SWENSON, John 1846-1891

SWENSON, OLSON

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 2/11/2005 at 13:05:29

John SWENSON was born near Christiana, Norway, Feb 13th, 1846. He was married to Oline OLSON, Dec. 27, 1866. He came to America in 1871, and resided in Post twp, Allamakee Co, Iowa until the time of his death, Nov. 31, 1891, aged 45 years, 9 months and 17 days. He leaves a wife, one son, three brothers and one sister.

- source: Postville Review;12/25/1891
- submitted by Sharyl Ferrall

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Posted By: LA
Date: 11/7/2009

-- The death of John Swenson, of this township, caused deep regret among his many friends hereabouts. His death occurred on the 30th ult., of inflammation fo the bowels, at his residence on the Postville-Myron road. He was born in Norway in 1846 and has resided in this vicinity for the past twenty years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lockwood. Deceased was a member of the A. O. U. W. of this place and a large delegation of the brethren attended the remains to their final resting place in the Minert cemetery. A widow and only son mourn the loss of a devoted husband and affectionate father. Mr. Swenson carried an insurance of $2,000 in the Workmen.

The Postville Graphic
December 10, 1891
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