He was born on 15 April 1849 (5, 6; 2 (16 in 1865), 3 (16 in 1865), 7 (10 in 1860), 8 (2 in 1850), 9 (32 in 1880), 10 (61 in 1910)). He was born in Indiana County, Pennsylvania (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). He was born to George Swank and Catherine Hauck (6).
In 1850, he was living in Rain Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (8). He was living with his parents, George and Catharine Swank, and various other Swanks (8).
In 1860, he was living in Rayne Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania (7). He was living with his parents, George and Catharine Swank, and others (presumably siblings) (7). He had attended school in the previous year (7).
When he enlisted, he was a farmer (2, 3).
When he enlisted, he was 5 feet 5-1/2 inches tall, and had a fair complexion, blue eyes, and dark hair (2, 3).
He was a substitute for C Long (1, 2, 3). He enlisted and was mustered into service on 8 March 1865 (1, 2, 3). He was enlisted for one year, at Greensburg, Pennsylvania, by W B Coulter (2, 3). He was a private in company K (1 13). His service was credited to the 22nd subdivision of the 21st congressional district (2, 3).
On 30 April 1865, he was reported absent sick (12).
He mustered out with his company on 10 July 1865 (1). He was a private, in company K (13).
On 11 November 1870, he married Mary Jane Weaver (5, 6, 10). They had one child, who was alive in 1910 (5, 6, 10):
In 1880, he was living in Bear Creek Township, Montgomery County, Missouri (9). He was living with his wife Mary J, his son Edgar, and a nephew (9). He was a farmer (9).
In 1900, he was living in Newcrest [?] Township, Montgomery County, Missouri (5). He was living with his wife Mary, son Edgar, and a laborer (5). He was a farmer (5).
On 15 April 1909, he applied successfully from Missouri for a pension (4, 11).
In 1910, he was living in Bear Creek Township, Montgomery County, Missouri (10). He was living with his wife Mary J (10). He was a farmer on a general farm (10).
He died on 13 November 1914, in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (6, 11).
On 5 December 1914, his widow, Mary J Swank, applied successfully from Missouri for a pension (4, 11).
She died on 7 June 1918, in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri (6).
1 Bates, Samuel Penniman. History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5. Harrisburg: B. Singerly, state printer, 1869-71. 5 volumes. 'Ninety-first regiment', volume 3, pages 186-233. (In the roster) (William Swank)
2 company K, third descriptive roll (William Swank)
3 company K, fourth descriptive roll (William Swank)
4 pension index, by name (William Swank)
5 1900 US census, Missouri, Montgomery County, Newcrest [?] Township, supervisor's district 9, enumeration district 60, microfilm series T623, film 876, page 194 = 17 B handwritten (William Swank)
6 'Ewert/Swank family', a gedcom available on Rootsweb WorldConnect (viewed June 2007, last revised 24 October 2006, contact Gene) (William Swank)
7 1860 US census, Pennsylvania, Indiana County, Rayne Township, microfilm series M653, film 1117, page 310 (William Swank)
8 1850 US census, Pennsylvania, Indiana County, Rain Township, microfilm series M432, film 785, page 188 (William Swank)
9 1880 US census, Missouri, Montgomery County, Bear Creek Township, supervisor's district 3, enumeration district 108, microfilm series T9, film 705, page 14 = 27 C handwritten (Wm Swank)
10 1910 US census, Missouri, Montgomery County, Bear Creek Township, supervisor's district 9, enumeration district 99, microfilm series T624, film 800, page 1 = 1 A handwritten (Wm J Swank)
11 pension index, by regiment, 91st PA Infantry, company K (William Swank)
12 company K, monthly report, April 1865 (Wm Swank)
13 index to compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Pennsylvania (William Swank)
| line | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Dwellings visited | 92 | |||||||||
| Families visited | 92 | |||||||||
| Name | George Swank | Catharine " | Lizzy [?] A " | Adaline " | Sarah " | Sophah " | Catharine " | Mary " | William " | George " |
| Age | 50 | 36 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8/12 |
| Sex | M | F | F | F | F | F | F | F | M | M |
| Color | ||||||||||
| Occupation of males over 15 years | Farmer | |||||||||
| Real estate owned | 1200 | |||||||||
| Birthplace | " [sc. Pennsylvania] | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " | " |
| Married within year | ||||||||||
| Attended school within year | ||||||||||
| Over 20 & can't read/write | ||||||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 40 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Dwelling number | 1229 | ||||||
| Family number | 1246 | ||||||
| Name | George Swank | Catharine Swank | Sarah " " | Mary " " | William " " | George " " | Alex. J. [?] " " |
| Age | 61 [?] | 46 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Sex | M | f | f | f | m | m | m |
| Color | |||||||
| Occupation | Landlord | Housekeeper | |||||
| Value of real estate owned | 1500 | ||||||
| Value of personal estate | 350 | ||||||
| Place of birth | " " [sc. Pennsylvania] | Germany | Pennsylvania | " " | " " | " " | " " |
| Married within year | |||||||
| Attended school within year | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Cannot read & write | |||||||
| Deaf, dumb, blind, etc. |
| line | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| street name | ||||
| house number | ||||
| dwelling visit # | 248 | |||
| family visit # | 249 | |||
| name | Swank Wm | - Mary J | - Edgar | McCillum Henry |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | M |
| age | 32 | 32 | 9 | 12 |
| month born if born in year | ||||
| relationship | Wife | Son | Nephew | |
| single | 1 | 1 | ||
| married | 1 | 1 | ||
| widowed/divorced | ||||
| married during year | ||||
| occupation | Farmer | House Keeper | ||
| months unemployed | ||||
| currently ill? | ||||
| blind | ||||
| deaf/dumb | ||||
| idiotic | ||||
| insane | ||||
| disabled | ||||
| school this year | ||||
| can't read | ||||
| can't write | ||||
| birthplace | Pa | Pa | Mo | Mo |
| father's birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
| mother's birthplace | Pa | Pa | Pa | Pa |
| line | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 |
| street | ||||
| house number | ||||
| dwelling number | 351 | |||
| family number | 352 | |||
| name | Swank William | - Mary | - Edgar | Cecily [??] Jake |
| relationship | Head | Wife | Son | Laborer |
| color | W | W | W | W |
| sex | M | F | M | M |
| birth date | Apr 1849 | Oct 1848 | Aug 1871 | Aug 1878 [??] |
| age | 51 | 51 | 23 | 21 [?] |
| married? | M | M | S | S |
| # years married | 29 | 29 | ||
| mother of how many children? | 1 | |||
| # of children living | 1 | |||
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Missouri | Missouri |
| father's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Missouri [?] |
| mother's birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Missouri [?] |
| immigration year | ||||
| # years in USA | ||||
| naturalized citizen? | ||||
| occupation | Farmer | At school | Farm laborer | |
| # months not employed | ||||
| # months in school | ||||
| can read | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| can write | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| speaks English | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| owned/rented | O | |||
| free or mortgaged | F | |||
| farm/house | F | |||
| # of farm schedule | 206 |
| line | 4 | 5 |
| street | ||
| house nr | ||
| dwelling nr | 2 | |
| family nr | 2 | |
| name | Swank Wm J | - Mary J |
| relationship | Head | Wife |
| sex | M | F |
| color | W | W |
| age | 61 | 61 |
| marital status | M1 | M1 |
| #years present marriage | 40 | 40 |
| mother of # children | 1 | |
| mother of # living children | 1 | |
| birthplace | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| father's birthplace | United States | Pennsylvania |
| mother's birthplace | United States [?] | United States |
| immigrated | ||
| naturalized/alien | ||
| speaks English | English | English |
| occupation | Farmer | None |
| nature of industry etc. | General Farm | |
| employer etc. | OA | |
| out of work 15 Apr 1910? | ||
| # weeks out of work 1909 | ||
| can read | Yes | Yes |
| can write | Yes | Yes |
| school since 1 Sep 09 | ||
| owned/rented | O | |
| owned free or mortagaged | M | |
| farm/house | F | |
| nr on farm schedule | 2 | |
| civil war vet | UA | |
| blind | ||
| deaf & dumb |