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Genealogy of Steven Huff and Dana Swier and Allied Families

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Nikki TRAIN

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nikki TRAIN (daughter of Walter Randall SWIER).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter Randall SWIER
    Children:
    1. David Randall SWIER
    2. Aaron SWIER
    3. 1. Nikki TRAIN


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David Edwin SWIERDavid Edwin SWIER was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA (son of Walter SWIER and Laura Helen SCHMIDT, son of Omar Alfred GEARHART and Gertrude Nettie PERKINS); died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.

    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]


  2. 5.  Betty Fay TRUSTYBetty Fay TRUSTY was born on 27 Sep 1929 in Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA (daughter of Frank CHAPMAN and Martha TRUSTY); died on 13 Aug 2012 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA.

    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

    Children:
    1. David Edwin SWIER, Jr. was born on 16 Nov 1946 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA; died on 02 Feb 2017 in Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA.
    2. 2. Walter Randall SWIER
    3. Thomas Ray SWIER
    4. Richard Lee SWIER was born on 13 Sep 1952 in Washington; died on 27 Mar 2011 in Yakima, Washington.
    5. Deborah Lynn SWIER


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Omar Alfred GEARHARTOmar Alfred GEARHART was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA (son of George Douglas GEARHART and Ruth Ella WILLHIDE); died on 28 Dec 1930 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Omar suffered a gunshot wound to the head in a hunting accident. As a result of this brain injury, he drank a lot and could also become violently angry.
    During the Great Depression, he opened up an auto repair garage with a partner. Shortly before his youngest child was born, he argued with his partner and was later found shot dead in the garage. The money and the partner were both gone.
    World War I Registration Card
    Name: Omar Alfred Gearhart
    Address: E. 827 36th Ave, Spokane, WA.
    Age: 34
    Date of Birth: February 29th 1884
    Race: White
    Native Born: Yes
    Occupation: Laborer (mechanical)
    Employer: City of Spokane
    Place of Employment: City Hall
    Nearest Relative: wife, Gertrude Gearhart
    Address: E. 827 36th Ave, Spokane, WA.
    Height: medium
    Weight: medium
    Color of eyes: grey
    Color of hair: black
    Date of Registration: September 18, 1918

    Died:
    Age at Death: 46

    Buried:
    Greenwood Memorial Terrace

    Omar married Gertrude Nettie PERKINS on 25 Dec 1910 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Gertrude (daughter of John E. PERKINS and Mary Isabell YOUNG) was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA; died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Gertrude Nettie PERKINSGertrude Nettie PERKINS was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA (daughter of John E. PERKINS and Mary Isabell YOUNG); died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    After Omar's murder, Gertrude had 10 children and was pregnant with another. She had no means of income. Her pregnancy hindered her ability to work. She had the baby -- a boy -- and still couldn't find work. The older children would find work here and there, but it wasn't enough to fill the needs of the family. They were all starving. Bessie, the third from the youngest, said that she remembered standing at her mother's bedroom door waiting for her turn to nurse. Gertrude was trying to to nurse the three youngest children just to keep them alive.
    Gertrude knew the situation couldn't continue. She had heard the State of Washington was going to come and take her children away. She didn't want them parceled out to distant homes, losing contact with each other. She wanted them to be able to stay in contact with each other. She went to her pastor and asked for help. They came up with a plan to ask the congregation for help. When the congregation was presented with the situation, members of the church stepped forward to adopt the children.
    The adoption papers included Gertrude's request that the children grow up knowing each other. The only children who weren't adopted were those who were old enough to be on their own and the baby.

    Died:
    Age: 84

    Children:
    1. John Douglas GEARHART was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 9 Dec 1985 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
    2. Ruth Isabelle GEARHART was born on 9 Apr 1913 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 16 December 1992 in Hoquiam, Washington; was buried in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA.
    3. Eva Marie GEARHART was born on 3 Aug 1914 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died in Aug 2007 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    4. Alice Gertrude GEARHART was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Washington; died on 02 Nov 1966 in Benton, Washington.
    5. Jessie Nadine GEARHART was born on 6 Apr 1916 in Spokane, Washington, United States; died on 16 Jan 2007 in Troy, Latah, Idaho; was buried in Troy, Latah County, Idaho, USA.
    6. Donald CANNAM was born on 11 Jul 1920 in Wallula, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; died on 28 Sep 1948 in Chelan, Chelan, Washington, USA; was buried in Chelan, Chelan County, Washington, USA.
    7. 4. David Edwin SWIER was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.
    8. Frank Manley WALKER was born on 12 Jul 1923 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 4 June 2013 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA; was buried in Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA.
    9. Mary Elizabeth ZIEGLER was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Metaline, Pend Oreille, Washington, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999.
    10. Marjorie Anne NARUM was born on 2 Feb 1927 in Brownstown, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 2 Sep 2012 in Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho, USA; was buried on 12 Sep 2012 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    11. Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr. was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Washington; died on 8 Jan 1983 in Sublimity, Marion, Oregon, USA; was buried in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

  3. 10.  Frank CHAPMAN was born on 6 Feb 1903 in Louisville, Clay, Illinois, USA; died on 11 Mar 1986 in Springfield, Clark, USA.

    Frank married Martha TRUSTY. Martha (daughter of Lindsey TRUSTY and Angeline WAGES) was born in 1909 in Kentucky; died on 22 Aug 1968 in Sidney, Shelby, Ohio, USA; was buried in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Martha TRUSTYMartha TRUSTY was born in 1909 in Kentucky (daughter of Lindsey TRUSTY and Angeline WAGES); died on 22 Aug 1968 in Sidney, Shelby, Ohio, USA; was buried in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age at Death: 59

    Children:
    1. 5. Betty Fay TRUSTY was born on 27 Sep 1929 in Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 13 Aug 2012 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA.



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