John R. Swift
John R. Swift (born April 1847) was the father of Eugenia Swift.
Early life
John R. Swift's mother was Elizabeth Watson; she was born in Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland, around 1816.
She met and married an Englishman and had John.
John immigrated to America with his family in 1864 at age 17.
Marriages
He had two wives. The first, Caroline Roop (24 December 1863 – 10 April 1888 (aged 24)), died at age 24 in childbirth with Randall:
- Luella Swift
- Randall C. Swift
The second, Theresa Kunz (born March 1854) (married about 1890), had:
Sources
[1] Newspaper obituary on 10 April 1888 of her death soprced by Karen Furlich "In this city, on the 10th inst., Caroline R., beloved wife of John R. Swift, aged 24 years, 3 months and 17 days. The funeral will take place from her late residence, 1278 West avenue, Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and Grace Episcopal Church at 2. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend."
[2] "Eugenia Newman (Swift) had two half siblings from John R. Swift’s first marriage to a lady named Caroline Roop. I believe Caroline died at the age of 24 shortly after the birth of Randall. John R. Then went on to marry Theresa Kunz and they had Eugenia, Salome (Sally) and Mildred." - Karen Furlich, 2026