Journal Report



Generation Nine



47. Margaret9 Ratts or Ratz (Godfrey8, Maria7 Schweissgut, Laurentius6 Schweissguth, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Margaret was born 30 Oct., 1817. She married Joh or John Pink Barnes 18 Mar., 1841. Margaret died 7 Jan., 1890. Her body was interred in Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Barnes Cemetery.
Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Joh or John Pink Barnes. Joh was born 3 Nov., 1816. Joh died on 19 Sep 1892. His body was interred in Sep 1892 in Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Barnes Cemetery. Lived in Davidson County, NC.



Children of Margaret9 Ratts or Ratz and Joh or John Pink Barnes were as follows:

48. John9 Young ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). John was born 7 Sep., 1801 in Davidson County, NC. He was baptized in Davidson County, NC, on 29 Sep 1801. Religion:. Sandy Creek Church. He married Sarah Broadway 'Sallie' on 30 Dec 1820 in Davidson County, NC. He married Elizabeth Broadway 'Lizzie' on 3 Jun 1842 in Davidson County, NC. John died 9 Feb., 1877. His body was interred on 9 Feb 1877.
An unknown person was employed (Miller).
Sarah Broadway 'Sallie.' Sarah died. Her body was interred.
Children of John9 Young and Sarah Broadway 'Sallie' were as follows:
Elizabeth Broadway 'Lizzie.' Elizabeth died. Her body was interred.
There were no children of John9 Young and Elizabeth Broadway 'Lizzie'.

49. Catherine9 Young 'Cathy' 'Katy?' ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Catherine was born 17 Jun., 1803 in Davidson County, NC. She was baptized in Davidson County, NC, on 19 Jun 1803. Religion:. Sandy Creek Church. She married David Grubb on 11 Mar 1822 in Rowan County, NC,. 12 Mar., 1822? Bondsman - Conrad Grubb. Catherine died on 27 Jan 1857 in Davidson County, NC,. 21 Jan., 1857? Her body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery.
David Grubb. David was born circa 1801. David died on 27 Jun 1854. His body was interred in Jun 1854 in Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery. Will dated 3 Jun., 1854, Lexington, NC.

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Children of Catherine9 Young 'Cathy' 'Katy?' and David Grubb were as follows:

50. Susannah9 Young 'Susan' ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Susannah was born 17 Sep., 1804 in Davidson County, NC. 12th? She was baptized in Davidson County, NC, on 3 Mar 1805. Religion:. Sandy Creek Church. She married Jonathan Williams on 10 Feb 1825 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC,. 6th? Susannah died on 21 Jul 1891. Her body was interred in Churchland, Davidson County, NC. Piney Cemetery.
Sussannah?
Jonathan Williams. Jonathan was born in 1796. Jonathan died in 1845. His body was interred.
Children of Susannah9 Young 'Susan' and Jonathan Williams were as follows:

51. Andrew9 Young ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Andrew was born on 17 Mar 1806 in Davidson County, NC. Date Source: Gravestone. He married Margaretta Anna Melvina Rotan 'Margreta' on 18 Dec 1828. Andrew died on 24 Jun 1877 in Lexington, Davidson County, NC, at age 71. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
Occupation: Brickmason

Lived in Churchland, Davidson County, NC.

Margaretta Anna Melvina Rotan 'Margreta.' Margaretta was born on 15 Jun 1813. Date Source: Gravestone. Margaretta died on 19 May 1902 at age 88. Date Source: Gravestone. Her body was interred in May 1902 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Wesley's Chapel Cemetery. Name reference - Gravestone has Margreta M., w/o Andrew Young.
She resided in Churchland, Davidson County, NC.

Children of Andrew9 Young and Margaretta Anna Melvina Rotan 'Margreta' were as follows:

52. Soloman Solomon?9 Young ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Soloman was born 9 Mar., 1808 in Davidson County, NC. He was baptized in Davidson County, NC, on 15 Apr 1808. Religion:. Sandy Creek Church. He married Edith Eady? Wood 'Edy'. 9 children. Soloman died circa 1866 in Surry County, NC. His body was interred in NC. Grassy Creek Methodist Church Cemetery.
He joined Sandy Creek Church on Jun., 1827, age of 19. Listed in 1850 Census. 1862 Tax List, Hotell District, Solomon Young, acres - 360, $1,118.00 value, Grassy Creek, no slaves. 1880 Surry County, NC, Census, Solomon Young, age 74, father born in VA. 1870 Census, Hotel Township, Surry County, NC, Solomon Young, age 63, Phebe age 53, keeping house, Edy 23, at home, Laura, age 19, at school. An unknown person was employed Farmer B--.
Edith Eady? Wood 'Edy.' Edith was born on 22 Sep 1811 in Davidson County, NC. She was baptized in Davidson County, NC, on 9 Apr 1813. Religion:. Sandy Creek Church. Edith died circa 1866 in Surry County, NC. Her body was interred in Elkin, NC. Grassy Creek Church Cemetery. Lived in Surry County, NC near Elkin.



Children of Soloman Solomon?9 Young and Edith Eady? Wood 'Edy' all born in Davidson County, NC, were as follows:

53. Barnabas? Barnett? Barnard9 Young 'Barney' ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Barnabas? was born on 6 Feb 1810 in Davidson County, NC. He married Lucy Ann Wood. Barnabas? died in 1883. His body was interred in Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek Cemetery.
Lucy Ann Wood. Lucy died. Her body was interred.
Children of Barnabas? Barnett? Barnard9 Young 'Barney' and Lucy Ann Wood were as follows:

54. Mary Ann9 Young 'Polly' ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Mary was born on 9 Mar 1814 in Davidson County, NC. Rowan County? She was baptized in Davidson County, NC, on 9 Aug 1814. Religion:. Sandy Creek Church. She married Mathias Mathais? C. Sharpe or Sharp 'Fithy?' in Davidson County, NC,. 4 Feb., 1868 - doesn't match children's dates. Mary died 13 May, 1897 in Davidson County, NC. Her body was interred in May 1897.
Mathias Mathais? C. Sharpe or Sharp 'Fithy?' Mathias was born on 2 Mar 1817 in Rowan County, NC. Mathias died on 24 Sep 1912 in Davidson County, NC, at age 95. 10th? His body was interred in Sep 1912.
Children of Mary Ann9 Young 'Polly' and Mathias Mathais? C. Sharpe or Sharp 'Fithy?' were as follows:

55. Adam9 Young ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Adam was born 23 Feb., 1816 in Davidson County, NC. He was baptized on 12 Jul 1816. Religion. He married Sarah Elizabeth Ann Griffin. Adam died on 9 Feb 1877. 1865? His body was interred.
He was in the Civil War, C.S.A.


An unknown person was employed (Tanner).

Sarah Elizabeth Ann Griffin. Sarah died. Her body was interred.
Children of Adam9 Young and Sarah Elizabeth Ann Griffin were as follows:

56. Phillip9 Young ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Phillip was born 22 Sep., 1823 in Davidson County, NC. He married Catherine Snider 18 Feb., 1844 in Davidson County, NC. Phillip died 23 Nov., 1864. 1866? His body was interred.
He was in the Civil War, C.S.A.
Catherine Snider. Catherine was born say 1824. Catherine died. Her body was interred.
Children of Phillip9 Young and Catherine Snider were as follows:

57. Lawrence9 Young 'Larry' ('Kate'8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Lawrence was born on 15 Feb 1826 in Davidson County, NC. He was baptized in Davidson County, NC, on 25 Jul 1826. Religion:. Sandy Creek Church. He married Mary? Merritt Angeline Walser on 22 Nov 1847 in Davidson County, NC. He married Nancy J. Ward on 31 Dec 1879 in Davidson County, NC. Lawrence died on 27 Nov 1884 at age 58. His body was interred in 1884 in Churchland, Davidson County, NC.
Mary? Merritt Angeline Walser. Mary? died. Her body was interred.
Children of Lawrence9 Young 'Larry' and Mary? Merritt Angeline Walser were as follows:
Nancy J. Ward. Nancy died. Her body was interred.
Children of Lawrence9 Young 'Larry' and Nancy J. Ward were as follows:

58. Minerva9 Swicegood (Phillip8, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Minerva was born on 18 Dec 1825. Date Source: Gravestone. She married Barnabas Stouffa Young 'Barney' on 12 Dec 1849 in Davidson County, NC. Minerva died on 30 Apr 1901 at age 75. Date Source: Gravestone. Her body was interred in 1901 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
Barnabas Stouffa Young 'Barney.' Barnabas was born on 20 Oct 1829 in Davidson County, NC. 22 Oct., 1928? Barnabas died on 1 Sep 1890 in Davidson County, NC, at age 60. Date Source: Gravestone. His body was interred in Sep 1890 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. Wesley's Chapel Cemetery. 'Praying Barney.'
Children of Minerva9 Swicegood and Barnabas Stouffa Young 'Barney' were as follows:

59. Adam James9 Swicegood (Andrew8, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Adam was born on 9 Nov 1808 in Davidson County, NC. He married Sophia Davis circa 1830. Adam died on 5 May 1856 in Davidson County, NC, at age 47. 5 Aug., 1881? His body was interred in 1856 in Davidson County, NC. Sandy Creek.
He farmed in the Tyro community, Davidson County, NC.
He and his family were active members in the Sandy Creek Church, Davidson County, NC.

Sophia Davis. Sophia was born on 2 Feb 1811 in Davidson County, NC. 11 Feb., 1811? Sophia died on 15 Aug 1881 in Davidson County, NC, at age 70. Her body was interred Sandy Creek Lutheran Cemetery in Davidson County, NC. near Tyro.
Children of Adam James9 Swicegood and Sophia Davis were as follows:

60. Rev. John Lawrence9 Swicegood (Andrew8, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). John was born 10 Mar., 1809. 10 Mar., 1810? He married Lucy Doty 13 Nov., 1835. Date reference - Nunally Family Bible record. He married Candance Rose Earl say 1854. John died in Jun 1889. His body was interred.
The Heritage of Davidson County, Fannie Lue Swicegood Williams. For a time he was a circuit-riding preacher. John Larry, as he was known, took his family to TN and was there during the Civil War, serving in the Union Army. Twice he was captured by the Confederate Army and made to fight for them. Once he was recaptured by the Union Army. Under threat of death if he were caught again by either side, he simply left and "bush-whacked" (hide out) until the end of the war. Tradition says that Lucy and their children hid out with their horse in a bush-covered ravine when the Union Army crossed their land. After living through all this time of fear, Lucy died in childbirth in Asheville, NC while coming back to Davidson County, NC in a covered wagon. Her husband brought her body to Davidson County, NC for burial. The baby survived only a few days. His common name was 'John Larry.'
Lucy Doty. Lucy was born 30 Dec., 1813. Lucy died in 1846 in Asheville, Buncombe County, NC,. during childbirth. Her body was interred in Davidson County, NC.
Children of Rev. John Lawrence9 Swicegood and Lucy Doty were:
Candance Rose Earl. Candance died. Her body was interred.
Children of Rev. John Lawrence9 Swicegood and Candance Rose Earl were:

61. Phillip9 Swicegood (Andrew8, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Phillip was born 6 Sep., 1811. He married ? ? Phillip died 19 Dec., 1876.
? ? ? died.
Children of Phillip9 Swicegood and ? ? were:

62. Catherine9 Leach 'Katie' (Margaret8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Catherine was born on 9 Sep 1826. She married William Barnes before 1849. Catherine died on 9 Jan 1875 at age 48. Her body was interred in Jan 1875 in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
William Barnes. William was born 7 Sep., 1823. He married Elizabeth Cluttz Beshear 2 Oct., 1876. No children. William died 26 Dec., 1892. His body was interred in Tyro, Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Children of Catherine9 Leach 'Katie' and William Barnes were as follows:

63. Lydia9 Leach (Margaret8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Lydia was born on 25 Apr 1828. She married ? Bowles. Lydia died. Her body was interred.
? Bowles. ? died. His body was interred.
Children of Lydia9 Leach and ? Bowles were as follows:

64. Cynthia9 Leach 'Sinthea' (Margaret8 Swicegood, Johann7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Cynthia was born on 26 Oct 1833. 26 Oct., 1832? She married Philip Sowers on 2 Apr 1857. Cynthia died on 27 Feb 1879 at age 45. 27 Feb., 1897? Her body was interred in Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Philip Sowers. Philip was born on 13 Feb 1824. He married Christina Leonard on 29 Jul 1851. Philip died on 21 Jan 1917 at age 92. His body was interred in Jan 1917 in Davidson County, NC. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Built a large house near 'Boone Cave' Churchland, NC in 1870.



Children of Cynthia9 Leach 'Sinthea' and Philip Sowers were as follows:

65. Crittendon Houston9 Simpson (Elizabeth8 Swicegood, Phillip7 Schweissguth, Laurentius6, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1) married ?? ?? Crittendon died.
Name Source: Jamey Rickman, e-mail: rickman@zianet.com.
?? ?? ?? died.
Children of Crittendon Houston9 Simpson and ?? ?? were:

66. Elizabeth9 Spangler (Zachariah8, Margaret7 Schweissgut, Laurentius6 Schweissguth, Johannes5 Schweißguth, Johann4, Johann3, Veith2, Gerald1). Elizabeth was born in 1829 in Jackson Township, York County, PA. She married Reubin Frederick Minnich on 25 Nov 1851 in York County, PA. Elizabeth died.
Reubin Frederick Minnich. Reubin was born on 14 May 1824 in Spring Garden Township, York County, PA. Reubin died on 14 Oct 1894 at age 70. His body was interred in North York, York County, PA.
Children of Elizabeth9 Spangler and Reubin Frederick Minnich were as follows:



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