Re: 1880 census - HELP! can you identify this widow & 5 chn?
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1880 census - HELP! can you identify this widow & 5 chn?
Joan K Upham 12/13/03
Joan:
Here is the information I have on this family.Nancy is Nancy J. Reamer of Indiana, she married John M. Sweazy/Sweazey on 28 Apr 1864 in Dearborn Co., Ind.Children are:Thomas N. 1851; Matilda 1854; Rachel A. 1857; David Jackson 7 May 1860; Alice Martha 1863; Josephine 19 Aug 1866; Margaret C. 1868; George M. Jan 1870; and Mary A. 1872.John was born 1827 in Ohio, his parents are John B. Sweazey (1796-c. 1845), born in Penn, and Jemima Cossins (1803 - ?), born NJ.John first married a woman named Sarah who must have died prior to 1864.Birth dates of the children tells who the mother is.I do not know who John B.'s parents are.I have been working on this family for awhile.John M. had at least 4 siblings that I am aware of.If you would like more details, contact me by e-mail.
Regards,
Bob