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Samuel Andrew Swenson (1861-1922)

SWENSON, WICKS, SKROVIG, HANSON

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/18/2017 at 22:20:58

From Nevada Representative June 13, 1922 (front page)

S. A. SWENSON DIED THURSDAY

Pioneer Resident of Story County Passed to the Great Beyond

The funeral services of Sam A. Swenson was held Sunday afternoon in the Luthern church with Dr. Swihart in charge.

S. A. Swenson died at 61 years of age Thursday evening at 9:30 o'clock. Mr. Swenson had not been well for some time but his condition was not thought serious until Thursday evening when he departed this life.

Samuel Andrew Swenson son of Mr. and Mrs. Gunder Swenson, was born in Norway, Dec. 24, 1861. He came to America at the age of four years and grew to manhood in Lasalle county, Illinois. There he was united in marriage to Betsy Wicks.

After eight years he located in Story county, near Roland.

There remains to mourn his death his wife, two sons and five daughters, Mrs. Iver Skrovig of Williams, Mr. Geo. P. Swenson of McCallsburg, Mrs L. A. Hanson of Radcliffe, Keneal, Cecelia, Birdella and Josie of Nevada. His many relatives and friends were present to attend the service and extend their heart felt sympathy to the bereaved family in this hour of sorrow.


 

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