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Rachel SWIGER

Rachel SWIGER

Female 1855 - 1915  (59 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rachel SWIGERRachel SWIGER was born 19 Nov 1855, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; died 19 Sep 1915; was buried , Main Cemetery, Dale, Tyler Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1879, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV

    Rachel married Lewis ASH 23 Jan 1879, Doddridge Co, WV. Lewis (son of Israel ASH and Sarah ASH) was born Aug 1854, Doddridge Co, (W)VA; was buried (NO DATES), Main Cemetery, Dale, Tyler Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Cordelia A. ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jun 1880, Tyler Co, WV; died 3 Jun 1947, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 3. Nelson ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Dec 1881, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV; died 18 Apr 1950, Wallace, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Main Cemetery, Dale, Tyler Co, WV.
    3. 4. Martha Quintilla ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1886, Tyler Co, WV; died 10 Feb 1926, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV; was buried , Jacksonburg, Wetzel Co, WV.
    4. 5. Samantha ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 May 1888, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV; died 5 Nov 1967, Massillon, Stark Co, OH; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    5. 6. Ether J. ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Apr 1890, Tyler Co, WV; died 9 Jan 1970, Shinns Run, Saltwell (Bridgeport), Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Sycamore Creek UMC (Dale) Cemetery, btwn Rt 19 & US 50, near West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.
    6. 7. Eleas ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Aug 1893, Tyler Co, WV; died 19 Mar 1963, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Cordelia A. ASHCordelia A. ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 9 Jun 1880, Tyler Co, WV; died 3 Jun 1947, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1904, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV

    Cordelia married Floyd BATES 15 Sep 1904, Tyler Co, WV. Floyd (son of William Henry BATES and Charlotte BAKER) was born 23 Mar 1885, Doddridge Co, WV; died 25 Aug 1969, Elkins, Randolph Co, WV; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Rachael Charlotte BATES  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Nov 1908, Tyler Co, WV; died 21 Apr 1935, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

  2. 3.  Nelson ASHNelson ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 26 Dec 1881, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV; died 18 Apr 1950, Wallace, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Main Cemetery, Dale, Tyler Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: Wallace, McClellan District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1910, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV

    Nelson married Orpha Ann SWIGER 26 Dec 1910, Doddridge Co, WV. Orpha (daughter of Absalom C. SWIGER and Margaret Jane HAUGHT) was born 15 Apr 1883, Doddridge Co, WV; died 12 Aug 1957, Sistersville, Tyler Co, WV; was buried , Main Cemetery, Dale, Tyler Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Glenda Ruth ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Aug 1912, Tyler Co, WV; died Aug 1984.
    2. 10. Robert Rhuel ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1915, Tyler Co, WV; died 17 Oct 1980; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.
    3. 11. Mary M. ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1917.
    4. 12. Ellis Sampson ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919.
    5. 13. Naomi ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1924.

  3. 4.  Martha Quintilla ASHMartha Quintilla ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born May 1886, Tyler Co, WV; died 10 Feb 1926, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV; was buried , Jacksonburg, Wetzel Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1905, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1910, Union District, Monongalia Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Winfield District, Marion Co, WV

    Martha married James Avery ANDERSON 6 Dec 1905, Tyler Co, WV. James (son of John Boner ANDERSON and Phebe Jane GRAY) was born 26 Apr 1881, Doddridge Co, WV; died 13 Mar 1942, Huntington, Cabell Co, WV; was buried , Mt. Zion (aka Morgan) Cemetery, head of Franks Run, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Sylvia Madeline ANDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Nov 1908, Tyler Co, WV; died 20 Mar 1967, Weirton, Hancock Co, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.

  4. 5.  Samantha ASHSamantha ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 11 May 1888, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV; died 5 Nov 1967, Massillon, Stark Co, OH; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1911, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1929, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 1933, Doddridge Co, WV

    Samantha married William GLOVER 22 Apr 1911, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV. William (son of Isaac GLOVER and Mary Catherine MYERS) was born Sep 1878. [Group Sheet]

    Samantha married Harze Eadle SWIGER 5 Nov 1929, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV. Harze (son of William Henry SWIGER and Malinda (Belinda) BATES) was born 1 Oct 1875, Doddridge Co, WV; died 8 Oct 1932, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Samantha married John Henry SMITH 29 Oct 1933, Ashley, Doddridge Co, WV. John (son of Adam SMITH and Rhulana A. JEFFREY) was born 7 Sep 1869, Market, Doddridge Co, WV; died 24 Nov 1959, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Ether J. ASHEther J. ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 5 Apr 1890, Tyler Co, WV; died 9 Jan 1970, Shinns Run, Saltwell (Bridgeport), Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Sycamore Creek UMC (Dale) Cemetery, btwn Rt 19 & US 50, near West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: carpenter
    • Residence: Shinns Run, Saltwell (Bridgeport), Harrison Co, WV
    • Residence: Shinnston, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1913, Tyler Co, WV

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birth date given in death record as 5 Apr 1889. But the 1900 Census shows it as April 1890, and his SSDI entry indicates 5 Apr 1890.

    Ether married Esta BATES 31 Jul 1913, Broad Run (Center Point), Doddridge Co, WV. Esta (daughter of Daniel BATES and Louisa Anna HARBERT) was born Sep 1896, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Eleas ASHEleas ASH Descendancy chart to this point (1.Rachel1) was born 30 Aug 1893, Tyler Co, WV; died 19 Mar 1963, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Hope Gas Company (retired)
    • Residence: Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1917; machine operator in foundry works
    • Residence: 1917, Fairmont, Marion Co, WV
    • Military: From 22 Jul 1918 to 31 Jan 1919; PFC, Co C, 71st Infantry, 11th Division, World War I
    • Residence: 1921, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, Union District, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1930; stationary engineer at gas compression station

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in death record as Doddridge County, but his marriage record states Tyler County and his WW One draft registration specifies Alma or Alvy (handwriting not clear), in Tyler County.

    Eleas married Maude Nancy LOSH 15 Apr 1921, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. Maude (daughter of Jackson Brown LOSH and Leah LAWRENCE) was born CA 1893, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Robert Winford ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1923, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV; died 5 Jul 1941, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 16. Jackson Brown "Jack" ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 May 1925, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV; died 29 Apr 2004, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Rachael Charlotte BATESRachael Charlotte BATES Descendancy chart to this point (2.Cordelia2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1 Nov 1908, Tyler Co, WV; died 21 Apr 1935, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1926, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV

    Rachael married Hobert Elam HARVEY 7 Nov 1926, Harrison Co, WV. Hobert (son of Robert Lee HARVEY and Mattie Blanche NICHOLSON) was born 1 Nov 1908, Doddridge Co, WV; died 10 Mar 1941, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Sunset Memorial Park, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Glenda Ruth ASHGlenda Ruth ASH Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born 21 Aug 1912, Tyler Co, WV; died Aug 1984.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Barberton, Summit Co, OH
    • Census: 1920, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: 1927, Dale, Tyler Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV

    Glenda married Ora BAKER 29 Oct 1927, Middlebourne, Tyler Co, WV. Ora (son of Amaziah BAKER and Mary Jane STACKPOLE) was born 2 Dec 1896, Tyler Co, WV; died 30 Apr 1990; was buried , Pierpont Cemetery, Centerville (Klondike Ridge), Tyler Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Betty Jane BAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Nov 1930, Tyler Co, WV; died 1 Sep 2014, Elkins, Randolph Co, WV; was buried , Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV.
    2. 18. Bessie June BAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Feb 1938, Dale, Tyler Co, WV; died 19 Mar 2002; was buried , Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery, Hebron, Pleasants Co, WV.
    3. 19. Edna M. BAKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jul 1939, Tyler Co, WV; died 13 Dec 2018, Ashland, Ashland Co, OH.

    Glenda married ___ SHULTZ. [Group Sheet]


  3. 10.  Robert Rhuel ASHRobert Rhuel ASH Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born 11 Sep 1915, Tyler Co, WV; died 17 Oct 1980; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Weirton Steel
    • Residence: Alma, Tyler Co, WV
    • Residence: FORMERLY, New Cumberland, Hancock Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, 1930, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV
    • Military: From 25 Apr 1941 to 7 Jun 1945; Pvt, U.S. Army, World War II

    Robert married Alma Mae MORGAN. Alma (daughter of James Osten "Ott" MORGAN and Bessie Ada SWIGER) was born 12 May 1922, Doddridge Co, WV; died 22 Oct 1984; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary M. ASHMary M. ASH Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born CA 1917.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 1930, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV


  5. 12.  Ellis Sampson ASHEllis Sampson ASH Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born 1919.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV


  6. 13.  Naomi ASHNaomi ASH Descendancy chart to this point (3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born CA 1924.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV


  7. 14.  Sylvia Madeline ANDERSONSylvia Madeline ANDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (4.Martha2, 1.Rachel1) was born 8 Nov 1908, Tyler Co, WV; died 20 Mar 1967, Weirton, Hancock Co, WV; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Union District, Monongalia Co, WV
    • Census: 1920, Winfield District, Marion Co, WV

    Sylvia married Clive Versie SWIGER 22 Apr 1939, Summit Co, OH. Clive (son of Charles Edward SWIGER and Rosella GASTON) was born 26 Feb 1910, Doddridge Co, WV; died 1970; was buried , Center Point Christian Church Cemetery, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Robert Winford ASHRobert Winford ASH Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eleas2, 1.Rachel1) was born 3 Mar 1923, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV; died 5 Jul 1941, Salem, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: college boy
    • Residence: West Milford, Harrison Co, WV


  9. 16.  Jackson Brown "Jack" ASHJackson Brown "Jack" ASH Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eleas2, 1.Rachel1) was born 6 May 1925, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV; died 29 Apr 2004, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: West Milford, Harrison Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1943; farm worker
    • Military: From 18 Oct 1943 to 5 Jul 1945; PFC, US Army, World War II

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Birthplace given in obituary as Clarksburg, but his birth record shows it as West Milford.

    Jackson married Charlotte Mae STEWART 1945. Charlotte was born 3 Sep 1927; died 1 Nov 1995; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Larry Wayne ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1946, Steubenville, Jefferson Co, OH; died 4 Jun 1987; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.
    2. 21. Loretta M. ASH  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1950; died 28 Jul 2021.


Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Betty Jane BAKERBetty Jane BAKER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Glenda3, 3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born 14 Nov 1930, Tyler Co, WV; died 1 Sep 2014, Elkins, Randolph Co, WV; was buried , Cairo Masonic Cemetery, Cairo, Ritchie Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Harrisville IGA deli worker (retired), North Bend State Park
    • Residence: Morgantown, Monongalia Co, WV
    • Residence: FORMERLY, Cornwallis, Ritchie Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, McElroy District, Tyler Co, WV

    Betty married Emmett Woodrow GRIFFITH 1956, Tyler Co, WV. Emmett (son of John F. GRIFFITH and Bessie A. HUDKINS) was born 12 Oct 1922, Cornwallis, Ritchie Co, WV; died Jul 1984. [Group Sheet]


  2. 18.  Bessie June BAKERBessie June BAKER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Glenda3, 3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born 27 Feb 1938, Dale, Tyler Co, WV; died 19 Mar 2002; was buried , Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery, Hebron, Pleasants Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1959, Alvy, Tyler Co, WV

    Bessie married Carroll Dean SHULTZ 13 Apr 1959, Ellenboro, Ritchie Co, WV. Carroll (son of Linzy Dallas SHULTZ and Pearl Irene HOOPER) was born 4 Oct 1938, St. Marys, Pleasants Co, WV; died 27 Aug 1982; was buried , Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery, Hebron, Pleasants Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Tammy Ellen SHULTZ  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Nov 1960, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; died 11 May 2015, Porto Rico (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery, Hebron, Pleasants Co, WV.
    2. 23. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 19.  Edna M. BAKEREdna M. BAKER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Glenda3, 3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born 5 Jul 1939, Tyler Co, WV; died 13 Dec 2018, Ashland, Ashland Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Ashland, Ashland Co, OH


  4. 20.  Larry Wayne ASHLarry Wayne ASH Descendancy chart to this point (16.Jackson3, 7.Eleas2, 1.Rachel1) was born 28 Nov 1946, Steubenville, Jefferson Co, OH; died 4 Jun 1987; was buried , Rose Hill (formerly IOOF) Cemetery, West Milford, Harrison Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: West Milford, Harrison Co, WV
    • Military: From 8 Apr 1966 to 1 Sep 1967; SW, US Navy, Vietnam
    • Residence: 1968, Lost Creek, Harrison Co, WV

    Larry married Living. (daughter of Robert Lee LOWTHER and Lena Lucretia BURNER) [Group Sheet]


  5. 21.  Loretta M. ASHLoretta M. ASH Descendancy chart to this point (16.Jackson3, 7.Eleas2, 1.Rachel1) was born 14 Apr 1950; died 28 Jul 2021.

    Other Events:

    • Education: South Harrison High School at Lost Creek Harrison Co WV
    • Education: West Virginia Business College at Clarksburg
    • Occupation: Boy Scouts of America in Clarksburg & Parkersburg (45 yrs)
    • Residence: Columbus, Franklin Co, OH
    • Residence: 2004, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV



Generation: 5

  1. 22.  Tammy Ellen SHULTZTammy Ellen SHULTZ Descendancy chart to this point (18.Bessie4, 9.Glenda3, 3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1) was born 20 Nov 1960, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; died 11 May 2015, Porto Rico (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery, Hebron, Pleasants Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge County High School (1978)
    • Occupation: teachers aide at Doddridge Co H.S.
    • Residence: Porto Rico (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV

    Tammy married Living. (son of Herbert Marion RICHARDS and Betty Jean ELLIOTT) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 23.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (18.Bessie4, 9.Glenda3, 3.Nelson2, 1.Rachel1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Sheila Almeda MOORE. Sheila (daughter of James Edward "Bud" MOORE and Helen Lucille LEGGETT) was born 19 Sep 1966, Porto Rico (New Milton), Doddridge Co, WV; died 5 Dec 2019, Willow Fork (Sistersville), Tyler Co, WV; was buried , Point Pleasant Cemetery, Oxford, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Living married Living. (daughter of Wayne Arnold LAW and Betty Jean LEGGETT) [Group Sheet]