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     Hannah Northway was born on 21 October 1706 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She was married by David Goodrich, J. P., to Abiel Tryon, son of William Tryon and Saint Robinson, on 11 November 1731 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.^1,2 She is probably the "Wido Tryon" age 70 (sic), who died on 8 April 1776 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut (actually at age 69).¹

     George Tryon was born on 3 February 1733 (1733/34?) In Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     He is probably the George Tryon who was serving in the Revolution at White Plains, Westchester Co., New York, in a company made up "mostly of Wethersfield men."¹

     Josiah Tryon was born on 31 July 1735 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He probably died young, as he was not mentioned in his father's will.¹

     Abijah Tryon was born in February 1739 (1739/40?) In Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married first Eunice Francis on 3 November 1762 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married second Charity Deming on 6 May 1784 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹

     Hannah Tryon was born on 3 May 1741 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She was baptized on 31 May 1741.¹ She married Timothy Griswold, son of Ebenezer Griswold and Deborah Grimes, on 17 January 1765 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ She died on 4 April 1815 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 73.¹

     Eli Tryon was born on 15 July 1743 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He was baptized on 24 July 1743.¹ He married Sybil Hurlbut, daughter of Joseph Hurlbut and Hannah Wells, on 8 July 1770 in Newington Parish, Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹

     Aaron Tryon was born on 28 January 1745/46 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He was baptized on 2 February 1745/46.¹ He married first Sarah Lamphere on 17 May 1770 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married second Martha (?).¹ His wife Martha apparently left him in 1815 or 1816. A notice he placed in the American Mercury states that she "for reasons unknown, and without provocation, left my house and board for several months past," and disclaims responsibility for any debts made by her.² He died on 13 November 1830 in East Windsor, Hartford Co., Connecticut, at age 84.¹
     In August 1776 he was serving during the Revolution with other Wethersfield men on the ship Anne, headed for New York.¹

     William Tryon was born on 12 March 1747/48 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He was baptized on 13 March 1747/48.¹ He married Anna Hurlbut on 9 June 1784 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹

     Moses Tryon was born on 18 November 1750 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He was baptized on 23 December 1750.¹ He married first Mercy Turner on 22 December 1776 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He married second Eunice Treat on 12 May 1782 in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹ He died on 27 December 1817 at age 67.¹ He was buried in Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Connecticut.¹
     He served during the Revolution as captain of the brig Jason. He later joined the newly-formed U. S. Navy, and served as Captain of the U. S. S. Connecticut against the Barbary pirates, and agaist French privateers in the West Indies.^2,1

     Mary (?) married first Edward Riddlesdale, son of John Riddlesdale and Dorcas (?), about 1619.² She married second John Wyatt on 27 June 1632 in Assington, co. Suffolk, England.² She married third James Barker Sr. on 22 May 1666 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She died on 10 April 1683 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and her second husband John Wyatt came to New England shortly after their marriage², and settled in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     From the language in the marriage contract between her daughter Sarah and Joseph Bixby, she was apparently in England in 1647, with rights to land in Asington, Suffolk.¹

     Francis M. Swikert was born on 17 September 1862 (the 1900 census says September 1868, the same as his wife Ida, and is probably an error) in Michigan.^1,2,3,4 He married Ida White about 1890.^4,5,1 He died on 6 September 1923 in Thompsonville, Benzie Co., Michigan, at age 60.^6,1 He was buried at Thompsonville Cemetery (Block 100, Lot 373, Row 8n) in Benzie Co., Michigan.¹
     He also went by the name Frank.³ The identification of Ida White as the wife of Francis Swikert, and of Frank R. as their son, is based on: (1) the marriage record for Robin Sturt and Lillie Swikert, which lists Frank Swikert and Ada White as Lillie's parents; and (2) the information and grouping of their markers in Thompsonville Cemetery in Benzie Co., Michigan. There are four markers at Block 100, Lot 373, Row 8n; one labeled simply "Swikert" identifying the group, one for Francis M. labeled "Father," one for Ida Swikert labeled "Mother," and one for Frank R.^1,5
     He and his wife Ida lived in Thompsonville, Benzie Co., Michigan.^4,7,8 They had the following known children: Zada Bell (b April 1896), Lillie M. (b abt 1904), and Frank R. (b 21 March 1909, d 25 September 1909), plus at least one other (b and d bef 1900).^1,4,7

     Augusta Maria Swikert was born in November 1866 (her cemetery marker says 1864) in Sherwood Twp., Branch Co., Michigan.^4,5,6 She was married first, by John J. Esselbranch, J. P., to George A. Karker, son of Samuel Karker and Emily (?), on 26 July 1885 in Fulton, Kalamazoo Co., Michigan.^1,5 She was married second, by J. A. Barnes, to Eli O. Miller, son of John Miller and Amanda Mann, on 26 February 1900 in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan. The witnesses were the groom's parents.⁷ They were divorced on 16 May 1910 (filed by Augusta on 30 November 1909) in Branch Co., Michigan.⁸ She died in 1943.⁶ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Branch Co., Michigan.⁶
     She lived in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan, most of her life.^4,9,10,11 She worked at home as a laundress in 1910 and 1920, and as a restaurant cook in 1930.^9,10,11
     She and her first husband George had four children: Lillian B. (b May 1886), Leon F. (b 25 April 1888), Mable Irene (b 21 November 1889, d 11 April 1963), Harry A. (b October 1893).^12,13,14,1,4 She and her second husband Eli had one child, Zena N. (b abt 1908).⁹

     Armina Swikert was born on 26 November 1866 in Burlington, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^1,4,2,3 She was married first, by George F. Chipperfield, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, to Charles Pinkerton on 9 January 1886 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan.⁴ She married second William H. Cart about 1888.^5,1 She died suddenly from a cerebral hemmorage (i.e., a stroke) on 20 June 1920 in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan, at age 53.¹ She was buried on 22 June 1920 at Riverside Cemetery in Branch Co., Michigan.¹
     She and her second husband William lived in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan.^5,6,7 They had an adopted daughter, Nettie M., born about 1903 in Michigan.⁶

     Phillip Swikert was born in 1870 in Michigan.^2,1 He died in 1893.² He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan, and shares a marker with his mother Lovina.²

     Julia E. Swikert was born on 25 June 1876 (her cemetery marker says 1877) in Burlington, Calhoun Co., Michigan.^1,3 She married Nelson Karker, son of David Karker and Nancy Delaney, on 1 July 1895 in Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan. One of the witnesses was the bride's sister Armina Cart.⁴ She died in 1956.³ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Branch Co., Michigan.³
     She and her husband Nelson lived in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan, most of their lives. Living with them in 1900 was Julia's widowed mother Lavina.^5,6,7,8 They had no children.⁶

     Nelson Karker was born on 8 August 1863 in North Manless, New York.^3,2 He married as his second wife Julia E. Swikert, daughter of John M. Swikert and Lavina Elenor Marks, on 1 July 1895 in Coldwater, Branch Co., Michigan. One of the witnesses was the bride's sister Armina Cart.⁴ He died on 4 October 1920 in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan, at age 57 from "acute dilitation of the heart due to chronic aortic regurgitation."³ He was buried on 6 October 1920 at Riverside Cemetery in Branch Co., Michigan.³
     He and his wife Julia lived in Union City, Branch Co., Michigan, most of their lives. Living with them in 1900 was Julia's widowed mother Lavina.^2,5,6,7 He was working as a butcher at the time of his marriage, a day laborer in 1900, a salesman in a lumber yard in 1910, and a teamster in a lumber yard in 1920.^1,2,5,6 He and Julia had no children.⁵

     Agnes Leach was baptized on 11 December 1608 in Hurst, Berkshire, England.¹

     Henry Leach was baptized on 11 June 1615 in Sonning, Berkshire, England.¹

     John Mylam married Elizabeth (?).¹
     He was a plowmaker in Hurst, Berkshire, England.¹ His will, dated 12 April 1604, mentions his wife Elizabeth, who was named executrix, his daughter Elizabeth, son Andrew, and daughters Agnes and Alice, both minors.¹

     Elizabeth (?) married John Mylam.¹