Alice T. Vestal, daughter of Jessie and Kathryn Swaim, was born August 30, 1860 near New Salem, North Caroline. She with her parents, moved to Parke County, Indiana, where she spent the remainder of her life. She was united in marriage to Thomas J. Vestal, February 4, 1876. To this union were born four sons. Elmo, of Mecca and Frank at home survive, Leroy and Vance, preceding her in death. In early womanhood, Mrs. Vestal was converted and became a follower of Christ and also a member of the Friends church at Coloma, Indiana. She continued to live a faithful Christian life until called, by her good Master, to her reward on November 19, 1929 [sic], being at the time of her death 66 years, 2 months and 19 days of age. On account of failing health the last few months of her life, she was not able to attend many public meetings for worship but she continued to live a quiet, influential and fruitful Christian life that will ever be a living witness for her Master. She was also a member of the Industrial Society of her church. Mrs. Vestal being kind, loving and sympathetic with all whom she met, has left a host of friends. She has been a loving wife and mother, a true Christian and a friend to all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her departure, an aged mother, Mrs. Kathryn Swaim, of Mecca; one brother, Joseph Swaim of Mecca; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Hall of Coloma; husband, two sons and two grandchildren, Mildred and Raymond Vestal, of Mecca. Beside these near relatives she leaves many other relatives and friends. It can truly be said that a good woman has gone from our midst. - Rockville Tribune, November 24, 1926
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Daughter of Jesse Swaim (1835-1903) Nancy Catherine Lamb (1842-1928), sister of Joseph D Swaim (1864-1943)and Anna Jane Swaim (1866-1950)

Married Thomas J Vestal (1852-1928). Mother of:
~ Elmo Vestal (1877-1934)
~ Lee Roy Vestal (1880-1894)
~ Frank Vestal (1881-1951)

--by Sharon 2011
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Alice Swain, born 30 Aug 1860 in NC to Jesse W. and Kate (Lamb) Swain.
Wife of T.J. Vestal, died 19 Nov 1926 in Parke Co. IN, at age 66.
--data cut from Indiana US Death Certificates 1899-2017;
--courtesy of Ron (47783486), edited 1-24-23.