Abraham Sweeley 
M, (5 March 1821 - 12 November 1895)
Abraham Sweeley was born on 5 March 1821.1,2 He has also been reported to have been born 12 March 1824. He married Annie Kinley, daughter of George Kinley and Salome Stiller, circa 1842. Abraham Sweeley died on 12 November 1895 at home of William Harmon, 306 Elm street, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 74 years, 8 months and 7 days.2,1 He was buried on 15 November 1895 in the Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, located in Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.1,2
Abraham Sweeley was also known as Abram Sweely. Abraham's surname has also been spelled as Sweely. As of September 1850, Abraham's surname has also been spelled as Suely. He and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of September 1850 at Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Sweeley and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of 28 July 1860 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Sweeley and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Sweeley and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary was published on 13 November 1895 in the Daily Gazette & Bulletin, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Abram Swelley [actually Sweely on the tombstone] died at the residence of his son-in-law, William Arulon [actually Harmon], 306 Elm street, Eleventh ward, at 10 o'clock last night, aged 74 years, 8 months and 7 days. The funeral will take place Friday morning. Meet at the house at 9 o'clock and proceed to Bucannan church above Newberry where services will be held at 10:30 o'clock. Interment at the church cemetery.2
Abraham Sweeley was also known as Abram Sweely. Abraham's surname has also been spelled as Sweely. As of September 1850, Abraham's surname has also been spelled as Suely. He and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of September 1850 at Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Sweeley and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of 28 July 1860 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Sweeley and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of 9 July 1870 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Abraham Sweeley and Annie Kinley appeared on the census of 10 June 1880 at Old Lycoming Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary was published on 13 November 1895 in the Daily Gazette & Bulletin, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Abram Swelley [actually Sweely on the tombstone] died at the residence of his son-in-law, William Arulon [actually Harmon], 306 Elm street, Eleventh ward, at 10 o'clock last night, aged 74 years, 8 months and 7 days. The funeral will take place Friday morning. Meet at the house at 9 o'clock and proceed to Bucannan church above Newberry where services will be held at 10:30 o'clock. Interment at the church cemetery.2
Children of Abraham Sweeley and Annie Kinley
- Salona Sweeley (1 Jan 1843 - 22 Mar 1882)
- Mary Ann Sweeley+ (14 Jun 1845 - 8 Sep 1865)
- Eve Sweeley (1847 - )
- Emmanuel Sweeley (Aug 1850 - b 1860)
- Rachel Sweeley (3 Oct 1851 - 12 Dec 1865)
- Harriet Sweeley (1854 - )
- George Sweeley (1862 - )
Last Edited=24 Jan 2020
Citations
- [S180] Abram Sweely tombstone, Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery, 3240 Grimesville Road, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; photographed by Kevin Sholder, in March 2002. An upright headstone style tombstone most likely made of limestone and in poor shape. It states ABRAM SWEELY / DIED NOV. 12, 1895 / AGED 74 YRS, 8 Mo, / 7 Days / (Unreadable verse at the bottom).
- [S179] Abram Swelley obituary, Williamsport Daily Gazette & Bulletin, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 13 November 1895. James V. Brown Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.