Swift, James (1834-1921)

SWIFT, BROWN, JACOBS, SAUNDERS

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 3/3/2008 at 21:24:17

Jackson Sentinel
January 21, 1921

James Swift Passes Away

James Swift was born in Licken County, Ohio, Dec. 11th, 1834. He came to Jackson county at the age of 21 and settled near Emeline, Ia. He was married March 6th, 1868, to Fredericka Brown who was born in Wortunberg, Germany. She came to this country when she was two years old. There was born to this union 5 children, all of whom are living. Will and Alva Swift and Mrs. Mary Jacobs at home, who have cared for their father during his declining years, also Mrs. Mina Saunders and Dr. Fred Swift of Maquoketa. There are five grandchildren and one brother, Edward Swift of Stanwood, who attended the funeral. His wife preceded him in death ten years ago, she passing away on March 19, 1911. Mr. Swift was a man of exemplary habits and enjoyed the best of health until about a year ago when his age commenced to tell on him and health failed, especially the last 3 months, he failed very fast and passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. January 21, 1921.

The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon, Dr. Morgan officiating, with burial at Mt. Hope cemetery.