Working for a Living - more farmers

             I thought about me but have done so previously.  So, let’s see if there is an individual that I may have covered.  I’ve written several posts about my paternal grandfather.  And I’ve written about my dad.  I’ve written about several other immigrant ancestors but never really covered what they did for a living.

·      Taking Care of Business in June 2024

·      Earning a Living in February 2024

·      Jobs I Have Held in Aug 2014

·      Achievement in May 2024

·      Father’s Day – My Dad in June 2018

So, who do I want to research further?  I’ve talked about my brick walls I’ve been working on so don’t really want to write about them.  I think I will write about my Swinehart family.  I’ve only mentioned them a total of three times.

·      Migration – March 2025

·      Changing Names – May 2024

·      S Surnames – February 2018

Harry Everett Swinehart was born 1 Nov 1880 in Clay County, Kansas (KS).  He married Bertha Davis 1 Nov 1903 in Hagerman, Lincoln/Gooding County, Idaho (ID).  He died 9 Aug 1934 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington (WA).  Harry & Bertha had a total of 5 children (four girls and one boy).

Harry’s parents were Emanuel S Swinehart and Mary Jane Secore.  They had a total of six children.  In the June 1880 Federal Census for Oakland Township, Clay County, Kansas, Emanuel is listed as a farmer with his wife and daughter, Sarah E. The 1885 Chapman Township, Ottawa County, Kansas has Emanuel listed as a farmer with his wife (Sarah) and three children (Mary, Harry, & Pearly).  In the June 1900 Federal Census for Maled Precinct, Lincoln County, Idaho, Emanuel (listed as M.S.) still has his occupation listed as a farmer.  Three children are listed along with his wife.  This census indicates that she had six children.  Children listed include Sarah E, Harry E, and Pearley E.  Harry is listed as a farm laborer.  The 1910 Census for Hagerman Precinct, Lincoln County, Idaho still has Emanuel as a farmer.  His wife (now indicates 3 out of 5 children living) and his daughter, Sarah (or Sadie) as living with him.

Harry has his own place close by and is listed as a farmer.  Living with him is his wife, Bertha and three daughters (Rita E, Juanita L, and Lorica E).   What’s interesting is the census reflects that Harry was born in Indiana.  Whereas, the 1900 census had listed Kansas.

Harry’s 1918 WWI Registration Card indicates he was living in Fruitland, Payette, Idaho and his occupation was farming.  The 1920 census has Harry and Emanuel living next door to each other in Eaton Precinct, Washington County, Idaho.  Harry owns a farm (mortgaged) and Emanuel is renting a home.  Harry is living with his wife and five children (four daughters and one son).  It indicates that Harry was born in Kansas.  Emanuel has his wife, a daughter (Pearl E) and a granddaughter (Ruby E) living with him.  No occupation listed.

Emanuel’s death certificate indicates his occupation was farmer.  Harry’s death certificate indicates his occupation was farmer as well.

Another family of farmers . . .