Steven married Dana Michelle SWIER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bobby married Margaret Lovene LANE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Patti Jo CUNNINGHAM [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 Census, Williamson County Tennessee
Civil District No. 15
Enumeration District 3A187
Enumeration Date April 5, 1930
Line 3, Huff, Ben M., son, male, white, 17 years old, single, attended school during past year, able to read and write, born in Tennessee, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Tennessee, State or M.T. code 81, speaks English, Occupation: None
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ben M. Huff
SSN: 409-10-5585
Last Residence: 37174 Spring Hill, Maury, Tennessee, United States of America
Born: 22 Feb 1912
Died: 27 May 1994
State (Year) SSN issued: Tennessee (Before 1951 )

Ben married Frances Mildred BOLTON. Frances (daughter of Harry Brents BOLTON and Bertha Florence FRED) was born on 24 Jun 1916 in Hart, Kentucky, USA; died on 1 Jun 2009 in Franklin, Williamson, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 3 Jun 2009 in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Margaret Emma LEDBETTER on 21 Sep 1931 in Hickman, Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Clarence Greenfield LEDBETTER and Rosanna Belle BEASLEY) was born on 4 Apr 1916 in Hickman, Tennessee, USA; died on 7 Sep 1995 in Goodlettsville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA; was buried on 9 Sep 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1930 Census, living in home of Walter Swier. He had been adopted by this time, as Walter identifies him as his son and his name has been changed to David E. Swier from Edwin Guy Gearhart.

In 1930 Census his natural brothers are located in several homes:
1) Jessie M. Gearhart boarder with Annie M. Jenson; 14 years old; parents listed as born in Ohio (mother) and Washington (father); living in West Ahtanum, Yakima County, Washington. He is listed in David's obituary as Jessie Riddle.
2) John Gearhart and Donald Gearhart (listed in David's obituary as Donald Cannon) boarders with Ralph Carmack; John was 18 years old and Donald was 9. They listed themselves and their parents as all born in Washington. Living in Nile, Yakima County, Washington. John was most likely never adopted because he was of age. Jessie and Donald were still underage, but this census must have been taken before permanent homes were found for them.

World War II Army Enlistment Record
Date: September 4, 1942
Tacoma, Washington
Air Corps
Grade: Private
Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil life
Education: 4 years of high school
Occupation: Electrician, Automotive* (Automotive electrician. ) or Automobile Mechanic* or Automobile Body Repairman* or Motorcycle Mechanic* or Automobile Radiator Man* (Radiator repairman.) or Tractor Mechanic or Motor Inspector An asterisk (*) appearing after a job
Marital status: Single, without dependents
Height: 70
Weight: 126

Obituary, newspaper unknown:

SELAH -- David Edwin Swier, 79, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2001 at his home in Selah. David was born December 29, 1921 in Spokane, WA. to Omar and Gertrude Gearhart. His given name was Edwin Guy Gearhart. He was adopted by Walter and Laura Swier in 1930 and changed his name to David Edwin Swier.
David attended grade school and high school in Cowiche, WA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and served as an aircraft and engine mechanic. He married Anita J. Brownell on September 20, 1957. They shared many joys together over the next 44 years.

David worked for his parents in the orchard business, and later worked for Michelson Packaging Co. before retiring. He enjoyed gardening, fixing up cars, and he particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Anita Swier of Selah, WA.; four sons, David E. Swier of Ohio, Randy Swier of Kennewick, WA., Thomas Swier and his wife Patti of Georgia, Richard Swier and his wife Ellen of Toppenish, WA.; and his daughter Debbie Swier of Kent, WA.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 8 sisters, Eva Heier, Margie Water, Jessie Riddle, Betty Ann Bailey, Ruth Anderson, Carol Babb, Dorcas Tobin, and Helen Marie West; and a brother, Frank Walker.

He was preceded in death by his parents and adoptive parents; 3 sisters, Mary Smith, Ruth Kyker, and Alice McReynolds; and 3 brothers, Junior Gearhart, John Gearhart, and Donald Cannon.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

David married Betty Fay TRUSTY in 1945 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Betty (daughter of Frank CHAPMAN and Martha TRUSTY) was born on 27 Sep 1929 in Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 13 Aug 2012 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Data from the 1930 Census indicates that Betty was living in the home of her uncle, Thomas King, in Middleton, Ohio. The family cannot have been in Ohio very long, as each member, including six-month-old Betty and 1 year old Thomas King, Jr., were all born in Kentucky.
Betty's son Tom Swier believed Betty to have been born in Hazard, Perry County, Kentucky. Betty told Patti Cunningham Swier that her maiden name was Campbell. In 1930, a marriage record for Odis Campbell and Martha Trusty appears in 1930 in Kentucky.
The 1930 Census states that Martha is married, but her last name is given as Trusty, as is the name of her daughter Betty. I have several theories:
1) Martha was married to a man surnamed Trusty, divorced, and moved in with her sister's family while the divorce became final. Martha remarried Odis Campbell, who adopted Betty.
2) Martha was not married, but perhaps engaged and was not truthful with the census-taker because of her child. The father of her child could have been someone named Trusty or could have been Odis Campbell; it was not uncommon to send unwed mothers away to a relative somewhat removed from home in order to prevent scandal. If Odis was not Betty's father, he adopted her.
3) Martha was married to someone surnamed Trusty who died. She married Odis Campbell and he adopted Betty.
I am fairly certain the Martha and Betty Trusty in the home of Thomas King in 1930 are my ancestors:
1) The age of Betty is right for the date of her birth, as is the state.
2) Betty gave her mother's maiden name as Martha Trusty to Patti Cunningham Swier.
3) Betty told Patti Cunningham Swier that her cousin Thomas promised to buy her a box of candy if she named her newborn third son after him. Thomas King, Jr. would, indeed, be Betty's cousin and close in age to him as well, which would indicate affinty if they grew up near each other.
Census data follows:
1930 Census, Butts County, Ohio
Middletown
Enumeration District 9-39
Sheet No. 15B
Enumeration Date April 10, 1930
Line 52, House No. 2202, Dwelling No. 324, Family No. 345, King, Thomas, Head, rented home, $19/mo., male, white, 30 years old, 25 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Tennessee, State or M.T. code 80, speaks English, Occupation: Laborer, Industry: Steel Mill, Class of Worker: W, Actually at work: yes, Not a veteran,
Line 53, King, Nona, Wife-H, female, white, 22 years old, 17 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, speaks English, Occupation: Servant, Industry: Private Family, Class of Worker: W, Actually at work: yes
Line 54, King, Paul, son, male, white, 6 years old, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, Occupation: none
Line 55, King, Buford, son, male, white, 4 years old, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, Occupation: none
Line 56, King, Thomas, Jr., son, male, white, 1 3/12 years old, single, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, Occupation: none
Line 57, King, Alice, mother, female, white, 53 years old, widowed, 21 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, speaks English, Occupation: none
Line 58, King, Lucy, sister, female, white, 18 years old, single, able to read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, speaks English, Occupation: none
Line 59, Trusty, Martha, sis-in-law, female, white, 19 years old, married, 15 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, speaks English, Occupation: none
Line 60, Trusty, Betty, niece, female, white, 6/12 years old, single,born in Kentucky, father born in Kentucky, mother born in Kentucky, State or M.T. code 80, Occupation: none

Notes:

Birth:
A note on Udell Cunningham's birth: His birthdate was recorded incorrectly in court records. The person writing the date wrote it down on the April page instead of flipping to the May page. His accurate date of birth is 3 May 1925.

Udell married Doris LaNell THURMAN on 27 Oct 1950 in Clovis, Curry, New Mexico, USA. Doris (daughter of Elmer Theodore THURMAN and Lucille Inez WILLIS) was born on 5 Sep 1930 in Enville, Love, Oklahoma, USA; died on 08 Nov 2016 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA; was buried on 14 Nov 2016 in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]