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Melvin Clarence Swanson 1908–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Apr 1908

Birth Location: Kerkhoven, Swift, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 1 Aug 1978

Death Location: Kerkhoven, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Johann Swanson

Mother: Anna Egerstrom

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In 1908, Melvin Clarence Swanson entered the world in Kerkhoven, Swift, Minnesota, USA, born to Johann Arvid Swanson And Anna Emelia Egerstrom. In 1910, Melvin Clarence Swanson resided in Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA. In 1920, Melvin Clarence Swanson resided in Pillsbury, Swift, Minnesota, USA. Melvin Clarence Swanson passed away in 1978 in Kerkhoven, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Melvin Clarence Swanson entered the world in Kerkhoven, Swift, Minnesota, USA, born to Johann Arvid Swanson And Anna Emelia Egerstrom.
  • In 1910, Melvin Clarence Swanson resided in Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1920, Melvin Clarence Swanson resided in Pillsbury, Swift, Minnesota, USA.
  • Melvin Clarence Swanson passed away in 1978 in Kerkhoven, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Melvin Swanson's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Swanson
1908–1978
Birth Place: Kerkhoven, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Johann Arvid Swanson
1872–1945
Bjornhult, Kalmar, Sweden
Anna (Emelia) Egerstrom
1878–1960
Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA
Grandparents
Lewis (Peter) Egerstrom
1849–1918
Småland, Örebro, Sweden
Elisabet (Katarina) Eriksson
1859–1941
Tåsjö, Jämtland, Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Anna Persdotter
1812–1885
Olof Eriksson
1822–1892
Ingeborg Nilsdotter
1821–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Erik Jonsson
1786–1847
Margareta Olofsdotter
1792–1864
Nils Hemmingsson
1788–1861
Margreta Pålsdotter
1788–1861

Melvin Swanson's Timeline

5 Records

1908
13 Apr 1908
Birth of Melvin Clarence Swanson in Kerkhoven, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Kerkhoven, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Melvin Clarence Swanson resided here in Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Melvin Clarence Swanson resided here in Pillsbury, Swift, Minnesota, USA
Pillsbury, Swift, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Melvin Clarence Swanson resided here in Mamre, Mamre, Kandiyshi, Minnesota, USA
Mamre, Mamre, Kandiyshi, Minnesota, USA
1978
1 Aug 1978
Age 70
Death of Melvin Clarence Swanson in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1908
    Event Place: Kerkhoven, Swift, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Milaca, Mille Lacs, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pillsbury, Swift, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mamre, Mamre, Kandiyshi, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1978
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kerkhoven, Swift County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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