Swigert family papers, 1872-1900, 1871-1963

Descriptive Summary

Title
Swigert family papers, 1872-1900, 1871-1963
Creator
Swigert family.
Extent
1 reel
Subjects
Fall, Philip Slater, 1798-1890.
Swigert, Philip, 1793?-1871.
Swigert family.
First Christian Church (Frankfort, Ky.)
Mayors--Kentucky--Frankfort.
Frankfort (Ky.)--History.
Clippings
Photoprints
Arrangement
No discernible arrangement.
Finding Aid Author
Processed by: Archives Staff ; machine-readable finding aid created by:Eric Weig
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
Philip Swigert (1793 or 1799-1871) served as mayor of Frankfort, Kentucky for more than twenty years. His wife was Jane L. Swigert (ca. 1805-1890) and his sister was Mary Swigert Hendrick. She was married to the Reverend J. H. Swigert.
Scope and Content
This collection consists primarily of funeral announcements and newspaper clippings about members of the Swigert family of Frankfort, Kentucky. Obituaries and clippings relate to Frankfort mayor, Philip Swigert and members of his family. There are also clippings about Philip Slater Fall (1798- 1890), pastor of the First Christian Church in Frankfort. There is also a program from the Franklin County, Kentucky Fair (1963).

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