Marcella J. Swift

In memory of
Marcella J. Swift
Born in
Corpus Christi, Tex
Jan. 14, 1851
Died
Aug. 6, 1867
Aged
16 years

Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales

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1.  Obituary

Aug. 6, 1867 of Yellow Fever, Miss MARCELLA SWIFT, youngest daughter of
Mrs. S. S. Swift, at 16 years, 6 months, and 22 days.

Source: The Advertiser, Saturday, September 7, 1867
Merriman Scrapbook, Corpus Christi Public Libraries
Research and Transcription by: Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission 
 

2.  Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1867 
 

3.  News article, 1899 

The old Swift homestead on Water street was pulled down yesterday by Messrs. Reid & Sutherland, who will erect anew two-story cottage for E. T. Merriman. The old one was erected in the early days of Corpus Christi over forty years ago, and has housed many people in its time; several times it was a boarding house. A number of our people were born in it, Mr. Nelson Noakes among the number. At one time twins were recorded; several marriages and deaths took place there some of he deaths being very sad indeed. The house stood until it could stand no longer and now it is a thing of the past. During the war between the states a number of Confederates took refuge in the building hiding out from the "Yankees," who had made a raid on the town. Dr. Robertson, postmaster and druggist, ran through the block from main street and hid in the pantry, Mrs. Swift and one of her daughters placing the sideboard up against the door in such a manner that his pursuers never discovered him though they searched high and low. Mr. John Riggs, who hid under a sofa was soon found, pulled out and carried away on a vessel with other prisoners. The late Judge Gilpin had a novel and narrow escape from the Federals, which incident Mr. Julius Henry relates with a good deal of interest.

Source: Corpus Christi Caller, October 13, 1899, p. 4, col. 3
Research by:  Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by:  Geraldine D. McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission