Ruth Swett

Brief Life History of Ruth

When Ruth Swett was born on 2 August 1803, in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, her father, Enoch Swett, was 41 and her mother, Molly Miriam Fowler, was 33. She married Dea Ezra Flanders on 14 August 1823, in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. She died on 8 May 1838, at the age of 34, and was buried in South Hampton Cemetery, South Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Ruth? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Dea Ezra Flanders
1801–1883
Ruth Swett
1803–1838
Marriage: 14 August 1823
Ruth Elizabeth Flanders
1824–1918
Sally Pettingill Flanders
1828–1913

Sources (10)

  • Ruth Swett, "Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910"
  • Ruth Flanders, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Ruth in entry for Ruth Elizabeth Flanders, "New Hampshire Birth Records, Early to 1900"

World Events (8)

1804

Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis, MO to explore the West.

1804 · The Twelfth Amendment

With not having a very clear statement in the Constitution about Presidents and Vice Presidents, the Twelfth Amendment was Born. Before the Electoral College could cast two votes for those that they saw fit for President. This was changed to just one electoral vote for President and one electoral vote for Vice President. With the amount of people even allowed to vote, there was no way for there to be a tie during the elections.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

Altered form of English Sweet . This surname is also found in Chile, where it is at least in part of North American origin.

Americanized (possibly shortened) form of an unidentified eastern Ashkenazic surname.

Americanized form of Polish Szwed .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.