of Springfield, Illinois · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Elizabeth Swearingen b. 1836
Elizabeth Swearingen⚭ (1) Manson, (2) Joseph Payton
childrenMary Manson · James Payton · Center Payton · Henry Payton · Corse Payton
Their story
What the record says
Born August 6, 1836.
Maiden name Swearingen.
First married a Manson (daughter Mary Manson).
Married Joseph Payton in 1858.
Still occupied the old Payton homestead in Centerville when the book was written.
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