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SWAYZE CEMETERY
Swayze Cemetery is located on New Jersey Route 519 to the south and west of the village of Hope. According to Snell's 1881
History of Warren County, this cemetery is also known as Swayze burying ground and contains the graves of members of the following families: "Swayze, Hoit, Winters, Hildebrandt, Osborn, Dill, Archer, Harris, Weaver, Miller, Cypher, and other families in that locality." This is not a complete transcription of the cemetery. It is instead a selection of the stones within the cemetery, which were collected on 26 September 2005. There are 25 stones included in the transcription, which represent 27 individuals.
The top photograph is of the main gate into the cemetery. Route 519 is behind me. The center photograph is an overview of the cemetery from along Route 519. The final photograph is a view of the Edward Swayze, Sr. family plot facing the main gate and route 519. And yes, there is a herd of sheep in the cemetery. The farmer who owns the land pens sheep in the cemetery. The grass is cut by the sheep (which is a vast improvement over the cemetery's condition in the past). If you visit the cemetery be sure to close the gate behind you upon entering and leaving the cemetery. These sheeep are Jacobs sheep, a rare old English variety. All photographs were taken on 26 September 2005 by Esther Doyle Read. Click on the photograph and then on the icon on the following page to enlarge the image.
Allen, John C., Died Nov. 4, 1866, Aged 34 Yrs, 10 mo., & 3 d's. John C. Allen was the son of John and Elizabeth Allen and the half-brother of Alanah Allen Everitt (see Epenetus Everitt below, 9-25-05).
Allen, William P., 1847 - 1901; Emma R., 1852 - 1935. Emma R. Allen (also known as Emaretta) was the daughter of Anthony Johnson Osmun and Sarah Ann Read. Her husband was William Preston Allen. They are buried at the foot of the graves of Anthony and Sarah Osmun. Two of Emma's siblings are also buried in the plot: Sarah Hellen and Isaac (9-25-05).
Drake, George W. In Memory of George W. Drake, who departed this life January 8th A.D. 1830 Aged 30 years, 10 months and 7 days. George W. Drake was the first husband of Jane Read. He is buried in the same plot with Jane (who was the wife of Elder Jonathan S. Thomspon when she died), and two of their children—Maria R. and Hezekiah Drake (9-25-05).
Drake, Hezekiah, In Memory of Hezekiah Drake, Son of George W. and Jane Drake, who died September 9th 1831, Age 3 years, 9 months and 7 days.
Drake, Maria R., In Memory of Maria R. Daughter of George W. and Jane Drake who died January 10, 1846, aged 16 Years, 5 Mos, & 15 D's. Maria R. Drake was the daughter of George W. Drake and Jane Read. She is buried with her parents and her brother Hezekiah Drake (9-25-05).
Thompson, Jane, Sacred to the memory of Jane Thompson Late Drake,
the daughter of M. & S. Read and wife of Elder J.S. Thompson who departed this life January 29 th A.D. 1837, Aged 32 years & 10 days. Jane Read Drake Thompson was the daughter of Maria Freese and Samuel Read. She married first, George W. Drake. Her second husband was Elder Jonathan S. Thompson, the pastor of the First Christian Church of Johnsonburg, Frelinghuysen Township, Warren County (she was Thompson's third wife). Jane is buried with George Drake and two of their children—Maria R. and Hezekiah Drake (9-25-05).
Drake, Hezekiah, see George W. Drake.
Drake, Jane, (Jane Read Drake Thompson) see George W. Drake.
Drake, Maria R., see George W. Drake.
Everitt, Epentus, Fragments of his stone are on the ground next to the stone of his first wife Alenah M. (Allen) Everitt. Epenetus was born 18 May 1818 and died 17 February 1893. His second wife was a widow named Susan Huff, her maiden name is unknown (9-25-05).
Everitt, Alenah M., Our Dear Mother Alenah M., wife of E. Everitt, Died Dec. 5, 1876, Aged 55 Yrs, 10 Mos, & 8 d's. Alenah Marie Everitt was the daughter of John Allen and his first wife Azuba Read. She married Epentus Everitt. Alenah's name is given as Lanah Marye Allen in her grandfather Isaac Read, Sr.'s will. She is buried next to her husband (9-25-05).
Gibbs, Aaron L. Monument for Aaron Luse Gibbs and his daughter Bessie.
Gibbs, Aaron L., M.D. Oct. 28, 1852 - Oct. 26, 1888. Footstone with monument is labeled A.L.G.
Gibbs, Bessie A., July 23 1882 - Oct. 16 1882. Footstone with monument is labeled B.A.G. Bessie Gibbs was the daughter of Dr. Aaron Luse Gibss and Jessie Mina Brands. She is buried with her father.
Gibbs, Infant Son,of Israel and Sarah Gibbs, Died September 9, 1888, age 20 days. This infant was the son of Israel R. Gibbs and Sarah Idena Moore. He is buried near his paternal grandparents, Israel Swayze Gibbs and Phebe Ann Luse.
Gibbs, Israel S. Large family monument to Israel and Phebe Ann Gibbs and their daughter Savilla. Monument for Oliva S. Hildebrandt (see below) is adjacent to the left side of the Gibbs monument (9-25-05).
Gibbs, Israel S., Born March 6, 1810, Died Dec. 25, 1882.
Gibbs, Phebe Ann, Wife of Israel S. Gibbs, Born Feb. 12, 1817, Died March 23, 1877. Phebe Ann Gibbs was a daughter of Aaron Luse and Elizabeth "Betsy" Read (9-25-05).
Gibbs, Savilla,Daughter of Israel S. and Phebe Ann Gibbs, Born April 25, 1861, Died July 10, 1861. Savilla Gibss was the tenth and youngest child of Israel and Phebe Ann Gibbs (9-25-05).
Gibbs, John, In Memory of John Gibbs who died May 22, 1832, Aged 76 years, 1 month & 19 days. Original stone for John Gibbs, newer stone is set in front of the original stone, see below. John is buried next to his wife Nancy Swayze (9-25-05).
Gibbs, John, 1756 - 1832. Fought in the Revolution.
Gibbs, Nancy, In Memory of Nancy Gibbs, who died July 1, 1836, Aged 74 years, 10 months & 23 days. Original stone for Nancy Swayze, wife of John Gibbs, newer stone is set in front of the original stone, see below. Nancy is buried next to her husband John Gibbs (9-25-05).
Swayze, Nancy, His wife, 1765 - 1836.
Hildebrandt, Oliva S., Daughter of James and Sarah Hildebrant, Died Apr. 25, 1873, Age 4 Yrs, 6Ms, 7 29 Dys. (9-25-05).
Luse, Phebe Ann, see Israel S. Gibbs. Maiden Name is not given on stone.
Osmun, Anthony J., Died May 18th 1867, Aged 50 yrs 5 mo's & 16 d's.
What is home without a Father, What are all the joys we meet, When his loving smile no longer, Greets the coming of our feet, The days seem long the nights are dreary, And the time rolls slowly on, And oh how few are childhoods pleasures, When his gentle care is gone. Anthony Johnson Osmun was the son of Ziba and Elizabeth Osmun. He is buried next to his wife Sarah Ann Read. Three of their children are buried with them. Their daughter Sarah and son Isaac are buried on the right side of Anthony. Their daughter Emmaretta and her husband William Preston Allen are buried at their feet (9-25-05).
Osmun, Sarah Ann, Wife of Anthony J. Osmun, Died Jan 13th 1881,
Aged 61 yrs 5 mo's & 8 d's. Sad and lonely is our dwelling, Since our mother went away,
For the form we fondly cherish, Now lies mouldering with the dead.
Osmun, Sarah Hellen, In Memory of Sarah H. Daughter of Anthony J. & Sallie Osmun, Died Aug 4, 1868, Aged 8 Years 10 mo and 5 Days. Sarah Hellen Osmun was the youngest daughter of Anthony Johnson Osmun and Sarah Ann Read. She is buried next to her father. Her brother Isaac is buried at her feet. Sarah's mother, her sister Emmaretta and Emmaretta's husband William Preston Allen are are also buried in the same plot (9-25-05).
Osmun, Emma R. (Emmaretta), see William P. Allen. Maiden name is not given on the stone.
Osmun, Sarah Hellen, see Anthony J. Osmun.
Read, Sarah Ann, see Anthony J. Osmun. Maiden name is not given on the stone. Read, Jane, (Jane Read Drake Thompson) see George W. Drake.
Swayze, Daniel. No further information is carved on the stone (9-25-05).
Swayze, Edward, Sr.. Family of Edward Swayze, Sr., the stones are from left to right, Edward Swayze, Sr.; fragments of unknown inidividual's stone; Rebecca Swayze, and Eliza Swayze (9-25-05).
Swayze, Edward, Died Aug. 25, 1888, Aged 72 Y'rs & 8 Mo's. Edward Swayze was twice married. His first wife was Ellen Hunt. She is buried on the other side of the cemetery under the cedar tree next to Rebecca Swayze (see Ellen Swayze below). Edward's second wife was Elizabeth Ogden Konkle, daughter of John B. Konkle and Mary Read. She is buried in Johnsonburg Christian Cemetery (9-25-05).
Swayze, Eliza, wife of Edward Swayze, Jr., Died Sept. 15, 1884, Aged 36 YR'S, 5 MO. & 28 DS She was married to Edward Swayze, Jr., the son of Edward Swayze, Sr. and his first wife Ellen Hunt (9-25-05).
Swayze, Rebecca C., daughter of Edward and Eleanor Swayze, Died July 15, 1874, Aged 18 YR'S, 8 MS. & 25 DS Rebecca was the daughter of Edward Swayze, Sr. and his first wife Ellen Hunt (9-25-05).
Swayze, Ellen, wife of Edward Swayze, Died April 17, 1869, Aged 54 Yrs, 3 mo., & 17 d's. Ellen Swayze was born Eleanor Hunt. She was the first wife of Edward Swayze, Sr. He is buried on the other side of the cemetery with his daughter Rebecca and daughter-in-law Eliza. See Edward Swayze, Sr. above (9-25-05).
Swayze, Eliza, see Edward Swayze, Sr.
Swayze, Nancy, see John Swayze.
Swayze, Rebecca. No further information is carved on the stone (9-25-05).Swayze, Rebecca C., see Edward Swayze, Sr. Thompson, Jane, (Jane Read Drake Thompson) see George W. Drake.
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