John R. Swift
John R. Swift was the father of Eugenia Swift.
He had two wives. The first, Caroline Roop (24 December 1863 - 10 April 1888), died at age 24 in childbirth with Randall:
- Luella Swift
- Randall C. Swift
The second, Theresa Kunz, had:
Sources
[1] Newspaper obituary on 10 April 1888 of her death soprced by Karen Furlich "In this city, on the 10th inst., Caroline R., beloved wife of John R. Swift, aged 24 years, 3 months and 17 days. The funeral will take place from her late residence, 1278 West avenue, Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, and Grace Episcopal Church at 2. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend."
[2] "Eugenia Newman (Swift) had two half siblings from John R. Swift’s first marriage to a lady named Caroline Roop. I believe Caroline died at the age of 24 shortly after the birth of Randall. John R. Then went on to marry Theresa Kunz and they had Eugenia, Salome (Sally) and Mildred." - Karen Furlich, 2026