BIO: Abram W. SWOPE, Huntingdon County, PA

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Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: 
Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, 
Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers.  Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. 
Runk & Co., 1897, page 322.
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  A. W. SWOPE, ESQ., Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon county, Pa., was born 
in Union township, Huntingdon county, in Trough Creek valley, June 5, 
1833, son of David and Isabella (Wright) Swope. David Swope, who was of 
German descent, was born August 22, 1809; his wife, a lady of Scotch-
Irish extraction, on April 2, 1811. Their family consisted of seven 
children, one of whom, Sarah, died in infancy. A. W. Swope received his 
education in the common schools and at Cassville. He was first engaged 
in the carpenter and undertaking business, and afterwards turned his 
attention to mercantile pursuits. He has rendered various public 
services; was made constable in 1855, and served one term; was a member 
of the school board for twelve years; and for thirty-eight years was 
justice of the peace in the borough of Mapleton. He is a member of the 
Masonic fellowship and of Mapleton Lodge, No. 468, I.O.O.F., of 
Mapleton. Mr. Swope is a Republican.
  A. W. Swope was first married to Anna P. Smith, who died May 22, 
1865. Their children are: George W.; Elizabeth Alice; Isaac Newton; 
Mollie May; Lou Emma; and Jane Ann. Two of these, George W.; and Mollie 
May, died in infancy. Mr. Swope was married a second time to Annie M. 
Palmer, of Union township, Huntingdon county. He is a member of the 
Presbyterian church.

1880 Mapleton, Huntingdon County census -
Abram W. Swope, 46  
Ann M. Swope, 34  
Isaac N. Swope, 19  
Lou Emma Swope, 16  
Jane Ann Swope, 15