Swain, John J. 1863-1906

SWAIN, ACKERMAN

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 10/9/2019 at 12:28:12

While John Swain Junior was driving to his home about four miles east of Merrill, his team of colts ran away throwing him to the ground and killing him almost instantly. As the driver fell, he became entangled in the lines and was dragged a quarter of a mile or more. He was about forty years old and leaves a wife and a large family of boys and girls.

Source: The Alton Democrat, April 28, 1906
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NOTES from find-a-grave online:
Buried: Calvary Cemetery, LeMars, Iowa
John J. Swain
Born in Canada: 01 Aug 1863
Died Plymouth County, Iowa: 23 Apr 1906
Spouse: Catherine Ackerman
Married: Plymouth County IA
Marriage Date: 15 Jan 1888