| 1830 Tn Sweazea Mathias 03110001 ---------1011001000000 John 0000101-----------0000101000000 |
| Biggers James 100001-----------20001 |
| 1840Census Tn Sweazea Mathias Charles Lurkin |
| John G. Sweazea, a prominent farmer and native of Wayne County Mo. was born in 1841. He is a son of James N. and Catherine (Brown) Swezea, grandson of Charles and Elizabeth Swezea. The latter couple came from Hickman County Tenn., to Missouri in 1821, and were among the very earlist settlers of the county. They were the parents of five sons and three daughters. Charles is the only one now living. James N. Swezea was born in Tenn., in 1817, being next to the youngest in the family. He farmed in Wayne County until his death which occured in 1861. He was the father of eight children, two of whom are now living: John G. and James N.. Marquois and Mary died after reaching maturity. The mother died in 1859. In 1861 John G. Swezea joined Col. Green's regiment, Marmadukes' Brigade, and served until the close of the war, when he came home, pruchased a horse, and began farming. He first rented the farm where he now lives for four years, and in 1883 purchased the farm. The total amount of his land is 560 acres, with 350 under cultivation. He was married, in 1862 to Catherine Williams. the Williams family were old settlers of the county, but Mrs. Swezea is the only one of the family who is now living. Both Mr. and Mrs. Swezea are members of the Baptist Church. He has made two trips to Washington Territory, California and Oregon, making the last trip in 1882. History of Southeast Missouri Biographical Appendix pg 1147 |