My great grandmother was Sarah Jane Sweton. She was born between 1826 and 1827. On her census information she said that she was born in Indiana or Illinois but that both of her parents were born in KY. I believe that she was related to Absolum Sweeton in Clay County, KY as his daughter or possibly the daughter of one of his male children. Sarah Jane was married to a Mr. Todd and after his death she married my great grandfather James Monroe Goodwin in 1864, who also lost his wife during that time while fighting in the Civil War. I also note that William Sweeton lived in Ozark County, MO in a time span after 1840. He was listed in the Taney County, MO census of 1840 and then moved to Ozark County. He was the son of Absolum Sweeton and was born in Clay County, KY. They lived in Indiana and Illinois prior to 1840. None of his children listed was Sarah Jane so she must be from one of his brothers or relatives. Any help would be most appreciated as I have just located this information and would like some help on it. I tried to contact some prior sources on your board but the e-mail addresses were no longer valid. Thanks for any help and have a Merry Christmas!
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bob@colorgraphicsco.comBob Edmonson