PA - m John Gwin
2. Anna Swank - b 16 Jan 1815 in PA - m George W. Syphax
2. Elizabeth Swank - b 17 Sep 1817 in PA - m Daniel Rosenberger
 
Note: Although James McKee Swank's DNA is a match to that of other lines, a paper trail connection has not been established. Until we can establish the connection, the line will continue to be shown here as a separate line, thus avoiding incorrect assumptions.
 
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Lineage III
 
The Belvin Family of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas
 
Ancestry and DNA submitted by James L. Belvin
 
Revised February 10, 2012

 

1. James L. Belvin b. 1797 in NC – d. 1860 in Claiborne Co., TN – m1. Mary York 3 Feb 1814 in Surry Co., NC – m2 30 
     Jan 1839 in Claiborne Co., TN, Nancy Ann Dobkins (they had three daughters)
     Child of James L. Belvin and Mary York
     2. Jonathan N. Belvin – b. 1819 in Surry Co., NC – d. 9 Oct 1863 in Mexico – m1. c1835 Nancy (nee unknown) (they had
         10 children) - m2. 19 May 1858 in Cherokee Co., TX, Sarah “Sally” Jones
          Children of Jonathan N. Belvin and Nancy (nee unknown) (all born in TN)
          3. James C. Belvin – b c1836
          3. Alexander W. Belvin – b c1837
          3. Louisa Ann Belvin – b c1840
          3. Mary M. Belvin – b c1842
          3. Caroline Belvin – b c1844
          3. Floyd A. Belvin – b c1846
          3. Jonathan B. Belvin – b c1849
          3. William O. Belvin – b c1852
          3. Nancy F. Belvin – b c1854
          3. Emily J. Belvin – b c1856
          Children of Jonathan n. Belvin and Sarah “Sally’ Jones
          3. Olena V. Belvin – b c1859 in TX
          3. Louis Belvin – b 15 Jan 1861 in Cherokee County, TX - m1 Sarah Sargent (no known children) - m2 Fairy Bell Gage
               4. Annie B. Belvin – b c1903 in TX
               4. Alma B. Belvin – b c1909 in TX
               4. Henry Doyle Belvin – b 13 Mar 1911 in Callahan County, TX – d 6 Oct 1993 in Artesia, Eddy Co., NM – m 4 May
                   1936 Ruby Dollie Griffin             
                    5. Stanley Rube Belvin – b 12 Feb 1937 in Acme, Chaves Co., NM – d 5 Sep 2011 in Conroe, TX – m Eunice R.
                         (nee unknown) Messenger
                         6. Valerie Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Sean Belvin – “Living”
                    5. Jimmy Doyle Belvin – b 30 May 1938 in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM – d 21 Nov 2007 in Pampa, Gray Co., TX –
                         m Judy A. (nee unknown)
                         6. Pam Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Janis Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Vanessa Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Kim Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Audra Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Rachael Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Rhonda Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Jimmy Belvin – “living”
                         6. Audie Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Brad Aurty Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Ricky Belvin – “Living”
                         6. Ronnie Donaghy Belvin – “Living”
                    5. William Ray Belvin – 1939 in Acme, Chaves Co., NM – “Living”
                    5. Wanda Fay Belvin – b 1940 in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM – “Living”
                    5. Sharon Gayle Belvin – b 1943 in Roswell, Chaves Co., NM – d 2008 in Artesia, Eddy Co., NM
                    5. Richard Lynn Belvin – “Living”
                         6. James Lynn “Jimmy” Belvin – “Living” – Submitted DNA
                    5. Peggy Sue Belvin – b 1952 in Eddy County, NM – “Living”
 
Note: The DNA for this family line is within one marker of being a perfect match with the DNA of William Thomas Swink. William’s family line (below) seems to be connected to The Swink Family of Rowan & Cabarrus Counties, NC; Oklahoma; and Texas. However, the DNA does not match that line, or any other Swink line that we have discovered so far. Therefore, William Thomas Swink’s line is shown below as a separate line until it can be determined which family it belongs to.
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The Swink Family of North Carolina; Oklahoma; and Texas
 
Ancestry and DNA submitted by William Thomas Swink
 
Revised February 10, 2012
 
1. Michael Swink – (1725-1781) – m Mary (nee unknown)
     2. Leonard Swink – (c1757-1803) – m Mary E. Smith
            3. Daniel Swink – (1784-1843) – Mary “Polly” Rufty
              4. Henry Alexander Swink – (1813-1879) – m1 Susannah Bullen (no known children) – m2 Sarah Ann Davenport
                        5. William Thomas Swink – (1862-1941) – m Henrietta Utley
                              6. Welon Burr Swink – (1907-1991) m Ophelia McLaury
                                    7. William Thomas Swink – “Living” – Submitted DNA

 

Note: The DNA of this family is within one marker of being a perfect match with the Belvin Family (above). It does not match the DNA of the Swink family shown. This would indicate that there was an adoption, name change, or some other event that tied this family line to the Swink line. We will continue to show it as a separate line until we can prove where it rightly belongs.

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Not assigned to a lineage
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The Swink Family of Augusta Co., VA; and Ohio
 
Ancestry and DNA submitted by Charles Vernon Swink
 
Revised February 10, 2012 
  
1. Nicholas Swink - b c1691 in the Palatinate, Germany - d in America? - Immigrated to PA Oct. 2, 1741, aboard the St. 
     Andrew, age 50. It is possible that Nicholas died before reaching America. He is only listed on the Captain's list that was made 
     up before sailing. He does not appear on the two lists made up after landing at Philadelphia.
     2. Lawrence Swink (Lorentz Swenk) - b c1723 in the Palatinate, Germany - d Jun 1801 in Mint Springs, VA - m    
           Margaret _?_ - Immigrated at age 18 with Nicholas, who is believed to be his father. Other than the fact that they came 
           together on the same ship, no direct evidence has been found as to their relationship.
           3. John Adam Swink (Schwing) - b 14 Apr 1755 in Bucks Co, PA
         3. Henry Swink - b 1756 in Philadelphia (now Montgomery) Co, PA - d 1825 in Mint Springs, VA - m Hannah Jones in
               1783
              4. Enos Swink - b c1784 in VA - d 1860 in VA (now WV) - m Rachel Forsythe
                 4. Adam Swink - b 5 Oct 1786 - d 8 Dec 1862 in Augusta Co, VA - m1 Margaret Wilson - m2 Letticia Abney
              4. Peter Swink - b 19 Jun 1790 in VA - d 5 May 1854 in VA
              4. Lawrence Swink - b c1793 - m Hetty B. Noland
              4. William Swink - b c1794 - m Margaret Argenbright
              4. Henry Swink Jr - b 26 Mar 1798 in Augusta Co, VA - d 2 Nov 1878 in Wapakoneta, Oh - m Elizabeth Beck 30
                      Sep 1824 in Augusta Co, VA
                   5. Deniza Jane Swink - b c1820 - m _?_ Hunter
                   5. Elizabeth Catherine Swink - b c1825 - m _?_ Anthon
                       5. John Andrew Swink - b 1 Apr 1827 in Augusta Co, VA - d 23 Mar 1911 in Wapakoneta, OH m1 Catherine
                            Snyder (no children) - m2 Mary Elizabeth Anthony 14 Aug 1853 in Augusta Co, VA
                             6. Mary Josie Swink - b c1854 in OH - m William S. Snyder
    6. Caroline Virginia "Jenny" Swink - b c1856 in OH - m Frederick Haman
    6. Emma Belle Swink - b Jul 1859 in OH - d 7 Apr 1916 in Auglaize Co, OH - m Conda Ice
     6. Charles Belt Swink - b 15 Jul 1862 in Wapakoneta, OH - d 12 Jul 1928 in Auglaize Co, OH - m1 Anna
          Schaubel - m2 Ella Mae Hauck 10 Jan 1895
     Children of Charles Belt Swink and Anna Schaubel:
    7. Sylvan Steele Swink - b 1888 in Auglaize Co, OH
    7. Ferrell Swink - b Sep 1890 in Auglaize Co, OH
     Children of Charles Belt Swink and Ella M. Hauck:
     7. Vernon Hauck Swink - b 11 Dec 1901 in Ottawa Co, OH - d 24 May 1986 in Union Co, OH - m
          Thelma Floris Tobias 19 Apr 1923 in Auglaize Co, OH
          8. Donald T. Swink - b 3 Jan 1925 in Marysville, OH - d 31 Jan 1925 in Auglaize Co, OH
   8. Charles Vernon Swink - "Living" - Submitted DNA
    7. Elizabeth Swink - b c1904 in Ottawa, OH - d 1947 in Lorain, OH
    7. Edith Geneive Swink - b 26 Jun 1910 in Allen Co., OH - d 22 Sep 2000 in Franklin Co, OH
6. William P. Swink - b 30 Sep 1865 in OH - d 27 Jul 1944 in Auglaize Co, OH - m Rosa Meng
                    5. William Henry Swink - b Jan 1835 in VA - d 1905 in Auglaize Co., OH - m Sarah C. Frick                  
                    5. Margaret Drusilla Swink - b c1839
                        5. James L. Swink - b 28 Aug 1844 in VA - d 9 Jan 1933 in Berkley, CA - m Christina Winemiller
               4. Nancy Swink - b c1800
               4. John Swink - b c1801
          3. Elizabeth "Betsy" Swink - b c1756 in PA - m1 John Reis - m2 John Russell
          3. John Swink (Schwinck) - b Mar 1760 in PA
          3. Margaret "Peggy" Swink - b 20 Feb 1761 in PA - d 14 Apr 1852 in VA - m Philip Fix
          3. Barbara Swink - b c1763 in PA - d 27 Aug 1852 in Jefferson Co, IN - m Jacob Fix
          3. Mathias Swink - b. 14 Apr 1765 in PA - d 11 Jul 1826 in Orange (now Augusta) Co, VA - m1 unknown - m2 Sarah     
                 Wilson
 
 
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The Swink Family of Colorado and Illinois
 
Ancestry submitted by Mary Swink Harmon; no DNA Submitted 
 
Revised February 10, 2012
 
 1. Peter Swink - b 6 Feb 1810 in Fayette Co, PA - d 16 July 1889 in CO - m1 Mariah "Maria" Beghtol - m2 Sarah
     2. George Washington Swink - b 30 June 1836 in KY - d 24 Sep 1910 in CO - m Mary Jane Cook 2 Oct 1854 in Schuyler 
           Co, IL
          3. Lorenzo C. Swink - b 1 July 1856 in Schuyler Co, IL
          3. Alonzo Swink - b 8 Apr 1858 in IL
          3. Lewis Swink - b 24 Apr 1860 in IL - d 4 Oct 1957 in IL - m Nancy Emmaline Snowden 10 Jan 1884 in IL
               4. Claude Estes Swink - b 31 May 1887 in CO - m Irene Vosler
               4. Lester A. Swink - b 28 May 1888 in CO - m Grace Ethel Foffman
                  4. Ralph Snowden Swink - b 8 Dec 1893 in CO - d 2 Dec 1996 in CO - m Helen Irma Rose 28 Nov 1917 in CO
                    5. Jerre F. Swink - "Living"
          3. Clementine Swink - b 7 June 1862 in IL
          3. William T. Swink - b 15 Dec 1864 in IL - m Hattie Cora Cave
          3. Minnie Mae Swink - b 1 Apr 1867 in IL
          3. Edward E. "Eddie" Swink - b 4 Mar 1869 in IL - m Roxaena S. Comer
          3. Schuyler O. Swink - b 10 Mar 1871 in IL - m Mazilla A. Hitchcock
          3. Mattie Swink - b 1 June 1874 in CO - m1 David Lamon - m2 Samuel Hulse
          3. Hannah Marie Swink - b 27 Apr 1876 in CO - m1 Joseph Harwell Wagoner - m2 Elmer Clarke Comer
          3. Leona Belle Swink - b 10 Apr 1878 in Bent Co, CO - m Charles Howard Daring
     2. Martha Jane Swink - b 17 Jan 1839 in KY
     2. Peter Swink Jr. - b 7 Dec 1843 in KY
     2. Maria E. Swink - b 24 July 1849 in KY

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  The Swank Family of Kentucky, Indiana, and Iowa
 
Ancestry submitted by Shirley Swank Joersz; DNA Submitted by William Byrle Swank Jr.
 
Revised February 10, 2012
 
1. Balthasar Schwenk – b 23 Dec 1716 in Württemberg, Germany – d 1784 in Berks Co., PA – m c1748 Anna Margaret 
     (nee unknown)    
     2. Johannes Schwenk/John Swank – b c1748 in Berks County, PA – d 12 Aug 1794 in Hardin Co., KY - m   
         28 Nov 1769 Rosannah Summit in KY
          3. John Swank Jr. – b c1775 – m 8 Jun 1797 Nancy Harrison in Hardin Co., KY
                 4. Joshua Swank – b 1798 in Hardin Co., KY – d 1886 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS – m 4 Oct 1825  
                      Elizabeth Westfall (1807-1872) in Montgomery Co., IN
                      5. William Henry Harrison Swank – b 1 Nov 1828 in Montgomery, Co., IN – d 4 Mar 1915 in Ringgold Co.,
                           IA – m 14 Jun 1866 Josephine Amanda Phillips in Otterville, Cooper Co., MO
                           6. Walter Edgar Swank – b 11 Dec 1875 in Des Moines Co. IA – d 26 Sep 1951 – m Jun 1909 Ivah Fern
                                Laird in Mt. Ayre, Ringgold Co., IA
                                7. William Byrle Swank – b 29 Mar 1910 in Ringgold Co., IA – d 29 Apr 1993 in Eureka,
            Humboldt Co., CA – m Oct 1933 Doris Amanda Johnson in Osceola, Clarke Co., IA
             8. William Byrle “Bill” Swank Jr. - “Living” – Submitted DNA
          3. David Swank – b 1 Apr 1780 in Hardin Co., KY – d 22 Feb 1842 in Putnam Co., IN - m Elizabeth Westfall
              (1784-??)      
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 The Swank Family of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
 
Ancestry submitted by Catharine Swank; no current DNA Matches
 
Added February 10, 2012
 
1. Johann Adam Schwenck – b 1740 – d 1792 – m c1760 Dorothea Graff – Adam was possibly a brother of Marcus
    “Marx” Schwenk; see The Schwenk Family of Berks and Schuylkill Counties of Pennsylvania above.
     2. Maria Barbara Schwenck – b 15 Sep 1762 in Albany Twp., Berks Co., PA
     2. Heinrich “Henry” Schwenck - b 4 May 1767 in Albany Twp., Berks Co., PA – d 1814 – m Christine
          3. Jacob Schwenk - b 1791 – d 1880 – m Mary M. Heim
                4. Daniel Swank b 1815 in PA – d 1875 – m Lavina Crowl
                   5. Ellen Swank – b c1840 in PA     
                   5. Samuel B. Swank – b 1842 in PA- d 1903 m Almira M. Campbell
                        6. Allen H. Swank – b 1865 in PA – d 1923 – m Anna Haupt
                           7. Lola S. Swank – b 1899 in PA
                           7. Kimber A. Swank – b c1901 in PA
                           7. George H. Swank Born c1903 in PA – d 1972
                                8. William Swank – b c1927 in PA
                                8. Marian Swank – b c1928 in PA
                                8. George S. Swank b 4 Jun 1933 – d 19 Mar 2009 in Lancaster Co., PA – m Joan C. Zeiders
                                    9. Samuel R. Swank – b 19 Feb 1955 – d 23 Jul 2003 in MD
                           7. Homer H. Swank b 1907 in PA
                           7. Philip H. Swank – b c909 in PA
                        6. Elizabeth Viola Swank– b c1867 in PA
                        6. Lola V. Swank – b c1869 in PA
                        6. Edgar Swank – b c1872 in PA
                        6. Daniel Swank – b c1874 in PA
                        6. Obediah Swank – b c1877 in PA
                        6. Samuel Swank – b c1879 in PA
                   5. Sabilla Swank – b c1847 in PA
                   5. Fietta Swank – b c1849 in PA
                   5. William Swank – b c1860 in PA (twin?)
                   5. Clara Swank – b c1860 (twin?)
     2. John Peter Schwenck – b 23 Oct 1773 in Albany Twp., Berks Co., PA – bapt 4 Jan 1774 in Albany Twp., Berks Co., PA
     2. Catharine Schwenck – b 8 Aug 1775 in Albany Twp., Berks Co., PA – bapt 15 Oct 1775 in Albany Twp., Berks Co., PA
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