The trouble with posting to a rootsweb (an open forum) is that lots of folks horn in on the action. That is the case with this writer in your quest for the surname Swicegood: I was intrigued by this surname, and I wondered whether there was anything on the International Genealogical Index for this surname. Yes, there is. But: CAUTION: Lots of this information is incorrect and should ALWAYS be checked with original records, insofar as possible. For instance, sometimes the dates are way off and so are the places. Some of the localities associated with listed persons were not even in existence at the time this person was supposed to be alive. So, use this information cautiously!!!! (And if the father is still producing children at age 90, be a little suspect!!! That is the info posted about one of my ancestors!!! I don't think he lived to be 90!) Go to <A HREF="www.familysearch.org">www.familysearch.org</A> and type in the surname Swicegood. No other info is needed with this unusual surname. You will find lots of info--some of the info taken from censuses, which you should also check against the actual censuses. But you may get some good leads as to the various residences of this extended family. Also, if you suspect this surname was Anglicized from a Germanic name, enter the German version also. Reason: The LDS (Mormon church members) have abstracted many Swiss records, and this name sounds Swiss to this uneducated ear. Have fun in your searches!!! That is what genealogy (usually) is all about, although legal authorities looking for heirs also use genealogy. E.W.Wallace