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Note: From Union County Gravestones, Gen. Mag. of New Jersey Swan, Col. Jedidiah, Esq., d. June 16, 1812, in 76th year; wife, Phebe Stansberry, dau. of Recompence, d. Jan. 2, 1806, in 59th year.
From Scotch Plains Baptist Church, article by Reignette Marsh- "Of his(Recompence) large family; the girls as well as the sons were well educated for the day, and many letters have been kept telling of their experiences during the war years. One daughter, Phebe, married at 15 a young man from Connecticut, Jedediah Swan, who had come to live in Scotch Plains, some years before. He became prosperous, owning land, horses and cattle, which he left in the care of his young wife while he was serving as a captain in the Army. Her letters to him show ability,intelligence and much wit."
From The Blew Hills by Mrs. Rawson- " Amos (Swan) had a brother, Jedidiah, and both of them married daughters of Recompence Stanbery II. Jedidiah was a man of some means and importance in the village life and a captain in the Revolutionary War, but although more outstanding than Amos in his day, his day was shorter, for he died childless while Amos gave five children to the world to carry on after his day was over."
Phebe Stanbery dau of Recompence 1710-1777 mar Jedidah Swan 10/6/1763 both of Elizabeth she d 1/2/1806 ' 59 yrs he d 6/16/1812 76 yrs buried Union Co she mar at age 15 #10 #282 #64 #285 death date #287 listed as daug will of Rec #130
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