Biographical Sketch (1880):2446, p. 732. "George Swickard, farmer: P. O., Bloom Centre; was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 14, 1811; came to Ohio and settled in Franklin Co., 1825, and again moved to Jefferson Co. Ohio; was married to Miss Phebe Baughman, of Franklin Co., Oct. 7, 1837; moved to this township in 1837 where they have since resided; have been blessed with ten children, viz: Clinton W.; Elizabeth, wife of A. Snyder, Esq., of Shelby Co., Ohio; Davis, living at Greenup, Ill.; Morgan, living at Cottonwood, Ill.; Polly, Laura A., wife of Dr. Rodgers, of Shelby Co., Ohio; George A. and Lincoln H., two children, died in infancy. Davis and Morgan were members of the United States Army during the late war. Mr. Swickard has bought and improved a large farm, has raised a splendid family and has never belonged to any of the secret societies or churches; is a Republican in politics and is an honest, conscientious, good citizen."