7. Swain Family

This connection is tentative and is based on likely connections (ie not to be trusted without further research).  Evidence is not clear what William’s parents names were and when this is available then some further research is possible.

1673 Marriage George Swain and Marie Woodward

Groom George Swain, Bride Marie Woodward, Ridgmont Bedfordshire 22 Apr 1673

Lots of options for Mary Woodward birth.

1681 Birth Details George Swain

Father George Swain Mother Mary Christened 1 Jan 1681 Flitwick Bedford, England

1720/2 Birth Details George Swain

Father George Swain, Mother Mary, Christening 3 Mar 1720, Flitwick Bedfordshire

Or

Father George Swain, Mother Mary, Christening 15 Oct 1722, Flitwick Bedfordshire

1760 Marriage George Swain or Swane and Elizabeth Farrar

Groom George Swain or Swane, Bride Elizabeth Farrar 15 Oct 1760, Flitwick Bedfordshire

A number of options for Elizabeth Farrer born in Bedfordshire 1735-1745.

1764 Birth Details Sarah Swain

Father George Swain Mother Elizabeth, Christening  22 Jan 1764, Flitwick Bedfordshire

This is the only Sarah Swain of Bedford in the IGI for the years 1755-65.  Would make her 16-17 when married.