Ninth Generation
Ninth Generation
Family of Maria Esther Roesti (98) & James Swallow
119. James Swallow (Maria Esther Roesti8, Christian (Christopher) Rösti7, Gilgian (Ÿlian) (Kilian)6, Gilgian5, Anthonj4, David3, David2, David1). Born on 26 Apr 1784 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7 James died in West Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 7 Jul 1848; he was 64.
The 1838 census of Nova Scotia states that James Swallow and his family resided at West Chester, Lunenburg County. The household consisted of seven people: James Swallow as head of household; one male under six years of age; one male under 14 yerars of age; one female under 14 years of age; and three females above 14 years of age. (Nova Scotia Archives, RG 1, vol. 449, no. 164)
The 1838 census of Nova Scotia states that James Swallow and his family resided at West Chester, Lunenburg County. The household consisted of seven people: James Swallow as head of household; one male under six years of age; one male under 14 yerars of age; one female under 14 years of age; and three females above 14 years of age. (Nova Scotia Archives, RG 1, vol. 449, no. 164)
On 21 Jan 1808 James married Catherine Greenlaw, daughter of William Greenlaw & Mary Webber, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.8 Born on 16 May 1788 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7 Catherine died in Middle River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 25 Mar 1873; she was 84.9
Catherine Swallow resided with her son Joseph Swallow and his wife according to the 1871 Canadian census. They resided in the Chester census district. Catherine Swallow was a widow. (Lunenburg 195-L, Chester, p. 31)
Catherine Swallow resided with her son Joseph Swallow and his wife according to the 1871 Canadian census. They resided in the Chester census district. Catherine Swallow was a widow. (Lunenburg 195-L, Chester, p. 31)