Isaac Reeves Swezey

Brief Life History of Isaac Reeves

When Isaac Reeves Swezey was born on 27 August 1838, in Brookhaven, Suffolk, New York, United States, his father, John Swezey, was 36 and his mother, Hannah Maria Howell, was 31. He married Adelaide Elizabeth Kent on 2 November 1860, in Huntington, Huntington, Suffolk, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in New York, United States in 1870 and Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States in 1875. He died on 3 February 1919, in Huntington, Huntington, Suffolk, New York, United States, at the age of 80, and was buried in Huntington Rural Cemetery, Huntington, Suffolk, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Isaac Reeves Swezey
1838–1919
Adelaide Elizabeth Kent
1841–1914
Marriage: 2 November 1860
Clarence Eugene Swezey
1861–1939
James Ernest Swezey
1862–1929
Grace E. Swezey
1863–1945
George L. Swezey
1869–1933
Isaac P. Sweezy
1871–
Daniel Hallock Swezey
1875–1933
Beatrice A. Swezey
1876–1950
Wallace A. Swezey
1882–1939
Isaac Reeves Swezey Jr.
1883–1952
Cora Kent Swezey
1885–1939

Sources (20)

  • Isadora R Sweezy, "New York State Census, 1875"
  • Isaac, "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
  • Isaac R Sweezey, "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956"

World Events (8)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1848 · Fire Causes $1.5 Million in Damages

"""A fire in September of 1848 caused an estimated $1.5 million in damages to the city of Brooklyn. The fire consumed """"three churches, the post office, two newspaper offices, and other property."""""""

1861 · The 14th Brooklyn is Known as The Red Legged Devils

The 14th Regiment New York State Militia, or 14th Brooklyn, was constituted on May 13, 1847. The 14th Brooklyn received the nickname “The Red Legged Devils” due to their vibrant red trousers. At the time, most Union regiments wore blue. The volunteer militia, led by Colonel Alfred M. Wood, consisted primarily of abolitionists from Brooklyn. They served between the years of 1861 through 1864 and were known for their grit and determination and never stood down from a fight.

Name Meaning

Altered form of English Swasey .

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

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