Who was Elroy Swanson?

Elroy Swanson (1914–1979) was born in London, Ontario and died in London, Ontario. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elroy Stanley Swanson 1914–1979

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 08 Apr 1914 · London, Ontario

Died 18 Sep 1979 · London, Ontario

Father Daniel Edward Swanson

Mother Elizabeth Dimmick

Siblings Agnes Violet Swanson, Emily Evelyn Swanson, Ida Pearl Swanson, Lena Mae Swanson, Manford Swanson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Edward Swanson

Elizabeth Dimmick

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elroy Stanley Swanson began in 1914 in London, Ontario. Elroy Stanley Swanson passed away in 1979 in London, Ontario.

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Life Timeline

1914

Birth of Elroy Stanley Swanson in London, Ontario

Birth

1979

Death of Elroy Stanley Swanson in London, Ontario

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elroy Swanson

This ancestor line traces from Arkona, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada (1865) to London, Ontario (1914) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elroy Swanson (1914–1979) was born in London, Ontario and died in London, Ontario. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Elroy in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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