| DOCUMENT: Newspaper Clipping dated 18 August 1915 from Forest Republican Tionesta, Pennsylvania DOCUMENT #: 003 Obituary of Mrs. Martha A. Swab Page 1 of 1 DOCUMENT LOCATION: Tionesta Public Library, Tionesta, Pennsylvania, 16353� DATE SEARCHED: Copy of article in David Kern Tucker's possession 2 April 1988 CONDITION: Good Condition NAMES: Mrs. Martha Swab Recent Deaths Mrs. Martha A. Swab, aged 67 years, and wife of George Swab, died suddenly at the family home at Hunter's Station, three miles below Tionesta at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening, Aug. 14, 1915. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke after six hours of illness. Mrs. Swab had resided in the community for more than 26 years, and was well known and highly esteemed for her many good qualities of mind and heart. Her maiden name was Martha Morrison, and she was born near Leatherwood, in Clarion county. Besides the stricken husband she is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Sarah Lindsey, of Franklin; James, of Hope, Ark.; John of California; Oliver, of Seneca; Mrs. Clara Carter, of Petroleum Center, and Harrison, of Hunter's Station. Also by two sisters and one brother, Mrs Ellen Swab of Venus, Pa., and Mrs. Geo. Blauser and Lewis Morrison of Fertig, Pa. Funeral services in memory of the deceased were conducted at her late home yesterday afternoon, by Rev. H.L. Dunlavy, followed by interment in Mt. Collins cemetery. Two sons and four grandsons of the deceased were the pall bearers, as follows; Oliver, Harrison and Frank Swab, and Oliver, Willis and John Lindsey. |
| DOCUMENT #:004 TITLE: Article from Book (need to go back for title, etc.) PAGE: 1 of 1 DOCUMENT LOCATION: Microfilm, Clayton Library,Houston,Texas DATE SEARCHED: Not noted CONDITION: Good NAMES: Lewis Swab INFORMATION LEWIS SWAB, who was one of the brave boys in blue during the Civil war, has throughout the greater part of his life been actively identified with the interests of Clarion county. He was born in Clarion township, November 24, 1832, a son of Joseph and Mary (Pentz) Swab. The father was a native of Pennsylvania and when a young man came to Clarion county where he married and engaged in farming until his removal to Venango county, in 1865. In Pine Grove township he opened up a farm, which he successfully operated until his death, which occurred in 1871. The mother died at the home of our subject in September, 1890 at the age of eighty-four. Of the thirteen children born to them, twelve reached years of maturity, namely: Mrs. Martha Meely, a resident of Washington township, Clarion county; Reuben, who made him home in Venango county until enlisting in 1862, in the 155th P.V.I. and was killed at the battle of Fredericksburg; Eliza Jane, who died in Forest county, Penn; Lewis of this review; Myra and Susan, both deceased; Mrs. Hannah Beck, of Venango county, John Henry, of Elk township, Clarion county; George E. who was a member of the 155th P.V.I. during the Civil war, and now resides in Forest county; Mrs. Mary Catharine Ralston, of Clarion county; Joseph, of the same county; and Bradford, of Ohio. The public schools of Clarion county afforded our subject his educational privileges, and in a blacksmith ship at Shannondale he learned the trade which has been his life occupation. He was married in Red Bank township, Clarion county, in 1854, to Miss Catharine Hetrick, a native of that township, born December 1, 1834 a daughter of Peter and Catharine (Himes) Hetrick, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Clarion county. Her father developed a number of farms here, and is still living in Red Bank township at the age of eighty-four years, but her mother died in Jefferson county, Penn, in 1881. To them were born fourteen children, of whom nine are still living. John died at the age of twenty-three, and Jacob, William and George Henry, all at the age of eighteen, David A. is a resident of Jefferson county, Sarah died in that county; Martin lives in Winslow township, Jefferon county; Reuben in Falls Creek; Mrs Elizabeth Smith and Amos, in Winslow township, Jefferson county; Mrs Caroline Thompson, in Brockwayville; and Lewis and Mrs. Matilda Curll, in Winslow township. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Swab, but only three are now living; Mrs. Sarah Ann Swaringer, of Millville, Red Bank township, Clarion county; Mrs. Mary Ellen Doverspike, of Clarion county; and Mrs. Amanda M. Dietrich, of Salem, Clarion county. Those deceased are Mrs. Eliza Jane Keefer, who died in Oil City, Penn, in 1891; John Henry, who died when young; and Ammon, who died in infancy. Mr. Swab manifested his loyalty and patriotism in August, 1864, when he enlisted at Brookville, Jefferson county, in Company B, 211th P.V.I. for one year or during the war. He was mustered into the United States service at Camp Reynolds, and with the Army of the Potomac participated in the battle of Petersburg. After the surrender of Lee, he was honorably discharged at Alexandria, Va. June 2, 1865, and returned to Brookville. Mr. Swab had removed to Jefferson county, in 1855, and continued to work at his trade in Heathville until 1869, when he returned to Clarion county, but in 1875 he located in Pine Grove township, Venango county, where he has since conducted a shop. He is one of the best and most successful blacksmiths in his locality, and from the public receives a liberal patronage. He is an honored member of Amos Kiser Post No. 475, G.A.R. of Shippenville, and politics is identified with the Republican party. He is a progressive man, pre-eminently public-spirited, and all that pertains to the public welfare receives his hearty endorsement. |
| Document: 033 Page 1 of 1 DOCUMENT: OBITUARY OF JAMES ELLSWORTH SWAB A xerox copy of this obituary was given to me by my mother (his daughter listed below as Ethel) in August of 1994. It probably came from the Tionesta newspaper. DOCUMENT LOCATION: Xerox copy in DKT files. DATE SEARCHED: Obtained August 1994 CONDITION: Worn but good and readable NAMES: James Ellsworth Swab OBITURARY James Ellsworth Swab James Ellsworth Swab, aged 62 years, a former well known and highly respected resident of Forest County and Oil City, passed away at his home in Hope, Arkansas, at 2:30 O'CLOCK Tuesday afternoon, Nov 5, 1929, according to word received by his son Frank Swab, of Oil City. Mr. Swab had been in failing health for some time. Mr. Swab was born Dec. 29, 1867, at Fertigs, Pa., his parents being George E. and Martha L. (Morrison) Swab. During his residence in this section he was engaged in the oil business and farming and on his removal to Hope, Arkansas about 20 years ago, he also engaged in farming. He was a consistent member of the M.E. church. During his residence in Tionesta Township he was respected as a good citizen, serving his community as a school director and in other township offices. He was twice married, his first wife who was Miss Hattie Stover, passing away about 22 years ago. To this union were born three sons and three daughters who survive, namely; Frank of Oil City; George Vernon and Hobart McKinley Swab of Oklahoma; Anna Annetta, Mrs. Ted Clark and Mrs. Miles Lawrence of Hope, Ark. His second marriage was with Mrs. Ada Morey, who survives him with three daughters, Clara, Ethel and Jessie Swab, also two stepdaughters, Katherine and Ruth, all of Hope, Ark. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, his father, George E. Swab of Tionesta, his stepmother, and the following brothers, and sisters: George Oliver Swab, of Bradford; Mrs. Sarah Lindsey, of Williamsport, and Mrs. Clara Carter, of Polk, Pa. |
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