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Peter Swain

Male 1863 - 1930  (~ 66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Peter Swain was born Feb 1863, Stone Island, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 29 Jan 1930, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried abt. 31 Jan 1930, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Peter married Bridget Jones 28 Nov 1885, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Bridget (daughter of John Jones and Johanna Costello) was born Oct 1864, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 13 Aug 1944, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 15 Aug 1944, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jul 1885, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Margaret Clara Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1886, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Johanna Joseph "Josephine" Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jan 1889, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Nov 1918, Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States.
    4. 5. John Joseph "Jack" Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jan 1892, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Dec 1982, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Dec 1982, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    5. 6. Catherine "Kitty" Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1895, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown, United States.
    6. 7. Mary Christina Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jun 1897, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 19 Dec 1974, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    7. 8. Bridget Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Sep 1899, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 23 May 1991, Massachusetts, United States.
    8. 9. Thomas Joseph "Tom" Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 May 1902, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown, United States.
    9. 10. Robert Anthony "Bob" Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Aug 1904, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 8 Oct 1983, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 10 Oct 1983, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born Abt Jul 1885, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 Jul 1885, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland


  2. 3.  Margaret Clara Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 22 Aug 1886, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 26 Aug 1886, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Margaret married Thomas Duncan Abt 1923. Thomas was born Abt 1883; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Johanna Joseph "Josephine" Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born Abt Jan 1889, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Nov 1918, Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 28 Jan 1889, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Date of marriage and death provided by Dianne Butz.

    Johanna married Henry Williams 25 Jan 1913, St Joseph's Church, Bristol, Connecticut, United States. Henry (son of Martin Williams and Mary Noonan) was born Abt Dec 1883, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Jun 1941, Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Dorothy Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Henry Williams  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Harold Williams  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  John Joseph "Jack" Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 13 Jan 1892, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Dec 1982, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Dec 1982, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Jun 1892, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    John — Mary Evelyn "Evelyn" Canning. Mary (daughter of Alfred "Alf" Canning and Mary "Molly" Swain) was born 22 Apr 1899, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 29 Apr 1952, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 May 1952, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Marie Swain  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Aiden C. Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jul 1923, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 3 Oct 2011, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 6 Oct 2011, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    3. 16. Dorothy Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1926, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 4 Nov 2013, St. John's, Newfoundland; was cremated 8 Nov 2013, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    4. 17. Ella Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Dec 1927, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 4 Mar 2019, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 8 Mar 2019, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    5. 18. Peter M. Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 May 1929, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 21 Apr 1994, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 25 Apr 1994, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    6. 19. Genevieve M. "Gen" Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Sep 1931, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 29 Aug 2015, St. John's, Newfoundland; was cremated 30 Aug 2015, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    7. 20. Alfred John Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Nov 1932, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 13 Oct 2012, Calvert, Newfoundland; was cremated 16 Oct 2012, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    8. 21. Elizabeth "Betty" Swain  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 22. Reginald Joseph Swain  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Catherine "Kitty" Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 13 Feb 1895, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Feb 1895, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    This family was living on Patrick Street, West Side, Ward 2, St. John's West (Ref # 325-408) according to the 1921 Newfoundland Census.

    U.S. Federal Census: 1930 • New York • Kings • Brooklyn (Districts 1001-1250) • District 1095 - Page 7A

    This family is living at 252? 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY when the 1930 U.S. cenus was carried out. The census indicates that the Pridham family had moved to the U.S. in 1924. Richard's occupation appears to be a machinist. Catherine's brother Thomas Swain was also staying with them at that time. He had been in the U.S. since 1922 and gave his occupation as a fisherman.

    Catherine married Richard Pridham Abt 1917. Richard was born Aug 1893, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. James Pridham  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Norman Pridham  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Reginald Pridham  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Mary Christina Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 17 Jun 1897, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 19 Dec 1974, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 28 Jun 1897, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Date of Death supplied by Dianne Butz.

    Mary married Thomas Picco 16 Nov 1922, St. John's, Newfoundland. Thomas was born 7 Feb 1899, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 6 Apr 1977, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Bridget Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 24 Sep 1899, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 23 May 1991, Massachusetts, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 27 Sep 1899, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Died:
    BRIDGET M SWAIN - Social Security Request Information - (SS-5) SSN 018-22-0217 Residence: Massachusetts; Born 24 Sep 1899 Last Benefit: Died 23 May 1991; Issued: MA (Before 1951)

    Bridget — Clifford John Swain. Clifford (son of John Joseph "Jeffers" Swain and Elizabeth Amalda Rhodes) was born 29 Nov 1900, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; died Nov 1964, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Cyril Swain  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Mary Swain  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Kathleen Swain  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Elizabeth Swain  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 30. Robert Swain  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 31. Clifford Swain  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Thomas Joseph "Tom" Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 26 May 1902, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 30 May 1902, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    U.S. Federal Census: 1930 • New York • Kings • Brooklyn (Districts 1001-1250) • District 1095 - Page 7A

    Thomas Swain was staying with his sister Catherine Pridham when the 1930 U.S. census was taken. He had been in the U.S. since 1922 and gave his occupation as a fisherman.

    Thomas — Margaret "Maggie" O'Toole. Margaret (daughter of William "Bill" O'Toole and Anne Joseph "Annie" Brennan) was born 13 Sep 1909, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 13 Jul 2003, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]


  9. 10.  Robert Anthony "Bob" Swain Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 21 Aug 1904, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 8 Oct 1983, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 10 Oct 1983, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 24 Aug 1904, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Robert (Bob) and Clara did not have any children. They lived in the U.S. for a number of years but eventually returned to Calvert and built a new home there. Bob walked with a cane. He had lost part of his lower leg in a shipboard accident while fishing in the U.S.

    Robert — Clara Joseph Swain. Clara (daughter of Joseph Swain and Margaret Hagan) was born 2 Jul 1902, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 5 Jul 1968, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 7 Jul 1968, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Dorothy Williams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Johanna2, 1.Peter1)

  2. 12.  Henry Williams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Johanna2, 1.Peter1)

  3. 13.  Harold Williams Descendancy chart to this point (4.Johanna2, 1.Peter1)

  4. 14.  Marie Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1)

    Marie — Frederick "Fred" Sullivan. (son of Joseph "Jose" Sullivan and Mary-Esther "Sis" Costello) [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  Aiden C. Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1) was born 28 Jul 1923, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 3 Oct 2011, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 6 Oct 2011, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Aiden married Mary Madonna "Madonna" Ledwell 4 Apr 1953, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of James Vincent "Vince" Ledwell and Monica "Mon" O' Grady) was born 11 Aug 1929, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 25 Oct 2020, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 28 Oct 2020, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 16.  Dorothy Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1) was born Abt 1926, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 4 Nov 2013, St. John's, Newfoundland; was cremated 8 Nov 2013, St. John's, Newfoundland.

  7. 17.  Ella Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1) was born 31 Dec 1927, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 4 Mar 2019, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 8 Mar 2019, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Ella — Leo Joseph Walsh. Leo (son of James Joseph "Jimmy" Walsh and Ann "Annie" Dalton) was born Abt 1924, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 1986, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried 1986, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 18.  Peter M. Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1) was born 30 May 1929, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 21 Apr 1994, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 25 Apr 1994, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Peter married Carmel Power (daughter of Peter Power and Esther Murphy) [Group Sheet]


  9. 19.  Genevieve M. "Gen" Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1) was born 18 Sep 1931, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 29 Aug 2015, St. John's, Newfoundland; was cremated 30 Aug 2015, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Burial: Abt 2 Sep 2015, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as Sept. 16 in her obituary.

    Genevieve — Kevin M. Walsh. Kevin (son of Robert Ambrose "Ambrose" Walsh and Mary Anne "Minnie" Meaney) was born 8 Sep 1932, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 26 Dec 1988, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 28 Dec 1988, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 20.  Alfred John Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1) was born 15 Nov 1932, Calvert, Newfoundland; died 13 Oct 2012, Calvert, Newfoundland; was cremated 16 Oct 2012, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Burial: Aft 16 Oct 2012, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada

    Alfred — Elizabeth "Betty" Molloy. (daughter of Patrick Joseph Molloy and Bridget Alice Murphy) [Group Sheet]


  11. 21.  Elizabeth "Betty" Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1)

    Elizabeth — Ambrose Power. (son of Francis "Frank" Power and Oretta "Reta" Costello) [Group Sheet]


  12. 22.  Reginald Joseph Swain Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.Peter1)

    Reginald — Margaret "Margie" Swain. (daughter of Clifford Swain and Alice "Allie" Power) [Group Sheet]


  13. 23.  James Pridham Descendancy chart to this point (6.Catherine2, 1.Peter1)

  14. 24.  Norman Pridham Descendancy chart to this point (6.Catherine2, 1.Peter1)

  15. 25.  Reginald Pridham Descendancy chart to this point (6.Catherine2, 1.Peter1)

  16. 26.  Cyril Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bridget2, 1.Peter1)

  17. 27.  Mary Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bridget2, 1.Peter1)

  18. 28.  Kathleen Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bridget2, 1.Peter1)

  19. 29.  Elizabeth Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bridget2, 1.Peter1)

  20. 30.  Robert Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bridget2, 1.Peter1)

  21. 31.  Clifford Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Bridget2, 1.Peter1)
  
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