Nelson, Swan (1830-1925)

NELSON, JONES, JACOBSON, BJUSTROM, SWANSON

Posted By: Debbie Greenfield (email)
Date: 4/26/2017 at 13:39:40

Stanhope Sentinel, Stanhope, Iowa, Thursday, December 24, 1925

Swan Nelson was born in Sweden on the 3rd day of June, 1830, where he grew to young manhood. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Inga Jones on November 12, 1854. They came to America in 1867, settling near Moline, Illinois, when they moved from Illinois to Iowa. They settled in Boone county, where the deceased lived until he came to Stanhope in 1910, residing here until his death, which overtook him Dec. 17, 1925, at the age of 95 years, 6 months and 14 days.

His wife preceded him to the beyond three years ago, lacking five days, having passed away December 22, 1922, at the age of nearly 94.

To this union was born six children, one boy and five girls. Three of the girls are left to mourn the loss of their father.

Mrs. Annie Jacobson and Mrs. Mathilda Bjustrom, of Stanhope, and Mrs. Ella Swanson of Sioux City, Ia.

Besides these there are six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Mr. Nelson was always of a religious turn. A constant reader of the bible, committing great portions of it, making it his guide and comfort. When he was well, and before he answered the last summons the 17th of December, 1925, at 5:00 o'clock in the morning, he expressed the desire to be with his lord in the land of the living. Mr. Nelson was by nature a religious man, very devout, quiet and unassuming. A good husband and a kind and loving father.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. G.H. Dick at the home at 1:30 and from the church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, December 20. Interment was made at the Stanhope Cemetery [Lawn Hill].