Jennings Judy Swecker, Sr.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1940 Census
Name: J Judy Swecker
Temporarily Absent: Yes
Age: 44
Estimated birth year: abt 1896
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia
Street: Route No 637
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Baltimore, Maryland
Residence in 1935: Baltimore, Maryland
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Inspector
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $2500
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $2000
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
J Judy Swecker 44
M Late Swecker 38
William S Swecker 15
George R Swecker 14
Frances C Swecker 13
Betty Ann Swecker 10
Robert T Swecker 8
James L Swecker 5
Mary J Swecker 1

OBITUARY

Highland Recorder, Monterey, VA; 18 January 1962,

Jennings Judy Swecker, 65, a prominent churchman, farmer and retired agent of the Internal Revenue Service, died at his home, Maple Grove Farm, Blue Grass, on Saturday, Jan. 13, at 9:15 p.m. following a lingering illness.

Mr. Swecker, a son of the late George E. and Estella Judy Swecker, was born at Blue Grass, Dec. 20, 1896.

After graduating from Blue Grass High School in 1913, he attended and graduated from William and Mary College in 1917. He served one year as assistant principal at Blue Grass High School followed by 18 months service in the U.S. Navy during World War I. After his discharge from service he became a principal in public schools of Covington and Highland and Augusta counties. In 1934, he was employed by the alcoholic tax unit of the Federal government and in 1940 transferred to the Department of Internal Revenue. He retired from service in August of 1960.

He was a life long and active member of the Crabbottom Presbyterian Church and was a deacon for many years. He was an active member of the Blue Grass Ruritan Club, a past member of the Staunton Rotary Club, past member of the Staunton Shrine Club and a thirty-second degree mason, a member of Highland Lodge No. 110, S.F. & A.M., where he was a past Worshipful Master and secretary. He was also a District Deputy Grand Master of District 19 of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maria Tate Sterrett Swecker, whom he married May 20, 1924, and by seven children, Mrs. James A. Crown, Harrisonburg; Mrs. Robert W. Abbott, Charlottesville; Miss Mary Judy Swecker, at home; William S. Swecker, Roanoke; George R. Swecker, Blue Grass; Robert L. Swecker, Harrisonburg, and James L. Swecker of Coceysville, Md. He also leaves a brother, Paul L. Swecker, Woodstock; two sisters, Mrs. John R. Slaven and Miss Celia P. Swecker, Richmond; two nieces and two nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at the home Monday, Jan. 15 at 2:30 p.m. by his rector, the Rev. A. E. Johnson, assisted by the Rev. Philip E. DeMuth. Burial was in Blue Grass Cemetery with Highland Lodge No. 110 A.F. & A.M. conducting last rites.

Active pallbearers were David W. Kiser, Robet D. Swecker, W.C. Rexrode, D. Byron Judy, W. Frank Patterson, B.T. Swecker, Jr., John J. Cordes adn W.P. Parramore.

Officers of Crabbottom Presbyterian Church, members of the Blue Grass Ruritan Clubs and other friends in the community served as honorary pallbearers.

Buried:
Grave location, obituary and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68960644

Died:
Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia.
Name: Jennings Judy Sweeker
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age at Death: 65
Birth Date: 20 Dec 1896
Death Date: 13 Jan 1962
Death Place: Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia
Registration Date: 15 Jan 1962
Father: George Eagle Swecker
Mother: Eliza Estella Judy
Spouse: Tate Sterrett Swecker
Military Status: WWI

Jennings married Maria Tate Sterrett. Maria (daughter of Charles Reid Sterrett and Angeline Wallace (Annie) Dunlap) was born 04 Sep 1902, Rockbridge Co. VA; died 22 Dec 1994, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co. VA; was buried , Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Highland Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

1. William Sterrett Swecker was born 15 Mar 1925, Highland Co. VA; died 10 Mar 2012, Augusta Co., VA; was buried , Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Highland Co. VA.
2. Jennings Judy Swecker, Jr. was born 19 May 1928, Highland Co. VA; died 25 May 1928, Highland Co. VA; was buried , Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Highland Co. VA.
3. George Reid Swecker was born 02 May 1926, Highland Co. VA; died 05 Jan 2013, Rockingham Co., VA; was buried , Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Highland Co. VA.
4. Frances Celia Swecker was born 10 May 1927, Augusta Co. VA; died Sep 1980, Frederick Co. MD.
5. Betty Ann Swecker was born ca 1930, Highland Co. VA.
6. Robert Tate Swecker was born 08 Sep 1932, Highland Co. VA; died 05 Apr 2000, Highland Co. VA; was buried , Blue Grass Cemetery, Blue Grass, Highland Co. VA.
7. James Leland Swecker was born 13 Jul 1934, Highland Co. VA.
8. Mary Judy Swecker was born 07 Oct 1938, Highland Co. VA.