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John Barent SWAIM (1748-1827) m. Anne Elizabeth VICKERY (1750-1833)
s/o Johannes Michael SWAIM (1715-1782) and Martha WORTHINGTON (1718-1756)
d/o Marmaduke VICKERY (1715-1787) and Elizabeth NATION (1719-1787)
p/o Martha Jane SWAIM (1779-1834)
Do not confuse my John Barent Swaim born 1748 in Frederick, VA with another John Barent Swaim born 1757 in Essex NJ, s/o Anthony Swaim and Abigail Sanders; or John SWAIM born 1758 in Rowan, NC and died 1832 in Wilkes, NC, s/o Johannes Swaim and Charity Teague
26 Apr 1748 John Barent SWAIM born at Frederick, Virginia [John was born in Frederick County, Virginia or in Surry County, North Carolina depending on which account one believes.] [Based on information from his grandson Lyndon Swaim, John was a farmer in Randolph County and was a friend and hunting companion of Daniel Boone.] [John SWAIM born in Surrey, NC … lived on Yadkin River, a friend and neighbor f Daniel Boone.
11 May 1750 Anne Elizabeth VICKERY born at Frederick, Virginia (one source says Augusta Co) [Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of Marmaduke Vickrey and Elizabeth Nation. Marmaduke Vickery was a Revolutionary War hero, a Regulator, and was known for his armed resistance against Governor William Tryon in the Battle of Alamance; who was arrested by the British and placed into chains and later released. In this battle Marmaduke and local farmers were armed with pitchforks and squirrel guns] [strong woman in character and body: she one time had an encounter with a wildcat when she went out to milk a cow. She was carrying a wooden bucket called a “piggin” and she killed the wildcat with it.]
1752 John Barent SWAIM According to one account, born in Frederick County, Virginia and moved from this area to Rowan County, North Carolina in 1752.
23 Aug 1756 John Barent SWAIM: There is a 23 August 1756 land survey for 640 acres in Rowan County, North Carolina near Abbot’s Creek performed for John Swaim. The chain carriers were Abraham Teague and Michael Swaim.
16 May 1767 John Barent SWAIM and Anne Elizabeth VICKERY married at Deep River, Guilford, North Carolina [John and Elizabeth lived in what was regarded as Rowan County, North Carolina. This area became Guilford County in 1770 and later became part of Randolph County in 1779] [one source says May 19, Rowan]
15 Jul 1768 dau Massah SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Daniel ROBBINS 1 Dec 1790 at Randolph, NC; died 23 Mar 1846 at Randolph, NC
15 Mar 1770 son William G SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Elizabeth SHERWOOD on 11 Dec 1789 in Randolph, NC; died 1 Jun 1850 at Randolph, NC; He married Christianna Stone on 19 Dec 1836. Christian Stone Swaim was widow of Michael Swaim, William's cousin.
5 Apr 1772 son Joshua SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Sarah ELLIOTT in NC; died 23 Dec 1855 at Randolph, NC
24 Dec 1774 son Chistopher Columbus SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married (2) Nancy Rebecca WRIGHT on 14 Dec 1818 at Stokes, NC; died 3 Jul 1851 at Warren, Huntington, Indiana [The Swaim Family Genealogy by W. F. Crum (family information written down 3/13/1891 by W. F. Crum). Swaim-Tysen Family book, page 324, which is based on John Swaim’s bible handed down to his descendants. [He married (1) Sarah Hines on 27 Sep 1794 in Randolph Cty, NC. She was born about 1776 in NC.
15 May 1777 son John SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Mary Laughlin; died 19 Nov 1841 at Guilford, North Carolina
abt 1779 dau Martha Jane SWAIM born at Asheboro, Randolph, North Carolina; married John REDDING in abt 1799 at Randolph, NC; died 8 Feb 1834 at at Randolph, NC
20 Jul 1779 dau Elizabeth SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married George SWEARENGEN; died 16 Oct 1863 at NC
1770s-80s Military service [DAR Proven A111447; SERVICE: NORTH CAROLINA; Service Source: NC Rev War Pay Vouchers, #3096, Roll #S.115.127; Service Desc: Paid for Services Rendered; Rank: PATRIOTIC SERVICE
27 Jan 1780 son Michael SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; died 6 Jan 1830 at Randolph, NC
25 Feb 1782 son Ashley SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Sarah WALDEN; died 21 May 1856 at Abbotts Creek, Davidson, North Carolina
23 Feb 1784 son Marmaduke SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Jeanette LAWRENCE; died 23 Dec 1822 at Timber Ridge, Randolph, North Carolina
1 Aug 1786 dau Charity SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married James LAUGHLIN; died 25 Apr 1864 Sophia, Randolph, North Carolina
1 Dec 1787 son Richard SWAIM born at Wilkes, North Carolina; died 5 Sep 1835 at Parke, Indiana
31 Dec 1788 son Moses SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Ada SWINDELL; died 25 Apr 1870 at St Joseph, Indiana. Lawyer and farmer, President of Manumission Society before Civil War.
18 May 1789 John Barent SWAIM owned 100 Acres
1790 John was in the Hillsborough District of Randolph County, North Carolina as described in the 1790 Census. [Tyrell, NC lists John SWAIM 3 males under 16; 1 male over 16; 3 females; 1 slave (doc); Randolph, NC lists John Swim 4 males under 16; 3 males over 16; 4 females (doc)
10 Feb 1791 son Michael SWAIM born at Randolph, North Carolina; married Susan HINSHAW; died 17 Dec 1878 at Henry, Henry, Indiana
22 Feb 1798 son William Peter born at Wilkes, North Carolina; died 5 Jun 1863 at Adams, Parke, Indiana
1800 Census It also appears that John Swaim is referenced in the 1800 and 1810 censuses based on the ages of the oldest male, over 45, and the fact that John is known to have settled in Randolph County. The use of different spellings for the last name while interesting is troublesome from a genealogy perspective. John is listed as John Swim in the 1790 Census, John Swaim in the 1800 census and back to John Swim in the 1810 census. Of course one explanation is that John Swaim and John Swim were different people. However, there were very few people in Randolph County with a name spelled even close to Swaim/Swain/Swim. If you map out which counties had census listings for Swaim/Swain/Swimin years 1790-1810 and look at the family members’ ages, it does appear that we are viewing the same families that are being listed with variations in the spelling of the Swaim surname. This variation could simply be the result of the census taker misspelling the name. It does not necessarily mean John Swaim was using a different spelling of his surname although that is also a possibility. [Hillsboro, Randolph, NC lists John SWAIM 2 males under 10; 3 males 16-25; 1 male over 45; 2 females 16-25; 1 female over 45 (doc); Tyrell, NC lists John SWAIM 1 male under 10; 2 males 10-15; 1 male q16 to 25; 1 male 26-44; 1 female 10-15; 1 female 16-25; 1 female 26-44 (doc)]
1810 Census for Wilkesborough, Wilkes, NC lists Jno SWAIM 1 male under 10; 2 males 10-15; 4 males 16-25; 1 male over 45; 1 female under 10; 2 females 16-25; 1 female over 45 (doc); Tyrell, NC lists John SWAIM 1 male over45; 1 female 10-15; 1 female over 45 (doc); Randolph, NC lists John SWEM 2 males 10-15; 1 male over 45; 1 female under 10; 1 female over 45 (doc)]
7 Aug 1820 Census for Washington, NC lists John SWAIM 2 males under 10; 1 male 26-44; 3 females under 10; 1 female 16-25; 1 person engaged in commerce (doc)
26 Mar 1824 John Barent SWAIM signed his will (doc)
16 Jan 1827 John Barent SWAIM died at Randolph, North Carolina; buried at Timber Ridge Cemetery Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Randolph County, not far from the Guilford County Line near Level Cross, North Carolina (one source says January 16, 1827 [John Swaim, Jr’s will was found in the Greensboro Library willing his all to his son Moses and his grandchildren as listed in the Yoder Papers down as far as were born at that time. He was definitely John, Jr. We found a Land Grant recorded in the State Land Grant Office dated 1798 to John Swaim, Jr. giving one of the boundaries on John Swaim, Sr's line. It was in Randolph County on the waters of Deep River, where he was known to live with his wife Elizabeth Vickrey and his 11 children]
1830 Census for Stokes, NC lists Elizabeth SWAIM 1 male 5-9; 1 female 60-69; 1 female slave 55-59 (doc)
21 Aug 1832 John Swaim listed as buried at Timber Ridge [Death Records from Greensboro NC Patriot p. 42 (doc)]
3 Sep 1833 Anne Elizabeth VICKERY died at Randolph, North Carolina (certified from John and Elizabeth Vickery Swaim Family Bible (doc)) buried at Timber Ridge Cemetery Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Randolph County, not far from the Guilford County Line near Level Cross, North Carolina
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