Untitled Document

Carl Swanson

Obituary

Milan Independent

December 22, 1917

At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Ranbarger, on Friday morning at 2:30 occurred the death of her father, Charles Swanson, a former resident of Galesburg , who made his home here during the past eight years. Mr. Swanson was born July 21, 1837 , he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Johnson 59 years ago. In 1868 he took up residence in Galesburg where he resided until several years after the death of his wife who passed away 11 years ago. Surviving are six children, Mrs. Anna Ranbarger, Milan , Mrs. Charlotte Dumbauld, Rock Island , Mrs. Augusta Smith, Pasedena, Ca .. John C.Swanson, New Orleans , Frank A. Swanson, Vinton, Ia . , William A. Swanson, DesMoines , Iowa , 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren also survive. The remains were taken over the Rock Island Southern toGalesburg Saturday morning where funeral services were held in the First Lutheran Church 1:00 o’clock Sunday. The pallbearers were: Frank A. Swanson, James Christy, G.W.Ranbarger , William D. Brandenburg, Albert Swanson, and George Ranbarger. Interment took place in the family plot in the Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg .

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