Herbert Swift (1864–1947)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1864
- Died
- 1947
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Herbert Swift born? 1864.
When did Herbert Swift die? 1947.
Life story
Herbert Swift (1864–1947) was born in 1864, and died in 1947, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Herbert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Herbert's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Herbert’s records
The world Herbert lived through
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1876 · age 12 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1900 · age 36 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1912 · age 48 — The Titanic sank
1920 · age 56 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1935 · age 71 — The Social Security Act was signed
1944 · age 80 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about Herbert Swift
When was Herbert Swift born?
Herbert Swift was born in 1864.
When did Herbert Swift die?
Herbert Swift died in 1947.
How old was Herbert Swift at the time of death?
Herbert Swift was about 83 years old.
Where is Herbert Swift buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Herbert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Herbert Swift was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Herbert was born.
Who was president when Herbert Swift died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Herbert died.
What major events happened during Herbert Swift's lifetime?
During Herbert's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 22); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 42); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 54); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 71); World War II ended (1945, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Herbert Swift?
Federal censuses taken during Herbert's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1864
Death
1947
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Swift family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Herbert Swift (1864–1947)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/herbert-swift-1864-1947-d87640a1/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/herbert-swift-1864-1947-d87640a1/
Sources
Other Herbert Swift records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Swift family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.