David was an early settler in Scioto County, Ohio. Name later changed to Sampson.
Edward Ernst Swisher, youngest son of Valentine and Mery Jane, was 25 December 1872 in ripley, Ohio. He died 3 December 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, buried Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley, Brown County, Ohio. He married Elizabeth Katherine Monroe on 6 April 1893 in Ripley. The ceremony was performed by Paster Jacob Pister. His wife was the daughter of George Monroe and Helena Scheer.
"Ed" Swisher, as he was affectionately known in Ripley, was educated in the Ripley Schools, and took up the printing trade as his life's work. He worked at the local newspaper "The Ripley Bee" for 33 years, as composing room foreman and reporter, both general news and sports. He was specially interested in baseball, attending many of the local games. He was an avod gardner, and member and Clerk of the Ripley Board of Education for many years. He was also Treasurer of Union Township for many years. When he becomes ill 1926, he resigned from the "Bee" and became Assistant Postmaster in Ripley.
Children of Edward and Elizabeth Swisher were:
1) Mary Helen born: 15 Dec. 1893 died: 4 Jan. 1967 married: Elmer Lloyd Hiatt on 16 Jun 1916 at Georgetown, Ohio children(s): Richard LeCroix, Gene Lloyd, Patricia Ann.
2) John Leslie born: 9 Aug 1895
3) Glen Monroe born: 25 Feb. 1898 died: 24 Nov. 1982
married: Mildred Merrill on 26 Aug 1931 Cincinnati, Ohio
4) George Randolf born: 17 Aug 1900 died? married: Harriett Ellen Thornton
children: Carolyn Lee and Thornton Monroe Swisher
5) Jeanette Thelma born: 13 Aug 1902 married: Louis Albert Klinker
children(s): Shirley Ann, Lois Jean, Randall Prine
6) Robert Burgess born: 19 Jan 1904 died: 5 Feb 1965 buried: Ripley, Ohio
7) Louis Edward born: 4 Mar 1908
married: (1) Francies Lucretia Jonas with children: William Edward Swisher
(2) Mrs. Margaret G. Beard
8) Kathryn Elizabeth born: 2 Jul 1910
married: (1) Dale Clark with children(s): Melissa June Clark
(2) Stuart Culbertson
9) Alice Emma born: 18 April 1912
married: 26 Dec 1931 to Edgar Donovan Mann
children(s): Edgar Donovan Mann, Jr.
10) Anna Louise born: Jan. 5 1915
married: Culver Dawson
children(s): David Monroe Dawson
11) Viginia June born: 18 Jun 1918
married: Frederick G. Krafft on 30 Sept 1939
children(s): Kaye Louise, Sarah Elizabeth, William Frederick, Melissa Jane, John Monroe, Gretchen AnnNews Reported of a "Death Came As Shock To His Many Friends Who Thought He Was Recovering"
"After a deadline in health which had been rapid for the past few months, E. E. Swisher, for over 88 years connected to this newspaper, died in a hospital in Cincinnati last Friday morning about 5:30
His death came as a several shock to his religion of friends, who while knowing he was seriously ill, ` believe him slowly recovering.
Funeral service of the deceased were held in the M. E. Church here on Sunday afternoon, with Rev. W. S. Dilbert in charge, and interment in Maplewood Cemetery.As his life working he took up the printing trade and followed it, first working in a small job printing office and later coming with the BEE there to remain until about a year ago, when he entered the employ of the Government as a Clerk in the Ripley postoffice holding this position until a short time before his death. Through his journalistic connection he became well known all over and neighboring counties and mark his friends by score both was a good printer typographically speaking but, he was a writer of note. His special interest in this line lay in baseball and the only games he ever missed were those which were played when he was ill or away from Ripley, and probably no other sport writer knew as many player in the national sport as he did."
Edward Ernst Swisher, youngest son of Valentine and Mery Jane, was 25 December 1872 in ripley, Ohio. He died 3 December 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio, buried Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley, Brown County, Ohio. He married Elizabeth Katherine Monroe on 6 April 1893 in Ripley. The ceremony was performed by Paster Jacob Pister. His wife was the daughter of George Monroe and Helena Scheer.
Edward Ernst Swisher and Elizabeth Katherine Monroe should hopefully begin somewhere in Europe. However, no proven record has been located up to 1984, although the D.A.R. Magazine of January 1943, "John Switzer (later spelled Swisher) came to America with Nicholas and Valentine from Switzerland in 1759/70 of risiding in Wardinsville, Hardin County, W.Va. The 1786 Roll of "Oath of Allegiance Roll 1778-1800 of Sussex County" contains the name of Jacob Swisher, ensign Swisher Co.
The 1803 Mae Enumeration list of free white males, 21 years and older of Huntington Township, Adams County, Ohio contains the names of Nicholas and George Swisher. The 1807 list records the names of Nicholas and Jacob Swisher, while the 1815 list show John and Jonathan Swisher.
Ed Swisher Was Printer over 30 Years
Death came as a shock to his many friends who sought he was recuperating.
After decline in health he had been rapid in the past two months, E. E. Swisher, for over 33 years connected with this newspaper died in a hospital in Cincinnati (Ohio) last Friday morning about 5:30.
His death came as a severe shock to his legion of friends, who while knowing that he was seriously ill, believed him slowly.
Funeral services of the deceased were held in the M. E. Church here on Sunday afternoon, with Rev. W. S. Gilbert in charge, and internment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Ed, as he was familiarly known to his many friends had been a lifelong resident of Ripley, having been born and raised in received his education in this place.
As his lifework, he took up the printing trade and followed it first working in a small job printing office and later coming with the BEE there to remain until about a year ago, when he entered the employee of the government as a clerk in the Ripley post office holding this position until a short time before his death. To his journalistic connections he became well-known all over this and neighboring counties and mark his friends by the scores both was a good printer type graphically speaking but, he was a writer of note. His special interest in this line lay in baseball and the only games he ever missed were those which were played when he was ill or away from Ripley, and probably, and probably no other writer knew as many players in the national sport as he did.
In the tobacco war during which few newspaperman had the grit to stay here in the heat of it, Swisher was given credit for having written the complete story and keeping the metropolitan paper in one with the situation.
He was always a very public spirited man, his interest here being centered around schools and he was Clerk of the Board of Education of this town for many years, a position which he filled most capably until the last.
Besides his widow, he is survived by his 11 children. Mrs. E. L. Hiatt of Portsmouth; John of Ambridge, Pennsylvania; Glenn and Burgess of Cincinnati; Georgia Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. L. E. Cllinker of Ripley; Louis, Catherine, Alice, Louise and June all of this place besides a host of friends who will sadly miss them amongst their ranks.
ADDITIONAL NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Good is often in true with their bones.
But the good work which Ed Swisher did here on earth for his fellowmen, kindness he spread about him everywhere, the outcroppings from his warm heart that swabbed for others woes cannot possibly be buried with him today.
His career was so laden with the fruits of well spent life as establishing character firm in his faith, pure in worth, honest and purpose and so outstanding industry and rugged manhood his good name will endure long after his body is returned to mother Earth.
This day marks the loss to Ripley and community of a loyal, splendid citizen, in the passing of Mr. Swisher. His wife and children bid farewell to a true and faithful husband, a fond, devoted father, and agreeable companion and an honest, upright citizen.
(not complete text) newspaper offices, those who knew and worked with him these many years past - to drop many a silent tear when they learned that 30 Has sounded for him. Because for 33 long years he worked briefly for the Ripley being until he became a valuable picture of that paper and it grew to be a part of his life.
Mr. Swisher was always ready for his work and never shirts a duty. In the midst of his regular avocation and interested public duties the always prided himself on regarding and his ability as a gardener. And in this line he proved that you liking was both a pleasure and a profit.
He also loved clean, honest sports as well as proper labor for several seasons past was the able prejudice Editor of the baseball, of this papers.
But the crowning delight of his latter-day life was education and our public schools for a long time past he was as a member of the Clerk of the Ripley School Board to the success which he gave an infatuated devotion, justly earning the praise and thanks the both County and State authorities.
Is a fine tribute to his memory to know that this sterling characteristic has shown beautiful results in the training and education of his sons and daughters. Taken all in all, he was an exemplary man and citizen and a good neighbor, friend and Christian gentleman.
The dread malady because in his life did not seem to in any manner interfere with his duties, so he get moving on and striving for the welfare of those near and dear to him.
It's been became evident that he was failing health and strength, he gave up his newspaper work and acted for time as assistant postmaster here.
Yet, on Thanksgiving Eve he was jovial and happy surrounded as he then was by his kinship and in 10 short days we gather around is bier on his life and memory. "Indeed it is but the wink of an eye, the draft of a breath.".
From the blossoms of life to the paleness of death. The case like the present one we can well believe that a good and faithful servant having well done his part, he will receive the reward of everlasting peace and rest.
Edward Ernst Swisher was born at Ripley, Ohio, on December 25, 1872 and died at Cincinnati on December 3, 1926.
He was the youngest son of Valentine and Mary Jane Bellingham Swisher, spent his childhood and Ripley and was educated and that the public schools.
On April 6, 1893, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Catherine Monroe, who survives him. To this union 11 children were born, although are also living, namely Mrs. EL Hiatt, of Portsmouth, Ohio; John L Swisher, of Ambridge, Pennsylvania; space Glenn and Burgess Swisher, a Cincinnati, George Swisher, of Columbus Ohio, and Mrs. L. E. Clinker, Lois Swisher, and Mrs. Catherine Alice, Louise and Julie Swisher of Ripley.
Besides these children he also left two brothers, to wit: Charles and Walter Swisher, who reside at Cincinnati and two grandchildren Richard and Jean Lloyd Hiatt of Portsmouth. Peace to his ashes.
Card of thanks
we wish to thank our many friends about this for the sympathy that act of kindness and their floral offerings.
Mrs. Elizabeth Swisher and familyMr. and Mrs. W. S. Swisher and her
Mr. Charles Swisher
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is included in the paper for Edward Swisher included report card from his high school showing scholarship letter of high school ending September 28, 1888.
Written arithmetic 9.65 algebra 9.60
science and government 7.40
national philosophy 6.0
deportment 6.0
days absent one half
average 8.16
number seven class of 21
Valentine Swisher was born on the 28th of October 1831 in Adams County (per his Army enlistment papers) although more probably in Brown County, son of Thomas Swisher and Mary Ann Shelton.. Valentine died 12 October 1915, almost 84 years old, and is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley, Ohio. He married 4 July 1854 to Mary Jane Vanlandingham in Brown County, Ohio, by James Culter, J.P. His occupation was Miller or Laborer in a sawmill.
With the War of the rebellion almost 4 years old, Valentine Swisher enlisted in the service of the Union Army at the age of 34, with three young children at home. He was mustered into U.S.A. service at Ripley, Ohio on the 14th of February 1865 by 2nd Lt. John T. McCormick (who was later Captain commanding the company in which Valentine served). Valentine's enlistment papers state that he was born in Adams County, had grey eyes, dark hair, light complexion and stood 5 feet 7 inches tall. He served as a private in Company "K", 188th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry until he was mustered out in Nashville, Tenn. with an honorable discharge on the 21th of September 1865. His papers indicate he was paid an enlisted bounty of $100.00.
His military pension file shows that he applied for a pension sometime around 1880. One of his friends, James Cunningham, made an affidavit in Adams County on May 6, 1883, stating he was a personal friend of Valentine, knew him prior to the Civil War, and that he was a stout, hearty man, especially free of any injuries. He claimed he had served with Valentine in the same Company "K", testifying that valentine was injured in the line of duty during September 1865 at Edgefield Station, Tenn. by being hit by an Army locomotive. He was knocked down, shove to the side of the railroad track, injurying his left shoulder. In 1893 the War Department asked Mr. Cunningham for another statement, but James stated his 1883 affidavit was correct, although he did not exactly remember what he had written.
Another statement was provided by former Captain John T. McCormick, a resident of Ripley, Brown County, Ohio, outlining his acquaintanceship of several years with Valentine prior to enlisting him. He stated Valentine never complain any injury at the time. He admitted Valentine did complain of shoulder injury after he returned from detached service at Edgefield Station, Tenn. in July 1865. The Army records did not show any report of his injury at that time. Valentine's pension application the second time was dated July 18, 1890, witnessed by John Maddox and Frank Shafer, and Valentine signed hiw own name.
Valentine received an Army pension under Certificate #611261 which was amounted to only $22.50 at the time of his death. Under the U.S. Congressional Act of February 6, 1907, Valentine was required to file another declaration, which was attested to by H. H. Eveslage and J. W. Tweed on the 18th February, 1907, when he aged 75. After his death on 12th October 1915, his widow, Mary Jane, filed a Declaration for Widow's Pension dated 18th October 1915, with her mark witnessed by Son-in-law E.E. Swisher and Catherine A. Heck. Her pension was $30.00 at the time of her death on January 3rd, 1923.
The Valentine Swisher family lived on West Third Street in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio from about 1885/89 to their deaths. The home with a duplex, where their yougest son, Edward Ernst Swisher, and his family occupied the other half during at least part of that period. In her memoir written in 1964, Valentine's grand daughter Mary Helen Swisher Hiatt, stated that her grandmother Swisher loved flowers, and had many of them blooming around her home all the time. Grandpa built a swing in the cherry tree in the back yard for his grandchildren. The Ohio River flooded much of Ripley in 1913, with water up almost to the Swisher's first stoop, when groceries were delivered to them in a rowboat. Valentine and his wife attended church services regularly, including Wednesday night prayer meetings at the Methodist church only a short distance from their home.
Both Valentine and Mary Jane are buried in the "Swisher section" of Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, along with their sons Charles, James and Edward Ernst and his wife.
News Report about a Well Known Citizen Passes Away at Ripe Old Age
"Valentine Swisher, a highly respected resident of his place, died early yesterday morning of general debility
incident to old age, after an illness of several months. He was born in Adams County, Oct. 28, 1831, but
moved to this place at an early age and has resided in Ripley ever since.
He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Vanlandingham, July 4, 1854. To this union were born four sons Charles
W., James E., Walker S. and Edward E. James died at the age of ten, but the other sons are left with the
bereaved widow to mourn the loss of a good husband and an affectionate father.
He served in the Civil War in Co. K, 188th O. V. I.
He was and honorable, upright man, honest in all his dealings, and respected by all who knew him.
He joined churh when a small boy and lived a consistent christian life ever afterward.
He funeral services will be held at his late home Thursday afternoon, in charge of Rev. W. H. Spybey.
interment in Maplewood Cemetery."
Mary Jane Vanlandingham was born in Bath County, Kentucky on 15 April 1834, daughter of John Manley Vanlandingham and Sarah Jane Gray. For some reason, Mary Jane always spelled her last name "Valandingham" froem her wedding records to her death, although the spelling in her obituary was Vallandingham. Her brothers and sisters living in the same village of Ripley, Ohio use the correct spelling however. Mary Jane's religion was Methodist, but Valentine was a "Campbellite" Christian. In their later years (1885/90? on) they lived on West Third Street in Ripley, Ohio and attended church regularly. Part of this time they occupied a duplex house, with their youngest son, Edward E. and his family living in the other side. Mary Jane loved flowers and various kinds were planted all around in the yard. A swing was built from the rear yard for their grandchildren to enjoy. It is doubtful if either of them receive much schooling, as Census records indicate that they could neither read nor write. They signed documents with "X" mark, although later in 1890, Valentine did sign his full name.
Their four children were:
1) Charles W. born: 11 May 1855
2) James Gray born: 1860
died: 9 Oct. 1870
buried: Maplewood, Ripley, Ohio
3) Walter Sherman (Scott) born: 5 Nov. 1864
died: 5 May 1930
married: 26 Jan. 1902 to Martha Helen Spaulding
buried: Manchester, Ohio
4) Edward Ernst born: 25 Dec. 1872
died: 3 Dec 1926
married: 6 Apr. 1893 to Elizabeth Katherine MonroeNews Reported of Death of Christian Woman
"Mary Jane Vallandingham, was born in Bath County, Ky. April 15, 1834 and departed this life
Jan. 13, 1923, after an illness of ten days. She was united in marriage to Valentine Swisher,
July 4, 1854. To this union were born four sons, three of whom survive here. One son James, died
in 1870. The husband passed away October 12, 1915. The three surviving sons are Charles and
Walter S. Swisher of Cincinnati; and E. E. Swisher of this place. The funeral
was held at the Methodist church, of which she was a life long member. She was a lovely Christian
woman, loved by everyone who knew her.Mrs. Swisher also leaves twelve grandchildren and a brother, Napoleon Vallandingham, who resides
in Missouri.Rev. Burt Bassard conducted the funeral services; interment was made in Maplewood, beside the husband
who walked down life's pathway with her for 51 years.
Mrs Mary Jane Swisher who passed away last Saturday afternoon was one of the oldest person
in Brown County, had she lived until next April 15, she would be 89 years old and, there are
few in the county that are older than this. Her birthday and that of Messrs Jacob Kemmet, who will
be 91. F.A. Silvers and Phillip Lina came on the same day and it was their habit to celebrate quietly
the passing of the years. In the passing of Mrs. Swisher the community joins the Bee in expressing
our heartfelt sympathy for the family in the loss of their mother."
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CARD OF THANKS
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The family of Mrs. Mary Jane Swisher, desire to extend their sincere thanks to their friends and neighbors who assisted them during the illness and death of their mother, to the choir for their beautiful music, to Rev. Bussard, for his consoling words; and to R. W. Kirk Patrick for the efficient manner in which he conducted the funeral.
Swisher Family
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Mary Jane Vanlandingham was born in Bath County, Kentucky on 15 April 1834, daughter of John Manley Vanlandingham and Sarah Jane Gray. For some reason, Mary Jane always spelled her last name "Valandingham" froem her wedding records to her death, although the spelling in her obituary was Vallandingham. Her brothers and sisters living in the same village of Ripley, Ohio use the correct spelling however. Mary Jane's religion was Methodist, but Valentine was a "Campbellite" Christian. In their later years (1885/90? on) they lived on West Third Street in Ripley, Ohio and attended church regularly. Part of this time they occupied a duplex house, with their youngest son, Edward E. and his family living in the other side. Mary Jane loved flowers and various kinds were planted all around in the yard. A swing was built from the rear yard for their grandchildren to enjoy. It is doubtful if either of them receive much schooling, as Census records indicate that they could neither read nor write. They signed documents with "X" mark, although later in 1890, Valentine did sign his full name.1) Charles W. born: 11 May 1855
2) James Gray born: 1860
died: 9 Oct. 1870
buried: Maplewood, Ripley, Ohio
3) Walter Sherman (Scott) born: 5 Nov. 1864
died: 5 May 1930
married: 26 Jan. 1902 to Martha Helen Spaulding
buried: Manchester, Ohio
4) Edward Ernst born: 25 Dec. 1872
died: 3 Dec 1926
married: 6 Apr. 1893 to Elizabeth Katherine MonroeNews Repoted of a Death of Christian Woman
"Mary Jane Vallandingham, was born in Bath County, Ky. April 15, 1834 and departed her life
Jan. 13, 1923, after an illness of ten days. She was united in marriage to Valentine Swisher,
July 4, 1854. To this union were born four sons, three of whom survive here. One son James died
in 1870. The husband passed away October 12, 1915. The three surviving sons are Charles and
Walter S. Swisher of Cincinnati; and E. E. Swisher of Cincinnati, of this place. The funeral
was held at the Methodist church, of which she was a life long member. She was a lovely Christian
woman, loved by everyone who knew her.
Mrs. Swisher also leaves twelve grandchildren and a brother, Napoleon Vallandingham, who resides
in Missouri.
Rev. Burt Buasard conducted the funeral service; interment was made in Maplewood, beside the husband
who walked down life's pathway with her for 51 years.
Mrs Mary Jane Swisher who passed away last Saturday afternoon was one of the oldest person
living in Brown County, had she lived util next April 1, she would be 89 years old and, there are
few in the county that are older than this. Her birthday and that of Messrs Jacob Kemmet, who will
be 91. F.A. Silvers and Phillip Linn came on the same day and it was their habit to celebrate quietly
the passing of the years. In the passing of Mrs. Swisher the community joins the Bee in expressing
our heartfelt symphaty for the family in the loss of their mother."
George Monroe, born 5 December 1837, died 5 June 1917, married (1) Helen Scheer on 2 May 1872, (2) Hattie Lake on 7 March 1883. Helena Scheer was born in Germany in 1853, daughter in NIcholas Scheer (born 1823 probably in Bavaria, Germany) and Katherine Seimann, born in Germany in 1822. Helena Scheer Monroe died 25 April 1878 of typoid fever at age 25, in Union Township, Brown County, Ohio. Bothe Nicholas and Katherine Scheer are buried in Maplewood Cemetery. Ripley, Ohio alngside of their other child, daughter Emma, born 1863, who worked as a nurse in an Ohio State Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, never married, died 1929. Children of George and Helena Monroe were:
1) Elizabeth Katherine born: 18 May 1873
died: 7 May 1951
married: 6 April 1893 to Edward Ernst Swisher
buried: both in Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley, Ohio
2)Flora A. born: 31 December 1876
died: 1942
buried: German Reformed Church Cemetery on Delhi Road, western edge of village of Arnheim, Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio.U.S. Census dated 18 June 1860 for Union Township, Brown County records George Monroe as aged 22, residing in the household of Wilson Smith. The next year George Volunteered to served his country in the Union Army. He enlisted 20 September 1861 (less than 6 months after the start of the War of the Rebellion) for a period of three years. He was mustered into battery "F", First Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. He served some time as a teamster for the horses pulling the cannons. He re-enlisted in Nashville, Tenn. after a furlough home, thus earning the rank of "veteran" instead of "volunteer". His Army records show that George wa 6'2 1/2" tall with hazel eyes, brown hair. He was engaged of these battles: Corinth, Miss. 8 April/30 May 1862; Perryville, Ky. 8 October 1862; Stone River, Tenn. 31 December 1862/2 January, 1863; Chickamaguga, Ga. 19/20 September, 1863. Mustered out 22 July, 1865.
George receive an invalid pension of $30.00 per month from 1891 until his death, 1917. Army Pension Records indicate he was partially deaf from the roar of the cannons, and contracted rhumatism from chills and fever contracted in Decatur, Ala during the Civil War. George, his daughter Flora A., and second wife Hattie, are all buried in the German Reformed Church Cemetery, Delhi Road, Arnheim, Franklin Township, Brown County, Ohio. In 1880 he lived in Union Township, occupation- engineer. In the 1900 U.S. Census, he is recorded as living Franklin Township.
Thomas Abraham Swisher was born 1 January 1808 on Brushy Fork, Adams County, Ohio, died 17 March 1884, married 8 February 1830 to Mary Ann Shelton perform by Alex McClain, E.C.C. Mary Ann was born 27 November 1814 in Adams County, Ohio, daughter of Valentine Shelton and Sarah Jacobs. The marriage of Thomas and Marry Ann is recorded in Brown County, Ohio. Mary Ann died April 4th 1890, and she and Thomas are both buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio. U.S. Census records, family bibles, court achives, tombstones, etc. indicate Thomas and Mary Ann Swisher had 16 children:
1) Jeremiah born: 1830
married: Catherine M. Willoughby
2) Valentine born: 28 October 1831
died: 12 October 1915
married: 4 July 1854 to Mary Jane Vanlandingham private in Civil War 14 February to 21 September 1865
3) Aclas Abraham born: 27 January 1833
died: 9 July 1895
married: 11 June 1855 to Matilda Vanlandingham
buried: Maplewood, Ripley, Ohio
4) Mary Jennie born: 1834/35
married: _______Rockwell
5) Sarah born: 1835?
married: _______Hafer
6) Jacob born: 1836/38
married: 21 Jan. 1869 in Brackin County, Kentucky to Julia Hiser
7) Mary Clarinda born: 2 July 1843
died: 17 November 1914
married: 16 October 1862 to Albim Tamme
buried: Old St. Joseph Cemetery, Cincinnati
8) John W. born: 11 March 1844
died: 27 October 1902, Civil War Co. "E" 89th O.V.I.
married: Nancy ______
buried: Hickory Ridge Cemetery
9) William Moses born: 16 Aug 1846
died: 3 Mar 1910
married: Sarah Alice McFarland
buried: Laurel Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio 10) Margaret Estella born: 25 Feb 1847
died: 21 Mar 1905
married: 28 Nov 1866 to John Wesley Johnson by Rev. Wilder in Ky.
buried: Pisgah Ridge Cemetery Levanna, Brown County, Ohio
11) Benjamin Alexander born: 1848
12) Amanda E. born: 1849
married: _____Ball
13) Catherine A. born: 1851
married: (1) Burgett (2) Heck (3) Miller
14) Nicholas born: 1852
15) Elizabeth B. ("Lyde") born: 1854 married: _____Higgins
16) Louella born: 2 Aug 1856
died: 14 Jun 1940
married: 3 Jun 1874 to John Perry Hiser
buried: Pisgah Ridge Cemetery Levanna, OhioU. S. Census reports show Thomas Swisher as a farmer, or farm laborer living with his family in Byrd Township, Brown County, Ohio, which is just north of the Huntingto Township farm of his father, Jacob. Much of the research for the foregoing information was performed by Mrs. James Wilson (Linda Heizer, 314 E. Grant Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121: She is the great grand daughter of Margaret Estella Swisher Johnson.
Jesse Monroe (grandfather of Edward E. Swisher's wife Elizabeth K.) was born 11 June 1796 in Virginia, died 13 April 1877, buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley, Ohio, married (1) 23 March 1819 Margaret Kirkpatrick born 3 August 1794 daughter of Samuel Kirkpatrick and Martha Rosebourgh (Rosbery?). Martha was daughter of Samuel and Agnes. Margaret Kirkpartrick was born in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky, and may have movesd to Mason County Kentucky, as he married Jesse there.
Children of Jesse and Margaret Monroe were:
1) John born: 26 March 1829
died: 8 April 1857
2) Samuel born: 18 Oct 1823
died: 15 Nov 1860
married: 1 Aug 1844 Mary Ann Butt
3) Alexander born: 1826/27
married: Mary E. Sutton daughter of Benjamin Sutton
4) William born: 28 Dec 1828
died: 22 Feb 1853
5) Nancy Jane born: 1833
married: Wilson Smith
6) Alfred born: 1835
married: 21 May 1861 to Mary Jane Kelly, daughter of John and Frances Kelly.
7) George born: 6 Dec 1837
died: 5 Jun 1917
married: (1) 2 May 1872 Helena Scheer
(2) 7 March 1883 Hattie LakeU.S. Census records show the Jesse Monroe family lived in Byrd and Union Townships, Brown County. Jesse's first wife Margaret died 12 May 1844 and is buried in Old Red Oak Cemetery located North of Ripley, Ohio. Jesse married (2) Martha Hodgkins on 20 March 1845, (3) 18 January 1849 to Sarah Cumberland, (4) 5 July 1855 tp Rhoda Barton who died probably in early 1861. Jesse married (5) 5 September 1861 Sarah Perkins. Sarah predeceased Jesse, as his death reveals him to be 82 years old, widower, died in Union Township, Brown County, Ohio of chronic diarrhea.
His estate is recorded as #12728 as "no estate whatsoever, this only done to release a mortgage of record". Mr. Orange Sutton (son of Benjamin and sister Mary E. Sutton wife of Alexander Monroe) was administrator. The note of Mr. Washington white as paid in four payments in 1877/79 Dr. J.C.Winters attended Jesse until 13 April 1877, his fees paid to 12 April 1877. Burial clothes, casket and hearseage paid pn 14 April 1877.
Probable siblings of Jesse Monroe living in Brown County were Hugh Monroe, born: 1789 married: 18 November 1819 to Isabella Espry; Margaret Monroe, born: 1800/10 married: 10 March 1825 Robert Kirkpatrick (brother of Margaret Kirkpatrick Monroe); George Monroe, born: 1805/08, married: 19 May 1825 Zena Prickett in Byrd Township.