TWO SWAINSTON BOOKS

Two volumes of Swainston family history are now finished.  Both books are written/edited by Theron L. Swainston, Jr. as sponsored by the Heber and Rosa Swainston  and the George and Mary Swainston family organizations. Printing will be completed prior to the Swainston reunion in Logan, Utah on June 21, 2003. Both books will be printed on large format quality paper and will have attractive embossed hard bindings. 

Volume I - A SWAINSTON FAMILY HISTORY

This book contains an illustrated history of George Swainston (1824-1893), his children and our Swainston ancestors back to their earliest roots in English history.  (This volume will consist of about 545 pages and about 600 photos.)

 

Chapter 1 reviews Swainston places and roots in British history, the origin of the Swainston name, and a 250-year history of our Swainston ancestral line in County Durham , England.

Chapter 2 presents a history of our Swainston’s in Hertfordshire extending from 1800 to 1882.  It includes photographs and descriptions of where they lived, worked, worshiped and raised their large families.  Thirty years of Swainston baptisms into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hertfordshire and the emigration of the family from England to America are documented.

Chapter 3 settles our Swainston family in America and ends with the death of George and Mary near the turn of the century.

Chapters 4-11 present individual histories of eight of George and Mary Swainston’s children (Albert, Ebenezer, Agnes, Heber, George Jr., Sarah, Mary Ann and Henry) and their families.  

Volume II - DESCENDANTS OF HEBER SWAINSTON

This book contains a history of the descendants of Heber and Rosa Lane Swainston extending from 2002 back to 1883.  The book will contain about 580 pages and about 650 photographs.  

Chapter 1 contains an abbreviated history of Heber and Rosa Lane Swainston (the detailed history is Chapter 7 of A Swainston Family History).

Chapters 2 -10 contain histories of the nine children of Heber and Rosa.  These chapters are of varying length and present the histories of William, Agnes Rosa, Heber Charles, Jennie, Ethel, Theron, Harold, Sophia and LeRay and their families.

The long awaited Histories are now complete!  

Spanning nearly five centuries, some eras required relentless digging, while others entailed disciplined condensation. Twenty years ago, such a project would have been totally impractical, and twenty years hence much of it would have been totally lost! A labor of love, with many 1000’s of hours of inspired dedicated work has made this treasure a reality. Having just spent a day in the mountains going through the manuscripts, I’m amazed by the professional quality, the exhaustive efforts and just the fascinating historical material. Greatness isn’t just the outstanding accomplishments of a fleeting generation or two, but more a solid heritage of strength and stability. I’m convinced that putting the history of this heritage into the hands of the new generation can be an influence for good. Consider supplying that generation when you order!

Excerpts from: VOLUME I - A SWAINSTON FAMILY HISTORY

Roots:...“This adds credence to the supposition that most, if not all Swainstons' originated from this one area of…”; “As they began to read, the Swainston name appeared repeatedly…”

Faith:...“Albert received a manifestation from his deceased sister Agnes just two weeks before he died”… “Agnes had passed away a few months before.”

Immigration:...“The horse sold quickly, the money sent, and July 2, 1882 the last remaining family members arrived from England . Nine years of much sacrifice, but they were now together”…  ; “A girl he described as the most beautiful young girl in the world approached them as he stepped off the train and handing him a basket said, ”I’ve brought you some fruit and breads, welcome to Zion!”

Excerpts from: VOLUME II - DESCENDANTS OF HEBER SWAINSTON

Making do:..“When we would get the Salt Lake Tribune through the mail if there was something like a dress or a skirt or blouse that we especially liked, our mother would draft it on newspaper and then she would make it for us”

Faith:..“Maria was so panic stricken at the thought of losing her nose that she took the problem to the Lord in humble prayer...I was healed by faith.”

The blacksmith and James Gilbert:...“If the blacksmith chose to drink beer that was his business, but he should have had better sense than to ask Jim Gilbert to buy it for him.”

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