It appears from looking at the two census records for Sylvester Sweet (ae 63 in 1850 in Hancock, MA, and then ae 73 in 1860 in Rensselaer) that they were the same person. Unless I am missing something, the records agree that this Sylvester was born in 1787, not 1777 as Kathy had mentioned in her initial e-mail. I think she simply erred by ten years when calculating his birth year in the subject line.

This family was in Hancock, Berkshire, MA in the 1850 census. The gedcoms I have seen identify Sylvester as the Jeremiah Sweet and Jane Eldred. Sylvester was born in Hancock in 1787, married Sarah Bentley, and died in Stephentown on 7 Feb 1865. I've not seen a list of their children, but perhaps someone else can help.

Paul wrote: > This family was in Hancock, Berkshire, MA in the 1850 census. The > gedcoms I have seen identify Sylvester as the Jeremiah Sweet and > Jane Eldred. Sylvester was born in Hancock in 1787, married Sarah > Bentley, and died in Stephentown on 7 Feb 1865. I've not seen a > list of their children, but perhaps someone else can help. Note that 1787 is 10 years later than the specified 1777. It seems likely that we're talking about two different Sylvesters. In any case, I don't have a complete list of the children of Sylvester and Sarah, but the census of 1850 shows three: Patience, Phebe, and Ira, aged 34, 22, and 20, respectively. The rest had presumably gone off to make their own way in the world, or else died. Patience and Phebe, like their father, were both buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Stephentown. John Chandler

I am looking for the Parents of William Sweet, born 1839 in North Gwillimbury, Ont. Canada. I know that he has 6 children. Bonnie, Kingston, Ont.

In the 1860 census for Rensselaer County, NY, there is a man named Sylvester SWEET, aged 73, a farmer, b. MA, with a wife, Sarah, aged 62, b. NY, and a daughter (I presume), Patience, aged 42, b. MA. Does anyone know who Sylvester's parents are? Thanks. Kathy

Can anyone tell me more about William (F.) Sweet's family ... parents, siblings, etc? FIRST GENERATION 1. William (F.) SWEET was born in 1854 in Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Emma UNKNOWN. Emma UNKNOWN was born in 1858 in Virginia, USA. William F. SWEET and Emma UNKNOWN had the following children: 2. Frank SWEET was born in 1872 in Susquehanna City, Pennsylvania 3. Katie SWEET was born in 1876 in Pennsylvania, USA. 4. Emma SWEET was born in 1879 in Pennsylvania, USA. Note: According to the LDS files, William and family were in the 1880, Philadelphia, PA census. The 1880 Philadelphia City Directory Reads: Sweet William F., driver, h 1019 Arazona [should read Arizona]. SECOND GENERATION 2. Frank SWEET was born in Jan 1872 in Susquehanna City, Pennsylvania, USA. He died in Jan 1952. He was married to Clara LENHART (daughter of Henry F. LENHART, born in NY and Phoebe BANKS born in Pennsylvania) in 1892. Clara LENHART was born on 24 Aug 1878 in Wood County, Wisconsin, USA. She died on 29 Aug 1924. Frank SWEET and Clara LENHART had the following children: 5. Harry SWEET was born in Sep 1893 in York Town, Clark County, Wisconsin, USA. 6. Guerney SWEET was born in Apr 1896 in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA. 7. Murl (Merle) SWEET was born in Nov 1894 in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA. 8. Theresa (Tess) Mae SWEET was born on 29 Oct 1898 in Granton, Wisconsin. 9. Beatrice SWEET was born on 20 Mar 1902 in Wood County, Wisconsin. 10. Gilbert SWEET was born on 25 Dec 1904. ============================================ Larry D. Loiselle, ditvenet@hotmail.com 19967 Blake Manor Road Manor, Texas 78653 512-272-5770

Does anyone know anything more about Moses SWEET, b. 1814, and Maria (Winslow) SWEET, b. 1812, who were married in Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., NY in 1840? I'm curious about their descendants, and about where they lived after their marriage. Thank you. Kathy Campbell

I'm sorry I didn't put any dates in, Erastus born 1847 died 1928 Polo, Ill Lucinda born 1870 died 1958 Polo, Ill Anna M. born 1874 died 1925 Polo, Ill Sarah born 1875 died 1937 Polo, Ill John born 1878 died 1954 Polo, Ill Albert born 1881 died 1964 Polo, Ill Thanks, Linda

Hi, I'm looking for descendants of Erastus "Rack" Sweet son of Nelson M. Sweet and Amanda Shaner. They lived in Polo, Ill. children were - Lucinda Marilla Sweet married Sherman Doty, no children Anna M.Sweet married Oscar Coss, sons Leslie and Harold Sarah E.Sweet married Frank S. Cunningham, no children John N.Sweet married Maude Valentine, I have this family info. Albert James Sweet married Bertha Reed, son Donald Any info on the above would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda

Hi Linda -- Can you give us some time frames that these people lived in IL?? --Virgene ----- Original Message ----- From: <DCarp3931@aol.com> To: <SWEET-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 2:31 PM Subject: looking for descendants > Hi, > > I'm looking for descendants of Erastus "Rack" Sweet son of Nelson M. Sweet > and Amanda Shaner. They lived in Polo, Ill. children were - > > Lucinda Marilla Sweet married Sherman Doty, no children > Anna M.Sweet married Oscar Coss, sons Leslie and Harold > Sarah E.Sweet married Frank S. Cunningham, no children > John N.Sweet married Maude Valentine, I have this family info. > Albert James Sweet married Bertha Reed, son Donald > > Any info on the above would be appreciated. > > Thanks, Linda > > > ==== SWEET Mailing List ==== > Search this list's archived messages! > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HBRBAIB/1232.1 Message Board Post: Can you identify this Joshua Sweet as the son of, or sibling of, a Thomas Sweet that married Mary Neeley?

Hi Sweet kin, I also have been working for several years to try to sort out my Sweets. Documentation will only get me to Joseph Sweet, of Nova Scotia, Canada. He was first married to Rosanna Barron, then to Rachael Beiswenger. I have not found the death date of Rosanna, but the marriage to Rachael was bet. 1859 and 1861. Their first child, Charles L. was born in Halifax, so it is possible that this marriage occurred there and perhaps also, the death of Rosanna. After the birth of Charles, the family returned to Hants Co., NS. There three more children were born. Nelson, George and Ermina. All of the boys left Canada and went to Jackson Co., MI. Ermina remained in NS, married William Marr, had several children, left him and went to Toronto. She then married a Lebeau, first name unknown. I am a grandchild of George, son of Joseph and Rachael. I have been unable to get documentation that proves who the father of Joseph was. Some say he was a child of James, son of Benoni and Lydia Sweet, but I find nothing to establish that as fact. In fact, I also find equally believable documentation that Joseph was the child of a James Sweet and Elizabeth McLane, in England and the family came to NS after his birth. If anyone has other info, I would exchange any of the info that I have with them, in the hope of finally getting this family proven one way or the other. Thank you for any help or suggestions.-----------------Phyllis Ceratto Evans

I am related to an Alexander Sweet B. 1865 North Gwillimbury, Ont also related to William Sweet B. 1839 North Gwillimbury, Ont. York County Elizabeth 'Ellen Sweet B. May 12, 1888 is the daughter of Alexander Sweet also born in North Gwillimbury, Ont. Later Elizabeth Ellen Sweet, became Elizabeth Ellen Baker Bonnie Alexander Kingston, Ont.

My Sweet line starts with Hiram and Malinda Sweet in Warren County Indiana. According to the 1860 Warren County Census, Hiram married Malinda in NY my guess about 1834. They had three children in NY; Eliza abt 1835, Thomas abt. 1838 and Nancy abt. 1839, before moving to Warren County IN. They had William abt 1844, Maryann abt. 1848, and Jane abt. 1849. Thomas married Evaline/Evelen about 1859 probably in Warren County IN. Their children were Hiram L. born abt 1861, Ira W. born abt. 1863 in Iroquois Co. IL., Laura born abt. 1864 in IN. Eunis I. born about 1866, and Anson born abt 1868 in IN. Does anyone have any information on this family? Sincerely, Rick Eklund

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HBRBAIB/1256 Message Board Post: I have no children for Lyman and don't recognize any of the names you have listed. I have been working on 4 SWEET branches since 1974 and have tried to break them down by families. Any help from other SWEET famiy members would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HBRBAIB/1112.1.1 Message Board Post: Is Zerah male or female?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HBRBAIB/1255.1.1 Message Board Post: Have you ever come across an Otha, or Otis Sweet, or even an Ambrose Sweet? My Grandfather is listed on the 1930 census, but I don't have access to prior to that. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hopkins, Sweet Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HBRBAIB/1251.1.1 Message Board Post: Charles, Thanks for the reply. Based on the info in my post I guessed that Thomas was Lydia's father, but never had any documentation or confirmation. Was your conclusion "analysis" as well, or is there a separate source? FYI. I am pretty sure Lydia died just outside Titusville, PA... I have obits from the papers there that talked about her dying at her daughter's house outside town. Again, Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SWEET, MILLARD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HBRBAIB/1255.1 Message Board Post: 1900 U.S. CENSUS: Dayton Twp., Newaygo Co., Michigan 14 June 1900, SD 9, ED 91, Page 89A, Dwelling 113, Family 113: Sweet, Lyman Hd b.Jan 18[58], 42, M 23, MI NY NY farmer --Polly Wf b.Apr 1859, 41, M23, OH VT VT --William P. Sn b.Aug 1884, 15, S, MI MI OH --Edward F. Sn b.Nov 1885, 14, S, MI MI OH --Mary C. Dau b.Nov 1892, 7, S, MI MI OH --Ira M. Dau b. Jul 1894, 5, S, MI MI OH --Helene M Dau b.Nov 1896 3, S, MI MI OH --Nelle M Dau b. Nov 1899 6/12, S, MI MI OH If you're not familiar with the 1900 census, the "M 23" means Married for 23 years, "MI NY NY" means that Lyman was born in Michigan, his father b. in New York, his mother born in New York This could be the parents and siblings of your Lyman Sweet born in OH in 1879 *IF* Polly is a nickname for Amelia. I also have: 1900 U.S. CENSUS: Dayton Twp., Newaygo Co., Michigan; 25 Jun 1900, SD 9, ED 91, Page 94A, Dwelling 181, Household 181: with the Henderson family Sweet, Lavena servant W F, July 1875, 24, M 2, MI OH OH Since she has been married for 2 years, this fits with your Verna Millard. Perhaps her name was Laverna ???? I don't have Lyman Sweet (b. 1879) on the census in this location. I am not related to any of these SWEETS. I only have this info. as I was copying *any* Sweets when I was looking for someone else. Good luck in your search. -- Virgene Travis