The Swain Project

This site serves as a resource for all information regarding the Swain family and their associates of the Greater Philadelphia area. Compiled within are documents, photographs and links from a variety of sources. This site serves as part of a continuing project to accumulate further information regarding the descendants of William Swain.

The Family: A detailed timeline focusing on the descendants of William Swain and Phylura Dunham from 1781 to the present* with personal fact sheets containing birth and death dates, place of birth and death, place of residence, occupation and affiliations. Information regarding each member of the Swain family or associated families and will continue to grow as we accumulate further information**.

*Research in this timeline dates back to 1560 but primary focus begins at 1781.

**This timeline is not complete and any information would be greatly appreciated.

Residences: Influential homes built by Swain and associated family members, including construction dates and significant alterations, information on the architects and builders, location information and current status report of the structures.

Businesses: Business list of Swain and associated family members, historical pictures of business sites, list of affiliated businesses and governmental positions held and current status of the corporations or associations.

Social Organizations: List of social clubs and organizations affiliated with Swain and other family members and positions held within.

Schools: List of educational facilities attended by or affiliated with members of the Swain family and their associates.

Churches and Marriages: Religious affiliations of the Swain family and their associates.

Additional Links: Find letters and documents, read obituaries and grave etchings, view a comprehensive family tree dating back to 1560, contact the owners of this site and more…

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