2014-2016, Floyd Boyett
Floyd lives in Lumberton, TX; Graduate of Lamar College of Technology, Beaumont, TX; Retired from Sears, Roebuck & Co. after 35 years service. President of the Hardin County Genealogical Society, Hardin County, TX; Chairman of the Kountze Historic District, Hardin County. Vice Chairman of the Hardin County Historical Commission. Elder of Journey Community Church, Lumberton. "I was born fifty years too late. I love the old way of life. Being outdoors hunting, fishing, working the dirt, and taking it at a slow pace fits me just fine. This fast-paced modern world is leaving me rapidly behind. I love history, genealogy, family (especially cousins) and I have a problem with collecting too many keepsakes. I do enjoy life. I just don't seem to have enough hours in the day. I'll have a talk with someone someday about that." Floyd created a web page for his connection the the Dougharty Family. |
2009-2014, Frank B. Swayze
Captain, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy (Retired). Frank is a direct descendant of Judge Samuel Swayze through his son, Israel Swayze, a brother of Richard Swayze and the Rev. Samuel Swayze. Currently living in San Diego, Frank enjoys traveling nationally and internationally. Since 1965 his big time-consumer is collecting vintage radio programs. He's catalogued over 7,000, but that doesn't really scratch the surface. The probable highlight of the collection at this point is 1 1/2 hours of NBC's coverage of Lindbergh's arrival back in the US from his 1927 trans-Atlantic flight, in incredible sound considering. It features Pres. Coolidge presenting him an award, and his address to the National Press.
2008-2009, James Lee Heath, III
2006-2008, Robert Croxton Whitney
Robert Croxton Whitney lives in Covington, Louisiana. He descends from from Richard Swayze & Sarah Horton> Sarah Swayze & Justus King> Catherine King & Alexander Montgomery> Clarissa Montgomery & John Merrick Whitney> Charles Wesley Whitney> Putnam Darden Whitney> Robert Putnam Whitney> Robert Croxton Whitney
2000-2006, Jim Morgan Swayze
Jim, born in Amarillo, Texas, makes his home in Utopia, Texas, formerly in Dallas where he directed his engineering firm. Jim only discovered his roots to the DJS in 1987, but he now thoroughly enjoys the organization. Jim descends from Rev. Samuel Swayze through his grandson James Swayze's son, Alexander P. Swayze.
1996-1999, Katherine Huff O'Neil
Katherine lives in Vancouver, Washington, across the river from her law offices in Portland, Oregon. Originally from Baton Rouge, Katherine and her family have been active in DJS almost from its inception in1940. She is a descendant of both Richard and Rev. Samuel Swayze.
1990-1995, Kenneth Clifton Swayze
K.C. Swayze served as our president from 1990 through 1996. He is a descendant of Rev. Samuel Swayze through his grandson James Swayze's son, Alexander P. Swayze. K.C. and his wife, Ruth, make their home in Wylie, Texas, near Dallas, where K.C. is in the excavation business with his oldest son, Ken.
1986-1990, Pat Swayze Larsen
Pat Swayze Larson served as President from 1986-1990. Born in Texas, Pat lived in many States as an Air Force wife. After Gen. Larsen's retirement she worked as Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives and now lives in Virginia where she is active with the DAR currently serving as a State officer. She descends from four Jersey Settlers families--those of Rev. Samuel Swayze, Richard Swayze, David Hopkins, and Job Corey.
1961-1985, William Aubrey Sojourner
1940-1961, Daniel Smith Farrar