Person:Joseph Swope (5)

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Joseph Swope
b.11 Aug 1751 Augusta County, Virginia
d.3 Mar 1819 Monroe County, Virginia
Parents and Siblings
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m. Abt 1748
  1. John Swope1749 -
  2. Joseph Swope1751 - 1819
  3. Michael Swope, Sr.1753 - 1839
Spouse and Children
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m. 3 Apr 1774
  1. George Swope1776 -
  2. Margaret Swope1777 -
  3. Ruth Swope1778 -
  4. Joseph Swope1781 -
  5. Jonathan Swope1784 - 1872
  6. Catherine Swope1786 -
  7. Eleanor Swope1788 -
  8. Adam Swope1791 -
  9. Mary Swope1793 -
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Facts and Events
Name Joseph Swope
Gender Male
Birth? 11 Aug 1751 Augusta County, Virginia
Other? 1756 Kidnapped by Shawnee
Marriage 3 Apr 1774 Monroe County, Virginiato Catherine Sullivan
Death? 3 Mar 1819 Monroe County, Virginia

Joseph Swope was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia

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Inscription: Born 1707 in Germany, Swope came to America ca. 1720. Reputedly first to settle Monroe County, ca. 1752, when part of Augusta Co. Son Michael, born 29 Sept. 1753, recorded as 1st white child born in Monroe. Nearby is grave of son Joseph, seized in 1756 Shawnee raid and held captive for nine years. Swope served in Colonial Wars and his sons, Joseph, John and Michael served in the American Revolution.

Location: Near Wolf Creek, WV 3 near Laurel Creek Bridge

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