Fayette County Genealogy Project

SWEARINGEN FAMILY CEMETERY---NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP

The cemetery is located on private property in Bethelboro, North Union Township, Fayette County, PA. Supposedly the farm was once owned by a Judge Swearingen. In addition to the 10 stones listed below, there were 4 square cut fieldstones that were more than likely gravestones, however, there was no visible engraving.

Contributed and Copyright E M Whetsel 2000

1. William Swearingen, Born October 30, 1768, Died July 4, 1841. Elizabeth Dawson, Wife of William Swearingen, Born February 29, 1762, Died February 14, 1848 (one stone)

2. In Memory of George Dawson. (Stone obviously had no additional engraving, dates, etc)

3. In Memory of Elenor Dawson. (Same style stone as #2. No additional engraving.)

4. In Memory of Eliza Swearingen. (No additional engraving)

5. Departed this life August the 15th 1826 Mathew Noely aged 76 years.

6. In Memory of Jane S Swearingen who died August the 13th 1823 aged 23 years 5 months

7. Here lies the body of Alexander Todd who departed this life October 7th 1810 aged 42

8. J. S. S. (no other engraving. Possibly a footstone for Jane S Swearingen)

9. M. N. (no other engraving. Possibly a footstone for Mathew Noely)

10. M. B. (appears to be a footstone for ?)

 

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