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     Robert John Swartz was born on 11 May 1920 at National City, San Diego Co., CA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin John Swartz and Irene S. Garrison.¹ Robert John Swartz began military service on 3 November 1941 WW II service, enlisted. He married Colleen Churchwell, daughter of Finis Howard Churchwell and Hazel May Wilbanks, after 1943. Robert John Swartz ended military service on 8 September 1960; discharged. He died on 13 January 2018 at age 97. He was buried in January 2018 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, Findagrave #188920123.

     Ross Swartz was born in March 1877 at Clark Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Moses Swartz and Martha J. Campbell.¹ Ross Swartz lived in 1910 at 607 West Fifth St., Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. He married Dollie (?) between 1910 and 1920. Ross Swartz lived in 1920 at 2035 Warren Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL.³

     Sallie V. Swartz was born on 15 May 1871 at Madison Co. (probably), IN.¹ She was the daughter of Simon Swartz and Catherine Coffman.¹

     Samuel Swartz was born in 1779. He married Barbara Geil, daughter of Jacob Geil, on 15 October 1801 at Bucks Co., PA. Samuel Swartz died on 12 February 1867 at Buck's Hill, Shenandoah Co., VA.
Note:

Family relationship of this Samuel Swartz to Martin Swartz Sr. of Shenandoah County, Virginia, if any, is not known. According to the History of J. Conrad Geil by Joseph H. Wenger, Samuel Swartz was born at sea during the immigration of his parents in 1779.

     Samuel Swartz was born on 27 May 1845 at Pennsylvania The birth year may have been 1842, as per 1850 census.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Swartz and Mary L. C. Mowrey.¹ Samuel Swartz died on 17 April 1864 at Harrison Twp., Muskingum Co., OH, at age 18.¹

     Samuel Driver Swartz was born on 3 March 1878 at Rockingham Co., VA. He was the son of John S. Swartz and Anna Margaret Coffman. Samuel Driver Swartz married Myrtie E. Wenger, daughter of Benjamin K. Wenger and Augusta Kopka, on 24 December 1902 at Rockingham Co., VA. Samuel Driver Swartz died on 21 March 1940 at age 62

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Swartz. --- Samuel D., eldest son of John S. and Ann (Coffman) Swartz, was born in Rockingham Co., Va., March 3, 1878; died suddenly in an auto accident in Philadelphia, March 21, 1940; aged 62 y. 18 d. He left home early on Thursday morning to go to Philadelphia to purchase produce for his business. En route home he was struck by an approaching auto and thrown from his truck, being killed instantly. Only the evening before he expressed the desire to his family that he hoped he would never need to make another trip to Philadelphia for produce. How little did we know it would be his last and fatal trip. He accepted Christ in his early youth and was a faithful member of the Church until his death. His greatest concern was the spiritual welfare of his children, many prayers having ascended for the wayward ones. Dec. 24, 1903, he was married to Myrtie Wenger, who died Jan. 1, 1921. To this union were born Mary E. (Black), who died July 28, 1928; Paul D., Spring City; Jonas H., Phoenixville; Fannie M., who died April, 1929; Chester S., Spring City; Ruth E. Paper, Spring City; Anna C. Long, Pottstown; Laura E. Miller, and Beulah, at home. Feb. 19, 1926, he was married to Clara Keen. To this union were born Charles L., Edith V., Samuel D., Ralph E., Mildred R., and Rachel A., all at home. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Bro. Amos Kolb, with further services at the church in charge of Brethren Warren Bean, Henry Bechtel, and Elmer Kolb. Text: I Sam. 20: 3.

     Samuel Franklin Swartz was born on 29 October 1880 at Twin Twp., Preble Co., OH, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Harrison L. Swartz and Belinda Catherine Statler. Samuel Franklin Swartz lived in June 1900 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Boarder, unmarried.¹ He lived in May 1910 at 166 Maple Street, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, fireman on railroad, widowed.² He lived in September 1918 at Dupo, St. Clair Co., IL, WW I draft registration, occupation brakeman on railroad, nearest relative given as his sister Ida Piatt, Eaton, Ohio.

He married Lucy Alice Swartz, daughter of Isaac S. Swartz and Mary Ann Wisman, before 1 May 1940. Samuel Franklin Swartz lived in 1942 at Route 1, Maurertown, Shenandoah Co., VA, WW II draft registration. He died on 14 February 1956 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 75. He was buried in February 1956 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery, Alonzaville, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #124720948.

     Samuel S. Swartz was born in 1812 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Peter Swartz Jr. and Elizabeth Wendel. Samuel S. Swartz married Mary Gibler, daughter of John Gibler and Magdalena Cook, on 23 December 1833 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA. Samuel S. Swartz died on 29 November 1858 at Lantz Mill, Shenandoah Co., VA, Accident at the mill. He was buried in December 1858 at Swartz Cemetery, St. Luke, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #119826514.

     Samuel W. Swartz was born circa 1823 at Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA, or 1819, per 1860 census.^1,3 He was the son of George Swartz and Sarah Warner.¹ Samuel W. Swartz married Leahanna Bowman on 8 March 1849 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Samuel W. Swartz lived on 18 June 1880 at Sugar Creek Twp., Stark Co., OH.⁴ He died on 11 October 1887 at Stark Co. (probably), OH.⁵

     Sarah Swartz was born circa 1838 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.¹ She was the daughter of Christian Swartz and Mary (?)¹

     Sarah Swartz was born circa 1850 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel W. Swartz and Leahanna Bowman.¹ Sarah Swartz died after 30 August 1860 at Virginia (probably).¹

     Sarah Alice Swartz was born on 25 February 1864 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of William Swartz and Harriet Baker.¹ Sarah Alice Swartz died on 27 April 1937 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 73.¹ She was buried in 1937 at St. Matthews Church Cemetery, Mt. Olive, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹

     Sarah Ann Swartz was born on 7 November 1846 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel S. Swartz and Mary Gibler. Sarah Ann Swartz died on 18 February 1927 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 80.
Note: Did not marry.

     Sarah Catherine Swartz was born on 9 October 1835.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Swartz and Rebecca Wiseman.¹ Sarah Catherine Swartz died on 2 October 1865 at age 29.¹

     Sarah E. Swartz was born circa 1848 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Swartz and Rebecca Graybill.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth Swartz was born on 7 February 1858 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of John Swartz and Sarah Snarr. Sarah Elizabeth Swartz died on 8 September 1867 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 9.

     Sarah Elizabeth Swartz was born on 14 June 1924 at Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Marion Swartz and Altha Marian Swisher.¹

     Sarah Frances Swartz was born on 29 February 1860 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Swartz Jr. and Susan Ellen Beydler.¹ Sarah Frances Swartz died on 25 May 1894 at age 34.¹

     Sarah Regina Swartz was born on 1 December 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Joel Swartz and Adelia Rosecrans.¹ Sarah Regina Swartz died on 23 May 1944 at age 88.¹

     Silas Swartz was born circa 1835 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA.¹ He was the son of Christian Swartz and Mary (?)¹

     Silas H. Swartz was born on 3 July 1848 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Swartz.¹ Silas H. Swartz married Martha Ellen Webb, daughter of David Webb and Elizabeth Foltz, on 22 December 1869 at Shenandoah Co., VA. Silas H. Swartz died on 17 November 1882 at age 34.¹ He was buried in November 1882 at Hudsons Crossroads Community Cemetery, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 20707395.²

     Simon Swartz was also known as "Zimriah" or "Simri".² He was born on 24 July 1836 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of John Swartz and Sarah Snarr.¹ Simon Swartz married Catherine Coffman at Shenandoah Co., VA.³ Simon Swartz married Elizabeth Miller on 8 November 1878 at Henry Co., IN.³ Simon Swartz died on 21 July 1912 at Adams Twp., Madison Co., IN, at age 75.³

     Sophia Swartz was born on 22 June 1856 at Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel S. Swartz and Mary Gibler. Sophia Swartz married Henry Kibler, son of Henry Kibler and Rebecca Sheetz, on 27 August 1882 at Shenandoah Co., VA, no children.¹ Sophia Swartz died on 11 August 1922 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 66.

     Susanna Swartz was born on 29 March 1839 at Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Swartz and Sarah Snarr.¹

     Susannah Swartz was born on 18 September 1831 at Saumsville, Shenandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Swartz and Sarah Mayfis.¹ Susannah Swartz married Lt. James William Huffman, son of Frederick Hoffman and Mary Ann Pennywitt, circa 1856 at Shenandoah Co., VA.² Susannah Swartz died after June 1900 at Shenandoah Co., VA, after her sister Catherine.¹

     Sylvester A. Swartz was born on 8 March 1853 at Wooster, Wayne Co., OH. He was the son of George W. Swartz and Sarah Jane Cowgill.¹ Sylvester A. Swartz married Susanna Catharine Windle, daughter of John Henry Windle and Ann Heleine, after 1 June 1880. Sylvester A. Swartz died on 2 January 1940 at Kenton, Hardin Co., OH, at age 86 Obituary (findagrave.com):

KENTON, Jan. 4 - Funeral services for Sylvester A. Swartz, 86, retired contractor and builder of Kenton, will be held Friday at 4 p.m. at the Schindewolf funeral home here, with Rev. Thomas B. Roberts, pastor of First Methodist church, in charge. Burial will be in Grove cemetery here.

Swartz died suddenly of heart disease late Tuesday. He had been in ill health for about six months. He was born March 8, 1853, in Wooster, and had lived in Hardin Co. since 1870. During his life he was prominently identified with the contracting and building business in Kenton. He was a member of the Forest Methodist church when he lived there. In 1878 he was married to Susanna Katherine Windle who died in 1928.

Surviving are two sons, Carey R. Swartz and Burton B. Swartz, both of Kenton; three daughters, Mrs. Nettie Frey of Spencer, Ind., Miss Daisy B. Swartz of Kenton and Mrs. Edna Seymore of Chillicothe; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

(published in The Lima News, Thursday, January 4, 1940).

He was buried in January 1940 at Grove Cemetery, Kenton, Hardin Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 54700757.

     Sylvia Swartz was born on 15 December 1881 at Mercer Co., OH. She was the daughter of Archibald Swartz and Clara Fitzwater.^1,2 Sylvia Swartz married Homer O. Kraner, son of Augustus G. Kraner and Rose Ann Fravel, on 25 March 1903 at Mercer Co., OH. Sylvia Swartz died on 25 October 1962 at San Luis Obispo Co., CA, at age 80.

     Timothy Dennis Swartz was born on 15 March 1948. He was the son of Robert John Swartz and Colleen Churchwell. Timothy Dennis Swartz died on 27 September 1960 at age 12. He was buried in 1960 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, beside his father. Findagrave #3639212.

     Tobias Swartz was born on 28 January 1870 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Harrison L. Swartz and Belinda Catherine Statler. Tobias Swartz died on 29 January 1871 at Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 1. He was buried in 1871 at Swartz Cemetery, St. Luke, Shenandoah Co., VA, Findagrave #119826536.

     Virginia Swartz was born in 1903 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of William Kirby Swartz and Elizabeth Catherine Barr.¹ Virginia Swartz married Raber Cordula Sell, son of Henry Albert Sell and Mellie I. Raber, after April 1940. Virginia Swartz died on 3 January 1979 at Hanover, York Co., PA. She was buried in January 1979 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, York Co., PA, Findagrave #98352941.