James E. Swisher (c. 1843–1935) was recorded in the 1860 census in the Jacob Swisher household in Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania. The census listed him as a 17-year-old farmer born in Pennsylvania, appearing on line 18 in dwelling 467, family 522. Later memorial evidence appears to identify him as James Edward Swisher and matches him to the 1860 Swisher household. The same census household included Jacob and Mary Swisher and several other Swisher residents.
Death Year: 1935
Age in 1860: 17
Sex: M
Race: W
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Township: Cumberland
Dwelling Number: 467
Family Number: 522
Identification Status: Probable
Confidence Level: Probable
Evidence Strength: Strong Circumstantial