James married Sarah Jane Helfer on 28 Sep 1869 in Hancock County, Ohio, USA. Sarah (daughter of Philipp Helfer and Anne Elizabeth Howell) was born on 27 Sep 1851 in Seneca County, Ohio, USA; died on 11 Jan 1923 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio, USA; was buried in Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Hancock County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elmer E. Swaney was born on 10 Aug 1870 in Hoytville, Wood County, Ohio, USA; died on 18 Jul 1955 in Algansee, Branch County, Michigan, USA; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan, USA.
2. John O. Swaney
3. Jennie Ellen Swaney
4. Charles A. Swaney
5. Margaret Swaney
6. Harley D. Swaney
7. Harvey R. Swaney
8. Goldie Etta Swaney
9. Blanche M. Swaney
10. George Franklin Swaney
11. Glen William Swaney