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About William Emmanuel Swiger, (USA), Civil War Veteran
Pvt William Emmanuel Swiger BIRTH 28 Feb 1836 USA DEATH 14 May 1938 (aged 102) Harrison County, West Virginia, USA BURIAL Center Point Cemetery Center Point, Doddridge County, West Virginia
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39292007/william-emmanuel-swiger
Private William E. Swiger (Union soldier)- Find A Grave Memorial# 39292007, Photo by: Katina Peters 12/28/2009
Inscription: WILLIAM E SWIGER WEST VIRGINIA PVT CO 1 6 REGT W VA INF CIVIL WAR FEB 28 1836-MAY 14 1938
http://www.civilwararchive.com/Unreghst/unwvinf1.htm#6thinf
Obituary*: "Swiger, William E. Two months and sixteen days after his 102nd birthday anniversary, William E. Swiger, one of the oldest Civil War veterans in the United States, passed away at 5:50 o'clock last evening, May 14, 1938 at the home of a grandson, William Price of 636 West Pike street, Clarksburg.
Until three days ago, when he became seriously ill, he could recall vividly of events during important engagements of the States war. For seven weeks, however, he had been in failing health, having come here March 29 from his farm near Rinehart to reside with his grandson. Most interesting of his recollections were the Battle of Bull Run, that is, to the listeners, for it was in this battle that he suffered serious wounds. A bullet struck him in the leg during the battle and someone cut him on the hand with a bayonet. Mr. Swiger was 25 years of age when he enlisted in the Union service at the start of the Civil war, in 1861, and remained a member of the army throughout the war. A cavalryman, he acquired a great love for horses and only six months ago continued to ride regularly. Relatives said they saw him ride at top speed over a half-mile stretch of road exactly two years before his death. Alert in the saddle, they said he was the marvel of the Rinehart countryside. Relatives had hoped he would survive to participate in the Memorial Day activities here this year.
A member of one of the county's most distinguished families, Mr. Swiger had spent most of his lifetime near Rinehart. He was a native, however, of Doddridge county, having been born Feb. 28, 1836, near Center Point. Mr. Swiger's first wife, Alice A. (Hooper) is deceased, and his second wife, Mrs. Genie Swiger resides in Salem.
Mr. Swiger was the father of nine children, five of whom survive as follows: Mrs. Bitha Price of Smithfield, Mrs. Rettie Postlewait of Jacksonburg, Mrs Rosie Hutson of Salem, and Buck and Ben Swiger, both of Rinehart.
Mr. Swiger's death breaks up a chain of five living generations. He leaves 75 grandchildren, 130 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Lynch funeral home here until 1:30 p.m. Monday, when it will be taken to the church at Center Point for services at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be made there, probably with military rites."
First married Alice A. Hooper.
Secondly, married "Genie" Virginia Byrd Ash Swiger (1865 - 1942)
- (I'm still in search of the actually obit. If anyone has it, I would love a copy of it.) Memorial created by: Katie, Record added: July 10, 2009, Find A Grave Memorial# 39292007
Pvt William Emmanuel Swiger BIRTH 28 Feb 1836 USA DEATH 14 May 1938 (aged 102) Harrison County, West Virginia, USA BURIAL Center Point Cemetery Center Point, Doddridge County, West Virginia,
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39292007
Swiger, William E. Two months and sixteen days after his 102nd birthday anniversary, William E. Swiger, one of the oldest Civil war veterns in the United States, passed away at 5:50 o'clock last evening, May 14, 1938 at the home of a grandson, William Price of 636 West Pike street, Clarksburg.
8 Children:
Sarah Tabitha Swiger Williams 1866–1944
John Daniel Swiger 1868–1900
Mary Virginia Swiger Miller 1869–1913
Benjamin Benton Swiger 1874–1959
Arretta Louvina Swiger Postlethwait 1877–1947
William Andrew Harrison Swiger 1878–1947
Emily Rosetta Swiger Hutson 1880–1952
Harrison "Henry" Walter Swiger 1889–1932
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William Emmanuel Swiger, (USA), Civil War Veteran's Timeline
| 1836 |
February 28, 1836
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McClellan district, Doddridge County, Virginia (now West Virginia), United States
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| 1866 |
July 23, 1866
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Ashley, Doddridge Co., West Virginia, United States
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| 1868 |
October 17, 1868
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McClellan district, near Ashley, Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States
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| 1871 |
January 10, 1871
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Doddridge County, West Virginia, United States
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| 1875 |
January 12, 1875
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near Ashley, McClellan District, Doddridge Co., West Virginia
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| 1877 |
June 25, 1877
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West Virginia, United States
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June 25, 1877
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near Ashley, Doddridge Co., West Virginia, United States
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| 1878 |
November 4, 1878
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near Ashley, McClellan District, Doddridge Co., West Virginia, United States
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| 1880 |
August 27, 1880
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near Ashley, McClellan District, Doddridge Co., West Virginia, United States
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