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William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

Posted: 19 Apr 2011 6:50PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Swarts, Swartz, Battye
I am trying to find the parents of William Swarts of Haldimand County, Ontario (Upper Canada). He was born in Upper Canada abt 1814 and died in Haldimand County, Ontario abt 1869. He was married to Francis Battye and had ten children. His religion was listed as Presbyterian (American) then F C Presbyterian. So he doesn't seem to fit in with the Mennonites, from the same area. He may be related to Henry Swarts (the United Empire Loyalist and Butler's Ranger), but I can't find a connection.

Re: William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

Posted: 6 Jan 2015 6:10PM GMT
Classification: Query
I am also interested in the William Swartz/Francis Battye family.
The oldest data I have is from the 1851 census which indicates the whole family was born in Upper Canada. So far I have identified only seven children.

As an 81 year old with minimal computer and genealogical skills I have difficulty keeping family lines in context.

One of the children listed is Harry John Swartz. I think he married an Emma McIntee in Nov 1878. As far as I know they had about 12 children. In 1904 he was a widower and re-married a widow Maria Morrison whose maiden name was Crumb.

An interesting fact on Harry John Swartz's death certificate , 22 May 1924, shows that his father, William, was born in Holland.

Is it possible the 1851 census is incorrect? And is it possible William & Francis were immigrants from somewhere in the U.S.

Any data you could share or advice you could give would be much appreciated.

Re: William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

Posted: 7 Jan 2015 2:16AM GMT
Classification: Query
No relation.

Don't think this is yours.

The death registration I found for a Harry John Swartz with father William born in Holland, mother not given but b York England, died 26 March 1927 at Hamilton General Hospital, blacksmith, b 17 Sept 1858, burial: Cayuga, informant: son David Swartz of Cayuga.
Registration # 035913.

That is the only death I could find on Ancestry.ca

Harry J Swartz, 46, b and living Moulton, blacksmith, s/o William Swartz & Fanny Batty married Maria Morrison, 54, d/o Albert Crumb & Nancy Crumb. 24 Sept 1904 at Haldimand.

Births:
Wm Swartz, b 28 Dec 1894, s/o Harry Swartz & Emma McIntee. Moulton Haldimand.

1881 census Moulton
SWARTZ
Harry, 23, Methodist
Emma, 19
Jane, 2

Re: William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

Posted: 7 Jan 2015 2:56AM GMT
Classification: Query
No relation.

Don't think this is yours.

The death registration I found for a Harry John Swartz with father William born in Holland, mother not given but b York England, died 26 March 1927 at Hamilton General Hospital, blacksmith, b 17 Sept 1858, burial: Cayuga, informant: son David Swartz of Cayuga.
Registration # 035913.

That is the only death I could find on Ancestry.ca

Harry J Swartz, 46, b and living Moulton, blacksmith, s/o William Swartz & Fanny Batty married Maria Morrison, 54, d/o Albert Crumb & Nancy Crumb. 24 Sept 1904 at Haldimand.

Births:
Wm Swartz, b 28 Dec 1894, s/o Harry Swartz & Emma McIntee. Moulton Haldimand.

1881 census Moulton
SWARTZ
Harry, 23, Methodist
Emma, 19
Jane, 2
Fanny, 9/12 b September

Name: Emma McIntee
Age: 15
Birth Date: abt 1863
Birth Place: Louth Ontario
Marriage Date: 27 Nov 1878
Marriage County or District: Haldimand
Father: James McIntee
Mother: Sarah McIntee
Spouse: Harry Swartz
Spouse's Age: 21
Spouse Birth Date: abt 1857
Spouse Birth Place: Monlton Ontario
Spouse Father: William Swartz
Spouse Mother: Frances Swartz

Emma Swartz
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1862
Birth Place: Canada
Age at Death: 40
Death Date: 12 Oct 1902
Death Place: Welland, Ontario, Canada



1861 census Haldimand
SWARTS
William, b Upper Canada, 47
Frances, 37
Emily,19
William, 16
Clara, 14
Jessie, 11
Clark, 7
Whitaker, 5
Harry J, 4

1871 census Monck gives Francis' birth place as Ontario.
Also more children - Lucy 9 and Alice 8.
Jesse, Clark, Whitticar and Henry are also with their mother.
So now 9 children are identified.

1891 census says both parents of Harry John born in Ontario.

Francis Swartz, 19, b Dunnville, d/o Harry Swartz and Emma McIntee, married Edgar Clark, 19, s/o Albert Clark & Susan Tice, 24 May 1900, Welland County.

Harry J Swartz, died 18 July 1885, infant, hit by car, father Harry Swartz. Moulton Haldimand.

Jesse Swartz died 25 Feb 1937. His death registration gives father as William Swartz born Alsace-Lorraine, mother Fanny Battye b England. son Walter was informant.

Whittaker Swartz, died 7 Sept 1926. Says both parents b Canada.

Births listed on Ancestry of child/ren of Harry John and Emma are:
Wm, b 28 Dec 1894
Thomas, 1892
David, 29 Jun 1887
Peter Alonzo, 29 March 1896

Children of above on 1901 census
Jennie A, 16
Fanny, 14
Jesse, 13
David, 12
Arthur, 10
Thomas, 8
Grace, 4
Albert, 2

Re: William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

Posted: 7 Jan 2015 9:33PM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks so much for your input. I do have most of the data you list.
My problem would seem to be I made assumptions that could very well be incorrect.

The names are almost identical and dates and locations seem to fit.

Except for the very significant points you have identified. Guess I will have to start from scratch and make sure I have the right Harry's, Emma's, etc.,

My son- in- law is a Swartz but has little interest in family tree stuff. I did confirm that my son- in- law's grandfather is David Swartz, His parent's were Harry John Swartz and Emma (Emmarette) McIntee. He did confirm that Emma McIntee in native Canadian. So I will try working back from there and see where I may have made my incorrect assumptions,

Thanks again for your kind response.

Re: William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

Posted: 12 May 2015 5:16AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Swarts Boughart Banghart Baughhart
Any luck tracking down either Williams Swarts/Swartz parents or immediate family? I have traced "my" Swarts back to Simon Peter Swarts (born 1811, Middlesex Ontario, married Sarah Banghart/Boughart/Baughart from Middlesex Ontario, emigrated to Sanilac MI, and then to Nebraska). I am stuck prior to Simon but found an 1850 US census listed a William Swarts as residing with Simon and his family that year with an estimated DOB of 1814.

I don't think "my" Swarts are PA or the Butler/Ranges Swarts. I found one reference that Simon Peter Swarts's father is George Schwartz but have no information beyond that. Most of the inlaws, etc from that timeframe are from the Ontario area so I think the Haldimand Swarts family might be who I am looking for.

thanks!
Sarah Swarts

Re: William Swarts/Swartz from Ontario

Posted: 13 May 2015 5:26AM GMT
Classification: Query
Thanks Sarah,

No luck so far.

I don't think there is any connection to your Swatrs etc.,

Regards

Roy
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