Hi there I am looking for any descendants from the swann family especially captain James swann of Ireland. He immigrated to raglan nz. Can’t remember the year but had 12 kids to ann Charlton I am a descendant from one of James son Charles swann he married Jessie ward in raglan. They had 12 kids and I am a grand daughter of 2 of Charles daughters June Morrison and Lorna Sefton. I’ve got most info but need more
Rochelle:
You don't mention an approximate year of birth and the religion of your James Swann. There are James Swann baptismal records available on the subscription site Roots Ireland but without having his parents names, there is no way to confirm if any of these records belong to him.
Have you considered a DNA test where you might get matches to other descendants of James Swann who might know more about the family?
Roger McDonnell
Hi roger, james swann religion was Roman Catholic was born in 1820 in Ballina Ireland married to Ann Charlton I don’t know when he immigrated to nz brought his father in laws land in ruapuke. He died in 1864. I think his mums name is Margaret swann but don’t know her maiden name
Rochelle:
The Ballina RC parish baptismal records start in May 1823 and I searched the subscription site Roots Ireland and did not get a record. Since he was likely born in 1820 according to your information, no record would be available.
I also did not find a James Swann marriage record to an Ann Charlton. Not aware where and when they married but there is a gap in Ballina marriage records between 1842 and 1850 https://registers.nli.ie/parishes/0753
Roger
Kia ora Rochelle, I'm a descendant of Charles's elder sister Sarah, the great-grandson of her daughter Christina (Chrissie). I'm also on the hunt for more information about James Swann. I'm guessing you found the information about James here?: https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/y/o/u/Adrienne-T-Young/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0… Let me know if you find anything, I'll let you know if I find anything. I think you might also find the attached files interesting. Cheers, Ned
Hi there
James Swann married Anne/Ann Charleton in 1855 in New Zealand (Registration No. 1855/1558) - You can order records from the NZ DIA BDM Online and use the birth and death search functions to order birth and death certificates for them and their descendants.
Death notice referencing Ballina available via the Paperspast website (New Zealand Herald 28/04/1884). Unfortunately, it doesn't indicate when he emigrated. The Paperspast website offers old newspapers which can be searched for background information.