Nellie Esther Swab b 25 Aug 1891 m Leo Karnow. They had at least two children: Charles Karnow and Pauline Karnow. Nellie is one of 9 children born to Adam Alvin Swab and Flora Ann Swartz, dau of Isaac Swartz and Elizabeth Keck (both Adam and Flora born Clarion Co., PA, died Los Angeles Co., CA). Adam Swab one of 12 children born to Adam Swab and Susannah Reitz (dau of William Reitz and Maria). Adam one of 11 children born to David Swab and Elizabeth Himes dau of Johann Jacob Himes and Catherine Kohler (have more on this line). David Swab one of 10 children born to John Swab b abt 1770 and Barbara --- b abt 1774, both born PA. We are distant relations as our line is through David Swab's brother, Peter. Interested in ANY info concerning these Clarion, etc. PA area or surnames. There are two "Swab" families in this area and I am working simultaneously on both to sort the kin. All info unconfirmed for the most part. Please contact via e-mail for further info--huge database, source lists.