Family Group Sheet
NameJohn Jasper Swim
Birth30 Mar 1867, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death14 May 1941, Bath Co., Kentucky
BurialSiloam (Carey) Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherWilliam Spencer Swim (1838-1903)
MotherUphama Jane Jackson (1838-1915)
Other spousesQueen Victoria Page
Marriageabt 1890, Kentucky
SpouseMelissa Hughes
Birth15 Sep 1869, Harrison Co., Kentucky
Death21 Jul 1942, Bath Co., Kentucky
BurialSiloam (Carey) Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
Notes for John Jasper Swim
There were two John Swims in Rowan Co. born only one month apart, so be careful not to get them confused.
His death certificate records John J. Swim, age 74, born 30 March 1867 in Rowan Co., died 14 May 1941 in Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, occupation rock quarry, married, husband of Milisa Swim, father William S. Swim, born in Rowan Co., Ky, mother’s maiden name Uphie Jackson, born in Fleming Co., cause of death apoplexy, informant Robert Williams, Salt Lick, Ky, burial in Siloam Cemetery.
His gravestone spells his name as Johney J. Swim, with the above dates.
His death certificate records John J. Swim, age 74, born 30 March 1867 in Rowan Co., died 14 May 1941 in Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, occupation rock quarry, married, husband of Milisa Swim, father William S. Swim, born in Rowan Co., Ky, mother’s maiden name Uphie Jackson, born in Fleming Co., cause of death apoplexy, informant Robert Williams, Salt Lick, Ky, burial in Siloam Cemetery.
His gravestone spells his name as Johney J. Swim, with the above dates.
Notes for Melissa Hughes
Her death certificate records Malissa Swimm, age 74 years 5 months 15 days, born 6 Jan 1868 in Kentucky, died 21 June 1942 in Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, widow of John Swimm, father Henry Hughes, mother’s maiden name Martha Price, both born in Ky, cause of death chronic myocarditis and interstitial nephritis, informant Mrs. Robt Williams, Salt Lick, Ky, burial in Siloam Cemetery.
Her gravestone spells her name as Melissa Swim, and has the dates Sep 15, 1869 - July 21, 1942, but it is clearly the same person since it is next to John’s.
The 1900 census gave her birthdate as April 1869.
Her gravestone spells her name as Melissa Swim, and has the dates Sep 15, 1869 - July 21, 1942, but it is clearly the same person since it is next to John’s.
The 1900 census gave her birthdate as April 1869.
Census Notes for John Jasper & Melissa (Family)
1900 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 20 June, lists on p. 17B as family #296/298:
Swim, John J., 33, b. Mar 1867, farm laborer; Malisse, wife, 31, b. Apr 1869, married 10 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Martha J., dau, 7, b. Mar 1893; Bertha M., dua, 4, b. July 1895; Lula F., dau, 2, b. Feb 1898. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The same page contains households headed by John’s brothers George, Charles and William.
Swim, John J., 33, b. Mar 1867, farm laborer; Malisse, wife, 31, b. Apr 1869, married 10 years, mother of 4 children, 3 living; Martha J., dau, 7, b. Mar 1893; Bertha M., dua, 4, b. July 1895; Lula F., dau, 2, b. Feb 1898. All born Ky Ky Ky.
The same page contains households headed by John’s brothers George, Charles and William.
