Lewis Swatts is a son of John Swatts and Mary (Dishner) Swatts, both native Virginians, his birthday being September 16, 1831, and birthplace Blountsville, Sullivan Co., Tenn. In 1843, John Swatts, who wears the honors of having been a soldier in the war of 1812, brought his family to Indiana and located in Clinton County. On the 10th day of March 1850, Lewis Swatts moved to Carroll County, and settled on the farm where he yet resides, on Deer Creek Prairie, one and a half miles southwest of the little town of Pittsburg.
Mr. Swatts was married to Miss Lucinda Rankle, March 2, 1856. She was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., in 1838. Mrs. Swatts is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Three children are the fruits of this marriage; Frank M., born November 19, 1860; Ida M., born February 1, 1862; and Douglas M., born February 1, 1868.
Mr. Swatts is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and in politics he has always associated himself with the Democratic party. He has never taken an active part in politics, or sought political office, yet, as evidence of his reliability and trustworthiness, he served for eighteen consecutive years as a Supervisor in his township.
We but simply repeat the words of several of Mr. Swatts long life neighbors when we say that he is considered an honest upright citizen and a kind and agreeable neighbor. He is by occupation a farmer and own and manages with skill and energy on of the choicest farms in Carroll County.
County Coordinator: Suzy Sprague suzyq.wa@worldnet.att.net