Family Group Sheet
NameWilliam Irvin Sweeney, 4C3R
Birth14 Feb 1892, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Deathbef 1940
BurialMt. Hope Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherJames W. Sweeney (~1860-1928)
MotherIsabell B. Staton (1868-1946)
Marriageabt 1916, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpousePolly Ann Johnson, 5C1R
Birthabt 1901, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death29 Dec 1984, Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio
FatherJefferson Davis Johnson (1875-1961)
MotherCloe Jane McDaniel (1879-1955)
Other spousesZachary Taylor Ramey, 2C4R
Children
1 MArley Edward Sweeney, 6th Cousin
Birth16 Jan 1924, Rowan Co., Kentucky
2 FIsalene Sweeney, 6th Cousin
Birth9 Oct 1926, Rowan Co., Kentucky
3 MDenzil Sweeney , 6th Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
4 MJames David Sweeney, 6th Cousin
Birth7 Jul 1935, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death8 Apr 1953, Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio
Notes for William Irvin Sweeney
His WW I draft registration card, filed 5 June 1917, records Irvin Sweeney, age 24, residence Bangor, Ky, born 14 Feb 1894 in Bangor, Ky, occupation farming, married supporting a wife and 1 child.
Census records are more consistent with a birthdate in 1892.
Polly was recorded as widowed in the 1940 census, but I cannot find a death record for him in Kentucky. His gravestone says Ervin Sweeney, with no dates.
Census records are more consistent with a birthdate in 1892.
Polly was recorded as widowed in the 1940 census, but I cannot find a death record for him in Kentucky. His gravestone says Ervin Sweeney, with no dates.
Census
The 1900 census listed him as Wm I, age 8, born Feb 1892. The 1910 census listed him as William E.
Notes for Polly Ann Johnson
The Ohio deaths index lists Polly A. Ramey, age 83, born in Kentucky, died 29 Dec 1984 at long term care facilities in Shelby, Richland Co., Ohio, widowed.
Census Notes for William Irvin & Polly Ann (Family)
1930 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 10 April, lists on p. 4B as family #68, on Dry Ridge Rd:
Sweeney, Ervin, 37, age at first marriage 22; Polly, wife, 29, age at first marriage 14; Arley E., son, 6; Isalene, dau, 3. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, ED 103-6, enumerated 26 April, lists on p. 12B as family #214:
Sweeney, Polly, 38, widowed, farmer; Edward, son, 17; Icylene, dau, 12; Denzil, son, 8; James, son, 4. All born in Kentucky, living in rural Rowan Co. in 1935.
The preceding household is headed by Polly’s brother Harvey Johnson.
Sweeney, Ervin, 37, age at first marriage 22; Polly, wife, 29, age at first marriage 14; Arley E., son, 6; Isalene, dau, 3. All born Ky Ky Ky.
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, ED 103-6, enumerated 26 April, lists on p. 12B as family #214:
Sweeney, Polly, 38, widowed, farmer; Edward, son, 17; Icylene, dau, 12; Denzil, son, 8; James, son, 4. All born in Kentucky, living in rural Rowan Co. in 1935.
The preceding household is headed by Polly’s brother Harvey Johnson.
