Bollinger Co
Mo Biography John G. Swezea
- John G. Swezea, a prominent farmer and
native of
Wayne Co, MO was born in 1841.
He is the son of
James N. and Catherine (Brown) Swezea.
The latter
couple came from Hickman Co, TN to MO in 1821,
and were among the very earliest settlers of the
county.
They were the parents of 5 sons and 3
daughters, Charles is the only one now living.
James N was born in TN in 1817.
He farmed till
his death in 1861. Father of 8 (2 living-John G.
& James N) Marquois and Mary died after reaching
maturity.
The mother died in 1859. In 1861 John G
joined Col.
Green's regiment, Marmaduke brigade,
served until the close, came home, bought a horse
and began farming.
Married in 1862 to Catherine
Williams.
The Williams family were old settlers
of the county.
Members of the Baptist Church.
-pg
1147, Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
_pg
1147, Goodspeed's History of Southeast Missouri
Contributed by
Kay McGregor
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