The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Center Township, page 535
Bennett Swain, only son of John and Matilda (Darnell) Swain, was born on the homestead in Center Township, Hendricks Co., Ind., Nov. 21, 1837. His birthplace has always been his home, he owning all of the homestead but forty acres. He is one of the enterprising citizens of the township, and an industrious and prosperous farmer. He was married in Montgomery County, Ind., Oct. 24, 1861, to Jemima J. Chadwick, a native of Montgomery County, Ind., born March 29, 1838, daughter of Jehu and Peninnah Chadwick, early settlers of Montgomery County. Her father died May 7, 1879, and her mother is still living on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Swain are members of the Baptist church.