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     Henry Sweely married Louisa Hup.

     Alla Mae Sweeney was born on 7 May 1886 at Kentucky. She married Dr. David Yandell Roberts, son of William Owen Roberts and Maria Yandell. Alla Mae Sweeney died on 8 August 1955 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 69. She was buried in August 1955 at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.

     Ann Douglas Sweeney was born on 10 June 1923 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel P. Sweeney Jr. and Eleanor Ryburn Nichol.¹ Ann Douglas Sweeney married William Troxler Craig on 17 March 1946 at Maury Co., TN. Ann Douglas Sweeney died on 14 January 2000 at age 76.

     Archie McGee Sweeney was born on 12 March 1879 at Mackville, Washington Co., KY. He married Lillian Ann Whitehouse. Archie McGee Sweeney died on 24 May 1951 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, at age 72.

     Catharine Sweeney married Milton S. Hershey, son of Henry H. Hershey and Veronica B. Snavely. Catharine Sweeney died in 1915 at Hershey, Dauphin Co., PA.

     Charles Freville Sweeney was born on 3 May 1889 at New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. He was the son of Francis Sweeney and Sullis S. V. (?) Charles Freville Sweeney married May B. Brown, daughter of John C. Brown and Mary C. Bostock, on 10 September 1912 at Floyd Co., IN.

     Eleanor Nichol Sweeney was born on 22 December 1920 at Davidson Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel P. Sweeney Jr. and Eleanor Ryburn Nichol.¹ Eleanor Nichol Sweeney died on 20 May 1992 at age 71.

     Francis Sweeney married Sullis S. V. (?).

     Helen Marguerite Sweeney was born on 31 October 1898 at California Daughter of J. J. Sweeney and Carmelita Sams.¹ She married Almeron Lynn Waltmire, son of John Adolphus Waltmire and Lillian Hatch, on 18 June 1919 at Alameda Co., CA, no children. Sometime after the 1940, Helen divorced Almeron and remarried to Almeron's business partner Freeman Stratton. Helen Marguerite Sweeney died on 31 August 1973 at age 74. She was buried in September 1973 at Victor Cemetery, Victor, Ravalli Co., MT.

     James William Sweeney was born on 3 April 1908 at Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., KY. He was the son of Archie McGee Sweeney and Lillian Ann Whitehouse. James William Sweeney married Grace Elizabeth Windell, daughter of Alexander Mitchell Windell and Lenora Hurst, on 6 June 1942 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, Two sons, one daughter. James William Sweeney died on 16 December 1977 at Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY, at age 69.

     Jane W. Sweeney was born circa 1925 at Maury Co., TN.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel P. Sweeney Jr. and Eleanor Ryburn Nichol.¹ Jane W. Sweeney married Richard Wilson Holliday, son of Harry Leaman Holliday and Panzie Inez Robinette, on 6 April 1946 at Maury Co., TN.

     May Catherine Sweeney was born circa 1913 at Indiana. She was the daughter of Charles Freville Sweeney and May B. Brown. May Catherine Sweeney married Andrew Swartzell, son of Harry F. Swartzell and Sadie E. Casey, at least two children to this marriage.¹

     Sam P. Sweeney was born on 5 October 1862 at Williamson Co., TN. He married Lula Alley. Sam P. Sweeney died on 13 February 1946 at Maury Co., TN, at age 83. He was buried in February 1946 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Williamson Co., TN, Findagrave #151648567.

     Samuel P. Sweeney III was born on 6 August 1927 at Maury or Davidson Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Samuel P. Sweeney Jr. and Eleanor Ryburn Nichol.¹ Samuel P. Sweeney III married Mary Elizabeth Barrow, daughter of Robert Church Barrow and Annie May Orr, on 15 June 1946. Samuel P. Sweeney III died on 11 September 1983 at age 56. He was buried in September 1983 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, Maury Co., TN, Findagrave #11882859.

     Samuel P. Sweeney Jr. was born on 13 October 1896 at Tennessee. He was the son of Sam P. Sweeney and Lula Alley. Samuel P. Sweeney Jr. began military service on 15 December 1917 WW I service, Sgt., 29th Co., 20th Army Engineer Corps, discharged 10 jul 1919. He married Eleanor Ryburn Nichol, daughter of Henry Douglas Nichol and Roberta Lee Wendel, before January 1920. Samuel P. Sweeney Jr. lived on 22 April 1940 at Mt. Pleasant Pike, Maury Co., TN, Farming.¹ He died on 10 October 1954 at Maury Co., TN, at age 57. He was buried in October 1954 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, Findagrave #154060119.

     Arthur Northup Sweet was born on 31 July 1876 at Coldwater, Branch Co., MI. He was the son of Hezekia Sweet and Jennie Buffington.¹ Arthur Northup Sweet married Mary Ellen Robertson, daughter of John Collier Robertson and Lovisa Kitzmiller, after April 1910. Arthur Northup Sweet died on 1 September 1933 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 57. He was buried in September 1933 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Find a grave Memorial# 145228694.
Note: Arthur was first married to Louisa Bertha Wilhelmina Caroline Wendorf. It appears that they did not have any children.

     Charles M. Sweet was born circa 1881 at New York.¹ He married Grace L. Hinman, daughter of Walter Hinman and Hattie (?), circa 1905.¹

     Elizabeth Sweet married Charles Gatz.

     Florence Eleanor Sweet was born on 10 July 1923. She married Harold Lee Stainer, son of William Edward Stainer and Mary Elizabeth Tipton, on 8 April 1945. Florence Eleanor Sweet died on 12 February 1982 at age 58.

     Frances M. Sweet was born circa 1906 at Broome Co. (probably), NY.¹ She was the daughter of Charles M. Sweet and Grace L. Hinman.¹

     Hezekia Sweet was born on 9 October 1840 at Lake Co., OH.¹ He married Jennie Buffington on 27 February 1870 at Ovid, Branch Co., MI. Hezekia Sweet died on 22 September 1914 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI, at age 73.

     Leila Sweet was born on 14 March 1913 at Indiana.¹ She married Donald Leroy Kleckner. Leila Sweet died on 22 May 2002 at age 89. She was buried in May 2002 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Cass Co., IN, Findagrave #11299239.

     Arthur Sweeten was born in 1892. He married Sallie Hornback. Arthur Sweeten died on 26 November 1944. He was buried in November 1944 at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Findagrave #45535531.

     Arthur Eugene Sweeten was also known as "Gene". He was born on 9 March 1925 at Kokomo, Howard Co., IN. He was the son of Arthur Sweeten and Sallie Hornback. Arthur Eugene Sweeten married Marjorie J. Ulsh, daughter of Herbert Alonzo Ulsh and Edith Roxie French, on 8 December 1946. Arthur Eugene Sweeten died on 31 March 2015 at Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, at age 90

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Arthur Eugene (Gene) Sweeten, 90, of Kokomo, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

Born March 9, 1925 to the late Arthur and Sallie Hornback Sweeten, he lived his entire life in Kokomo and retired from Delco Electronics after many years of service. Gene married Marjorie Ulsh on December 8, 1946, who preceded him in death on October 12, 2013 after 66 years of marriage.

Gene enjoyed tinkering with electronic gadgets, and he was a quintessential targeted consumer for impulsive purchases of all kinds. Gene also loved the outdoors where he spent many hours fishing local lakes, reservoirs and streams. While he returned from these trips with extravagant stories of fish caught, there are few memories of actually having fish for any meal. Gene led a long and engaging life with an incredibly dedicated and loving wife.

Gene is survived by his children; Debra Ruedrich Jerry (Melinda) Sweeten and Sandy (Mike) Fike ten grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie Sweeten; and sister, Kathrine Jacoby.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Ellers Mortuary Main Street Chapel with Pastor Eric Catron officiating.

Family and friends may call from 1:30 p.m. until service time Friday at the Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

He was buried in April 2015 at Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery, Kokomo, Howard Co., IN, Findagrave #144441988.

     Mary Sweigart was born on 16 March 1826 at Lancaster Co., PA. She married George Pyfer in 1844 at Lancaster Co., PA. Mary Sweigart died on 17 January 1874 at Haldane, Ogle Co., IL, at age 47.

     Adda Maine Sweitzer was born on 19 October 1881 at Pennsylvania. She married Elias Edward Davidson on 27 January 1909 at Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA. Adda Maine Sweitzer died on 9 November 1970 at Englewood, Montgomery Co., OH, at age 89

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Daughter of Henry & Sarah Evans Sweitzer; second wife of Elias Edward Davidson, married on January 27, 1909 in Greensburg, Westmoreland County, PA.

She was a native of Pennsylvania and a member of Englewood United Methodist Church.

Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Thora O. Duckwitz of Englewood, OH, and Mrs. Jean Smith of Marion, SD; six grandchildren; a brother, Robert Sweitzer of Ligonier, PA, and a sister, Mrs. Gussie Dea of New Kensington, PA.

Funeral services: Thursday, November 12, 1970, graveside at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Dayton, OH.

She was buried in November 1970 at Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit Co., OH, Findagrave #198994542.

     Daniel B. Sweizer married Amanda Kingery, daughter of Daniel G. Kingery and Susan Emmert, on 3 November 1874 at Carroll Co., IL.

     Dolores Ellen Swendsen was born on 20 February 1921 at Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Swendsen and Ellen Olsen.¹ Dolores Ellen Swendsen married John Rudolph Nieman, son of William Rudolph Nieman and Belle Emma Darling, on 12 July 1942 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Dolores Ellen Swendsen lived in 1956 at Park Forest, Cook Co., IL. She died on 16 December 2010 at Heartland at Riverview, East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, at age 89

Obituary:

PEKIN - Dolores Ellen Nieman, 89, of Saint Clair Drive passed away at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Heartland at Riverview in East Peoria.

Born Feb. 20, 1921, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Harry and Ellen (Olsen) Swensen, she married John Rudolph Nieman on July 12, 1942, in Peoria. She was preceded in death by her husband in January 1983; and two brothers, Earl and Richard.

Surviving are one son, John W. Nieman of Danville; two daughters, Cynthia (Brian) Koopmans of Sorrento, Fla., and Joellen Nieman of Pekin; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Dolores worked as a secretary for the USDA Northern Regional Research Center and for Caterpillar Inc., both in Peoria, but worked most of her life as a mother and homemaker. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Pekin, where she was a deaconess and was involved in the shut-in ministry. She also was active with the Pekin Christian Women's Club. Dolores was an avid reader and loved caring for her grandchildren.

Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. A memorial service will be Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at First United Presbyterian Church in Pekin, with the time to be arranged.

Memorial gifts may be made to Kemmerer Village, 941 N. 2500 East Road, Assumption, IL 62510. Kemmerer Village is a private, not-for-profit human service agency established in 1914 whose mission is to support families and children who face stress and turmoil in their lives.

Published in Peoria Journal Star on Dec. 19, 2010.

She was buried in December 2010 at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #63795134.

     Earl H. Swendsen was born on 7 October 1919 at Milwaukee Co., WI.¹ He was the son of Harry Swendsen and Ellen Olsen.¹ Earl H. Swendsen married Bettye Lue Schultz on 6 June 1943 at Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL. Earl H. Swendsen lived in 1956 at Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL. He died on 9 December 1976 at age 57. He was buried in December 1976 at Chillicothe City Cemetery, Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #63908691.

     Earl H. Swendsen Jr. was born on 20 April 1951 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He was the son of Earl H. Swendsen and Bettye Lue Schultz. Earl H. Swendsen Jr. died on 29 April 2019 at Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL, at age 68

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Earl was born to Earl H. Sr. and Bettye Lue (Schultz) Swendsen. He attended Illinois Valley Central High School and Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

Earl was the owner of ByGone's Antiques in Chillicothe and enjoyed selling at numerous antique shows throughout the state.

He enjoyed collecting, gardening, eating and Chicago sports. Earl volunteered and served as a trustee at St Mark's Lutheran in Chillicothe. He was a passionate dart ball player, highly involved in several local leagues, and bowled in several Peoria leagues.

He is survived by his brother, Mark Swendsen (Christine [May]) of Middlebury, Indiana; nephew, Craig (Jen) Swendsen of Zionsville, Indiana; and nieces, Stephanie Swendsen (Stephen Hopkins) of Austin, Texas, and Carly Swendsen of Mishawaka, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Sr; mother, Bettye Lou; and nephew, Eric.

Published in Peoria Journal Star from May 11 to May 13, 2019.