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Historical records matching John Blackburn Swiger, Civil War veteran
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About John Blackburn Swiger, Civil War veteran
Photo by: cynthia mullens, added 5/31/2014 to Find A Grave Memorial# 10300758
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When John was 19 years old, he enlisted as a Union soldier in the Civil War as a private in Troop L, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, on January 3, 1865, for a period of 1 year.
On May 25, 1869, John married Mary A. Rhodes from Highland County, Ohio.
Additional Child: Minnie Ellen (Swiger) b. 28 Aug 1872 WV; d. 04 Nov 1964 Harrison Co, WV. Buried Shinnston Masonic, Harrison Co, WV. W/o Charles Leslie Harmer, s/o Benjamin Tyson Harmer and Margaret Jane ( ) Married 25 May 1892 Harrison Co, WV.
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John Blackburn Swiger, Civil War veteran's Timeline
| 1846 |
January 3, 1846
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Clay District, Harrison County, Virginia (now West Virginia), United States
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| 1870 |
February 13, 1870
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Clay district, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
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| 1871 |
August 1, 1871
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West Virginia, United States
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| 1872 |
August 28, 1872
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probably Marion County, West Virginia, United States
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| 1907 |
January 27, 1907
Age 61
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Shinnston, Harrison County, West Virginia, United States
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January 28, 1907
Age 61
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Shinnston Masonic Cemetery, Shinnston, Harrison Co., WV, USA
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