Randal, In 1810 census there are only 4 Swearingens in Lewis Co. John Swearingen -age 45+- reportedly from Fayette Co. PA on page census page 101 and his sons - Daniel 26/44, Jno, (jr) 16/25, Othe 16/25 on census page 99 just 2 houses from Oke Hendrickson who was known to live in Poplar Flat (Lewis County's first governmental meetings held at his house- see much more in Ragan's history) So father John was living in one location while his 3 sons were living in Poplar Flat area. A study of the other names on page 101 where father John lived may provide more clues to where he was located. Barb Randal W Cooper <rwcooper@kellnet.com> The above passage by Rev. Ragan is not easy to understand. There are several questions raised by the vagueness of the writing. The location of the horse mill that was started by Mr. Swearengin was not named, but might have been Salt Lick, since that was the community that was being discussed in the context. Mr. Swearingen's given name was not included, leaving his identity in question. In addition, the Swearingen who built a grist and saw mill on Babin Creek might not have been the same man who started the horse mill. The third Swearingen enterprise, a mill near what was known as Old Union Church, might have been built by a third Swearingen. The passage does not clarify these matters. ______________________________