James A. McSwigan, 10 North 49 West
In 1880 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Michael "Mcssoigen" is 61, Catherine 42, both born in Ireland. Frank 18, Margaret 17, "Phelix" 11 Michael 9, Mary 9, and James 3 were all born in Pennsylania.
Mary, born 1872, died May 17, 1894, to be buried in Latrobe # 146069336.
Felix, born 1868, died July 6, 1894, to be buried in the same Saint Mary's cemetery # 146069373.
Frank J. 1862-1903 # 146068745.
Margaret McSwigan Casey 1864-1892 is buried in St Mary's # 145978259.
"Margaret McSWIGAN / McSWIGGAN Casey was the daughter of Michael and Bridget McSwigan. She married Edward Pancratius Casey at Holy Family Catholic Church in Latrobe, PA on June 14, 1887. At the time of her marriage, she was residing in Latrobe and Edward Casey was a blacksmith, residing in Pittsburgh. "
Michael 1816-1898 is also buried there # 146069465.
Michael McSwigan, born in Pennsylvania, died October 6, 1904, to be buried in Mount Olivet.
This is James' brother 1870-1904 # 152959311.
Michael is a typewriter in 1900 Latrobe, Pennsylvana, born October 1873 in Pennsylvania, with hehis widowed mother Catherine born in Ireland. She's had five kids, two living.
James is a stenographer in a mill in 1900 Denver, born December 1877 in Pennsylvania, both parents born in Ireland. He's in a boarding house.
James, born in Latrobe on July 29, 1876, living in Denver, married Marie Pauline McFadden born in New Derry on July 29, 1876 !, living in Latrobe, married there on August 17, 1904.
She's likely the Pauline McFadden in 1900 Latrobe, born July 1877 in Pennsylvania, with Mary J. McFadden January 18636 in Pennsylvania.
Her father Hugh McFadden 1833-1885 is buried in New Derry, Westmoreland County # 75854035.
Mary Jane McIntire McFadden 1836-1913 is buried in New Derry # 75854107.
In 1910 James is in Denver, 33, with Pauline 31, both born in Pennslvania. He's manager of a flour manufacturer. Alice 4 and James 2 were born in Colorado.
James claimed a quarter in section 7, 10N 49W in 1916.
James registered for WWI in Denver, living at 577 S. Lincoln, born December 13, 1876, a manager for Cresent Flour Mills at 1441 7th Street, Denver.
Because he was associated with flour mills, he was likely associated with Henry Mullen - the wealthy owner of the Hungarian Flour Mills and the Denver & Platte Valley Land Company which owned much of the 10N 49W township in 1917.
James 1876-1921 is buried in Mount Olivet, Wheat Ridge, Colorado # 152959268, Pauline 1880-1952 # 152959361.
His mother Catherine 1836-1916 is also buried there.
Alice M. McSwigan, born 1906 in Colorado, never married, dying in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 25, 1988.
"Rosita Sutton McSwigan, known as Rosie by all, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in Pleasanton, CA. She was 87 years young. Rosita was born in Tampico, Mexico on September 22, 1915 and spent her young years both in Mexico and Denver with the latter being her home for almost 60 years. She and her husband spent 23 years operating the Arapahoe Valley Pet Cemetery giving much comfort to so many people and their pets. Rosita loved bowling, bridge, dancing and music with always a needlepoint project for loved ones at her side. She will be remembered as glamorous and spirited in her youth; devoted mother and companion; adored friend and neighbor. We thank you for the fabric you have woven into each and every one of us. "Love is who she was, what she gave and what she left with us." She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Vernon Walter Drain in 1958 and her husband, Paul J. McSwigan in 1983. Rosita is survived by her daughter, Sally Rose Ide of Norwood, CO, and her son, Thomas J. Drain of Aurora, CO. She was blessed with three granddaughters from Northern California, Simone Nelson, Gina Johnson and Jennifer Ide; and five great grandsons, Brandon and Brady Johnson, Tyler, Griffin and Carter Nelson. Memorial Mass and Celebration of Life were held in Pleasanton, CA on April 16, 2003. Graveside service and interment to be held on the morning of May 9 at 9:30 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Colorado."
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