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Dirk SWIER

Dirk SWIER

Male 1855 - 1942  (86 years)

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  1. 1.  Dirk SWIERDirk SWIER was born on 6 Dec 1855 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 24 Nov 1942 in Moxee, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 27 Nov 1942 in Moxee City, Yakima County, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Dirk and Aaltje Swier arrived in New York on March 9, 1893 on the ship Maasdam. Dirk came to the United States to find a hot, dry climate to improve his lung condition.
    Settled first in Colorado, then Iowa (winter 1893) before coming to Yakima, Washington in 1901.

    Dirk married Aaltje ZWIER on 1 May 1879 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Aaltje (daughter of Jacob ZWIER and Trijntje ROL) was born on 10 May 1858 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 1 Oct 1941 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Moxee City, Yakima County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Diewertje SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1880 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 6 Feb 1959 in Sunnyside, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    2. 3. Trijntje SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1881 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 6 Mar 1969 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    3. 4. Antje SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1883 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 9 Aug 1974 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
    4. 5. Cornelia SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 May 1885 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 10 Aug 1976 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    5. 6. Gerritje SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jan 1887 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 8 Nov 1922 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Moxee City, Yakima County, Washington, USA.
    6. 7. Aafje SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1889 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 16 Apr 1959 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    7. 8. Aaltje SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1891 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 3 Apr 1892 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
    8. 9. Walter SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1894 in Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died on 5 Jul 1974 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA.
    9. 10. Alice SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1896 in Middleburg, Sioux, Iowa, United States; died on 7 Mar 1987 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    10. 11. Rena SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1897 in Middleburg, Sioux, Iowa, USA; died on 14 Sep 1946 in Sedro-Woolley Ward, Skagit, Washington, USA; was buried in Moxee City, Yakima County, Washington, USA.
    11. 12. Cobie SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1900 in Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Mar 1901 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    12. 13. Richard James SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1902 in Moxee, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 16 May 1970 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    13. 14. Gerrit Benjamin SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1904 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 12 Feb 1991 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Diewertje SWIERDiewertje SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 22 Jul 1880 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 6 Feb 1959 in Sunnyside, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married John Riewald, October 28, 1900.


  2. 3.  Trijntje SWIERTrijntje SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 21 Nov 1881 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 6 Mar 1969 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married Albert Jongeward, June 17, 1904.


  3. 4.  Antje SWIERAntje SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 25 Sep 1883 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 9 Aug 1974 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married Henry Schut.


  4. 5.  Cornelia SWIERCornelia SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 14 May 1885 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 10 Aug 1976 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married Gerrit Zeutenhorst, March 23, 1911.


  5. 6.  Gerritje SWIERGerritje SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 15 Jan 1887 in Enkhuizen, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 8 Nov 1922 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Moxee City, Yakima County, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married William Labberton.


  6. 7.  Aafje SWIERAafje SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 11 Jan 1889 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 16 Apr 1959 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

  7. 8.  Aaltje SWIERAaltje SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 8 Feb 1891 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands; died on 3 Apr 1892 in Bovenkarspel, Stede Broec, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.

  8. 9.  Walter SWIERWalter SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 1 May 1894 in Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died on 5 Jul 1974 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    1930 Census, Yakima County, Washington
    Cowiche Precinct
    Enumeration District 39-37
    Sheet No. 7A
    Enumeration Date April 21, 1930
    Line 35, Dwelling No. 152, Family No. 159, Swier, Walter, Head, owned home, male, white, 35 years old, 26 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Holland, mother born in Holland, State or M.T. code 65, Country 08, Nativity 0, speaks English, Occupation: Farmer, Industry: Fruit, Class of Worker: O, WWI veteran, Schedule No. 100
    Line 36, Swier, Laura H., Wife-H, female, white, 30 years old, 20 at first marriage, able to read and write, born in Nebraska, father born in Nebraska, mother born in Nebraska, code 69, speaks English, Occupation: None
    Line 37, Swier, Hellen M., daughter, female, white, 9 years old, single, able to read and write, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
    Line 38, Swier, David E., son, male, white, 8 years old, single, able to read and write, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
    Line 39, Swier, Carol M., daughter, female, white, 4 3/12 years old, single, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
    Line 40, Swier, Ruth N., daughter, female, white, 1 6/12 years old, single, born in Washington, father born in Nebraska*, mother born in Nebraska, code 96, speaks English, Occupation: None
    *Census-taker mistranscribed Walter's state of birth on entries for his children; he was born in Iowa.

    Walter married Laura Helen SCHMIDT on 16 Mar 1920 in Kittitas County, Washington, USA. Laura (daughter of Bruno SCHMIDT and Lena NOH) was born on 30 Jan 1900 in Wells, Cherry, Nebraska, USA; died on 1 Feb 1965 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Helen Marie SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1921 in Cowiche, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 21 May 2004 in Lakewood, Snohomish, Washington, USA.
    2. 16. David Edwin SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    3. 17. Walter Stanley SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1923 in Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 10 Mar 1923 in Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America.
    4. 18. Carol Mae SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1925 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 22 Jan 2004 in Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.
    5. 19. Naomi Ruth SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 20. Elizabeth Ann SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 21. Dorcas Pauline SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 10.  Alice SWIERAlice SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 2 Mar 1896 in Middleburg, Sioux, Iowa, United States; died on 7 Mar 1987 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married Clarence John Bordeaux, January 19, 1921.


  10. 11.  Rena SWIERRena SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 23 Dec 1897 in Middleburg, Sioux, Iowa, USA; died on 14 Sep 1946 in Sedro-Woolley Ward, Skagit, Washington, USA; was buried in Moxee City, Yakima County, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married William Thompson.


  11. 12.  Cobie SWIERCobie SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 30 May 1900 in Sioux County, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Mar 1901 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

  12. 13.  Richard James SWIERRichard James SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 22 Jun 1902 in Moxee, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 16 May 1970 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

  13. 14.  Gerrit Benjamin SWIERGerrit Benjamin SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Dirk1) was born on 6 Feb 1904 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 12 Feb 1991 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Married Martina Pruitt, March 4, 1932.



Generation: 3

  1. 15.  Helen Marie SWIERHelen Marie SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1) was born on 15 Mar 1921 in Cowiche, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 21 May 2004 in Lakewood, Snohomish, Washington, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Howard Oliver WEST. Howard was born in 1920; died in 1993. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 16.  David Edwin SWIERDavid Edwin SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1) 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.

    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]

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

    David married Anita Jean BROWNELL on 20 Sep 1957. Anita was born on 13 Oct 1935; died on 29 Jun 2012; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 17.  Walter Stanley SWIERWalter Stanley SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1) was born in 1923 in Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 10 Mar 1923 in Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States of America.

  4. 18.  Carol Mae SWIERCarol Mae SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1) was born on 12 Dec 1925 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 22 Jan 2004 in Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.

  5. 19.  Naomi Ruth SWIERNaomi Ruth SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1)

  6. 20.  Elizabeth Ann SWIERElizabeth Ann SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1)

  7. 21.  Dorcas Pauline SWIERDorcas Pauline SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1)


Generation: 4

  1. 22.  David Edwin SWIER, Jr.David Edwin SWIER, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (16.David3, 9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1) was born on 16 Nov 1946 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA; died on 02 Feb 2017 in Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA.

    David married Sandy WOODWARD on 05 Jun 1976. Sandy was born in in Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Misty SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Krista SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Nicole SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 23.  Walter Randall SWIERWalter Randall SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (16.David3, 9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. David Randall SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Aaron SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Nikki TRAIN  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 24.  Thomas Ray SWIERThomas Ray SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (16.David3, 9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1)

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

    Children:
    1. 33. Dana Michelle SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. Lara Christine SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 25.  Richard Lee SWIERRichard Lee SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (16.David3, 9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1) was born on 13 Sep 1952 in Washington; died on 27 Mar 2011 in Yakima, Washington.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Rhonda SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Richard SWIER, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 26.  Deborah Lynn SWIERDeborah Lynn SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (16.David3, 9.Walter2, 1.Dirk1)



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