ames Swiggett(1) of Dorchester, Caroline Cos. MD and Sussex Co.
DE,
Last Will and Testament
James Swiggett : Yeoman w.22 Jul 1780 p. 28 Aug 1780 Sussex County Del.
wife Elizabeth, dwelling Plantation on the east side of the state line
son Henry , exec. lands in both states except for wife's
daus Mary and Elizabeth Smith- sterling silver.
wit. Benjamin Whittington, Rhoda Whittington, Truston Godwin
Arch. Vol. a 101 pg 92 Reg. of Wills Liber C. f. 344-345
Henry Swiggett(2) of Sussex Co. De./Caroline Co. Md.
will stated sons Henry, James, Johnson, Harmon, William
William Swiggett(3)of Caroline Co. Md. died intestate
sons Aaron, Levin
Col. Aaron Swiggett(4) b. Caroline Co, MD. m. Nanci Hinds dau of William Hinds, Sr.
Officer Seaford DE.Militia, fought in the War of 1812, in the Battle of Lewes.
Revolutionary Patriots of Caroline Co., Md 1775-1783, Peden, Jr., Henry C.,1998 Family Line Publications, Westminster, Md. 21157
SWIGGATE, Benjamin. Private, Militia, Capt. Andrew Fountain's Company, 14th Battalion, by August 13, 1777 Ref: M-157]. Rendered patriotic service by providing wheat for the use of the military in August, 1782, as verified by Giles Hicks 3rd, Commissary for Caroline County [Ref: V-6636, which listed the name as "Ben Swigate"].
SWIGGATE, Harmon. Private, Militia, Capt. John Stafford's Company, 14th Battalion, by August 13, 1777 [Ref: M-156).
SWIGGATE, Henry Jr. Private, Militia, Capt. John Stafford's Company, 14th Battalion, by August 13, 1777 [Ref: M-156]. He was probably the son of "Henry Swiggett" who was aged 55 in a 1785 deposition [Ref: T- 11].
SWIGGATE, James. Private, Militia, Capt. John Stafford's Company,
14th Battalion, by August 13, 1777 [Ref: M-156]. "James Swigget"
married Elizabeth Priest on July 3, 1755 [Ref: K-27]
.
SWIGGATE, Johnson. Private, Militia, Capt. John Stafford's Company,
14th Battalion, by August 13, 1777 [Ref: M-156].
SWIGGATE, William. Private, Militia, Capt. John Stafford's Company, 14th Battalion, by August 13, 1777 [Ref: M-156].
REF.M -Clements, Eugene S, and Wright, F.Edward The Maryland Militia in the Revolutionary War. Family Line Publications, Westminster Md. 1987
REF. T -Harper, Irma, Heirs and legatees of Caroline Co., Family Line Pub. Westmisnter, 1989
Hand Stitched Sampler of Swiggett Genealogy
Children of Aaron and Nancy Swiggett m. 30 Jun 1808
Sarah A. Swiggett was born 29 May 1809
died 18 Dec. 1810
William H. Swiggett was born 30 Dec. 1810 (William Hinds Swiggett)
Emeline Swiggett was born 8 April 1813 died 12 Oct. 1823
Eliza Ann Swiggett was born March 29 1818
Charles Swiggett was born 24 May 1817 died 23 Aug. 1818
Carnelia Swiggett was born 7 May 1819
Sarah Jane Swiggett was born 28 Jul 1821
Levin Swiggett was born 5 Sept. 1823
Wilson Swiggett was born 12 June 1825 died 30 June 1828
Aaron Swiggett (Jr)was born 22 Jan 1827
(Col)Aaron Swiggett (Sr) died 26 Dec. 1826
Eliza Ann Swiggett's needlework
(Aaron Swiggett's dau Eliza Ann Swiggett married Major Wright Allen)
Migration of Caroline County Quakers to Indiana: F. Edward Wright, Maryland Genealogical Magazine,Vol 34 No. 3 1993, Baltimore ,Maryland pgs.279,280.
A large number of Quakers of the Northwest Fork Monthly Meetings moved from near Federalsburg, Maryland to Wayne County, Indiana in the 1820's.
Some of the members had shown interest in moving to Ohio as early as 1805 and had asked for the counsel and advice of Friends ."..In 1806 certificates of removal to Ohio were requested....From 1824 through the next six years a significant number of Southern Caroline would settle ... in the vicinity of the towns of Richmond (White Water Meeting) and Milton (Milford Meeting). Most of those who continued as Members of the Society of Friends became Hicksite Quakers, especially those in the Milton area. Some of the Northwest Fork Quaker had been disowned by the time of their arrival in Indiana.
From the Northwest Fork Monthly Meeting , Milford, and White Water Monthly Meeting Minutes...
SWIGGETT
A certificate of removal was requested on 8/16/1826 for Solomon Swiggett, his wife Euphema and their Daughter, Jane. Solomon and Euphema joined the Hicksite branch and were disowned by the orthodox branch of Milford Monthly Meeting on 9/27/1828. Jane was disowned on 5/28/1842. Solomon died 5/31/1864 and Euphemia died 8/16/1873.
"Disownment" The society of Friends, or Quakers ,...were a closed society ..Rule of "Discipline" A frequently broken rule was marriage ..outside the society. Acknowledgment of the breach and contrition were often sufficient reasons to be received back into membership.
*Nicholites or New Quakers. Joseph Nichols and the Nicholites, Kenneth Carroll, Easton Publishing Co., Easton Maryland (1962)
Peter Swiggett a resident of Wayne/Fayette County IN family originally
from Maryland. There is a strong possibility that
the family was at one time Quaker, though three children all married by
a Methodist minister in1840 to 1850 IN. One marriage of Althea Swiggett
was to George Wilson, disowned by theWhitewater MM for marrying out
of unity.
It appears that this Peter Swiggett married first Thirza, surname unknown, in Maryland and married 2nd Rebecca Ann Harper Jul 21, 1832, Queens Co MD (by a minister). My guess is that the family was already disowned for the ownership of one slave as suggested by the 1820 QueenAnn's Co MD census - 1st Election District.
Contributed by Michael Hofemann
Migration of Nicholites and Quakers to North Carolina
Nancy Ann Swiggett, born1786, died 1880, believed to be the daughter of Henry Swiggett (not sure which one). She migrated to Guilford County, North Carolina (At the time of her migration, it may have been known as Rowan County, North Carolina.) and brought with her Levicy Swiggett, not sure of the relationship.
She may have been married to James Anderson, a "Nicholite".
This marriage may not have been recognized by the Quaker church. As far
as I can tell, she continued to carry her maden name throughout her lifetime.
she had several
children the oldest of which was George Washington Swiggett, Sr.
George Washington Swiggett, Sr. had a son named George Washington
Swiggett, Jr., who had thirteen (13) children, one of which was my
mother, Grace Ethleen Swiggett.
Contributed by D. Wright
Caroline County Marriages 1774-1825
Swiggett, Daniel m. Elizabeth Matthews 4 Feb 1804
Swiggett, Griffin Lewis m. Henrietta Shanahan 8 Jan 1818
Swiggett, Henry m. Henrietta Mitchel 20 Sept. 1803
Swiggett, James m. Sidney Barwick 18 Jan 1820
Swiggett Joseph m. Rebecca Stevens 29 Dec. 1823
Swiggett, Thomas m. Sarah Black 5 Jun 1820
Swiggett, Thomas m. Elizabeth Barwick 18 May 1824
Swiggett, James m. Elizabeth Priest; St. John's Parish, Caroline County.
History of Caroline County
by reprint Family Line Publications, Westminster Md.
1774: among the first records of Caroline County, Henry Swiggett registers son William Swiggett's hogs; "crop and under bit in right ear; left sliced with hole in it".
CAROLINE COUNTY WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS
Harmon Swiggett w.20 Feb 1828 p. 6 April 1833 Lib. WAF No. A f. 120
son John Swiggett ; farm where he now lives adj. William Swiggett, Solomon Richardson and James Richardson; moveable estate and farm
two sons James and Robert Swiggett and Martha? dau of James $25 ea.
Joseph Swiggett's son William and dau Hester $25 ea.
Thomas Swiggett's daus Mary E. and Sarah $25 ea.
Levisa Stevens's dau Harriet Stevens and Mary Stevens $25 ea.
Ann Stevens son Joseph Stevens and Azel Stevens $25 ea.
son John Exec.
wit. S. Richardson, Harrison Colscott, Ann Richardson
Swigget, Henry w 9-23-1798 p 11-27-1798 Caroline Co. Md.
Wife Sarah Dwelling Plantation, timber, firewood, 1 bushel flack seed ea. year, slave, and bed.
Son William Swiggett
Son Johnston Swiggett lands on east side of road through forest
from
Marshy Hope Bridge to Potters Landing, adj. Levin Smith, Joseph Foster.
Son Harmon Swiggett Chances Venture and Chances Lott next to son William's lands.
Sons Henry and Levin Land called Danby (Darby) 260 acres.
Son Daniel Swiggett tracks: Adams Rest and Hollison Hunting Fields.
Son James Swiggett Dwelling Plantation after mother's death, road leading down three bridges to Colliers crossroads.
Daughter Sarah Coldscott lands purchased from Stephen Olston in Del.
With ½ to Ralph Coldscott, 25 acres to son Eli Coldscott
Son William Swiggett remainder of lands.
Four sons and granddaughter, Rhoda. (daughter of Rhoda), Henry, James, Daniel, Levin, Rhoda.
Adm. James Anderson, Willis Charles, Edward Barton,
Peter Harris, to settle estate, son Henry exec.
Witness James Harris, William Jones, and Hannah Jones.
Accounts of Sussex County Delaware
Aaron Swigget's Account registered and opened 28 Aug 1827, 26 Feb 1828
among people owing debt 18 June 1828 William Hinds, 17 Sept. 1829 Thomas Hinds
SUSSEX COUNTY WILL
Nancy Swiggett of Seaford w. 1/10/1831 p. 5/17/1831
to eldest son William -Negro, clock
dau Eliza Anne furniture, bed
dau Cornelia one bed, furniture
dau Sarah Jane Swiggett teaspoons
youngest son Levin Swiggett - balance appt. Thomas (Henderson) guardian
Marriages Bonds Sussex and Kent Counties, Del
Swigget, Aaron m. Mahala Janes Bradley 1 July 1849 minister J. Hargis Vol 74 pg. 55, Vol 89 pg. 26 Archives of Del. Church records of Sussex County
Swiggett, Catherine m. Benj. Townsend 15 Sept 1821 Vol 6. pg 202 - bond Kent Co.
Swiggett, Deborah m. Peter Wilson 20 July 1833 Vol 14 pg 110 Bond
Swiggett, Leven m. Phaney Williams 30 Jan 1810 Vol. 18 pg. 262 bond
Swiggett, Levin m. Elizabeth Brown 21 Mar. 1815 Vol. 20 pg 211, A6, pg. 39 bond- probate of Daniel Brown
Swiggett, Luther m. Mary Anderson bond Kent County. 12 April 1830
Swiggett, Henry m. Thurs. Nov. 18,1815 at Friends Meeting House to Deborah B. Shanahan of this county (Talbot) Easton Star 25 Nov. 1815
Swiggett, James m. 3 July 1755 Elizabeth Priest ; St. Johns Parish ,Caroline County.
Maryland Marriages 1778-1800 Nicholite Society of Friends
Swiggett, John 19 Mar 1780 m, Mary Breeding 2 Dorc. 288
Swigate, Benj. 29 Oct. 1787 m. Nancy Tregoe 2 Dorc
Swigate, James 30 Nov. 1790 m. Fama Adams 2 Dorc.
Deeds of Dorchester Co., Md.
Old Liber 20 f 36 21 Jan 1763 Isaac Chance of Dor. Co., planter and Elizabeth his wife to Henry Swiggett of Dorc., planter: Chances Lott containing 18 A. more or less, wits. John Campbell, Thos. White/ Ack. before John Campbell, Thos. White, Justices.
Old Liber 20 f 39 ,21 Jan 1765 Richard Chance of Dorc. Co. planter, and Martha his wife to Henry Swiggett of same co.,plnater: part of Chance's Venture, containing 100 A. more or less.wits. John Campbell, Thos. White/ Ack. before John Campbell, Thos. White, Justices.
Old Liber 21 f 75, 31 Jul 1766 Edgar Rumbley of Dorc. Co., planter, to James Swigot of the same county, planter: part of Edgars Inlett adj. Bickams Lott on Watses Branch, containing 36 A. more of less, wits. John Campbell, Thos. White/ Ack. before John Campbell, Thos. White, Justices.
Old Liber 23 f 328, 9 Aug. 1769 John Hignut of Dorc. Co. to Henry Swiget
of the same co. part of tract known as Addames Rest containing 66
A. more or less, wits. Thos. White, Jno. Goldsborough. Ackn.
by John Hignut and Mary his wife before Thos. White and Jno. Goldsborough,
Justices.
CAROLINE CO. CENSUS 1776 Bridgetown 100
Sweggatt. Thomas 2m under 16, 1m 16-50, 1 over 50
Swegatt Henry 4m under 16, 3m 16-50
Swgat, Benj. 1m 16-50
Swegatt, James 2m 16-50
GREAT CH0PTANK HUNDRED 28 Feb. 1778
Swiggett, Thomas
Swiggett, Henry
Swiggett, James
Swiggett, Henry Jr.
Swiggett, William
RIVER DISTRICT HUNDRED 1785 Tax List Caroline Co.
Swiggett, Henry - Danby Pt., Adams Rest, Kittles Lot, Chances
Lot
Chances Venture, Goodluck, Harper's Lot, addition to Harper's Lot, Neighbor's
Keepoff, Lloyd's Defense
Swigate, Benj.- single man
Swigate, Harrison- single man
Swiggate, William - no tracts cited
Swiggate, Johnson- no tracts cited
CAROLINE COUNTY CENSUS 1790
Swiggate, Harmon 1020100
Swiggate, William 2020410
Swiggate, Johnson 1050501
Swiggate, Henry 4020400
SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE- CENSUS 1790
Swigget, Henry Northwest Fork 100
CAROLINE COUNTY 1800 CENSUS
Swiggett, Levin 1m 26/45
Swiggett William 1m 26-45, 2 m 10-16, 2 m und. 10
Swiggett, Johnson 1m 26-45, 2m 16-26, 1m und. 10
Swiggett, James 1m 26-45, 2m und. 10
Swiggett, Harmon 1m 26-45 2 m 10-16, 3 und. 10
SUSSEX COUNTY 1810 CENSUS
Swiggett, Levin Northwest Fork
1820 CENSUS DEL.
Swiggett, Aaron Northwest Fork, Sussex County
Swiggett, Levin Murderkill, Kent County
1830 CENSUS DEL.
Swiggett, Levin Kent 291 Murderkill
Swiggett, Nancy Sussex 176 NWF
Swiggett, Henry 261 Dover
Swiggett, Isaac Kent 342 Mispillion
Swiggett, Luther Kent 338 Mispillion
Swiggett, Mitchell Kent 339 Mispillion
1840 CENSUS DEL.
Swiggett, Luther Kent 094 Mispillion
Swiggett, William Sussex Seaford
Swiggett, Levin Kent 066 Murderkill
HISTORY OF DEL.-SCHARF
Swygett, Henry NWF hundred. 1785 (1279)
Swygget, William H. I.0.0.F., Little Creek 1840 (1333)
Swiggate Wm. H. Seaford hd. (1840) (1303)
Swiggett Aaron Innkeeper, Seaford Hd (1313)
Heirs of: Landowners, Seaford (1836) (1309)
St. Johns ME Church, Seaford Hd. (c. 1820) (1314)
Wm Y Swiggett (2nd Lt. Major) 1860's 1882 (Postmaster Wilmington)
SUSSEX COUNTY DEEDS PETITION FOR DIVISION OF LANDS
Liber P pg. 286,314
Swiggett, Aaron Died intestate on or about 1827, several houses and
lots
in Seaford equally divided between children, viz. Wm. Swiggett,
Eliza Ann married to Maj. W. Allen, Cornelia Swiggett, Sarah
Jane Swiggett, Levin Swiggett. March 15, 1837.
Report on division of land pg. 314/map.
Liber. P pg. 399 1832
Appointed guardian to minors, Cornelia, Sarah Jane, Levin Swiggett.
Thomas Henderson appointed.
Liber Q Report on Guardian Pg 91
SWIGGETTS IN MARYLAND HISTORICAL MAGAZINE
Adar Swiggett Vol. 52 pgs, 60, 78, 80
Ester Swiggettt Vol. 45 pg. 60
Henry Swiggett Vol. 45 pg. 60
Wm. Swiggett Vol. 79 pg. 128
Rhoda SwiggettVol. 52
Howard Swiggett Vol. 65 pg. 244
Johnson Swiggett Vol. 79, pg. 128
THE NICOLITES OF CAROLINE COUNTY
Rhoda Swiggett dau of Henry and Sarah b. 8/14/1775
Levin Swiggett son of Henry and Sarah b. 8/11/1777
John Swiggett son of Johnson and Mary b. 9/17/1781
Henry Swiggett son of Johnson and Mary b. 3/11/1783
Sarah Swiggett dau of " b. 9/24/1785
Ester Swiggett dau of " b. 4/11/1788
Mynta Swiggett dau of " b. 4/13/1790
Solomon Swiggett of " b. 1/30/1794
Adah Swiggett dau of " b. 5/8/1797
Witnesses to Nicholite marriages(number ref. to order in Md. Historical Mag.)
Vol. 46, 288-289
Johnson Swiggett 19,22,25,24
Mary Swiggett 20
William Swiggett 21
Rhoda Swiggett 45
Lydia Swiggins 54
Marriages to the reference numbers above
19. Richard Jenkins and Ann Kelly 1/2/1779 Caroline
20. James Wright and Sarah Wright 2/4/1780 Caroline
21. Johnson Swigget and Mary Breeding 3/19/1780 Caroline
22. William Framrton of Caroline and Marget Goslin of Dorc.
11/3/1781
25. James Barton and Mary Jane Jenkins 4/6/1782 Caroline
24. Dennis Kelly and Sarah Jenkins 4/6/1783 Caroline
45. Richard Vickars of Dorc. and Celia Chilcutt of Caroline
8/31/1791
54. Dennis Kelly and Hannah Wilson 12/18/1794 Caroline
Nicholites admitted into The Society of Friends -Third Haven Meeting House Monthly Meeting: Easton, Md.(Talbot Co.)
1/11/1798 - Johnson Swigget, Mary Swiggett
5/17/1798 - Sarah Swiggett
5/16/1799 - John Swigget, Henry Swiggett, Sarah Swiggett,
Esther Swiggett,
Mynter Swiggett, Solomon Swiggett
7/11/1799 Deborah Shannahan
DELAWARE MARRIGE RECORDS
Swigget, Margaret m. Wesley Callaway 3/28/1848 Vol. 24 pg. 356 - bond
Swiggett, Martin M. m. Marian Caldwell 12/3/1840 Vol. 17 pg. 294
Swiggett, Mitchell m. Hesterman Lewis 2/1/1807 Vol. 18 pg 122
Swiggett, William m. Nicey Boggs Vol. 21 pg. 170
SUSSEX COUNTY DEEDS
AD 27 pg. 444 John Hooper to Tilghman Wright plot in Seaford - 2
plots
wit. Aaron Swiggett and Jacob Moore, 15 Dec 1808
AD 27 f 446 Tilghman Wright to Aaron Swiggett- plot in Seaford 15 Dec 1808
AF 29 f 235 Aaron Swiggett and Tilghman Wright to John Rust -plot in Seaford town- 15 Oct 1810
AG 30 pg. 40 Aaron Swiggett from John Tennent and Ann Hazard
wid. of Wm., Lots 25, 24
N. Water St. and E North St. 12 Dec 1811
AG 30 pg. 422 Aaron Swiggett from Ester Baker and others lot 28 Seaford 1813
AK 33 pg. 323 Aaron Swiggett from Purnal Tindell Sheriff- highest bidder lots 89, 94, 54, 63 93 Seaford Hundred 1817
AL S4 pg. 10 Aaron Swggett and George Hazard from Henry Little and wife lot no. 13 S. side Water St. E side North St. to Nanticoke River-1818
Al S4 pg. 192 Aaron Swiggett from James Conwell and wife lots 99, 100, 5 Seaford 13 May 1819
AL 54 pg. 461 Aaron Swiggett, Jacob Kinder, Arther Willis,
Isaac and Jacob
Cannon , late John Hooper to Solomon Boston lots 59,60,61,62,68,69,70,86
Susan Hooper now Susan Fountain formerly wife of late John
Hooper.
1821
AN 36 pg. 124 Aaron Swiggett 1824
AN 36 pg. 444 Aaron Swiggett from George Hazard and wife lot no 13 1825
AN 36 pg. 576? Aaron Swiggett from James Wilson and wife Polly Ann Cannon of Dorcester Co. Aaron Swigget Power of Atty., Adm. of Polly Ann Cannon dau of Abraham Cannon- 1825
AP 58 Aaron Swigget and wife to Wm. Swigget Sr. of Caroline Co. 28 Oct.1820 f 50
AP 58 f 51 Wm. Swigget Sr. to Lavenia Hinds 28 Oct 1820 lot # 5
AAC pg51 Bill of sale; Samuel A. Swigget, Francis C. Swiggett, and William Y. Swiggett from William H. Swiggett (father) for $1.00- Slaves.
Misc.
Glen Levin Swiggett son of Levin Swiggett, and grandson of Aaron Swiggett. was a poet and writer."The Untimely Dead" is one of many books of poems and stories published.
Caroline County Deeds
1825 Wm. Swiggett from Aaron Swiggett JRP 65
1825 Wm. Swiggett to Lavenia Hinds JRP 65
SLAVERY, STEAMBOATS AND RAILROADS
HISTORY OF 19th CENTURY SEAFORD DELAWARE
Hancock & Hife pub. Seaford High School De.
St. Lukes Cemetery- Cornelia Swiggett d. 10 Nov. 1862 AET 43 yrs
6 mo. 23 days
MARYLAND MILITIA IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Caroline Co.. 1777 Aug. 13/ 14 Battalion
Lt. Wm. Whitly, Matthew Driver Col. , Nath. Potter
Maj. ,
Capt. John Stafford Co.
Swiggate, James
Swiggate, Henry Jr.
Swiggate, William
Swiggate, Johnson
Swiggate, Harmon
Capt. Andrew Fountain Co.
Swiggate, Benjamin
BIOGRAPHICAL AND GENEALOGICAL HISTORY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE: RUNK
Major Aaron Swiggett married Nancy Hinds, daughter of William Hinds of Kent Co. (DE), and niece of Thomas Hinds (General) of Mississippi. He settled in Seaford, engaging in the merchant and shipping business, and accumulated considerable wealth. He was a major in the War of 1812, and was in the battle of Lewes(De). The coat he wore in that fight stayed in the family till at least the end of the 19th century. He died in 1828 (1826*) about 40* years of age. He had two sons (who lived) William Hinds Swiggett and Levin Swiggett; and three daughters Eliza Ann, who married Major W. Allen of Seaford, and died in 1873, leaving seven children; Cornelia , who died unmarried in 1864; Sarah J. , widow of Capt. Orlando Martin, who died in 1860, leaving one child, Walter E. Martin.
The father of Aaron Swiggett, and the first American ancestor
of the family (*?) was William Swiggett, who was born in Sweden c.
1750, and coming to America when the young man settled in Caroline Co. Md*.
He married Miss Shaftesbury (*?), and had two sons; Levin and Aaron,
and three daughters. He was a farmer in good circumstances and lived to
be 85 years old, dying in 1835.
Aaron Swiggett's son William H. Swiggett was a man of considerable
reputation, He taught school in his youth, and was in public life for many
years, holding various positions in the county. He was a recorder of deeds
for Sussex Co., clerk in the register's office for 12 years and Asst. Provost
Marshall. He was a stanch Whig, and one of the first to join the ranks of
the new Republican party. He died in 1875 when in his 63rd year. His wife
Maria Hurst, was an accomplished lady of Dorcester Co, Md. She was
the sister of the late John Hurst, of Baltimore, and Bishop Hurst
of the M.E. Church was his nephew. Mr. Swiggett died at the early
age of 32 leaving a family of 5 children; Captain Samuel A. Swiggett,
Francis C. Swiggett, Annie H. Swiggett, who married Robert
H. Ford, Colonel William Yardley Swiggett, and Ashland B.
Swiggett. All these sons served in the Union army during the late
Civil War. The eldest served as Capt. in the 36 Iowa and was a prisoner
for eighteen months at Camp Ford Texas. His brother, Ashland was wounded
seven times in the battle of Antietam.
William H. Swiggett was again married in 1856 to Ellen A. Harris,
she died in 1860 leaving him. 2 children; Mary B. Swiggett, who married
Clarissa? M. Green, and Cornelia M. Swiggett, who married
Edwin Goodwin.
The parents of Col. Wm.Y. Swiggett removed to the Georgetown when he was 5 years old and attended the school and academy at that place until he was seventeen. He then went to Iowa, where he remained one year, and returning in 1859, entered in the office of the Georgetown Messenger, to learn the printing trade. At this business he continued until the rebellion in 1861, when he was one of the first to enroll himself for the defense of his country's flag and enlisted in Company G, First Delaware Volunteers, for three months.
He was elected as Second Lieutenant by that company, in which rank he served during the term guarding the railroad from Wilmington to Baltimore. On being mustered out he assisted in reorganizing the regiment for three years service and was mustered out as first Lieutenant of Company C.
Two months he spent at home in recruiting after which he joined the regiment at Camp Hamilton, Fortress Monroe and shared in its fortune till the battle of Antietam, in which he was severely wounded in the hip by a musket ball and was torn from the field. After two months in the hospital he rejoined his reg-iment and on the 20th of Jan. was promoted to the rank of Captain, receiving his commission Jan. 23, 1862 the day following his marriage. He was at that time on a leave of absence, but afterwards rejoined his regiment at Gettysburg.
He was however unable to participate in the battle or to endure the hardship of the field and was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps Oct. 1, 1863 and employed in the lighter duties of the service. Swiggett was first commissioned as first lieutenant and on 10 Dec. 1863 was promoted to Captain and was stationed at Meridan Hill near Washington, serving until April 6 1864 when he was mustered out by general orders. He returned in the following summer assisting in raising the Ninth Delaware Regiment. When it was organized he was commissioned Major on Sept. 12, 1864. Still suffering from his wounds which had not yet closed, he went with the regiment to Fort Delaware guarding rebel prisoners.
On Jan. 4 1865 he was commissioned Colonel of his regiment and mustered out by general orders from the War Dept. that same month.
Colonel Swiggett received eight military commissions beginning with second lieutenant and ascending to that of Lieut. Colonel. In Sept he was appointed Mail agent on the Delaware Railroad and removed to his residence in Wilmington. He filled the position in an efficient manner till 1882 when having been appointed to postmaster of that city by President Arthur and on the 15th of that month was confirmed by the Senate. He entered his new task with the same zeal and devotion to duty that characterized him in the different position he filled in the army. He was always an active Republican, became a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and was one of the originators of DuPont post no. 2 of Wilmington in which he held all the chairs of honor. He was assistant quartermaster general of the dept. of Delaware and a member of the National Council of Administration. He became a member of the Knights of Pythias, joined the Meth. Episcopal. church in Feb. 1869 and served as trustee St. Paul's church. Col. Wm. Y. Swiggett was married Jan 22 1863 to Charlotte E.D. Cannon of Georgetown dau. of Joseph K. and Hannah (Dunning) Cannon. Wm. and his wife Charlotte had one child , Maria Swigget.
*dates, names or places are incorrect or unproven by this author's research
SEAFORD PUBLIC CEMETARY FORMERLY ST. JOHN'S METH EPIS. AND I.O.O.F.(Intl. Order of Oddfellows)
Aaron Swiggett d. 12/26/1826 AET c. 45
Nancy Swigget wife of Aaron d. 5/ /1831 AET c. 40
William H. Swigget b. 12/15/1810 d. 6/27/1873
Henrietta M. Swigget wife of Wm. H. d. 2/15/1847 AET 33 yrs
6 mos 8 days
Ella A. Swiggett wife of William A. d. 9/7/1860 AET 27 yrs 0 mos.
9 days
ORPHANS COURT INDEX SUSSEX CO.
William H. Swigget -Chancery Court B No. 2 f 142 1859
SUSSEX COUNTY DEEDS / CAROLINE CO.
1825 William Swiggett of Caroline Co. Md. - Aaron Swiggett of Sussex Co Del.- JRP 65 -
Wm. Swiggett Sr. from Aaron Swiggett and wife of Sussex to Wm. Swiggett of Caroline , $280 lot #5 in Seaford signed Aaron Swiggett Nancy Swiggett AP no. 38 F30
next deed in Liber is Lavinia Hinds from Wm. Swiggett Sr. of Caroline co. to his daughter Lavenia Hinds wife of Thomas Hinds formerly Lavenia Swiggett of Sussex Co. $1.00 for lot in Seaford, DE. NWF - AP NO. 38 F30
HISTORY OF DEL- SCHARF
Aaron Swiggett owner of the Old Wharf Inn- Hotel keeper 1856 List
of town residents of Seaford heirs of Aaron Swigget among others;
Turpin Wright, Kitty Neal, William Laws Member St.
John's M.E. Church @ 1820
CAROLINE COUNTY DEEDS
1819 Griffin Swiggett to Wm Pratt JRM 397
1785 Henry Swiggett to Harmon Swiggett GFA 637
1784 Henry Swiggett to Levi Eaton GFA 692
1788 Henry Swiggett to Levi Eaton WRB 378
1788 Henry Swiggett to James Swiggett TRF 139
1802 Henry Swiggett to James Swiggett TRH 218
MARYLAND WAR OF 1812 MILITIA by F. Edward Wright
Caroline Co. Capt. Samuel Slaughter Ap.18-21 1813 10th Calvary Dist.
Levin Swiggett 2 days
Peter Swiggett 4 days
May 11 to17,1813 served 6 days Capt. Samuel Slaughter Co. 10th Calvary Dist.
Levin Swiggett
Peter Swiggett
Adjutant General Papers
- Twelfth Brigade Drafted from Caroline Co.
Joseph Swiggett
- 12th Brigade 4 Aug 1812 - Easton Md.
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