Crotwell Family History

Ancestors of Ruby Selma Crotwell

Person Page 1

Ralph Bingham ("Buck") Swink, Jr.

M, #2, (30 Nov 1922 - 5 Jan 2004)

Parents

FatherRalph Bingham Swink, Sr (14 Feb 1898 - 27 Jun 1970)
MotherRuby Selma Crotwell (6 Jul 1901 - 12 Apr 1979)

Family: Dorothy Nel Allison (17 Nov 1925 - 27 Mar 1999)

DaughterDee Swink
SonRalph Bingham ("Bing") Swink, III (14 Jul 1948 - 25 Sep 1971)
Swink, Ralph B Jr

Biography

Birth30 Nov 1922Ralph Bingham ("Buck") Swink, Jr., was born on 30 Nov 1922 in Woodruff, South Carolina.1
Marriage6 Oct 1945He and Dorothy Nel Allison were married on 6 Oct 1945 in Hartwell, Georgia.2
Death5 Jan 2004He died on 5 Jan 2004 at age 81 in Rockledge, Florida.3
NoteFor more information about Ralph B. Swink Jr and the family history of the Swink family, click Swink Family History or select "Home Page" from the menu bar at the top of this page.
NoteDorothy Nel Allison and Ralph B. Swink, Jr. eloped. They were married by a Justice of the Peace in Hartwell, Georgia. Nell Swink, the groom's sister, served as the witness.
Last Edited22 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S91] Ralph B. Swink Jr., Source Medium: Interview
  2. [S64] Marriage Certificate, Source Medium: Official Document
  3. [S38] Death Certificate - Brevard County Florida, Source Medium: Official Document

Dorothy Nel Allison

F, #3, (17 Nov 1925 - 27 Mar 1999)

Parents

FatherGuy Carlton Allison, Sr (1882 - 1957)
MotherMattie Junkins (1888 - 1983)

Family: Ralph Bingham ("Buck") Swink, Jr., (30 Nov 1922 - 5 Jan 2004)

DaughterDee Swink
SonRalph Bingham ("Bing") Swink, III (14 Jul 1948 - 25 Sep 1971)
Allison, Dorothy Nel - Swink - 1980

Biography

Birth17 Nov 1925Dorothy Nel Allison was born on 17 Nov 1925 in Anderson, South Carolina.1
Marriage6 Oct 1945Ralph Bingham ("Buck") Swink, Jr., and she were married on 6 Oct 1945 in Hartwell, Georgia.2
Death27 Mar 1999She died on 27 Mar 1999 at age 73 in Rockledge, Florida.3
NoteFor more information about Dorothy Nel Allison and the family history of the Allison family, click Allison Family History or select "Home Page" from the menu bar at the top of this page.
Person SourceDorothy Nel Allison had person sources.4
NoteDorothy Nel Allison and Ralph B. Swink, Jr. eloped. They were married by a Justice of the Peace in Hartwell, Georgia. Nell Swink, the groom's sister, served as the witness.
Last Edited22 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S69] Nel Allison Swink, Source Medium: Interview
  2. [S64] Marriage Certificate, Source Medium: Official Document
  3. [S38] Death Certificate - Brevard County Florida, Source Medium: Official Document
  4. [S91] Ralph B. Swink Jr., Source Medium: Interview

Ralph Bingham Swink, Sr

M, #4, (14 Feb 1898 - 27 Jun 1970)

Parents

FatherJesse Lewis Swink (1854 - 1947)
MotherMargaret Elizabeth ("Maggie") Bishop (1859 - 1929)

Family: Ruby Selma Crotwell (6 Jul 1901 - 12 Apr 1979)

DaughterSelma Louise Swink (2 Nov 1921 - 4 Oct 2014)
SonRalph Bingham ("Buck") Swink, Jr.+ (30 Nov 1922 - 5 Jan 2004)
DaughterMargaret Nell Swink (2 Feb 1928 - 15 Apr 1995)
Swink, Ralph B. Sr

Biography

Birth14 Feb 1898Ralph Bingham Swink, Sr, was born on 14 Feb 1898 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.1
Marriage5 Apr 1920He and Ruby Selma Crotwell were married on 5 Apr 1920 in Greenville, South Carolina. Selma and Ralph eloped. She and her sister, Sophia, were returning to college on the train. Selma got off and swore Sophia to secrecy. She and Ralph walked to a nearby church and were married. She then continued on to Brenau College.2
Death27 Jun 1970He died on 27 Jun 1970 at age 72 in Anderson, South Carolina.1
NoteFor more information about Ralph B. Swink Sr and the family history of the Swink family, click Swink Family History or select "Home Page" from the menu bar at the top of this page.
Person SourceRalph Bingham Swink, Sr, had person sources.3
Last Edited22 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S41] Death Certificate of Ralph B Swink Sr, Death Certificate of Ralph B Swink Sr, South Carolina, #70-009035, 1970, Source Medium: Official Document
  2. [S80] Newspaper Clipping for 50th Wedding Anniversary
  3. [S53] Family Bible - Ralph Swink, Jr., Source Medium: Book

Ruby Selma Crotwell

F, #5, (6 Jul 1901 - 12 Apr 1979)

Parents

FatherSamuel Philip Crotwell, Sr (4 Jan 1870 - 18 Feb 1936)
MotherNellie H. ("Dar") Neal (17 Jul 1874 - 30 Aug 1953)

Family: Ralph Bingham Swink, Sr, (14 Feb 1898 - 27 Jun 1970)

DaughterSelma Louise Swink (2 Nov 1921 - 4 Oct 2014)
SonRalph Bingham ("Buck") Swink, Jr.+ (30 Nov 1922 - 5 Jan 2004)
DaughterMargaret Nell Swink (2 Feb 1928 - 15 Apr 1995)
Crotwell Selma - Swink

Biography

Birth6 Jul 1901Ruby Selma Crotwell was born on 6 Jul 1901 in Newberry, South Carolina.1,2,3,4
Marriage5 Apr 1920Ralph Bingham Swink, Sr, and she were married on 5 Apr 1920 in Greenville, South Carolina. Selma and Ralph eloped. She and her sister, Sophia, were returning to college on the train. Selma got off and swore Sophia to secrecy. She and Ralph walked to a nearby church and were married. She then continued on to Brenau College.5
Death12 Apr 1979She died on 12 Apr 1979 at age 77 in Anderson County, South Carolina.3
Burial1979She was buried in 1979 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, South Carolina.3
ReligionRuby Selma Crotwell was Methodist.6
OccupationRuby Selma Crotwell was a Taught piano lessons.6
Person SourceShe had person sources.2,1
Census1910She appeared in the census in 1910 in Newberry, South Carolina.7
Census1910She appeared in the census in 1910 in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas.8
Education1915She was educated and graduated from 7th grade in 1915.9
Educationbet 1919 and 1920She was educated bet 1919 and 1920 at Brenau College in Gainesville, Georgia. Selma Crotwell was listed as a sophmore and junior in the 1919 & 1920 yearbooks. She was an outstanding athlete, playing volleyball, tennis, basketball (jumping center), and track and was selected "Most Athletic".6,10
MiscAug 1919She and Sophia Crotwell gave a series of parties for their house guest Helen Gray in Aug 1919 in Newberry County, South Carolina. Helen Gray would marry their brother Jim in 1924.11
Census1920She appeared in the census in 1920 in Newberry, South Carolina.12
Census1930She appeared in the census in 1930 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.13
Residence1935She lived in Greer, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in 1935.14
Occupation1937In 1937 Ruby Selma Crotwell was an employee for Belk's Department Store.4
Residence1937She lived at 405 Sullivan in Laurens, South Carolina, in 1937.4
Census1940She appeared in the census in 1940 in Laurens County, South Carolina.14
Residence1947She lived at 731 Ella in Anderson, South Carolina, in 1947.15
Residence1952She lived at 604 E. Orr in Anderson, South Carolina, in 1952.16
Occupationbet 1952 and 1954Bet 1952 and 1954 Ruby Selma Crotwell was a music teacher at Williamston School.17
Residence1954She lived at 510 Taylor St. in Anderson, South Carolina, in 1954.18
Last Edited13 Oct 2019

Citations

  1. [S54] Selma Crotwell Swink - Notes to Bing Swink abt 1963, Contains genealogical information on Crotwell family, Source Medium: Manuscript
  2. [S71] Crotwell Family Bible, Samuel P Crotwell & Nellie Neal, Source Medium: Book
  3. [S43] Death Certificate of Selma Crotwell Swink, South Carolina #79-007975, Source Medium: Official Document
  4. [S97] Social Security Application, Source Medium: Official Document, Selma Crotwell, dtd 31 Jul 1937
  5. [S80] Newspaper Clipping for 50th Wedding Anniversary
  6. [S95] Selma Crotwell Swink, Source Medium: Interview
  7. [S19] 1910 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series T624, Roll 1461, p. 219
  8. [S19] 1910 Census, Series T624, Roll 50, Page 163
  9. [S102] State, Columbia SC Newspaper, Source Medium: Newspaper, 29 May 1915
  10. [S198] Bubbles, Brenau College Yearbooks, Vol XIV (1919) and Vol XV (1920), Gainesville, Georgia
  11. [S102] State, Columbia SC Newspaper, 10 Aug 1919
  12. [S20] 1920 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series T625, Roll 1704, Page 19
  13. [S21] 1930 Census, Source Medium: Internet, Roll T626 , Sheet 20b
  14. [S22] 1940 Census, Source Medium: Internet, Series T627, Roll 3821, p 12B
  15. [S133] Anderson, South Carolina City Directory, 1947 - p 434
  16. [S133] Anderson, South Carolina City Directory, 1952 - p 415
  17. [S133] Anderson, South Carolina City Directory, 1952 - p 415, 1954 - p 251
  18. [S133] Anderson, South Carolina City Directory, 1954 - p 251

Ralph Bingham ("Bing") Swink, III

M, #6, (14 Jul 1948 - 25 Sep 1971)

Parents

FatherRalph Bingham ("Buck") Swink, Jr. (30 Nov 1922 - 5 Jan 2004)
MotherDorothy Nel Allison (17 Nov 1925 - 27 Mar 1999)
Swink, Ralph B. III - 1969

Biography

Birth14 Jul 1948Ralph Bingham ("Bing") Swink, III, was born on 14 Jul 1948 in Anderson, South Carolina.1
Death25 Sep 1971He died on 25 Sep 1971 at age 23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.2
Burial28 Sep 1971He was buried on 28 Sep 1971 at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta, Georgia.3
NoteFor more information about Ralph B. Swink III and the family history of the Swink family, click Swink Family History or select "Home Page" from the menu bar at the top of this page.
Person SourceRalph Bingham ("Bing") Swink, III, had person sources.3
Militarybet 1969 and 1971He served in the military First Lieutenant - Helicopter Pilot bet 1969 and 1971.3
Last Edited22 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S31] Birth Certificate for Ralph B. Swink, III, Source Medium: Official Document
  2. [S197] Death Certificate of Ralph B. Swink III, Official Document
  3. [S44] Dee Swink, Source Medium: Interview

Selma Louise Swink

F, #8, (2 Nov 1921 - 4 Oct 2014)

Parents

FatherRalph Bingham Swink, Sr (14 Feb 1898 - 27 Jun 1970)
MotherRuby Selma Crotwell (6 Jul 1901 - 12 Apr 1979)
Swink, Selma Louise - Griffith - 1968

Biography

Birth2 Nov 1921Selma Louise Swink was born on 2 Nov 1921 in Newberry County, South Carolina.1
Marriage14 Jun 1945Daniel Plunckett Griffith and she were married on 14 Jun 1945 in Pickens, South Carolina.2
Death4 Oct 2014She died on 4 Oct 2014 at age 92 in Lake Wales, Florida.2
NoteFor more information about Selma Louise Swink and the family history of the Swink family, click Swink Family History or select "Home Page" from the menu bar at the top of this page.
Last Edited22 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S54] Selma Crotwell Swink - Notes to Bing Swink abt 1963, Contains genealogical information on Crotwell family, Source Medium: Manuscript
  2. [S199] Debbie Griffith

Margaret Nell Swink

F, #9, (2 Feb 1928 - 15 Apr 1995)

Parents

FatherRalph Bingham Swink, Sr (14 Feb 1898 - 27 Jun 1970)
MotherRuby Selma Crotwell (6 Jul 1901 - 12 Apr 1979)
Swink, Margaret Nell - Martin

Biography

Birth2 Feb 1928Margaret Nell Swink was born on 2 Feb 1928 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.1
Marriage24 Dec 1950Johnson B. Martin and she were married on 24 Dec 1950.1
Death15 Apr 1995She died on 15 Apr 1995 at age 67 in Anderson, South Carolina.1
NoteFor more information about Margaret Nell Swink and the family history of the Swink family, click Swink Family History or select "Home Page" from the menu bar at the top of this page.
Last Edited22 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S217] Johnny Martin, Medium: Interview

Daniel Plunckett Griffith

M, #10, (17 Sep 1922 - 7 Oct 2000)

Biography

Birth17 Sep 1922Daniel Plunckett Griffith was born on 17 Sep 1922.1
Marriage14 Jun 1945He and Selma Louise Swink were married on 14 Jun 1945 in Pickens, South Carolina.1
Death7 Oct 2000He died on 7 Oct 2000 at age 78 in Lake Wales, Florida.1
Last Edited2 Aug 2019

Citations

  1. [S199] Debbie Griffith

Johnson B. Martin

M, #18, (3 Mar 1922 - 2 Feb 2010)

Biography

Birth3 Mar 1922Johnson B. Martin was born on 3 Mar 1922.1
Marriage24 Dec 1950He and Margaret Nell Swink were married on 24 Dec 1950.1
Death2 Feb 2010He died on 2 Feb 2010 at age 87.1
Last Edited10 Sep 2019

Citations

  1. [S217] Johnny Martin, Medium: Interview

Mary Elizabeth Innis

F, #20, (1789 - 1865)

Family: Philip H. Crotwell (abt 1795 - 2 Apr 1886)

SonJohn M. Crotwell (8 Nov 1819 - 18 Aug 1888)
SonJames Alfred ("Alf") Crotwell+ (28 Jul 1821 - 4 Apr 1893)
DaughterPrissie Crotwell (3 Jun 1823 - abt 1839)
DaughterSarah Crotwell+ (23 Oct 1825 - 1847)
Innis, Mary Elizabeth - Crotwell - Tombstone - 1865

Biography

Birth1789Mary Elizabeth Innis was born in 1789.1,2,3
Marriagebef 1819Philip H. Crotwell and she were married bef 1819 in South Carolina. Date based on birth of first child4
Death1865She died in 1865 at age ~76 in South Carolina.1,2,3
Burial1865She was buried in 1865 at Crotwell Graveyard in Newberry, South Carolina.3
Person SourceMary Elizabeth Innis had person sources.5,6,4
Census1850She appeared in the census in 1850 in Newberry County, South Carolina.2,7
Census1860She appeared in the census in 1860 in Newberry County, South Carolina.6
Last Edited20 Aug 2019

Citations

  1. [S72] Newberry County Historical Society, Newberry County Cemeteries, Vol One, p 63
  2. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data, Source Medium: Book, p. 549
  3. [S104] Tombstone, Pictures and inscriptions from Crotwell Family Cemetery courtesy of Bill Crotwell
  4. [S71] Crotwell Family Bible, Samuel P Crotwell & Nellie Neal, Source Medium: Book
  5. [S10] Eleanor Clyburn Wicker, 1850 Census Newberry SC with Genealogical Data
  6. [S11] 1860 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Series M653, Roll 1224, Page 253
  7. [S9] 1850 Census, Source Medium: Microfilm, Roll M432_856, p. 257A