Obit for J. M. SWANSON (b.1839 d.1930), Watonwan Co., MN

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PIONEER SETTLER, ST. JAMES, DIES
     J. M. Swanson, pioneer settler and resident of St. James for 60 
years, died at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home of his son, 
John Swanson, in East Sveadahl.  Mr. Swanson, who was 90 years old at 
the time of his death, had enjoyed unusual good health even in his 
later years.
     He was born at Kronoberg's Lan, Smaland, Sweden, October 22, 1839 
and came to this country in 1869, settling on a homestead north of St. 
James where he lived until 12 years ago.  He was married in May 1870 in 
St. Peter, Minn., to Maria Magnuson who died about 30 years ago.  They 
had five children, two of whom survive, John Swanson, with whom he made 
his home, and Otto Swanson, also of East Sveadahl.  Mr. Swanson is also 
survived by three brothers, S. A. Swanson of St. Paul, A. D. Swanson of 
East Sveadhl and Otto Swanson of St. James, and two grandchildren, Amos 
and David Swanson, children of Otto Swanson.
     Mr. Swanson was a charter member of the East Sveadahl Church and a 
trustee for 13 years.  In addition he has served on the school board and 
has taken an active part in community enterprises.  His long residence 
in the district has netted him hosts of friends in several generations.
     The funeral will be held at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon from 
the John Swanson home at the East Sveadhl church with Rev. C. E. Frisk 
officiating.

Watonwan County Plaindealer, March 27, 1930.
Died Monday, 24 Mar 1930.