Immediate Ancestors

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David C. Swaim II

He was my grandfather. He died during an operation for mastoiditis.

He and Esther Greeson Swaim had four boys: Huger Taft Swaim, Howard Marmaduke Swaim, David Cletus Swaim, James Verlon Swaim

Esther Rebecca Greeson

My grandmother.

She and Garfield Swaim had four boys: Huger Taft Swaim, Howard Marmaduke Swaim, David Cletus Swaim, James Verlon Swaim

Marmaduke Kadwalader Swaim

Father of James Garfield Swaim and my great grandfather.

I was told that he disliked his given names so much that he insisted that his grave stone have his initials only. I understand he was called "Grandaddy Kad." This grave is at Shiloh Church Cemetery.

Martha Ledbetter Swaim

First wife of M. K. Swaim.

Note: Only initials of husband. See explanation above.

Therecy Coble Swaim

Second wife of M. K. Swaim.

Again note: Only initials of husband.

Marmaduke Swaim II

My great great grandfather.

This grave is located at Shiloh Church Cemetery. His father, Marmaduke Swaim, is the MDK Swaim buried at Timber Ridge.

Jane Harden Swaim

Wife of Marmaduke Swaim II.

This grave is located at Shiloh Church Cemetery