Frank John
Representing one of the oldest and best-known families of Preble county, Ohio, and a man of enterprising and sterling worth, Frank John is well entitled to mention here among the substantial farmers of Preble county. It is with much satisfaction, therefore, that the story of his life and of his family is accorded a place in these pages.
Frank John was born in Union county, Indiana, August 22, 1861, a son of Enoch and M E (Swafford) John, the former of whom was born in Butler county, Ohio, near Millville, November 4, 1828, a son of Jehu and Catherine (Hasty) John. Jehu John also was a native of Butler county.
The John family is of English descent, its lineage dating back to the coming of the “Mayflower” to this country, three John brothers being members of the immortal band that landed from that vessel, and descendants of these men constitute the John family of Preble county.
Enoch John was reared on a farm in Butler county, Ohio, and was educated in the common schools. By home reading and study he acquired a good education. He remained with his father until he was thirty years of age.
In 1858 he married Mary E Swafford, who was born in Union county, Indiana, November 4, 1841, a daughter of Arch and Sarah (Burroughs) Swafford. Arch Swafford was a son of Isaac and Sarah (Armstrong) Swafford.
Enoch John and wife were the parents of seven sons, five of whom are still living: William, who married Mina Deem; Frank, the immediate subject of this brief review; Edward, unmarried, lives in Eaton, Ohio; A L, who married Retta Llewellyn, lives in Eaton, Ohio, and Everett, who married Mamie Huber. The two deceased sons were Daniel and Charles.
Enoch John was a man well known in Preble county as an honorable and upright citizen. He died on May 28, 1906, and his widow survived him until October 30, 1911.
Mrs John joined the Christian church at West Florence, Ohio, in 1885, later uniting with the church (same communion) at Eaton, continuing her membership faithfully to the time of her death. She was one of the best women of her day home community. Her life was devoted to her family and she was loved by all who knew her. She was one of a family of twelve children, nine sons and two daughters and one half-brother.
Fank John was reared on his father’s farm, receiving his education district schools of his home neighborhood, after which he spent two in the high school at Liberty, Indiana. He took up farming at an age and has continued ever since in this vocation. He is now the owner of one hundred and fourteen acres, five and one-half miles west of Ohio, on the west road, and, besides general farming, specializes in high-grade live stock, in which he has achieved enviable. Duroc-Jersey hogs and Shorthorn cattle being his specialty.
Frank John has always been active in local politics, and is identified the Republican party. He is well known in Preble county for his stellar character and honorable, upright business methods.
History of Preble County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions
R E Lowry
1915
Representing one of the oldest and best-known families of Preble county, Ohio, and a man of enterprising and sterling worth, Frank John is well entitled to mention here among the substantial farmers of Preble county. It is with much satisfaction, therefore, that the story of his life and of his family is accorded a place in these pages.
Frank John was born in Union county, Indiana, August 22, 1861, a son of Enoch and M E (Swafford) John, the former of whom was born in Butler county, Ohio, near Millville, November 4, 1828, a son of Jehu and Catherine (Hasty) John. Jehu John also was a native of Butler county.
The John family is of English descent, its lineage dating back to the coming of the “Mayflower” to this country, three John brothers being members of the immortal band that landed from that vessel, and descendants of these men constitute the John family of Preble county.
Enoch John was reared on a farm in Butler county, Ohio, and was educated in the common schools. By home reading and study he acquired a good education. He remained with his father until he was thirty years of age.
In 1858 he married Mary E Swafford, who was born in Union county, Indiana, November 4, 1841, a daughter of Arch and Sarah (Burroughs) Swafford. Arch Swafford was a son of Isaac and Sarah (Armstrong) Swafford.
Enoch John and wife were the parents of seven sons, five of whom are still living: William, who married Mina Deem; Frank, the immediate subject of this brief review; Edward, unmarried, lives in Eaton, Ohio; A L, who married Retta Llewellyn, lives in Eaton, Ohio, and Everett, who married Mamie Huber. The two deceased sons were Daniel and Charles.
Enoch John was a man well known in Preble county as an honorable and upright citizen. He died on May 28, 1906, and his widow survived him until October 30, 1911.
Mrs John joined the Christian church at West Florence, Ohio, in 1885, later uniting with the church (same communion) at Eaton, continuing her membership faithfully to the time of her death. She was one of the best women of her day home community. Her life was devoted to her family and she was loved by all who knew her. She was one of a family of twelve children, nine sons and two daughters and one half-brother.
Fank John was reared on his father’s farm, receiving his education district schools of his home neighborhood, after which he spent two in the high school at Liberty, Indiana. He took up farming at an age and has continued ever since in this vocation. He is now the owner of one hundred and fourteen acres, five and one-half miles west of Ohio, on the west road, and, besides general farming, specializes in high-grade live stock, in which he has achieved enviable. Duroc-Jersey hogs and Shorthorn cattle being his specialty.
Frank John has always been active in local politics, and is identified the Republican party. He is well known in Preble county for his stellar character and honorable, upright business methods.
History of Preble County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions
R E Lowry
1915
Frank John
Representing one of the oldest and best-known families of Preble county, Ohio, and a man of enterprising and sterling worth, Frank John is well entitled to mention here among the substantial farmers of Preble county. It is with much satisfaction, therefore, that the story of his life and of his family is accorded a place in these pages.
Frank John was born in Union county, Indiana, August 22, 1861, a son of Enoch and M E (Swafford) John, the former of whom was born in Butler county, Ohio, near Millville, November 4, 1828, a son of Jehu and Catherine (Hasty) John. Jehu John also was a native of Butler county.
The John family is of English descent, its lineage dating back to the coming of the “Mayflower” to this country, three John brothers being members of the immortal band that landed from that vessel, and descendants of these men constitute the John family of Preble county.
Enoch John was reared on a farm in Butler county, Ohio, and was educated in the common schools. By home reading and study he acquired a good education. He remained with his father until he was thirty years of age.
In 1858 he married Mary E Swafford, who was born in Union county, Indiana, November 4, 1841, a daughter of Arch and Sarah (Burroughs) Swafford. Arch Swafford was a son of Isaac and Sarah (Armstrong) Swafford.
Enoch John and wife were the parents of seven sons, five of whom are still living: William, who married Mina Deem; Frank, the immediate subject of this brief review; Edward, unmarried, lives in Eaton, Ohio; A L, who married Retta Llewellyn, lives in Eaton, Ohio, and Everett, who married Mamie Huber. The two deceased sons were Daniel and Charles.
Enoch John was a man well known in Preble county as an honorable and upright citizen. He died on May 28, 1906, and his widow survived him until October 30, 1911.
Mrs John joined the Christian church at West Florence, Ohio, in 1885, later uniting with the church (same communion) at Eaton, continuing her membership faithfully to the time of her death. She was one of the best women of her day home community. Her life was devoted to her family and she was loved by all who knew her. She was one of a family of twelve children, nine sons and two daughters and one half-brother.
Fank John was reared on his father’s farm, receiving his education district schools of his home neighborhood, after which he spent two in the high school at Liberty, Indiana. He took up farming at an age and has continued ever since in this vocation. He is now the owner of one hundred and fourteen acres, five and one-half miles west of Ohio, on the west road, and, besides general farming, specializes in high-grade live stock, in which he has achieved enviable. Duroc-Jersey hogs and Shorthorn cattle being his specialty.
Frank John has always been active in local politics, and is identified the Republican party. He is well known in Preble county for his stellar character and honorable, upright business methods.
History of Preble County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions
R E Lowry
1915
Representing one of the oldest and best-known families of Preble county, Ohio, and a man of enterprising and sterling worth, Frank John is well entitled to mention here among the substantial farmers of Preble county. It is with much satisfaction, therefore, that the story of his life and of his family is accorded a place in these pages.
Frank John was born in Union county, Indiana, August 22, 1861, a son of Enoch and M E (Swafford) John, the former of whom was born in Butler county, Ohio, near Millville, November 4, 1828, a son of Jehu and Catherine (Hasty) John. Jehu John also was a native of Butler county.
The John family is of English descent, its lineage dating back to the coming of the “Mayflower” to this country, three John brothers being members of the immortal band that landed from that vessel, and descendants of these men constitute the John family of Preble county.
Enoch John was reared on a farm in Butler county, Ohio, and was educated in the common schools. By home reading and study he acquired a good education. He remained with his father until he was thirty years of age.
In 1858 he married Mary E Swafford, who was born in Union county, Indiana, November 4, 1841, a daughter of Arch and Sarah (Burroughs) Swafford. Arch Swafford was a son of Isaac and Sarah (Armstrong) Swafford.
Enoch John and wife were the parents of seven sons, five of whom are still living: William, who married Mina Deem; Frank, the immediate subject of this brief review; Edward, unmarried, lives in Eaton, Ohio; A L, who married Retta Llewellyn, lives in Eaton, Ohio, and Everett, who married Mamie Huber. The two deceased sons were Daniel and Charles.
Enoch John was a man well known in Preble county as an honorable and upright citizen. He died on May 28, 1906, and his widow survived him until October 30, 1911.
Mrs John joined the Christian church at West Florence, Ohio, in 1885, later uniting with the church (same communion) at Eaton, continuing her membership faithfully to the time of her death. She was one of the best women of her day home community. Her life was devoted to her family and she was loved by all who knew her. She was one of a family of twelve children, nine sons and two daughters and one half-brother.
Fank John was reared on his father’s farm, receiving his education district schools of his home neighborhood, after which he spent two in the high school at Liberty, Indiana. He took up farming at an age and has continued ever since in this vocation. He is now the owner of one hundred and fourteen acres, five and one-half miles west of Ohio, on the west road, and, besides general farming, specializes in high-grade live stock, in which he has achieved enviable. Duroc-Jersey hogs and Shorthorn cattle being his specialty.
Frank John has always been active in local politics, and is identified the Republican party. He is well known in Preble county for his stellar character and honorable, upright business methods.
History of Preble County, Ohio: Her People, Industries and Institutions
R E Lowry
1915
Family Members
Siblings
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William Henry Swafford
1840–1903
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Isaac Swafford
1843–1849
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Reece Swafford
1844–1863
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PVT James Swofford
1844–1863
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Bartley Burroughs Swafford
1846–1928
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John Wilt Swafford
1848–1925
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Albert W. Swafford
1849–1868
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Ellen M. Swafford Bozworth
1853–1918
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Archibald Swafford
1853–1854
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Emmett E. Swafford
1860–1937
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