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Christian Zwahlen from Schwarzenburg (and Lancaster Co)

Christian Zwahlen from Schwarzenburg (and Lancaster Co)

Posted: 21 Jan 2006 5:12AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Zwahlen, Zwally, Zwalley, Swalley
Hi,

I'm looking to get in touch with anyone who is a descendent of Christian Zwahlen who immigrated from Schwazenburg (canton of Berne) Switzerland on the ship Billander Oliver. He settled in Lancester Co, PA and reportedly married Anna Mischler who also came on the ship with him. He would be my g-g-g-g-g-g...grandfather. The family name has been changed many times through the years and in my family it is now spelled Zwally (although others might have it spelled Zwalley or even Swalley). I'm related through my grandfather Chester Lee Zwally who was the son of Victor Zwally etc. I'd share more family info with anyone who is interested.

Re: Christian Zwahlen from Schwarzenburg (and Lancaster Co)

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 1:18PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Zwahlen, Zwally, Swalley, Gustason
Hi. I am just new to this site and just beginning my research. However I do know that my family does go back to the Mr. Christian Zwahlen who was married to Ann Mischler. Goldie Swalley-Gustason is my grandmother, her father, Ora Swalley was my great grandfather. Jacob White Swalley was his father. And Then a few Christian Zwally's and then Christian Zwahlen. I just don't have the info right in front of me at this time but am curious about the immigration from Switzerland to U.S. I'll provide more details if you are I retested. I am sorry I don't have anything truly interesting to share with you other than we are both descendants of the same.

Re: Christian Zwahlen from Schwarzenburg (and Lancaster Co)

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 12:32AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Zwahlen, Zwally
Hi! It is always fun to meet a "new" Zwahlen/Zwally relative! I'd be more than happy to share the limited information that I have, if you're interested. I don't have anything too earth-shattering and have put that branch of the family on the back burner, so to speak, for awhile. If you want to exchange info, feel free to email me on here.

Re: Christian Zwahlen from Schwarzenburg (and Lancaster Co)

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 11:20PM GMT
Classification: Query
I am descended from Christian Zwahlen's brother Johannes. Their parents were Elsbeth Stoll and Christian Zwahlen both born 1668 in Matten, Bern, Switzerland. Christian came to America in 1736, Johannes in 1749 and a 3rd brother Hance in 1739.
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