Re: John H.Swinford b.Feb.3,1859
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In reply to:
John H.Swinford b.Feb.3,1859
Jean Boldt 9/20/03
I am very interested in what you have on Johnor Abner SWINFORD.I believe Abner to be the son of John H. SWINFORD and (probably Mary) FREEMAN.I think that it is likely her first name was Mary.
You can view what I have on the FREEMAN line at:
http://www.sorrellsgenealogy.comhttp://www.sorrellsgenealogy.com
I believe that she was the first wife of John Swinford who appears as Abner's neighbor on the 1840 Census.John is married in 1840 to Irena ABBOTT according to the Lincoln Co., TN marriage records.There are children in the household already!I believe them to be Abner and Mary Swinford.
These children are listed in Abner's estate settlement. The widow and heirs of Abner Freeman, dated 28 Feb 1856, "This matter came on to be heard, and upon motion Charles A. Freeman is appointed guardian ad litern (friend of the court) for Moses, Achilles, James, Alexander, Mary A., Henderson, Martha A., and Altanta Freeman, children of Abner Freeman and also of Abner and Mary Swinford-Lydia C., Eglentine, William, Perry G., Nancy R., & Mary F. Freeman to filed answers in this matter;
Below is the information that I have gathered, and am trying to sort it all out.
Thanks,
Sherry
1840 Lincoln Co., TN Census:
1 male 5-10
1 male 30-40
1 female 5-10
1 female 10-20
(John and Irena were just married in 1840, so these 2 children in his household are probably the FREEMAN wife's children: Mary and Abner!)
1850 Lincoln Co., TN Census:
John age 34 (probably older)
Irena age 29
Elizabeth 8
William E. 7
John 5
James 4
Ambrose L. 2
Abner 17 Male b TN
1880 Lincoln Co., TN Census, District 19:
John SWINFORDSelf M Male W 64 SC Farmer SC SC
Cordelia SWINFORDWife M Female W 34 GA Keeping House --- ---
Dolly SWINFORD Dau S Female W 12 TN SC GA
Jackson SWINFORD Son S Male W 10 TN SC GA
Sarah SWINFORDDau S Female W 8 TN SC GA
Susan SWINFORDDau S Female W 6 TN SC GA
Samuel SWINFORDSon S Male W 4 TN SC GA
Halcome SWINFORDSon S Male W 2 TN SC GA
Alfred SWINFORDNephew S Male W 16 TN Farm Laborer TN TN
Thanks,
Sherry