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Family HistoryFamily History - Samuel Swing


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Samuel Swing and 71 of his descendants down to the tenth generation.


First Generation
1. Samuel Swing,1 born 6 June 1732 in Bischweiler, Alsace, France (parents not determined);1 died 13 March 1801 in New Jersey.1 Samuel married Sarah Diament (born 15 March 1730, parents not determined;1 Sarah died 7 June 18081).

Child of Samuel Swing and Sarah Diament:

+2i. Samuel Swing, born 4 November 1767 in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, New Jersey. Married Polly Murphy.

  1. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society, Application for Membership for William Bowlett Young, being a descendant of Samuel Swing; National No. 91041; State No. 5476; approved 18 March 1964. The application provides the names, birth and death dates of his ancestors and their spouses back to Samuel Swing, along with the family of William and his wife Thyra, their son and grandchildren.
Second Generation
2. Samuel Swing2 (Samuel1), born 4 November 1767 in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, New Jersey.1, 2 Samuel married, 25 March 1789, Polly Murphy2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Samuel Swing and Polly Murphy:

+3i. David Swing, born 1790 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky; died 1832 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married Karenda Gazlay.

  1. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society, Application for Membership for William Bowlett Young, being a descendant of Samuel Swing; National No. 91041; State No. 5476; approved 18 March 1964. The application provides the names, birth and death dates of his ancestors and their spouses back to Samuel Swing, along with the family of William and his wife Thyra, their son and grandchildren.
  2. The First Five Generations of the Swing Family in America, compiled by Albert H. Swing and Harry P. Swing, April 1961. Available at Heritage Quest Online. This document provides numerous biographical and vital details, but there are few references cited for any of the information.
Third Generation
3. David Swing3 (Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 1790 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky;1 died 1832 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1, 2 David married, August 1825, Karenda Gazlay9 (born 22 April 1800 in New York, the daughter of James Gazlay and Huldah Carter;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Karenda died 26 January 1890 in Williamsburg, Clermont County, Ohio3, 8, 9). Karenda is buried in Williamsburg Cemetery, Williamsburg, Clermont County, Ohio.3

David Swing, Sr., was for many years engaged in steamboating on the Ohio River. He was a man of ability and of sterling character. He was honored for his man-hood rather than for his doctrinal Christianity. He died of cholera in 1832, leaving two sons to the care of their mother.2


Children of David Swing and Karenda Gazlay:

+4i. Alfred J. Swing, born 12 August 1828 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 24 January 1899 in Dayton, Campbell County, Kentucky. Married Mary A. Norris.
+5ii. Rev. David Swing, Jr., born 23 August 1830 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 3 October 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Married Elizabeth C. Porter.

  1. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society, Application for Membership for William Bowlett Young, being a descendant of Samuel Swing; National No. 91041; State No. 5476; approved 18 March 1964. The application provides the names, birth and death dates of his ancestors and their spouses back to Samuel Swing, along with the family of William and his wife Thyra, their son and grandchildren.
  2. History of Chicago, From the earliest period to the present time, by Alfred Theodore Andreas. Volume 2. Chicago, the A.T. Andreas Company, Publisher, 1885. Available at ebooksread.com
  3. Cemetery Record, Williamsburg Cemetery, Clermont County, Ohio; Clermont County Genealogical Society (website: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohclecgs/); Headstone inscription (supplemented by a list of Inscriptions): Hageman Monument; Side 1: J. Gazlay Hageman / Born / July 22, 1836 / Died / Jan. 7, 1913 / Lydia E. / Wife of / James G. Hageman / Born Dec. 16, 1841 / Died Nov. 26, 1916; Side 2: James Hageman / Born / May 20, 1807 / Died Feb. 25, 1888; Side 3: Karenda / Wife of / James Hageman / Born / Apr. 22, 1800 / Died / Jan. 26, 1890; Rosa / Dau. of / J. G. & L. E. Hageman / Died Nov. 5, 1890 / Aged 20Y 1M 21D / Anna Belle / Dau. of / J. G. & L. E. Hageman / Sep. 26, 1887 / Aged 9Y 8M 2D.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Ohio, Clermont County, Williamsburg Township, Page No. 64, family of James Hageman (46, Ohio, farmer); Karinda Hageman (48, N.Y.); William Hageman (18, Ohio, farmer); James G. Hageman (13, Ohio); George Hageman (12, Ohio); Julia Hageman (11, Ohio); Simon A. Hageman (8, Ohio); Ann Colder (18, Ohio).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Clermont County, Williamsburg Township, Page Nos. 20-21, family of James Hagemann (53, Ohio, farmer); Clarinda Hagemann (57, N.York); Wm. L. Hagemann (28, Ohio, farmer); James G. Hagemann (24, Ohio, farmer); George Hagemann (22, Ohio, farmer); S. A. Hagemann (18, Ohio, farmer); Elizabeth Holten (14, Ohio).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Ohio, Clermont County, Williamsburg Township, Page No. 34, family of James Hagerman (64, Ohio, farmer); Kirendia Hagerman (66, New York); Elizabeth J. Fox (14, Ohio, domestic servant). They are living next door to their son James G. Hageman [spelled Hagerman in the census].
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Clermont County, Williamsburg Township, Enumeration District 53, Page No. 26, family of James Hageman (73, Ohio, retired farmer); wife Karinda Hageman (80, N. York); servant Ellen Wilson (22, Ohio).
  8. Genealogy of the Gazlay Family, collated by Theodore Gazlay, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1890; unpublished. Transcription available at Gazlay Family History (website).
  9. Gazlay History, written by Spencer G. Kuhn, a grandchild of Theodore Gazlay; undated. This is a typewritten re-compilation of the earlier Genealogy of the Gazlay Family, compiled by Theodore Gazlay in 1890, including the 1852 statement of the family history by Reverend Sayers Gazlay, an elder brother of Theodore. This document re-formats the information in the 1890 work. For example, facts originally shown in list form, such as birth and death dates, are incorporated in the narrative of this later work. Two post-1890 sections are unique to this document: one with additional details about Theodore Gazlay’s family, with dates as late as 1951; and another on the Donaldson family, featuring Jean Gazlay Donaldson and her six marriages, with several dates in 1965.
Fourth Generation
4. Alfred J. Swing4 (David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 12 August 1828 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;1, 2 died 24 January 1899 in Dayton, Campbell County, Kentucky.1, 2 Alfred married, 1 May 1851, Mary A. Norris2 (born 31 December 1830, parents not determined;2 Mary died 30 November 18862).

Children of Alfred J. Swing and Mary A. Norris:

+6i. Lizzie May Swing, born 8 April 1852 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 1936. Married Dan Matthews.
+7ii. Leontine Swing, born 12 September 1854 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married Oliver T. Martin.
+8iii. Cora Alberta Swing, born 3 January 1857 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married T. B. Wiley.
 9iv. Mamie Swing, born 8 April 1859 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;2 died 26 March 1862.2
 10v. Stella Swing, born 16 July 1861 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;2 died 19 June 1863.2
+11vi. David Carrick Swing, born 26 September 1864 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married May Vinson.
 12vii. Jennie Carrick Swing, born 16 December 1866 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.2
 13viii. Laverna Karenda Swing, born 1 December 1870 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;2 died 29 December 1873.2
+14ix. Alfred J. Swing, Jr., born 2 May 1874 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married (1) Laura Brown Married (2) Laura Hock.
+15x. Sue Zella Swing, born 24 February 1877 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky. Married William Bascomb Young.

5. Rev. David Swing, Jr.4 (David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 23 August 1830 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 3 October 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.2, 3 David married, 3 July 1855 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, Elizabeth C. Porter7, 9 (born 5 March 1832 in Ohio, the daughter of Dr. Alexander Porter II and Elizabeth M. Boyce;2, 4, 5, 6, 8 Elizabeth died 2 August 18797, 8). David and Elizabeth are buried in Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.3, 8

The History of Chicago, by Alfred Theodore Andreas, published in 1885, provides a concise biography of David Swing:7

Rev David Swing, pastor of the Central Church, was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, August 23, 1830, the youngest son of David and Karinda (Gazley) Swing. The Swings were a German family, and came to America in 1726. David Swing, Sr., was for many years engaged in steamboating on the Ohio River. He was a man of ability and of sterling character. He was honored for his man-hood rather than for his doctrinal Christianity. He died of cholera in 1832, leaving two sons to the care of their mother, who was a devoted Christian, and who inculcated into the minds of her children the fundamental principles of the Christian life. In 1837, Mrs. Swing married the second time, and re-moved to Reading, Ohio, and in 1840 settled on a farm near Williamsburg in the same State. On this farm young David lived eight years, attending the public school in the winter season and at such other times as it was possible. Farm labor gave him a vigorous constitution, and contact with nature developed in him, to an unusual degree, the observing and reflective faculties, and also that originality and independence of thought which characterize all his utterances and writings. At the age of eighteen, having prepared himself by private study, he entered Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio, from which he graduated as Bachelor of Arts in 1852. He then commenced his Divinity studies under Rev. Dr. N. L. Rice, of Cincinnati, with whom he remained one year. In 1853, he returned to Miami University as Professor of Ancient Languages, and remained in that capacity thirteen years. In 1866, he was invited to the pastorate of Westminister Presbyterian Church, Chicago. In this Church his sermons were characterized by liberality of thought, and by a want of dogmatic teaching respecting certain doctrines which underlie Calvanism, and which were believed by some to be essential to Presbyterianism. Large congregations listened to his sermons, and his popularity became so great that the North Presbyterian Church was led to seek a consolidation with Westminister Church, which was effected February 6, 1871, and the united bodies named the Fourth Presbyterian Church. The church-building was soon afterward destroyed by the great fire, as were also the residences of all but two of his parishioners. Rev. David Swing himself saved nothing, and with his wife and two daughters spent the night on the open prairie. On the second Sunday after the fire, October 22, he commenced preaching in Standard Hall, on the southwest corner of Michigan Avenue and Thirteenth Street. There he preached nearly a year. But when the hall became too small to accommodate the increasing congregation, the services were transferred to McVicker’s Theatre; but upon the completion of the new Fourth Church edifice, he resumed the pastorate of this Church. This building also was soon filled to overflowing by members and strangers temporarily sojourning in the city, all anxious to hear Professor Swing, whose fame had become widely extended. Professor Francis L. Patton, then pastor of Jefferson Park Presbyterian Church, and professor in the Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the Northwest, believing the teachings of Professor Swing to be heretical and subversive of true Christian doctrine, inaugurated the trial which has since been so famous, and which resulted in Professor Swing’s withdrawal from the Presbyterian Church. His friends then inaugurated the movement resulting in the organization of the Central Church. His relations as pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church terminated December 1, 1875, and he commenced preaching for the new organization in McVicker’s Theatre in April, 1876. This theatre was used until the fall of 1880, when the services were transferred to Central Music Hall, which continues to be used until the present time. His fame, and the intrinsic merit of his powerful sermons, have rendered his name one of the most celebrated in the country, and the vast auditorium of Central Music Hall is weekly filled to hear him. Professor Swing was married, on July 3, 1855, to Miss Elizabeth Porter, daughter of Dr. James Porter, of Oxford, Ohio. Mrs. Swing died on August 3, 1879, leaving two daughters — Mary, now Mrs. Jewett E. Ricker, of Cincinnati, and Helen, who lives at home with her father.

Rev. Swing was friends with Mary Lincoln, widow of President Abraham Lincoln. Mary mentions her friendship in her letters in 1874, owned by the Illinois State Historical Library, and in an 1874 letter owned by the Ricker family. The family also has in its possession books and objects that were given by Mary to the family, in particular, Rev. Swing, his wife Elizabeth, and their daughters, Helen and Mary. The association between Mary Lincoln and the Swings began as early as 1859. Mary visited the Swings during her visits to Chicago from 1866 to 1875. The friendship was apparently of some benefit to Mary Lincoln’s mental and spiritual well being, and she showed her appreciation to the Swings in the form of gifts including a silver goblet and napkin ring, still owned by the Ricker family, that had been used by the Lincolns in the White House. When Mary Lincoln’s son Tad died in 1871, Mary “found a safety net in the Swing family,” and “seemed to transfer her affections to the fifteen year old Mary Swing.” Mary Lincoln personally assisted in the 1874 wedding of Mary Swing to Jewett E. Ricker, Sr. The wedding announcement listed several wedding gifts given by Mrs. Abraham Lincoln to the newlyweds, including a large bouquet of bridal blossoms, a set of ice-cream spoons, and Etruscan gold bracelets.10, 11


Children of Rev. David Swing, Jr. and Elizabeth C. Porter:

+16i. Mary Ann Swing, born 22 March 1856 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; died 1 September 1930 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Married Jewett E. Ricker.
+17ii. Helen Beth Swing, born 9 January 1862 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; died 2 August 1947 in Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York. Married Mason Brayman Starring.

  1. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society, Application for Membership for William Bowlett Young, being a descendant of Samuel Swing; National No. 91041; State No. 5476; approved 18 March 1964. The application provides the names, birth and death dates of his ancestors and their spouses back to Samuel Swing, along with the family of William and his wife Thyra, their son and grandchildren.
  2. The First Five Generations of the Swing Family in America, compiled by Albert H. Swing and Harry P. Swing, April 1961. Available at Heritage Quest Online. This document provides numerous biographical and vital details, but there are few references cited for any of the information.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Rev. David Swing, born: 23 August 1830 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died: 3 October 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (from record, which includes the names and links for his mother, spouse, siblings and children).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Butler County, Oxford Town, Page No. 42, family of David Swing (28, Ohio, prof. of Latin and Greek); Elizabeth Swing (26, Ohio); Mary Swing (4, Ohio).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Page No. 235, family of David Swing (38, Ohio, clergyman); Elizabeth Swing (35, Ohio); Mary Swing (14, Ohio); Helen Swing (11, Ohio); Bridget O’Connor (30, Ireland, domestic servant); Mary Flynn (20, Ireland, domestic servant).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 190, Page No. 8, family of David Swing (49, Ohio, theologian); wife Elizabeth Swing (46, Ohio); daughter Helen Swing (19, Ohio); cousin Ginnie Swing (27, Illinois); servt. Maria Ward (40, Ireland); servt. Jennie O’Malley (40, Ireland).
  7. History of Chicago, From the earliest period to the present time, by Alfred Theodore Andreas. Volume 2. Chicago, the A.T. Andreas Company, Publisher, 1885. Available at ebooksread.com
  8. Find a Grave (website). Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Elizabeth Porter Swing, born: 5 March 1832; died: 2 August 1879 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, siblings, and one child).
  9. Ohio, County Marriages 1789-2013/2016, Hamilton, Butler County, File No. 1181, David Swing and Elizabeth C. Porter, married on 3 July 1855.
  10. Wedding Announcement, The Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 23 October 1874, lengthy article reporting on the wedding of Mary Ann Swing, eldest daughter of Rev. David Swing, and Jewett E. Ricker, in Chicago. The article provides details of the bride, the ceremony, floral decorations, the presents (including several given by Mrs. Abraham Lincoln), the collation, those gentlemen present, and the bridal party.
  11. For the People. A Newspaper of the Abraham Lincoln Association, Springfield, Illinois. Available at Yumpu (website: yumpu.com). Volume 2, Number 1. Spring, 2000. Mary Lincoln and the Swings, by Ann Ricker (a descendant of Rev. David Swing). The fascinating and detailed article describes the friendship between Mary Lincoln and the Swing family, as evidenced in letters, books and objects given by Mary Lincoln to the family.
Fifth Generation
6. Lizzie May Swing5 (Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 8 April 1852 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;1 died 1936.1 Lizzie married, 12 June 1879 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, Dan Matthews1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Lizzie May Swing and Dan Matthews:

 18i. Vernon Matthews, born 28 November 1881.1
 19ii. Howard E. Matthews, born 19 May 1883.1

7. Leontine Swing5 (Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 12 September 1854 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1 Leontine married, 24 February 1875, Oliver T. Martin1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Leontine Swing and Oliver T. Martin:

 20i. Robert Martin, born 22 January 1876.1
 21ii. Taylor Martin, born 7 April 1879.1
 22iii. Minna May Martin, born 12 December 1882.1

8. Cora Alberta Swing5 (Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 3 January 1857 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1 Cora married, 1 December 1875, T. B. Wiley1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Cora Alberta Swing and T. B. Wiley:

 23i. Thomas Alfred Wiley, born 19 November 1876.1
 24ii. Beulah Wiley, born 3 August 1878.1
 25iii. William Wallace Wiley, born 26 July 1880.1
 26iv. Taylor Bradford Wiley, born 4 June 1884.1

11. David Carrick Swing5 (Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 26 September 1864 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1 David married, 10 December 1895 in Dayton, Campbell County, Kentucky, May Vinson1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of David Carrick Swing and May Vinson:

 27i. Gaylord David Swing, born 10 October 1896.1
 28ii. Margaret Jesse Swing, born 17 June 1899.1
 29iii. Virginia May Swing, born 26 July 1905.1

14. Alfred J. Swing, Jr.5 (Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 2 May 1874 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1 Alfred married, first, 20 June 1894, Laura Brown1 (born ____, parents not determined). Alfred married, second, 26 November 1903, Laura Hock1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Alfred J. Swing, Jr. and Laura Brown:

 30i. David B. Swing.

15. Sue Zella Swing5 (Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 24 February 1877 in Newport, Campbell County, Kentucky.1 Sue married, 11 June 1895 in Dayton, Campbell County, Kentucky, William Bascomb Young1, 2 (born 14 August 1870 in California, Campbell County, Kentucky, parents not determined;2 William died 22 May 1953 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio2).

Child of Sue Zella Swing and William Bascomb Young:

+31i. William Bowlett Young, born 21 May 1902 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married Thyra Murial Martin.

16. Mary Ann Swing5 (David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 22 March 1856 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio;1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 1 September 1930 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois.1, 3 Mary married, 22 October 1874 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Jewett E. Ricker1, 15, 16 (born 1 November 1847 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of Darius Ricker and Priscilla Ann Ayers;6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 Jewett died 9 June 1925 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois11, 12). Mary and Jewett are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.11, 3

Children of Mary Ann Swing and Jewett E. Ricker:

+32i. David Swing Ricker, born 29 April 1878 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; died 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California. Married (1) Elizabeth Shay Married (2) Madge Voe (born Marion Seaman) Married (3) Layne Virginia Donaldson Married (4) Hope Dare (born Rosie Luetzsinger).
+33ii. Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., born 31 March 1886 in Illinois; died 1954. Married Helen Ada Young.

17. Helen Beth Swing5 (David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 9 January 1862 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio;1, 5, 17, 18, 19, 20 died 2 August 1947 in Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York.17, 21 Helen married, 27 October 1886 in Cook County, Illinois, Mason Brayman Starring1, 25 (born 8 May 1859 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of H. J. Starring and Alida M. Tower;19, 20, 22, 23, 24 Mason died 31 January 1934 in Manhattan, New York City, New York22, 23). Helen and Mason are buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York.17, 22

Children of Helen Beth Swing and Mason Brayman Starring:

+34i. David Swing Starring, born 18 October 1887 in Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa; died 18 April 1973 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Married (1) Mary Elizabeth Miller (née Austin) Married (2) Ysabel Adams Ingram (née Muecke) .
+35ii. Mason Brayman Starring, Jr., born 16 August 1889 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 1984. Married Gertrude Farquhar Lathrop.

  1. The First Five Generations of the Swing Family in America, compiled by Albert H. Swing and Harry P. Swing, April 1961. Available at Heritage Quest Online. This document provides numerous biographical and vital details, but there are few references cited for any of the information.
  2. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society, Application for Membership for William Bowlett Young, being a descendant of Samuel Swing; National No. 91041; State No. 5476; approved 18 March 1964. The application provides the names, birth and death dates of his ancestors and their spouses back to Samuel Swing, along with the family of William and his wife Thyra, their son and grandchildren.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Mary Swing Ricker, born: 1856; died: 1930 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, sibling, and one child).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Butler County, Oxford Town, Page No. 42, family of David Swing (28, Ohio, prof. of Latin and Greek); Elizabeth Swing (26, Ohio); Mary Swing (4, Ohio).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Page No. 235, family of David Swing (38, Ohio, clergyman); Elizabeth Swing (35, Ohio); Mary Swing (14, Ohio); Helen Swing (11, Ohio); Bridget O’Connor (30, Ireland, domestic servant); Mary Flynn (20, Ireland, domestic servant).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Butler County, Oxford Village, E.D. 27, Page No. 33, Jewett E. Ricker, 31, Ohio, bank clerk; wife Mary A. Ricker, 24, Ohio; son D. Swing [sic, erroneously indexed as Sonny] Ricker, 2, Ohio.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 721, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett E. Ricker, 50, Ohio, November 1849; wife of 25 years Mary Ricker, 44, Ohio, March 1856, 2 children, 2 living; son David S. Ricker, 22, Ohio, April 1878 reporter; son Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 14, Illinois, March 1886, at school; servant Anna Pearson, 23, Sweden, May 1877, servant; servant Delia Monahan, 28, Ireland, April 1872, servant.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1055, Sheet No. 4B, Jewett E. Ricker, 63, Ohio, own income; wife of 35 years Mary S. Ricker, 54, Ohio, 2 children, 2 living. Living next door: Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 24, Illinois, editor, publishers; wife of one year Helen A. Ricker, 25, Illinois, no children.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett Ricker, 33, Illinois, advertising editor, bank; wife Helen Ricker, 33, Illinois; son Ayres Ricker, 9, Illinois; son William Ricker, 7, Illinois; father Jewett Ricker (Sr.), 70, Ohio; mother Mary Ricker, 63, Ohio.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-40, Sheet No. 12B, Jewett E. Ricker, 44, Illinois, first married age 23, publicity advertiser, bank; wife Helen A. Ricker, 46, Illinois, first married age 25; son Ayres Ricker, 19, Illinois; son William Ricker, 17, Illinois; mother Mary S. Ricker, 74, Ohio, widow, first married age 18.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Jewett H. Ricker, born: 1847; died: 1925 (from record, which provides the names and links for his spouse and one child).
  12. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, Jewett E. Ricker, born: 1 November 1847 in Cincinnati, Ohio; died: 9 June 1925 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; age 77 years 7 months 8 days; father: Darius Ricker, born in Ohio; spouse: Mary S. Ricker; cemetery: Elmhurst.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Image 6 of 234, Darius Reicher [sic], 40, Maine, farmer; Priscilla Reicher, 30, Ohio; Alonzo Reicher, 13, Ohio; Leonard Reicher, 6, Ohio, male [sic, this is almost certainly their daughter Leanora Ricker, incorrectly recorded by the enumerator]; Jeanette Reicher, 3, Ohio, female [sic, this is almost certainly their son Jewett Ricker, incorrectly recorded by the enumerator].
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Page No. 36, Ann Ricker, 40, Ohio; Leanora Ricker, 17, Ohio; Jewett Ricker, 14, Ohio.
  15. Wedding Announcement, The Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 23 October 1874, lengthy article reporting on the wedding of Mary Ann Swing, eldest daughter of Rev. David Swing, and Jewett E. Ricker, in Chicago. The article provides details of the bride, the ceremony, floral decorations, the presents (including several given by Mrs. Abraham Lincoln), the collation, those gentlemen present, and the bridal party.
  16. History of Chicago, From the earliest period to the present time, by Alfred Theodore Andreas. Volume 2. Chicago, the A.T. Andreas Company, Publisher, 1885. Available at ebooksread.com
  17. Find a Grave (website). Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York, Helen Swing Starring, born: 18 October 1862 [sic, this is not her birth date, it is the birth month and year for her eldest son] in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio; died: 16 Apr [sic, her New York death record shows a different date] (from record, which includes a note with the names and birth dates for her two sons, and provides the names and links for her father, sibling, spouse, and one child).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 190, Page No. 8, family of David Swing (49, Ohio, theologian); wife Elizabeth Swing (46, Ohio); daughter Helen Swing (19, Ohio); cousin Ginnie Swing (27, Illinois); servt. Maria Ward (40, Ireland); servt. Jennie O’Malley (40, Ireland).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 662, Sheet No. 1B, M. E. Starring, 41, Illinois, May 1859, lawyer; wife of 14 years Helen Starring, 36, Ohio, January 1864, 2 children, 2 living; son Swing Starring, 12, Iowa, October 1887; son Mason Starring, 10, Illinois, August 1889; mother Mrs. Henry Starring, 64, New Jersey, September 1835; servant Berta Hillger, 36, Germany, November 1863, housemaid; servant Emma Samuelson, 38, Sweden, January 1862, cook.
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 912, Sheet No. 7A, Mason B. Starring, 50, Illinois, lawyer, law office; wife of 23 years Helen Starring, 48, Ohio; son David Starring, 22, Iowa, broker, investment securities; son Mason Starring, Jr., 20, Illinois; mother Alida M. Starring, 74, New Jersey; servant Bertha Hillger, 40, Germany, housemaid; servant Barry Scully, 29, Wisconsin, cook.
  21. New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956, available at familysearch.org. 1947, Helen S. Starring, died: 2 August 1947 in Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York, age 85 years.
  22. Find a Grave (website). Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York, Mason Brayman Starring, born: 8 May 1859 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 30 January 1934 in Manhattan, New York County, New York (from record, which provides the names and links for his spouse and one child).
  23. New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949, Mason Brayman Starring born: 8 May 1859 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died: 31 January 1934 in Manhattan, New York City, New York; father: H. J. B. Starring, born in Bennington, VT; mother: Alida M. Tower, born in New Jersey; spouse: Helen Surug [sic, Swing] Starring; occupation: utility executive, ret.; burial: Sleepy Hollow.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, New York County, New York City, E.D. 31-566, Sheet No. 13B, Mason B. Starring, 70, Illinois, age 27 at first marriage, lawyer.
  25. Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900; Mason B. Starring and Helen Beth Swing, married on 27 October 1886 in Cook County, Illinois.
Sixth Generation
31. William Bowlett Young6 (Sue,5 Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 21 May 1902 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1 William married, 8 October 1927, Thyra Murial Martin1 (born 22 June 1903, parents not determined1).

Child of William Bowlett Young and Thyra Murial Martin:

+36i. William Martin Young, born 29 May 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married (unidentified).

32. David Swing Ricker6 (Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 29 April 1878 in Oxford, Butler County, Ohio;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.3, 4, 11 David married, first, 27 January 1904 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Elizabeth Shay12 (born 17 February 1881 in Illinois, the daughter of Thomas J. Shay and Ella C. Spurck;12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Elizabeth died June 1970 in Monterey County, California13). Their marriage ended in divorce in ca. June 1909.17 David married, second, 18 November 1909 in Seattle, King County, Washington, Madge Voe (born Marion Seaman)19 (born ca. 1884 in Illinois, the daughter of John Seaman and Jessie Devoe7, 8, 18). David married, third, 9 December 1913 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Layne Virginia Donaldson2, 9, 25, 26 (born 28 May 1883 in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, the daughter of John D. Donaldson and Caroline Layne Hackney;9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Layne died 8 April 1956 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas20, 21). David married, fourth, ca. 1925, Hope Dare (born Rosie Luetzsinger)32 (born 9 October 1908 in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, the daughter of William A. ‘Ignas’ Luetzsinger and Sarah ‘Dollie’ McCarty;27, 28, 29, 30 Hope died 31 March 1999 in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada27, 31). David is buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.3 Layne is buried in Bosley Cemetery, Santo, Palo Pinto County, Texas.20

David was a newspaper journalist in Chicago, Los Angeles, the Northwest, and Canada. Born in Oxford, Ohio, he was educated in the Chicago public schools. He graduated from Harvard University in 1902, and spent two years in sociological studies in New York. David joined the staff of the Chicago Evening Post around 1902, and he was the educational editor of the Chicago Tribune 1904-7. He was a frequent contributor to economic and educational reviews and articles. In 1905 he wrote “Unionizing the Schoolteachers,” describing the movement by Margaret Haley to create a national federation of teachers, a union of working women. David “cast his imagination 66 years into the future and saw a Chicago of 10 million souls.” His article included a map showing how the metropolis would expand, and his discussion touched on the future of transportation, communications, environment, education, and public services. His essay “The Making of Millionaires” was used in a 1909 Business Administration textbook. David lived and worked in British Columbia, Canada, for several years starting in 1910, and was the editor there of a weekly news magazine, Public Opinion. An article in 1912 announcing the publication called him “one of the best known newspapermen in America,” and mentions that he was the former editor of the Chicago Daily Tribune, and founder of The Red Book, The Blue Book, Opportunity Magazine of Chicago, and the Chicago Saturday Times. He was editor of Man-to-Man Magazine (later called British Columbia Magazine). Other ventures included promotion manager for Hearst newspapers on the Pacific Coast for eight years; director of advertising and circulation for The Picture Press (1920); and western exploitation manager of the Select Pictures Corporation, distributors of Selznick Pictures.11, 33, 34

David was married at least four times. His first marriage, to Elizabeth Shay, produced his only known child and ended in divorce in mid-1909. His wife initiated the divorce, having discovered his affair with Margaret Voe (purportedly born Marion Vantine, and also called Madge Voe), a vaudeville and stage actress. The marriage in Seattle between D. Ricker and Madge Seaman in November, 1909, is believed to be David and Madge Voe, although her use of the surname Seaman has not been explained. The 1910 U.S. Federal Census shows David and “Madge S. Ricker” living together in Seattle. The middle initial “S” may imply that her middle name or surname was Seaman, either by birth or previous marriage. On 17 September 1910, David Swing Ricker (“of Vancouver publisher”) and Madge Voe Ricker (“of Vancouver, married woman”) applied for permission to purchase 640 acres of land in the Cariboo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. Although no record has been found, he must have divorced Madge in 1912-13, and married Layne Virginia Donaldson in late 1913 in Oregon. A series of newspaper articles in 1914 trace their travels by foot from Vancouver, British Columbia, to San Diego, California, associated with David’s work “for the purpose of gathering data on the preparedness of the Pacific Coast for the growth of business and population expected to follow the opening of the Panama Canal.” His reporting is generally favorable to the conditions and towns along their route, although other reporters were critical of his accounts. David and Layne lived in Los Angeles in 1920, according to the U.S. Federal Census. David’s fourth marriage, to Rosie Luetzsinger (aka Hope Dare, actress) around 1925, is alluded to in newspaper articles about her subsequent marriage in 1939 to Julius Richard “Dixie” Davis, notorious racketeer associated with Dutch Shultz, New York City mobster, and their gang.7, 17, 32, 35, 36

David died on 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica, California, after an operation for appendicitis.11

Her birth surname was Seaman, as evidenced in the records of her two marriages, the marriage to Peyton Locker also showing the names of Marion’s parents. The 1910 and 1920 U.S. Federal Census records show her birthplace as Illinois. Those records, plus the 1911 Canada Census, show her age corresponding to a birth date in the range of 1884 (1910 census) to 1889 (1920 census). The Canada Census shows her birth date as December 1886.7, 8, 18, 19, 37

Marion was a vaudeville actress, performing under the names Madge Voe (undoubtedly taken from her mother’s maiden name Devoe) and later Marion Vantine. Her early work was in a theatrical road company in the mid-west states. The earliest works found where she is named as a cast member are “The Woman in the Case” (1907), and “A Knight for a Day” (1907). Her earliest Broadway credit is for her performance as Sing Wee in “A Broken Idol” (1909). Other credits include Marie Dressler’s “All Star Gambol” (1913), and “The Green Beetle” (1913). She is credited as Marion Vantine in “Fast and Grow Fat” (1916) and “Over the ’Phone” (1917).

In early 1918 she moved to Los Angeles where a 21 March, 1918 article in the Los Angeles Times stated, “Miss Vantine comes with the reputation of being a good actress—and a crackerjack golfer.” While there, she performed in “Yes or No” (1918), “Mary’s Ankle” (1918), “Under Fire” (1918), “Look Pleasant” (1918), and one of the two leading roles in “Civilian Clothes” (1919). She returned to the New York stage in 1919 again in “Civilian Clothes” (1919), and is credited with performances in “Dodo” (1920), “Seeing Things” (1920), “Beware of Dogs!” (1921), “His Queen” (1925), “Queen Mab” (1925), and “Head First” (1926).

A casting directory published for December 1932 — January 1933 lists her as Marion Vantine and Marion Vantine Locker, both with a Hollywood phone number (probably for her agent, since the number is common to many actors and actresses in the directory), although she has not been found as a cast member in any performances under the Locker name.38

Rosie listed 9 October 1908, and Ottumwa, Iowa, as her birth date and place in her social security application, the date agreeing with her age (1 year 7 months) as shown in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, where she is found living in Iowa with her maternal grandparents. She was known as Rosie McCarty, her mother’s maiden surname, in her school years. After her mother remarried to Gerald Buxton, Rosie was returned to her mother’s household. Rosie was sometimes known as Rosie Buxton, using her step-fathervs surname.39

At age 17, Rosie married David Swing Ricker, promotion manager of a Los Angeles newspaper. With his aid, Rosie sought to get into the movies by way of beauty pageants. She won and was named the prettiest red-head in a Long Beach, California, bathing beauty contest. In 1926 she was chosen “Miss Southern California” and won as “Miss Ocean Park” in a separate California beauty contest. She changed her stage name first to Rose Dare, and later to Hope Dare. Following her husband David’s death in 1929, she headed for New York, working in a road company of “The Barker.” Her Broadway career credits include “Melody” (1933); “Ziegfeld Follies of 1934” (1934); and “Life Begins at 8:40” (1934-35).39, 40

Her beauty and growing fame attracted the attention of J. Richard “Dixie” Davis, a New York lawyer and racketeer who was the number two man to Dutch Schultz. Hope and Dixie soon became an item, although Dixie was still married at the time. When Dixie was apprehended on racketeering charges, Hope convinced Dixie to turn state’s evidence against other mob members, and after he served a one-year sentence, he and Hope married and moved west, living in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and later Los Angeles, where they raised two children.39


Child of David Swing Ricker and Elizabeth Shay:

+37i. Elizabeth Anne Ricker, born 10 March 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 14 March 1968 in Santa Clara County, California. Married Charles Shepard Reed, Jr..

33. Jewett E. Ricker, Jr.6 (Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 31 March 1886 in Illinois;6, 10, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 died 1954.41 Jewett married, 9 August 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Helen Ada Young46, 47 (born 1884 in Illinois, parents not determined;42, 43, 44, 45, 46 Helen died 194646). Jewett and Helen are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.41, 46

Children of Jewett E. Ricker, Jr. and Helen Ada Young:

+38i. Jewett Ayres Ricker, born 13 August 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 4 August 1984 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina. Married Hazel Marjorie Benson.
+39ii. William S. Ricker, born 30 August 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 21 February 1987 in Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois. Married Elizabeth Oatman ‘Bette’ Reichert.

34. David Swing Starring6 (Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 18 October 1887 in Calmar, Winneshiek County, Iowa;10, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 died 18 April 1973 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.49, 55 David married, first, 8 October 1919 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Mary Elizabeth Miller (née Austin) 56, 58 (born 22 March 1886 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alfred Ely Austin and Caroline Richardson Converse;52, 53, 54, 56 Mary died 7 February 1960 in New York, New York57). David married, second, 6 October 1962 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Ysabel Adams Ingram (née Muecke) 59 (born 7 June 1907 in Camaguey, Cuba, the daughter of Charles Muecke and Florence I. Adams;59, 60, 61 Ysabel died 2 March 200562). David is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York.49

Child of David Swing Starring and Mary Elizabeth Miller (née Austin) :

 40i. David Swing Starring, Jr., born 8 January 1929 in New York, New York.53, 54, 63

35. Mason Brayman Starring, Jr.6 (Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 16 August 1889 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;10, 50, 51, 64, 65, 66, 67 died 1984.64 Mason married, 28 October 1916 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Gertrude Farquhar Lathrop70 (born 14 February 1896 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, the daughter of Alanson Peckham Lathrop and Eleanor Knight Farquhar;65, 66, 67, 68, 69 Gertrude died November 198168). Mason and Gertrude are buried in Saint Phillip’s Anglican Episcopal Church Cemetery, Saint Phillip, Antigua And Barbuda.64, 68

Children of Mason Brayman Starring, Jr. and Gertrude Farquhar Lathrop:

+41i. Eleanor Lathrop Starring, born 22 March 1919 in New York. Married (1) Philip Bemis Pool Married (2) Harald John von Keszycki.
+42ii. Mason Brayman Starring III, born 25 September 1923 in New York, New York; died 3 August 2006 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. Married Nancy Beirne Donaldson.

  1. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society, Application for Membership for William Bowlett Young, being a descendant of Samuel Swing; National No. 91041; State No. 5476; approved 18 March 1964. The application provides the names, birth and death dates of his ancestors and their spouses back to Samuel Swing, along with the family of William and his wife Thyra, their son and grandchildren.
  2. Draft Registration Card, World War I, David Swing Ricker, Serial Number 7262, Order Number 5182, age 38; born: 29 April 1880; occupation: newspaper, Republican Paper, Fresno, California; nearest relative: wife, Mrs. L. D. Ricker. Both the 1880 and 1900 U.S. Federal Census records indicate he was born in 1878, not 1880.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, David Swing Ricker, born: 1878; died: 1929 (from record).
  4. California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994, Los Angeles County, Standard Certificate of Death, David Swing Ricker, died: 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica; born: 29 April 1880 in Oxford, Ohio; age: 49 years 1 month 3 days; married; wife: Rose Ricker; occupation: publisher, Los Angeles Examiner; father: Jewett E. Ricker, born in Ohio; mother: Mary Swing, born in Oxford, Ohio; place of burial: Joliet, Illinois.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Butler County, Oxford Village, E.D. 27, Page No. 33, Jewett E. Ricker, 31, Ohio, bank clerk; wife Mary A. Ricker, 24, Ohio; son D. Swing [sic, erroneously indexed as Sonny] Ricker, 2, Ohio.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 721, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett E. Ricker, 50, Ohio, November 1849; wife of 25 years Mary Ricker, 44, Ohio, March 1856, 2 children, 2 living; son David S. Ricker, 22, Ohio, April 1878 reporter; son Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 14, Illinois, March 1886, at school; servant Anna Pearson, 23, Sweden, May 1877, servant; servant Delia Monahan, 28, Ireland, April 1872, servant.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, King County, Seattle City, E.D. 95, Sheet No. 9A, border David S. Ricker, 28, Ohio, editor, magazine; border [wife of 1 year] Madge S. Ricker, 26, Illinois, no children. David’s age here is low by several years.
  8. Canada Census, 1911, British Columbia, Vancouver City, District No. 12, Enumeration District No. 7, Page 21, border David S. Ricker, 31, U. States, April 1880, adver agent; wife Madge Voe Ricker, 24, U. States, Dec. 1886.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles City, E.D. 476, Sheet No. 1A, Layne D. Ricker, F, 36, Tennessee; David S. Ricker, 40, Ohio, director of publicity, motion pict. stud.
  10. The First Five Generations of the Swing Family in America, compiled by Albert H. Swing and Harry P. Swing, April 1961. Available at Heritage Quest Online. This document provides numerous biographical and vital details, but there are few references cited for any of the information.
  11. Obituary, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois. 4 June 1929, David Swing Ricker, died 2 June 1929 in Santa Monica. Article cites a 2 June 1929 article from Los Angeles, California, which provides biographical details and the names of some of his survivors.
  12. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; David S. Ricker, 25, and Elizabeth Shay, 22, married on 27 January 1904 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  13. Sorted By Birth Date (website: sortedbybirthdate.com), Elizabeth Ricker, born: 17 February 1881 [social security number was issued in Illinois]; died: June 1970; zip code [of last residence]: 93940 [indicating Monterey County, California].
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1152, Sheet No. 3B, Elizabeth Ricker, 37, Illinois, widowed [sic, more likely divorced]; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 12, Illinois; servant Mary A. Call, 28, Ireland, servant, private family.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1552, Sheet No. 25A, Elizabeth S. Ricker, 49, Illinois; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 23, Illinois.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Florida, Palm Beach County, Palm Beach, E.D. 50-37, Sheet No. 14B, Joan Fortune, 64, Illinois, single, retail clerk, stationery; partner Elizabeth Ricker, 59, Illinois, widowed; residence [for both] on 1 April 1935: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  17. Divorce Filing, The Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 5 June 1909, Husband’s Misconduct Told By Mrs. David Swing Ricker. The article discusses Mrs. Elizabeth Shay Ricker’s testimony in the trial of her divorce suit against her husband, David Swing Ricker, that they were married on 27 January 1904 and separated in April 1908. They have one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Ricker, age 2 years. Mrs. Ricker said she found her husband living with another woman, Margaret Voe.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, New York City, E.D. 787, Sheet No. 6A, Marion Vantine, 31, Illinois, single, actress. The address, 123 West 43rd Street, corresponds with The Town Hall, a performance space that opened on 21 January 1921. At the time of the 1920 census, seven people, including Marion and four other actors and actresses, were enumerated at that address.
  19. Washington, County Marriages, 1855-2008, County of King, Certificate of Marriage, No. 29823, D. Ricker of County of King, and Madge Seaman of New York City, married on 18 November 1909 in Seattle, King County, Washington.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Bosley Cemetery, Santo, Palo Pinto County, Texas, Virginia Layne Donaldson Parker, born: 28 May 1883; died: 8 April 1956 (from record, which includes a note: Inscription: Devoted Sisters/In God’s Care; and that it is a double marker with Ruth Hackney Donaldson(1885-1958) [grave marker: July 22, 1885 - May 13, 1958]).
  21. Texas Deaths, 1890-1976; Certificate of Death, State File No. 21578, Layne D. Parker, died: 8 April 1956 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas; born: 28 May 1883 in Cleveland, Tennessee; age 72 years 10 months 10 days; divorced; father: John D. Donaldson, born in Tennessee; mother: Caroline B. Hackney, born in Knoxville, Tennessee.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Georgia, Whitfield County, West Dalton, E.D. 106, Sheet Nos. 4A and B, John D. Donaldson, 40, Tennessee, April 1860, traveling salesman; wife of 19 years Carrie B. Donaldson, 37, Tennessee, March 1862, 4 children, 4 living; daughter Layne Donaldson, 17, Tennessee, May 1883; daughter Ruth Donaldson, 14, Tennessee, July 1885; son William J. Donaldson, 11, Tennessee, August 1888; daughter Sarah Donaldson, 6, Texas, March 1894.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Los Angeles County, Montebello Township, Laguna Precinct, E.D. 19-1183, Sheet No. 4B, Archie T. Parker, 42, Kansas, first married age 25, salesman, real estate; wife Virginia L. Parker, 45, Tennessee, first married age 30.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, E.D. 60-979, Sheet 14B, Virginia Parker, 56, Tennessee, writer, W.P.A; sister Ruth Donaldson, 54, Tennessee.
  25. Oregon Marriage Indexes, 1906-2008/2009, David Lewing [sic, believed to be a mis-reading of Swing] Ricker, married on 9 December 1913 in Multnomah County, Oregon. In a separate entry, Layne Virginia Donaldson, married on the same day and place.
  26. Morning Register, Eugene, Oregon, 10 January 1914, David Swing Ricker and Pretty Bride on Unique Wedding Tour. The article indicates David and his wife were “married in Portland one month ago yesterday” and discusses their plan to cover the entire Pacific Coast on foot as part of David’s work to report on the conditions of towns on the coast. Much of the article gives Mrs. Ricker’s personal experiences during the journey.
  27. Find a Grave (website). Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, Hope Dare Davis, born: 9 October 1909 [sic, her entry in the 1910 census shows her age 1 year 7 months, indicating she was born in 1908, believed to be the correct birth year] in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa; died: 31 March 1999 in Henderson, Clark County, Nevada (from record, which includes two newspaper clippings of with her husband J. Richard Davis; and provides a brief synopsis of her life, indicating her birth name, naming her parents, supposed marriage to a man named Reichert [actually, Ricker], her name change to Hope Dare in 1930, work as a showgirl in Zeigfield Follies, marriage to J. Richard “Dixie” Davis, and several places where she lived; and the names and links for her mother and one spouse).
  28. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Rose Luetzsinger Davis, born: 9 October 1908 in Ottumwa, Iowa; father: William J. Luetzsinger; mother: Sarah H. McCarty. Since this application was most likely completed by Rose (aka Hope Dare Davis), it is considered the most reliable record of her birth date, birthplace, and parent’s names.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Iowa, Jefferson County, Round Prairie Township, E.D. 55, Sheet No. 7B, Ross O. McCarty, 55, Kentucky, farmer, general farm; wife of 27 years Rosa McCarty, 45, Pennsylvania, 5 children, 3 living; daughter Sarah Luetzinger [the last name is written over the line intended to continue the McCarty name down to other family members], 21, Iowa, married 3 years; son Anthony McCarty, 14, Iowa; son Ross McCarty, 9, Iowa; granddaughter Rosa Lietzinger, 1 7/12, Iowa.
  30. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Mexico, San Miguel County, Las Vegas City, E.D. 176, Sheet No. 2B, Gerald Buxton, 45, Michigan, fireman, round house; wife Dollie Buxton, 31, Iowa; son Gerald Buxton, Jr., 7, New Mexico; step-daughter Rose Luetzsinger, 11, Iowa.
  31. Obituary, Los Angeles Times, California, 2 May 1999, Hope Dare Davis, died 31 March 1999, predeceased by husband Richard Dixie Davis. The article provides brief biographical details and the names of her children, grandchild, and great grandchildren, and place of funeral.
  32. Marriage Intentions, Daily News, New York, New York, 5 March 1939, Hope Dare, Dixie Davis Will Wed, Then Separate, It Seems. The article provides details on the intention for the two to wed, prior to the sentencing of Dixie Davis after pleading guilty to conspiracy to contrive and operate a racket, and his testimony against James J. (Jimmy) Hines for racketeering. The article also provides biographical details about Hope Dare, her family background, marriage to David Swing Ricker at age 17, winning beauty contests, her work in the Follies, and meeting Dixie Davis and exposure to the world of gangsters.
  33. Business Administration, Text Prepared by 400 of the Foremost Educators, Business and Professional Men in America. Chicago, DeBower Chapline Company, Publishers of University Textbooks, 1909. Page 299, The Making of Millionaires, by David Swing Ricker. The article leads with a summary of his education and business accomplishments.
  34. The Daily News, New Westminster, British Columbia, 14 February 1912, Page Five, New Weekly Magazine. Article about the new magazine, Public Opinion, edited by David Swing Ricker. The article indicates he arrived in B.C. two years previous, and provides information about several of his business ventures.
  35. The British Columbia Gazette, Volume L, No. 48, Victoria, 1 December, 1910, Land Notices, pages 13706 and 13752, David Swing Ricker and Madge Voe Ricker. Available at Internet Archive (website: archive.org).
  36. The Coos Bay Times, Marshfield, Oregon, 24 January 1914, Noted Writer Reaches City. David Swing and Wife Tramping Coast, Pleased With Marshfield.
  37. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Peyton Beathe [sic, Beattie] Locker, age 47, father: William H. Locker; mother: Hannah J. Tatum; and Madge Seaman Ricker, age 32, father: John Seamon [sic]; mother: Jessie Devoe; married on 28 July 1921 in Manhattan, New York County, New York.
  38. The Standard, Standard Casting Directory, Volume 10, Number 3, December 1932 - January 1933, Hollywood, California. Available at Margaret Herrick Library, Digital Collections (website: digitalcollections.oscars.org). Pages 64, 112, and 145.
  39. Daily News, New York, New York, 5 March 1939, Hope Dare, Dixie Davis Will Wed, Then Separate, It Seems. The article provides detailed biographical information for both Hope and Dixie, and mentions some of Dixie’s mob associates and his first wife, and Hope’s parents and first husband.
  40. Travalance (website: travsd.wordpress.com), Hope Dare Davis: Follies Girl and Gun Moll. Biographical details of Hope Dare, her theatrical career, and her relationship and marriage to J. Richard “Dixie” Davis.
  41. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., born: 1886; died: 1954 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse).
  42. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1055, Sheet No. 4B, Jewett E. Ricker, 63, Ohio, own income; wife of 35 years Mary S. Ricker, 54, Ohio, 2 children, 2 living. Living next door: Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 24, Illinois, editor, publishers; wife of one year Helen A. Ricker, 25, Illinois, no children.
  43. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett Ricker, 33, Illinois, advertising editor, bank; wife Helen Ricker, 33, Illinois; son Ayres Ricker, 9, Illinois; son William Ricker, 7, Illinois; father Jewett Ricker (Sr.), 70, Ohio; mother Mary Ricker, 63, Ohio.
  44. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-40, Sheet No. 12B, Jewett E. Ricker, 44, Illinois, first married age 23, publicity advertiser, bank; wife Helen A. Ricker, 46, Illinois, first married age 25; son Ayres Ricker, 19, Illinois; son William Ricker, 17, Illinois; mother Mary S. Ricker, 74, Ohio, widow, first married age 18.
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-50, Sheet No. 17B, Jewett Ricker, 52, Illinois, advertising, own business; wife Helen Ricker, 55, Illinois; son William Ricker, 27, Illinois, advertising, calendar factory.
  46. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Helen A. Ricker, born: 1884; died: 1946 (from record, which indicates the inscription on her grave: Wife of Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., and provides the name and link for her spouse).
  47. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; Jewett E. Ricker, 24, and Helen A. Young, 24, married on 9 August 1909 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  48. Draft Registration Card, World War I, David Swing Starring, born: 18 October 1887 in Calmar, Iowa; bond salesman for D. S. Starring and Co.; single.
  49. Find a Grave (website). Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York, David Swing Starring, born; 18 October 1887 in Illinois [sic, census records show he was born in Iowa]; died: 18 April 1975 [sic, the Connecticut death index lists the year as 1973] in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  50. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 662, Sheet No. 1B, M. E. Starring, 41, Illinois, May 1859, lawyer; wife of 14 years Helen Starring, 36, Ohio, January 1864, 2 children, 2 living; son Swing Starring, 12, Iowa, October 1887; son Mason Starring, 10, Illinois, August 1889; mother Mrs. Henry Starring, 64, New Jersey, September 1835; servant Berta Hillger, 36, Germany, November 1863, housemaid; servant Emma Samuelson, 38, Sweden, January 1862, cook.
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 912, Sheet No. 7A, Mason B. Starring, 50, Illinois, lawyer, law office; wife of 23 years Helen Starring, 48, Ohio; son David Starring, 22, Iowa, broker, investment securities; son Mason Starring, Jr., 20, Illinois; mother Alida M. Starring, 74, New Jersey; servant Bertha Hillger, 40, Germany, housemaid; servant Barry Scully, 29, Wisconsin, cook.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Norwalk, E.D. 138, Sheet No. 28A, Alfred E. Austin, 71, Massachusetts, widow, lawyer, patent attorney; son-in-law David S. Starring, 33, Michigan, broker; daughter Elizabeth A. Starring, 33, Connecticut; daughter [of David and Elizabeth] Carolyn M. Starring, 8, Michigan; daughter [of David and Elizabeth] Elizabeth A. Starring, 5, New York; servant Elizabeth McDonald, 32, New Jersey, cook, house; servant Clementine B. Rory, 41, France, nurse, family.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport, E.D. 1-224, Sheet No. 13A, David S. Starring, 42, Iowa, manufacturer; wife Elizabeth Starring, 43, Connecticut; daughter Carolyn M. Starring, 18, Illinois; daughter Elizabeth Starring, 15, New York; son David S. Starring, Jr., 1 4/12, New York; and four servants.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Fairfield County, Westport, E.D. 11-223, Sheet No. 64B, David S. Starring, 52, Iowa, executive, wire factory; wife Elizabeth Starring, 53, Connecticut; son David Starring, 11, New York; servant Elizabeth Garaham, 38, England, servant, private home; butler Enoch Franklin, 47, Sweden, butler, private home; maid Janet Nedville, 42, England, maid, private home.
  55. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David S. Starring, died: 18 April 1973 in Fairfield [County], Connecticut; age 85; spouse: Ysab.
  56. The Ancestors and Descendants of Dr. David Rogers, by Edward Francis Fremaux de Beixedon, Jr. 1921. Available at archive.org. Family of Mary Elizabeth Converse Austin. The paragraph provides her birth date and place, the names of her two husbands with their marriage dates and places, and the names of her two children by her first marriage. Page 80 provides the names and approximate birth dates and places of the two daughters.
  57. Obituary, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut (available at newspapers.com, and newspaperarchive.com), 9 February 1960, Mrs. Elizabeth Austin Starring, died 7 February 1960 in New York City. The article provides the names of her husband and three children.
  58. Obituary Record, Bulletin of Yale University, Obituary Record of Yale Graduates, 1920-1921. New Haven, Published by the University, Seventeenth Series, August 1, 1921, Number Twenty-Two. Pages 59-60, obituary of Alfred Ely Austin, B.A., 1869. The article provides extensive vital and biographical details and the names of his parents (with brief details about the ancestry of both of his parents), wife and her parents, and their only daughter, Mary Elizabeth Converse Austin, and her two marriages, first to Alvin Ford Miller, and second to David Swing Starring on 8 October 1919. The article mentions two grandchildren are living [these are children of Mary and her first husband Alvin].
  59. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, David S. Starring, age 74, and Ysabe M. Ingram, age 55, married on 6 October 1962 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
  60. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Ysabel M. Starring, born: 7 June 1907 in Camaguey, Cuba; father: Charles Muecke; mother: Florence I. Adams; other name: Ysabel Adams Muecke.
  61. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  62. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Ysabel M. Starring, born: 7 June 1907; died: 2 March 2005; residence zip code: 19436 [corresponding to Gwynedd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania].
  63. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, David Swing Starring, Jr., born: 8 January 1929 in New York, New York; father: David S. Starring; mother: Mary E. Austin.
  64. Find a Grave (website). Saint Phillip’s Anglican Episcopal Church Cemetery, Saint Philip, Antigua And Barbuda, Mason Brayman Starring, Jr., born: 1889; died: 1984 (from record).
  65. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, Manhattan, E.D. 569, Sheet No. 7A, Alonso P. Lathrop, 55, Connecticut, American light [?], president; wife Eleann F. Lathrop, 50, Ohio; daughter Gertrude L. Starring, 24, Ohio; son-in-law Mason B. Starring, 30, Illinois, banker, investment; granddaughter Eleann L. Starring, 10/12, New York; servant Elizabeth Corbett, 40, Ireland, nursemaid, private family.
  66. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, Irvington Village, Mason Starring, Jr., 40, Illinois, first married age 26, private banker; wife Gertrude Starring, 35, Ohio; daughter Eleanor Starring, 11, New York; son Mason Starring, 3rd, 6, New York.
  67. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Irvington, E.D. 60-64, Sheet No. 11B, Mason B. Starring, 50, Illinois, broker, stocks and bonds; wife Gertrude Starring, 45, Ohio; daughter Eleanor Starring, 21, New York; son Mason B. Starring, 3rd, 16, New York; servant Elizabeth Rene, 47, Germany, maid, private family; servant Jane E. Arrington, 42. South Carolina, widow, cook, private family; Geraldine Lenoir, 22, South Carolina, domestic, private family.
  68. Find a Grave (website). Saint Phillip’s Anglican Episcopal Church Cemetery, Saint Philip, Antigua And Barbuda, Gertrude Lathrop Starring, born: 14 February 1896 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died: November 1981 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and sibling).
  69. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Ramsey County, St. Paul, E.D. 118, Sheet No. 19B, Alanson Lathrop, 40, Connecticut, Apr. 1860, president, gas co.; wife of 9 years Ella Lathrop, 37, Ohio, June 1862, 2 children, 2 living; son Grayson Lathrop, 7, Apr. 1893, Ohio; daughter Gertrude Lathrop, 5, Ohio, Feb. 1895; servant Rosa Williams, 66, North Carolina, Dec. 1833, widow, servant; niece Alva M. Green, 18, Illinois, May 1882.
  70. New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940, Mason Brayman Starring, Jr., 27, born in Chicago, Illinois; father: Mason Brayman Starring; mother: Helen Swing; and Gertrude Farguhar Lathrop, 21, born in Columbus, Ohio; father: Alanson P. Lathrop; mother: Eleanor Knight Farguhar; married on 28 October 1916 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
Seventh Generation
36. William Martin Young7 (William,6 Sue,5 Alfred,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 29 May 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1 William married (unidentified) (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of William Martin Young and (unidentified):

 43i. Keith Bradley Young, born 19 February 1956 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1
 44ii. Kathy Jane Young, born 1 December 1960 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1
 45iii. Pamela Rae Young, born 1 January 1962 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.1

37. Elizabeth Anne Ricker7 (David,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 10 March 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 14 March 1968 in Santa Clara County, California.3 Elizabeth married, 18 August 1934 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Charles Shepard Reed, Jr.8, 10 (born 3 November 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Charles Shepard Reed, Sr. and Susanne Roberts Faulkner;6, 7, 8, 9 Charles died 3 March 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California8). Elizabeth and Charles are buried in El Carmelo Cemetery, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California.3, 8

Children of Elizabeth Anne Ricker and Charles Shepard Reed, Jr.:

+46i. Barbara Reed, born 25 May 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 16 October 2000 in Napa County, California. Married Paul D. Seidenberg.
 47ii. Michael Reed, born 20 May 1938 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.6, 11

38. Jewett Ayres Ricker7 (Jewett,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 13 August 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 died 4 August 1984 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina.13, 14 Jewett married, 17 July 1937 in Cook County, Illinois, Hazel Marjorie Benson21 (born 15 March 1915 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur E. Benson and Myrtle J. Phillips;17, 18, 19 Hazel died May 198218, 20). Jewett and Hazel are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.13, 18

Child of Jewett Ayres Ricker and Hazel Marjorie Benson:

+48i. Sharon H. Ricker, born 18 January 1940 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 8 August 2018 in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania. Married James A. Faber.

39. William S. Ricker7 (Jewett,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 30 August 1912 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;15, 16, 22, 23, 24 died 21 February 1987 in Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois.23, 25 William married Elizabeth Oatman ‘Bette’ Reichert (born 12 July 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Louis Daniel Reichert and Alice O. Waite;26 Bette died 1 April 1988 in Cook County, Illinois26). William and Bette are buried in Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.23, 26

41. Eleanor Lathrop Starring7 (Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 22 March 1919 in New York.27, 28, 29, 30 Eleanor married, first, 17 January 1946 in New York, New York, Philip Bemis Pool34 (born 15 October 1917 in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, the son of Marvin B. Pool and Bereanice Bemis;31, 32 Philip died 22 June 1995 in Palma de Mallorca, Provincia de Islas Baleares, Islas Baleares, Spain31, 33). Eleanor married, second, 9 May 1953, Harald John von Keszycki35 (born 8 July 1925 in Gross-Krutschen, Kreis Trebnitz, Silesia, parents not determined;35 Harald died 22 April 201935). Philip is buried in Island Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.31

Children of Eleanor Lathrop Starring and Harald John von Keszycki:

+49i. Mark Harald von Keszycki, born 7 September 1955. Married Elizabeth Cordet Muller.
+50ii. Irene Alexine ‘Alexi’ von Keszycki, born 15 August 1957. Married Dr. Kevin O’Connor.

42. Mason Brayman Starring III7 (Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 25 September 1923 in New York, New York;28, 29, 36, 37 died 3 August 2006 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona.36, 38 Mason married, 25 January 1947 in Millbrook, Dutchess County, New York, Nancy Beirne Donaldson38, 40 (born 14 May 1926, the daughter of John Willcox Donaldson and Renee duPont;30, 36 Nancy died 11 September 2009 in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona36, 39). Mason and Nancy are buried in Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.36

Children of Mason Brayman Starring III and Nancy Beirne Donaldson:

+51i. Renee de Pelleport Starring, born 30 October 1948. Married (1) John Woodbridge Patton Cartwright, Jr. Married (2) Peter A. Janssen.
+52ii. Rev. Malcolm Farquhar Starring, born 19 April 1951. Married Jan Richards.

  1. National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society, Application for Membership for William Bowlett Young, being a descendant of Samuel Swing; National No. 91041; State No. 5476; approved 18 March 1964. The application provides the names, birth and death dates of his ancestors and their spouses back to Samuel Swing, along with the family of William and his wife Thyra, their son and grandchildren.
  2. Illinois, Chicago, Catholic Church Records, 1833-1925, Page 213, Elizabeth Anne Ricker, baptized 14 April 1907; born: 10 March 1907; father: David S. Ricker; mother: Eliz. Shay.
  3. Find a Grave (website). El Carmelo Cemetery, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, Elzabeth S. Ricker Reed, born: 10 March 1907 in Illinois; died: 14 March 1968 in Santa Clara County, California (from record, which includes a summary of her death in the California Death Index, 1940-1997, indicating her mother’s maiden name as Shay; and provides the name and link for her spouse).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 1152, Sheet No. 3B, Elizabeth Ricker, 37, Illinois, widowed [sic, more likely divorced]; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 12, Illinois; servant Mary A. Call, 28, Ireland, servant, private family.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1552, Sheet No. 25A, Elizabeth S. Ricker, 49, Illinois; daughter Elizabeth A. Ricker, 23, Illinois.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Lake County, Deerfield, Charles Reed, 32, Illinois, sales manager, fire brick manuf.; wife Elizabeth Reed, 33, Illinois; daughter Margot Reed, 8, Illinois; son Charles Reed Jr., 7, Illinois; daughter Barbara Reed, 3, Illinois; son Michael Reed, 1, Illinois; plus three servants.
  7. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Charles Reed III, born: 3 November 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Charles Shepherd Reed; mother: Susanne Roberts Faulkner
  8. Find a Grave (website). El Carmelo Cemetery, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, Charles Shepard Reed, Jr., born: 3 November 1907 in Illinois; died: 3 March 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California (from record, which includes the death details from the California, Death Index, 1940-1997, and provides the names and links for his parents and two spouses with marriage years for each).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, E.D. 16-1593, Sheet No. 1B, Chas S. Reed, 61, Vermont, mfg. fire brick; first married age 25; wife Susanne Reed, 58, Illinois, first married age 23; son Charles Reed, 22, Illinois, single; plus a butler.
  10. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1920; Charles S. Reed, 26, and Elizabeth Ann Ricker, 27, married on 18 August 1934 in Chicago, Illinois.
  11. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Michael Reed, born: 20 May 1938 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Charles Reed, 30, born in Chicago, Illinois; mother: Elizabeth Ricker Reed, 31, born in Chicago.
  12. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Jewett Ayers Ricker, born: 13 August 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Jewett E. Ricker, age 24, born in Chicago, Illinois; mother: Helen A. Young, age 25, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Jewett Ayers Ricker, born: 1910; died: 1984 (from record, which provides the name and link for his daughter). His gravestone shows his middle name as Ayres.
  14. North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1931-1994, Certificate of Death, Number 032593, Jewett Ayres Ricker, died: 4 August 1984 in Pinehurst, Moore County, North Carolina; born: 13 August 1910 in Cook County, Illinois; age 73; widowed; father: Jewett E. Ricker; mother: Helen Swing; burial: Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Illinois.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 178, Sheet No. 7A, Jewett Ricker, 33, Illinois, advertising editor, bank; wife Helen Ricker, 33, Illinois; son Ayres Ricker, 9, Illinois; son William Ricker, 7, Illinois; father Jewett Ricker (Sr.), 70, Ohio; mother Mary Ricker, 63, Ohio.
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-40, Sheet No. 12B, Jewett E. Ricker, 44, Illinois, first married age 23, publicity advertiser, bank; wife Helen A. Ricker, 46, Illinois, first married age 25; son Ayres Ricker, 19, Illinois; son William Ricker, 17, Illinois; mother Mary S. Ricker, 74, Ohio, widow, first married age 18.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-30, Sheet No. 3B, Jewett A. Ricker, 29, Illinois, advertising man, laundry institute; wife Hazel M. Ricker, 25, Illinois; daughter Sharon 2/12, Illinois.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Marjorie Benson Ricker, born: 1915; died: 1982 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, sibling, and daughter).
  19. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Hazel Marjorie Benson, born: 15 March 1915 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; father: Arthur E. Benson; mother: Myrtle J. Phillips.
  20. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Marjorie Ricker, born: 15 March 1915; died: May 1982; death payment zip code: 19333 [Devon, Chester County, Pennsylvania].
  21. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Ayres Ricker, age 26, and Marjorie Benson, age 22, married on 17 July 1937 in Cook County, Illinois.
  22. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, William S. Ricker, born: 30 August 1912 in Chicago, Illinois; father: Jewett E. Ricker, Jr., 26, Chicago, Illinois; mother: Helen Ada Young, 27, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, William S. Ricker, born: 30 August 1912; died: 21 February 1987 in Cook County, Illinois (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-50, Sheet No. 17B, Jewett Ricker, 52, Illinois, advertising, own business; wife Helen Ricker, 55, Illinois; son William Ricker, 27, Illinois, advertising, calendar factory.
  25. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994, William S. Ricker, died: 21 February 1987 in Wilmette, Cook County, Illinois; age 74; born: 30 August 1912 in Illinois; father: Jewett E. Riker; mother: Helen A. Young; spouse: Bette Reichert.
  26. Find a Grave (website). Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Elizabeth Oatman “Bette” Reichert Ricker, born: 12 July 1916 in St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri; died: 1 April 1988 in Cook County, Illinois (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouse, and siblings).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, New York County, Manhattan, E.D. 569, Sheet No. 7A, Alonso P. Lathrop, 55, Connecticut, American light [?], president; wife Eleann F. Lathrop, 50, Ohio; daughter Gertrude L. Starring, 24, Ohio; son-in-law Mason B. Starring, 30, Illinois, banker, investment; granddaughter Eleann L. Starring, 10/12, New York; servant Elizabeth Corbett, 40, Ireland, nursemaid, private family.
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Westchester County, Irvington Village, Mason Starring, Jr., 40, Illinois, first married age 26, private banker; wife Gertrude Starring, 35, Ohio; daughter Eleanor Starring, 11, New York; son Mason Starring, 3rd, 6, New York.
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Westchester County, Irvington, E.D. 60-64, Sheet No. 11B, Mason B. Starring, 50, Illinois, broker, stocks and bonds; wife Gertrude Starring, 45, Ohio; daughter Eleanor Starring, 21, New York; son Mason B. Starring, 3rd, 16, New York; servant Elizabeth Rene, 47, Germany, maid, private family; servant Jane E. Arrington, 42. South Carolina, widow, cook, private family; Geraldine Lenoir, 22, South Carolina, domestic, private family.
  30. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  31. Find a Grave (website). Island Cemetery, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, Philip Bemis Pool, born: 15 October, 1917 in Hanover, Rock County, USA [Wisconsin]; died: 22 June 1995 in Palma de Mallorca, Provincia de Islas Baleares, Islas Baleares, Spain (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, half-siblings, and spouse).
  32. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Philip Bemis Pool, born: 15 October 1917 Janesville, Wisconsin; father: Marvin B. Pool; mother: Bereanice Bemis.
  33. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Philip B. Pool, born: 14 October 1917 [his social security application lists 15 October as his birth date]; died: 22 June 1995; residence zip code: 10021 [corresponding to New York City, New York].
  34. Wedding Announcement, Irvington Gazette, Irvington, New York (available at Hudson River Valley Heritage Historical Newspapers, website: news.hrvh.org), 18 January 1951, Five Years Ago, Thursday, January 17, 1946, marriage of Miss Eleanor Lathrop Starring and Philip Bemis Pool in New York City. The announcement names their parents.
  35. Obituary, Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, Virginia (website: colonialfuneralhome.com), Harald John von Keszycki, born: 8 July 1925; died: 22 April 2016. The obituary provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, spouse, brother and children, and indicates he had five grandchildren.
  36. Cemetery Inscriptions, DuPont de Nemours Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware (available at website: uscemeteryproj2.com), Mason Brayman Starring III, born: 25 September 1923; died: 3 August 2006; Nancy D. (Donaldson) Starring, born: 14 May 1926; died: 11 September 2009 (notes: daughter of Renee and John Donaldson, wife of Mason B. Starring III).
  37. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Mason Brayman Starring, born: 25 September 1923 in New York City, New York; father: Mason B. Starring; mother: Gertrude F. Lathrop.
  38. Deaths, The New York Times, available at www.fultonhistory.com, 6 August 2006, Mason B. Starring, 3rd, died: 3 August in Tucson, Arizona. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife and two children.
  39. Obituary, The New York Times, 20 September 2009, Nancy Donaldson Starring, died: 11 September 2009 in Tucson, Arizona. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, grandfathers, husband, children and their spouses, and brother.
  40. Wedding Announcement, The Morning News of Wilmington, Deleware (available at newspapers.com), 25 January 1947, Miss Nancy Beirne Donaldson and Mr. Mason B. Starring III, married on 25 January 1947 in Millbrook, New York. The article provides wedding and biographical details and the names of their parents and other relatives, wedding attendants.
Eighth Generation
46. Barbara Reed8 (Elizabeth,7 David,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 25 May 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois;1, 2, 3 died 16 October 2000 in Napa County, California.2 Barbara married Paul D. Seidenberg (born 4 April 1933, parents not determined4). Their marriage ended in divorce in November 1974 in Napa County, California.5

Children of Barbara Reed and Paul D. Seidenberg:

+53i. Laura S. Seidenberg, born 5 January 1958. Married Bartley J. Raymond.
+54ii. Steven C. Seidenberg, born 3 January 1961. Married Kay F. Dilley.

48. Sharon H. Ricker8 (Jewett,7 Jewett,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 18 January 1940 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois;6, 7 died 8 August 2018 in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania.6 Sharon married, 1959, James A. Faber8 (born 4 November 1935 in Erie County, Pennsylvania, parents not determined;8 James died 28 April 2016 in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania8). Sharon and James are buried in Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania.6, 8

Children of Sharon H. Ricker and James A. Faber:

+55i. Kathryn Faber, born 17 September 1960. Married Steven J. Katcher.
+56ii. Jeffrey A. Faber, born 7 August 1962. Married Linda _____.

49. Mark Harald von Keszycki8 (Eleanor,7 Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 7 September 1955.4 Mark married Elizabeth Cordet Muller (born 20 October 1964, parents not determined4).

Children of Mark Harald von Keszycki and Elizabeth Cordet Muller:

 57i. Alexandra Viana ‘Lexy’ von Keszycki, born 14 September 1993 in San Mateo County, California.9
 58ii. Christina Corday ‘Ceci’ von Keszycki, born 17 August 1995 in San Mateo County, California.10
 59iii. Derek S. von Keszycki, born ca. 2000.4

50. Irene Alexine ‘Alexi’ von Keszycki8 (Eleanor,7 Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 15 August 1957.4 Alexi married Dr. Kevin O’Connor (born 14 November 1957, parents not determined4).

Children of Irene Alexine ‘Alexi’ von Keszycki and Dr. Kevin O’Connor:

 60i. Reid O’Connor, born 28 April 1995.4
 61ii. Aidan T. O’Connor, born ca. 1997.4

51. Renee de Pelleport Starring8 (Mason,7 Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 30 October 1948.4 Renee married, first, 23 December 1967 in Bedford, Westchester County, New York, John Woodbridge Patton Cartwright, Jr.11 (born 28 July 1944, the son of John Woodbridge Patton Cartwright and Joan Baldwin4). Renee married, second, Peter A. Janssen (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Renee de Pelleport Starring and John Woodbridge Patton Cartwright, Jr.:

 62i. John Cartwright.
 63ii. Brian Cartwright.

52. Rev. Malcolm Farquhar Starring8 (Mason,7 Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 19 April 1951.4 Malcolm married Jan Richards (born 30 August 1948, the daughter of Rev. Roger Richards and Betty Jane Boyer4).

Children of Rev. Malcolm Farquhar Starring and Jan Richards:

+64i. Katherine Starring, born 5 November 1977. Married Bernard Wei Ang.
+65ii. Caroline Anne Starring, born 30 August 1979. Married Matthew Joseph Simon.
+66iii. Paul Donaldson Starring, born 11 December 1982. Married Sadie Rae Smith.

  1. Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940, Barbara Reed, born: 25 May 1936 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; father: Charles S. Reed, Jr., 28, born in Chicago, Illinois; mother: Elizabeth Ricker, 29, born in Chicago, Illinois.
  2. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Barbara R. Seidenberg, born: 25 May 1936; died: 16 October 2000; residence zip code: 945582351 [corresponds to Napa County, California].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Lake County, Deerfield, Charles Reed, 32, Illinois, sales manager, fire brick manuf.; wife Elizabeth Reed, 33, Illinois; daughter Margot Reed, 8, Illinois; son Charles Reed Jr., 7, Illinois; daughter Barbara Reed, 3, Illinois; son Michael Reed, 1, Illinois; plus three servants.
  4. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  5. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Paul D. Seidenberg and Barbara Reed, divorced November 1974 in Napa, California.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, Sharon H. Ricker Faber, born: 11 January 1940 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died: 8 August 2018 in Roaring Spring, Blair County, Pennsylvania (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents and spouse).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Illinois, Will County, Joliet, E.D. 99-30, Sheet No. 3B, Jewett A. Ricker, 29, Illinois, advertising man, laundry institute; wife Hazel M. Ricker, 25, Illinois; daughter Sharon 2/12, Illinois.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Erie Cemetery, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, James A. Faber, born: 4 November 1935 in Erie County, Pennsylvania; died: 28 April 2016 in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pennsylvania (from record, which includes the text from his obituary that gives vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, children, and brother, and indicates he had three grandsons, a niece and a nephew; and provides the names and links for his parents and wife).
  9. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Alexandra Viana Vonkeszycki, born: 14 September 1993 in San Mateo [County], California; mother’s name: Muller.
  10. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Christina Corday Vonkeszycki, born: 17 August 1995 in San Mateo [County], California; mother’s name: Muller.
  11. Wedding Announcement, The Morning News of Wilmington, Deleware (available at newspapers.com), 26 December 1967, Miss Renee de Pelleport Starring and Lt. John Woodbridge Patton Cartwright, Jr., married on 23 December 1967 in Bedford, New York. The article provides wedding details and the names of their parents, grandparents, siblings, and attendees.
Ninth and Tenth Generations
53. Laura S. Seidenberg9 (Barbara,8 Elizabeth,7 David,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 5 January 1958.1 Laura married, 20 July 1980 in Napa County, California, Bartley J. Raymond3 (born 9 March 1959 in Alameda County, California, parents not determined1, 2, 3). Their marriage ended in divorce on 8 June 1983 in Los Angeles, California.4

54. Steven C. Seidenberg9 (Barbara,8 Elizabeth,7 David,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 3 January 1961.1 Steven married Kay F. Dilley (born 6 August 1950, parents not determined1).

55. Kathryn Faber9 (Sharon,8 Jewett,7 Jewett,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 17 September 1960.1 Kathryn married Steven J. Katcher (born 21 January 1957, parents not determined1).

Children of Kathryn Faber and Steven J. Katcher:

 67i. Noah Katcher.
 68ii. Ethan Katcher.

56. Jeffrey A. Faber9 (Sharon,8 Jewett,7 Jewett,6 Mary,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 7 August 1962.1 Jeffrey married Linda _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Jeffrey A. Faber and Linda _____:

 69i. James Faber.

64. Katherine Starring9 (Malcolm,8 Mason,7 Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 5 November 1977.1 Katherine married Bernard Wei Ang (born October 1968, parents not determined1).

65. Caroline Anne Starring9 (Malcolm,8 Mason,7 Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 30 August 1979.1 Caroline married Matthew Joseph Simon (born 13 November 1980, parents not determined1).

Child of Caroline Anne Starring and Matthew Joseph Simon:

 70i. Zoe Renee Simon, born 9 March 2003 in Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.5

66. Paul Donaldson Starring9 (Malcolm,8 Mason,7 Mason,6 Helen,5 David,4 David,3 Samuel,2 Samuel1), born 11 December 1982.1 Paul married Sadie Rae Smith (born 7 September 1982, parents not determined1).

Children of Paul Donaldson Starring and Sadie Rae Smith:

 71i. Aida Renee Starring, born xxxx.
 72ii. Ellie Rae Starring, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Bartley J. Raymond, born: 9 March 1959 in Alameda, California; mother’s name: Rowan.
  3. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Bartley J. Raymond, age 21, and Laura Seidenberg, age 22, married on 20 July 1980 in Napa, California.
  4. California Divorce Index 1966-1984; available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Bartley J. Raymond and Laura Raymond, divorced on 8 June 1983 in Los Angeles, California.
  5. Birth Announcement, Northeast Kingdom of Vermont Genealogy (website: nekg-vt-com), Caledonia Record Newspaper, Birth Announcements from 2002 to 2013.