Joseph Wheeler Swallows (private). Parents: Albert S. Swallows and Elinor "Eller" Poston.

Joseph Wheeler Swallows (private). Parents: William Gustan Swallows and Velma Carr.

Lou Edna V. Swallows (private).

Spouse: William LaFayette Copeland. Children were: Harley N. Copeland, Alex Copeland, Edna Copeland, Iva M. Copeland, William Bailey A. Copeland, Ella Lillian Copeland, Daniel Copeland, Benny Copeland, Olga Copeland, Living Copeland, Living Copeland.

Lura Lee Swallows (private). Parents: Albert S. Swallows and Elinor "Eller" Poston.

Lura Lee Swallows (private). Parents: William Gustan Swallows and Velma Carr.

Mary Magdalene Swallows² was born about 1790 in VA. CENSUS: 1850 Census Overton County, Tennessee

Spouse: Isaac West. Mary Magdalene Swallows and Isaac West were married on 17 November 1808. Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 23:34:49 -0800
From: "Rosebud" <lynrose@lightspeed.net>
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My line comes down thru William Carroll West and Elizabeth Peak/Peek...I
have several of the lines on down from them and the info I have gotten from
other researchers.... There are some Great West researchers out there!
Some of this I copied from some great web pages by other researchers,
write me if you don't have the URL's and I will send them to you!
***William Lafeyette Covington, I have tried to respond but I can't get
your address to work, Do you need more info??

My West Family -Lincoln Co., N.C.>Overton Co., Tn.>Putnam Co., Tn.
Isaac West Sr. b abt 1740 d abt 1830 m.(aft1764)____ ___ (d. aft1820)
1.Barnabus West (1765 - 1830) m.(2 May 1787) Sarah Wallace
2. Stephen West b. 29 Dec 1767 in N.C. d. 19 Sep 1855 in Tn.
m. abt 1788 to Mary Belk b. 30 Jan 1765 d. 27 Oct 1848 in Tn.
Children:
a. Isaac West b abt 1790 d 26 Sep 1836
m.17 Nov 1808 to Mary Magdalene"Polly" Swallows
Children:
i Nancy b abt 1809 d abt 1876 m. aft 1828 to Stephen Wells
ii Catherine West b 30 Apr 1811 d 7 Oct 1860 m. Tench McCormick
iii Sarah "Sally" West b abt 1813 d ? m. Joseph Brown
iv Mary "Polly" West b 26 Nov 1816 d 10 Jan 1880) m. Anderson West
v Reuben J. West b abt 1817 d 1864 (KIA Civil War) m. Lydia Bryant
vi Isaac West b abt 1818
vii Jefferson West b abt 1819
viii Henry Washington West b 8 Nov 1821 d 29 Mar 1902
m. Zerilda Pointer
ix William Carrol West b 12 Aug 1823 d 23 Jan 1905 m. Elizabeth Peek
x George L. West b 10 Dec 1825 d 3 Jan 1905
m. Serena Catherine Matthews
xi John D. West b 1 Jun 1828 d 3 Sep 1898 m. Miranda Lee
xii James Guinn West b 19 Nov 1830 b 9 Dec 1909
m. 1)Nancy Matthews 2)Adeline Bilbrey 3)Francis Rebecca McGee
b. Betsy Fannie West b abt 1792 d m. Barnie Harris
c. Jemima West b 18 Nov 1795 d abt 1862 m. Jesse Stewart
d. Susannah Caroline West b 8 May 1798 d 19 Aug 1885
m. 5 Jan 1813 to Henry Davis
e. Mary "Polly" West b 8 Apr 1800 d ?
m. abt 1818 to Jacob Davis
f. John West b2 Jun 1801 d 25 Oct 1882
m. (1) Mary "Polly" Brown and (2) Nancy Ray
g. Sarah "Sally" Ann West b abt 1804 d Oct 1882 m. William Bilbrey
h. Barnabus West b abt 1805 m. Fannie Bilbrey
i. Reuben (Barney) West b abt 1807 m. Fanny Bilbrey (Could be Barnabus?
Could have died as infant?)
j. Stephen West, Jr. b 1 Aug 1809 d 2 Oct 1905 m. Eliza Brown
3. Reuben West b abt 1770 d m.(aft 1793) Susannah Belk
4. Mary West b abt 1772 d m.19 May 1792 to William Belk
5. William West b abt 1773 d m.(10 May 1795) Elitha Lewis
6. Abner West b abt 1774 d m.(28 Feb 1794) Lavina Belk
7. Charles West b abt 1775 d
8. Winnie West b abt 1776 d m. Leonard Fite
9. Phoebe West b abt 1779 d m.(24 Jan 1797) James Reece
10. Isaac West Jr. b abt 1784 d m.(26 Jun 1804) Catherene
Rumfeldt

If you see any connections let me know!
Lyn

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Children were: James Given West, Issac Jefferson West, Washington West, George West, Burr West, John West, Nancy West, Catherine West, Sarah West, Rueben J. West, Mary "Polly" West, Henry Washington West, William Carroll West, George L. West.

Paulina Swallows⁸⁹ was born about 1829.⁸⁶

Spouse: Solomon Addison Copeland. Children were: Elizabeth Copeland.

Rachel Swallows (private). Parents: Jacob Swallows and Sarah Copeland.

Children were: Amanda A. "Mandy" Swallows, Ardelia Swallows, Franky A. Swallows.

William Gustan Swallows (private). Parents: Albert S. Swallows and Elinor "Eller" Poston.

Spouse: Velma Carr. Children were: Dewitt Swallows, Lura Lee Swallows, William Gustan Swallows, Zora Byrd Swallows, Joseph Wheeler Swallows.

William Gustan Swallows (private). Parents: William Gustan Swallows and Velma Carr.

Zora Byrd Swallows (private). Parents: Albert S. Swallows and Elinor "Eller" Poston.

Zora Byrd "Bee" Swallows (private). Parents: Amanda A. "Mandy" Swallows.

Zora Byrd Swallows (private). Parents: William Gustan Swallows and Velma Carr.

David SWARNER (private). Parents: Robert Merle SWARNER and Blanch Marie JESSEE.

Kenneth SWARNER (private). Parents: Robert Merle SWARNER and Blanch Marie JESSEE.

Lee SWARNER (private). Parents: Robert Merle SWARNER and Blanch Marie JESSEE.

Robert Merle SWARNER (private).

Spouse: Blanch Marie JESSEE. Children were: Lee SWARNER, David SWARNER, Kenneth SWARNER.

Mary E. SWARTZ (private).

Spouse: Ralph C. ROBINSON II. Children were: Judith ROBINSON, Katherine ROBINSON.

David Franklin Swearengin (private).

Spouse: Tishie G. Copeland.

Lois Ann Swearengin (private).

Spouse: Keith Lewis Milam. Children were: Sarah Rochelle Milam, James Ray Milam.

Rosa A. Swearengin (private).

Spouse: Jackson E. Copeland.

Walter J. Swearengin (private).

Spouse: Minnie Jane Copeland.

Anne Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1736 in Montgomery Co., MD. He died on 11 October 1829 at the age of 93 in Bath Co., VA. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Elisha Williams.

Catherine Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1734 in Montgomery Co., MD. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Clement Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1774 in Frederick Co., MD. He died in November 1844 at the age of 70 in Bath Co., VA. Parents: Van Swearingen and Lucy DAVIS.

Spouse: Polly Johns.

Douglas Swearingen (private).

Spouse: Elizabeth "Betty" Artemissa Stewart.

Elizabeth Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1717. She died on 12 May 1796 at the age of 79 in Montgomery Co., MD. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Samuel Butt.

John Swearingen¹⁰³ was born about 1696 in Prince George Co., Maryland. He died in 1767 at the age of 71 in Rock Creek, Montgomery Co., MD. Parents: Thomas VANSWERINGEN and Jane Hyde.

Spouse: Mary Ray. Mary Ray and John Swearingen were married on 9 February 1714/5 in St. Barnabas Church, Prince George Co., MD. John emigrated to Montgomery Co., Maryland and settled near Rock Creek, not far from where Washington, DC now stands.
He was a successful tobacco farmer.
He was elected to the first Grand Jury in Montgomery Co.
On May 3, 1718 John bought from Benjamin Hill, 138 acres of tract called "Riley's Neglect" and "Darnalls Grove".
In 1725 he sold 93 acres, part of "Riley's Neglect", and in 1737 he sold the remaining 45 acres.
In 1738 leased from London merchant, Samuel Hyde (his uncle), two pieces of land. Both were part of a tract called "Bradford's Rest", a huge tract of smoe 4892 acres lying east of Rock Creek- 126 acres for life of Thomas, wife Mary, and their son Thomas, and 115 acres for life of son John Jr., and Ann and Kezia, daughters.
In 1757 John deeded crops and household items to his "beloved sons, Thomas Swearingen and Aaron Prather".
In September 1767, at about age 70, John Swearingen gave power of attorney to his son Thomas, planter (both of Frederick Co., MD). It appeared that John had settled his affairs by deed (Frederick Co., MD, Deeds, L., p41).
Karel White said that she was unable to locate a will or probate record in either Frederick Co. or nearby Montgomery Co. and speculates that he died in son Thomas' home with no will since he had already given up his property. Children were: Elizabeth Swearingen, Martha Swearingen, Mary Swearingen, Thomas Swearingen, Samuel Swearingen, Catherine Swearingen, John A. Swearingen, Anne Swearingen, Kezia Swearingen, Van Swearingen, Lydia Swearingen.

John A. Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 6 August 1735 in Montgomery Co., MD. He died on 7 October 1807 at the age of 72 in Stanley Co., NC. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Eleanor Dennis.

Spouse: Elizabeth Shankle.

John Alexander Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 17 October 1782 in Bath Co., VA. He died in 1850 at the age of 68 in Springfield, OH. Parents: Van Swearingen and Martha Hundred.

Spouse: Margaret McBeth Kelly.

Spouse: Sarah Lane.

Kezia Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 30 October 1738 in Montgomery Co., MD. Abstract of will of Kezia Beckwith, dated May 6, 1802, proved October 13, 1802, names of son John, daughters Ann Williams, wife of Thomas Swearingen Williams, and Barbary Nicholas, wife of Simon Nicholas. Exec: son John. Witnessed by Elemeleck Swearingen, Thomas H. Wilcoxson. Prince George's Parish records, Pr. George Co., MD, show Charles Beckwith, buried May 5, 1799, wife of Charles buried June 17, 1802. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Charles Beckwith.

Leonard Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 10 January 1765 in Frederick Co., MD. He died in 1842 at the age of 77 in Lawrence Co., KY. Parents: Van Swearingen and Lucy DAVIS.

Spouse: Mary Cole.

Lucy D. Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1777 in Bath Co., VA. Parents: Van Swearingen and Lucy DAVIS.

Spouse: Francis Rowan.

Lurana Swearingen (private). Parents: Thomas Swearingen and Lydia Riley.

Lydia Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 7 July 1726 in Maryland, United States. She was christened on 7 September 1726 in Saint Barnabas, Prince George Co., MD. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Charles DAVIS. Children were: Lucy Davis, Lydia Davis, Griffith Davis, Charles Burgess Davis, William Davis, John Van Swearingen Davis, Richard Davis, Levi Davis.

Margaret Swearingen (private). Parents: Thomas Swearingen and Lydia Riley.

Martha Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1719 in Montgomery Co., MD. She died in 1809 at the age of 90. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: ? Dennis.

Mary Swearingen (private). Parents: Thomas Swearingen and Lydia Riley.

Mary Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 29 August 1720 in Montgomery Co., MD. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Aaron Prather.

Mary Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1769. She died after 1830 at the age of 61. Parents: Van Swearingen and Lucy DAVIS.

Spouse: Thomas Gay.

Spouse: John Minesinger.

Samuel Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1694 in Somerset Co., MD. He died in July 1785 at the age of 91 in Anson Co., NC. Following the death of Samuels mother Jane in 1717, they began their migration west. They first settled, according to records found, in Bertie Co., NC. Sometime between 1765 and 1766 they joined their children in migration to Anson Co., NC, where they settled in the area of Little River, which was a part of Great Peedee River.

He was identified with the Regulators who banded together to protect themselves in the proclaimed rights from the Declaration of Independence. His sons were also named as Regulators. Parents: Thomas VANSWERINGEN and Jane Hyde.

Spouse: Elizabeth Farmer.

Samuel Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1732 in Montgomery Co., MD. He died in 1824 at the age of 92 in Hanover Township, Beaver Co., PA. Shortly after the end of the Revolutionary War, he settled in what is now Beaver Co., PA, Hanover, TWP. His house was a stopping place for the Indian scouts. The farm that he settled on still belongs to his descendants. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Catherine Condell.

Samuel Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1771. He died in Bath Co., VA. Parents: Van Swearingen and Lucy DAVIS.

Spouse: Hannah Scott.

Thomas Swearingen (private). Parents: Thomas Swearingen and Lydia Riley.

Thomas Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1688 in Somerset Co., MD. He died on 12 May 1726 at the age of 38 in Prince George Co., Maryland. Abstract of will of Thomas Swearingen, April 12, 1726/May 12, 1726: Eldest son Thimas and heirs, 70 acres "The Forest" had of father-in-law Hugh Riley; youngest son Van and heirs 70 acres of aforesaid tract and 20 acres of "Hills Choys" had of father; daughters Margaret and Lurana and their heirs each 40 acres of "Hills Choys"; eldest daughter Mary and heirs 96 acres of "Swerengin"s Pasture", Pr. George Co.; if Thomas or Van dies, survivor to inherit; if either of girls dies, survivor to inherit. Witnesses: John Sherwood, Joseph Chaplin, Ann Clarke.

Parents: Thomas VANSWERINGEN and Jane Hyde.

Spouse: Lydia Riley. Children were: Thomas Swearingen, Van Swearingen, Margaret Swearingen, Lurana Swearingen, Mary Swearingen.

Thomas Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 23 September 1728 in Montgomery Co., MD. He died on 15 October 1794 at the age of 66 in Montgomery Co., MD. Abstract of Will of Thomas Swearingen, Montgomery Co., July 31, 1794/October 15, 1794:
Sons Elemelick (sole executor), John, Daniel, Obediah, Samuel, William, Van, Hezekiah, Josiah (these last three under age); daughters Eleanor, wife of James Ferrell, Mary Wilcoxson, wife of George Wilcoxson, Ruth, wife of Charles Burriss (5 shillings each to these three daughters), Elizabeth, wife of John Wilcoxson: "my wife Mary Swearingen." Witnessed by Charles Beckwith, Michael Letton, Richard Allison. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Ruth Beall.

Spouse: Mary H. Baker.

Van Swearingen (private). Parents: Thomas Swearingen and Lydia Riley.

Van Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1692 in Somerset Co., MD. He died in 1801 at the age of 109 in Washington Co., MD. Parents: Thomas VANSWERINGEN and Jane Hyde.

Spouse: Elizabeth Walker.

Spouse: Pricilla.

Van Swearingen¹⁰³ was born on 1 October 1746 in Frederick Co., MD. He died on 14 October 1829 at the age of 83 in Bath Co., MD. Parents: John Swearingen and Mary Ray.

Spouse: Lucy DAVIS. Lucy DAVIS and Van Swearingen were married in 1764. Children were: Leonard Swearingen, Mary Swearingen, Samuel Swearingen, Clement Swearingen, Lucy D. Swearingen.

Spouse: Sarah Lockney.

Spouse: Martha Hundred. Children were: Van Swearingen, William D. Swearingen, John Alexander Swearingen.

Van Swearingen¹⁰³ was born in 1780. Parents: Van Swearingen and Martha Hundred.

Spouse: Polly Jones.