Obituary for Oscar Swanson
Taken from "The Aurora News" Aurora, Nebraska
Volume 3, #31
19 June 1931 and June 26 1931
Oscar Swanson
Dies In Arizona
Ex-Service Man Succumbs After Long Battle Against Disease—Funeral Sunday
A message was received by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson on Wednesday telling of the death of their son, Oscar, on Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at a sanitarium in Tuscon, Arizona.
The remains will arrive in Aurora Sunday and funeral services will be conducted from the Yost and Vogt funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. C. O. Palmberg in charge. A military escort from Company H will act as pallbearers.
Death comes to this young man who was 36 years old and 25 days of age, following an illness of four years, duration during which time he has sought to regain health in hospitals and sanitariums in Colorado and in the south. The deceased was a volunteer member of Company H of Hamilton county and saw active service in the War, suffering from gas which developed into tuberculosis. Upon his discharge from the army, Oscar took up residence in Casper, Wyoming, where he remained until failed health forced his removal.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sullivan Swanson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson, four sisters, Mrs. Emma Schertz of Los Angeles, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Adena Swanson and Mrs. Esther Palmberg of Aurora, two brothers, Emil of Turlock, California and Joe of Aurora.
A complete obituary will be given next week.
26 June 1931
World War Veteran Goes to His Rest
Funeral Services For Native Son Of Hamilton County Held Here Last Sunday
Born, reared and educated in Hamilton County, a volunteer soldier in the World war from this county, Oscar L. Swanson was brought back from the state of Arizona for burial in the soil of Hamilton County. His death occurred at Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday of last week after a battle for life that lasted over a period of four years. In that time he had been a patient in government hospitals in Colorado and in the south, his death occurring at a sanatorium in Tucson. He volunteered at the very outset of America's connection with the great war and came from France suffering from injuries caused by being gassed. This eventually developed into tuberculosis, from which he could not recover.
The body was brought back and taken to the Yost and Vogt funeral home, where on Sunday afternoon the funeral services were held, with a large assembly of relatives and sorrowing friends present. The service was conducted by Rev. Rollings of Aurora, assisted by Rev. Palmberg. The military escort and pall bearers were of the American Legion many of them former comrades of the deceased when he was a member of old Company H. Full military honors were given. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson. The following obituary was read:
Oscar Levi Swanson was born at Aurora Nebraska, May 23, 1895 and died at Tucson, Arizona on June 17th 1931 at the age of 36 years and 25 days. He was married to Miss Nancy Sullivan of Colorado Springs in 1929. During his last illness he lived in his own home with the nurse and doctor in daily attendance and his wife and mother-in-law doing everything possible for his comfort. Owing to a delay of over a half day in the delivery of the telegram, his brother Emil of Turlock, California, did not arrive before he passed away. Oscar was confirmed to the Siloa Swedish church with the class of 1915, with Rev. N. A. Bloomstrand as the pastor.
During his illness, Oscar renewed his belief in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and found much comfort in repeating the Scripture he had memorized, when he was too sick to read from the Bible.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by five sisters and two brothers, Adena Swanson, Mrs. Ed. Palmberg and Mrs. Harry Hanson of Aurora, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Mrs. Lloyd Schertz of Los Angeles, Joseph Swanson of Aurora and Emil Swanson of Turlock, California. All of them, except Mr. Schertz, were present at the funeral.
Mr. Swanson was one of the volunteers of Company H., recruited in Aurora. He went to Camp Cody with the company, later being transferred, reaching France and seeing active service. A gas attack left his lungs impaired, finally resulting in the illness which caused his death.
After the war, Mr. Swanson lived in the west most of the time. He was in Casper, Wyoming, for several years, and there he was severely burned by hot oil while employed by one, of the companies there.
For the past four years he has been ill. He was in government hospitals in New Mexico and Arizona for several years. His lungs nearly gone, he fought off the ravages of tuberculosis two years after doctors despaired of his life.
Transcribed 18 May 2014 By
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
Obituary for Oscar Lee Swanson
Taken from the Arizona Daily Star Newspaper
18 June 1931
Oscar Lee Swanson, 36, Veteran of the World War, died Wednesday morning in his home at 2235 East First Street. His widow, Mrs. Nancy Reese Swanson, survives.
Mr. Swanson came to Tuscon from Fort Bayard, N. M. last February. He was a member of the Masonic order, Casper Lodge No. 15; A. F. A. M. and a member of the Powder River post, American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the D.A.V. all of Casper, Wyoming.
The body will be sent to Aurora, Nebraska for burial Brings Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Transcribed by
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
12 May 2014
Oscar Lee Swanson was married 1929, place unknown to Nancy Reese Sullivan born about 1900-1901 in Mississippi. She was on the 1940 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California as head of the household,listed as a widow. In the household were a sister, Kathryn E. Sullivan age 47, born in Mississippi and a niece, Helen K. Sullivan age 16. Do not know any further information on Nancy as of 18 May 2014.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
about Oscar Lee Swanson
Name: Oscar Lee Swanson
Death Date: 17 Jun 1931
Cemetery: Aurora Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Aurora, Nebraska
Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Applications for Headstones for U.S. military veterans, 1925-1941; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92.
1900 United States Federal Census 6 June 1900
about Alfred J Swanson
Name: Alfred J Swanson
[Alfred Swanson]
Age: 41
Birth Date: Mar 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred J Swanson 41Head WM Mar 1859 married 18 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer
Ida Swanson 40 Wife WF Apr 1860 married 18 yrs 10 children 9 living Sweden Sweden Sweden Imig 1870 in US 30 Yrs
Florens A Swanson 17 Dau FW Jun 1882 single NE IL Sweden At School
Josefenus Swanson 16 Son MW Jan 1884 single NE IL Sweden At School
Emel M Swanson 14 Son MW Nov 1885 single NE IL Sweden At School
Alfrida Swanson 10 Dau FW Dec 1889 single NE IL Sweden At School
Clara Swanson 7 Dau FW Sep 1892 single NE IL Sweden At School
Oscar Swanson 5 Son MW Apr 1895 single NE IL Sweden
Ada Swanson 2 Dau FW July 1897 single NE IL Sweden
Frans Swanson 0/12 Son MW Apr 1899 single NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 0 Dau FW May 1900 single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: 929; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1240929.
1910 United States Federal Census 23 no Month shown 1910
about Alfred Swanson
Name: Alfred Swanson
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Swanson 51 Head MW M1 29 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer General
Ida Swanson 49 Wife FW M1 29 yrs 12 children 10 living Sweden Sweden Sweden
Adina Swanson 27 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Joseph Swanson 26 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Emil Swanson 24 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Alfrida Swanson 20 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Clara Swanson 17 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Oscar Swanson 14 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Ada Swanson 12 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 9 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Arvid Swanson 7 Son MW S NE IL Sweden
Ester Swanson 3 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T624_847; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1374860.
1920 United States Federal Census 7 January 1920
about A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Name: A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
A J (Alfred John) Swanson 60 Head own mtg. WM married IL Sweden Sweden No occupation shown
Ida Swanson 58 Wife FW married Imig 1870 MA 1875 Sweden Sweden Sweden
Oscar Swanson 25 Son MW single NE IL Sweden No occupation shown
Ada Swanson 23 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden Clerk Store
Emma Swanson 19 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Arvid J Swanson 17 Son MW single NE IL Sweden
[19]
Esther Swanson 13 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T625_990; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 939.
1930 United States Federal Census2 April 1930
about Oscar Swanson
Name: Oscar Swanson
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Home in 1930: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Patient
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Oscar Swanson 34 Patient MW married 1st age 32 NE IL Sweden
Many other Patient's listed
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico; Roll: 1395; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 530.0; FHL microfilm: 2341130.
Taken from "The Aurora News" Aurora, Nebraska
Volume 3, #31
19 June 1931 and June 26 1931
Oscar Swanson
Dies In Arizona
Ex-Service Man Succumbs After Long Battle Against Disease—Funeral Sunday
A message was received by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson on Wednesday telling of the death of their son, Oscar, on Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at a sanitarium in Tuscon, Arizona.
The remains will arrive in Aurora Sunday and funeral services will be conducted from the Yost and Vogt funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. C. O. Palmberg in charge. A military escort from Company H will act as pallbearers.
Death comes to this young man who was 36 years old and 25 days of age, following an illness of four years, duration during which time he has sought to regain health in hospitals and sanitariums in Colorado and in the south. The deceased was a volunteer member of Company H of Hamilton county and saw active service in the War, suffering from gas which developed into tuberculosis. Upon his discharge from the army, Oscar took up residence in Casper, Wyoming, where he remained until failed health forced his removal.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sullivan Swanson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson, four sisters, Mrs. Emma Schertz of Los Angeles, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Adena Swanson and Mrs. Esther Palmberg of Aurora, two brothers, Emil of Turlock, California and Joe of Aurora.
A complete obituary will be given next week.
26 June 1931
World War Veteran Goes to His Rest
Funeral Services For Native Son Of Hamilton County Held Here Last Sunday
Born, reared and educated in Hamilton County, a volunteer soldier in the World war from this county, Oscar L. Swanson was brought back from the state of Arizona for burial in the soil of Hamilton County. His death occurred at Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday of last week after a battle for life that lasted over a period of four years. In that time he had been a patient in government hospitals in Colorado and in the south, his death occurring at a sanatorium in Tucson. He volunteered at the very outset of America's connection with the great war and came from France suffering from injuries caused by being gassed. This eventually developed into tuberculosis, from which he could not recover.
The body was brought back and taken to the Yost and Vogt funeral home, where on Sunday afternoon the funeral services were held, with a large assembly of relatives and sorrowing friends present. The service was conducted by Rev. Rollings of Aurora, assisted by Rev. Palmberg. The military escort and pall bearers were of the American Legion many of them former comrades of the deceased when he was a member of old Company H. Full military honors were given. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson. The following obituary was read:
Oscar Levi Swanson was born at Aurora Nebraska, May 23, 1895 and died at Tucson, Arizona on June 17th 1931 at the age of 36 years and 25 days. He was married to Miss Nancy Sullivan of Colorado Springs in 1929. During his last illness he lived in his own home with the nurse and doctor in daily attendance and his wife and mother-in-law doing everything possible for his comfort. Owing to a delay of over a half day in the delivery of the telegram, his brother Emil of Turlock, California, did not arrive before he passed away. Oscar was confirmed to the Siloa Swedish church with the class of 1915, with Rev. N. A. Bloomstrand as the pastor.
During his illness, Oscar renewed his belief in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and found much comfort in repeating the Scripture he had memorized, when he was too sick to read from the Bible.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by five sisters and two brothers, Adena Swanson, Mrs. Ed. Palmberg and Mrs. Harry Hanson of Aurora, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Mrs. Lloyd Schertz of Los Angeles, Joseph Swanson of Aurora and Emil Swanson of Turlock, California. All of them, except Mr. Schertz, were present at the funeral.
Mr. Swanson was one of the volunteers of Company H., recruited in Aurora. He went to Camp Cody with the company, later being transferred, reaching France and seeing active service. A gas attack left his lungs impaired, finally resulting in the illness which caused his death.
After the war, Mr. Swanson lived in the west most of the time. He was in Casper, Wyoming, for several years, and there he was severely burned by hot oil while employed by one, of the companies there.
For the past four years he has been ill. He was in government hospitals in New Mexico and Arizona for several years. His lungs nearly gone, he fought off the ravages of tuberculosis two years after doctors despaired of his life.
Transcribed 18 May 2014 By
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
Obituary for Oscar Lee Swanson
Taken from the Arizona Daily Star Newspaper
18 June 1931
Oscar Lee Swanson, 36, Veteran of the World War, died Wednesday morning in his home at 2235 East First Street. His widow, Mrs. Nancy Reese Swanson, survives.
Mr. Swanson came to Tuscon from Fort Bayard, N. M. last February. He was a member of the Masonic order, Casper Lodge No. 15; A. F. A. M. and a member of the Powder River post, American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the D.A.V. all of Casper, Wyoming.
The body will be sent to Aurora, Nebraska for burial Brings Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Transcribed by
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
12 May 2014
Oscar Lee Swanson was married 1929, place unknown to Nancy Reese Sullivan born about 1900-1901 in Mississippi. She was on the 1940 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California as head of the household,listed as a widow. In the household were a sister, Kathryn E. Sullivan age 47, born in Mississippi and a niece, Helen K. Sullivan age 16. Do not know any further information on Nancy as of 18 May 2014.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
about Oscar Lee Swanson
Name: Oscar Lee Swanson
Death Date: 17 Jun 1931
Cemetery: Aurora Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Aurora, Nebraska
Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Applications for Headstones for U.S. military veterans, 1925-1941; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92.
1900 United States Federal Census 6 June 1900
about Alfred J Swanson
Name: Alfred J Swanson
[Alfred Swanson]
Age: 41
Birth Date: Mar 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred J Swanson 41Head WM Mar 1859 married 18 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer
Ida Swanson 40 Wife WF Apr 1860 married 18 yrs 10 children 9 living Sweden Sweden Sweden Imig 1870 in US 30 Yrs
Florens A Swanson 17 Dau FW Jun 1882 single NE IL Sweden At School
Josefenus Swanson 16 Son MW Jan 1884 single NE IL Sweden At School
Emel M Swanson 14 Son MW Nov 1885 single NE IL Sweden At School
Alfrida Swanson 10 Dau FW Dec 1889 single NE IL Sweden At School
Clara Swanson 7 Dau FW Sep 1892 single NE IL Sweden At School
Oscar Swanson 5 Son MW Apr 1895 single NE IL Sweden
Ada Swanson 2 Dau FW July 1897 single NE IL Sweden
Frans Swanson 0/12 Son MW Apr 1899 single NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 0 Dau FW May 1900 single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: 929; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1240929.
1910 United States Federal Census 23 no Month shown 1910
about Alfred Swanson
Name: Alfred Swanson
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Swanson 51 Head MW M1 29 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer General
Ida Swanson 49 Wife FW M1 29 yrs 12 children 10 living Sweden Sweden Sweden
Adina Swanson 27 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Joseph Swanson 26 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Emil Swanson 24 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Alfrida Swanson 20 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Clara Swanson 17 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Oscar Swanson 14 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Ada Swanson 12 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 9 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Arvid Swanson 7 Son MW S NE IL Sweden
Ester Swanson 3 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T624_847; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1374860.
1920 United States Federal Census 7 January 1920
about A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Name: A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
A J (Alfred John) Swanson 60 Head own mtg. WM married IL Sweden Sweden No occupation shown
Ida Swanson 58 Wife FW married Imig 1870 MA 1875 Sweden Sweden Sweden
Oscar Swanson 25 Son MW single NE IL Sweden No occupation shown
Ada Swanson 23 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden Clerk Store
Emma Swanson 19 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Arvid J Swanson 17 Son MW single NE IL Sweden
[19]
Esther Swanson 13 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T625_990; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 939.
1930 United States Federal Census2 April 1930
about Oscar Swanson
Name: Oscar Swanson
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Home in 1930: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Patient
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Oscar Swanson 34 Patient MW married 1st age 32 NE IL Sweden
Many other Patient's listed
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico; Roll: 1395; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 530.0; FHL microfilm: 2341130.
Obituary for Oscar Swanson
Taken from "The Aurora News" Aurora, Nebraska
Volume 3, #31
19 June 1931 and June 26 1931
Oscar Swanson
Dies In Arizona
Ex-Service Man Succumbs After Long Battle Against Disease—Funeral Sunday
A message was received by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson on Wednesday telling of the death of their son, Oscar, on Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at a sanitarium in Tuscon, Arizona.
The remains will arrive in Aurora Sunday and funeral services will be conducted from the Yost and Vogt funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. C. O. Palmberg in charge. A military escort from Company H will act as pallbearers.
Death comes to this young man who was 36 years old and 25 days of age, following an illness of four years, duration during which time he has sought to regain health in hospitals and sanitariums in Colorado and in the south. The deceased was a volunteer member of Company H of Hamilton county and saw active service in the War, suffering from gas which developed into tuberculosis. Upon his discharge from the army, Oscar took up residence in Casper, Wyoming, where he remained until failed health forced his removal.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sullivan Swanson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson, four sisters, Mrs. Emma Schertz of Los Angeles, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Adena Swanson and Mrs. Esther Palmberg of Aurora, two brothers, Emil of Turlock, California and Joe of Aurora.
A complete obituary will be given next week.
26 June 1931
World War Veteran Goes to His Rest
Funeral Services For Native Son Of Hamilton County Held Here Last Sunday
Born, reared and educated in Hamilton County, a volunteer soldier in the World war from this county, Oscar L. Swanson was brought back from the state of Arizona for burial in the soil of Hamilton County. His death occurred at Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday of last week after a battle for life that lasted over a period of four years. In that time he had been a patient in government hospitals in Colorado and in the south, his death occurring at a sanatorium in Tucson. He volunteered at the very outset of America's connection with the great war and came from France suffering from injuries caused by being gassed. This eventually developed into tuberculosis, from which he could not recover.
The body was brought back and taken to the Yost and Vogt funeral home, where on Sunday afternoon the funeral services were held, with a large assembly of relatives and sorrowing friends present. The service was conducted by Rev. Rollings of Aurora, assisted by Rev. Palmberg. The military escort and pall bearers were of the American Legion many of them former comrades of the deceased when he was a member of old Company H. Full military honors were given. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson. The following obituary was read:
Oscar Levi Swanson was born at Aurora Nebraska, May 23, 1895 and died at Tucson, Arizona on June 17th 1931 at the age of 36 years and 25 days. He was married to Miss Nancy Sullivan of Colorado Springs in 1929. During his last illness he lived in his own home with the nurse and doctor in daily attendance and his wife and mother-in-law doing everything possible for his comfort. Owing to a delay of over a half day in the delivery of the telegram, his brother Emil of Turlock, California, did not arrive before he passed away. Oscar was confirmed to the Siloa Swedish church with the class of 1915, with Rev. N. A. Bloomstrand as the pastor.
During his illness, Oscar renewed his belief in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and found much comfort in repeating the Scripture he had memorized, when he was too sick to read from the Bible.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by five sisters and two brothers, Adena Swanson, Mrs. Ed. Palmberg and Mrs. Harry Hanson of Aurora, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Mrs. Lloyd Schertz of Los Angeles, Joseph Swanson of Aurora and Emil Swanson of Turlock, California. All of them, except Mr. Schertz, were present at the funeral.
Mr. Swanson was one of the volunteers of Company H., recruited in Aurora. He went to Camp Cody with the company, later being transferred, reaching France and seeing active service. A gas attack left his lungs impaired, finally resulting in the illness which caused his death.
After the war, Mr. Swanson lived in the west most of the time. He was in Casper, Wyoming, for several years, and there he was severely burned by hot oil while employed by one, of the companies there.
For the past four years he has been ill. He was in government hospitals in New Mexico and Arizona for several years. His lungs nearly gone, he fought off the ravages of tuberculosis two years after doctors despaired of his life.
Transcribed 18 May 2014 By
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
Obituary for Oscar Lee Swanson
Taken from the Arizona Daily Star Newspaper
18 June 1931
Oscar Lee Swanson, 36, Veteran of the World War, died Wednesday morning in his home at 2235 East First Street. His widow, Mrs. Nancy Reese Swanson, survives.
Mr. Swanson came to Tuscon from Fort Bayard, N. M. last February. He was a member of the Masonic order, Casper Lodge No. 15; A. F. A. M. and a member of the Powder River post, American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the D.A.V. all of Casper, Wyoming.
The body will be sent to Aurora, Nebraska for burial Brings Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Transcribed by
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
12 May 2014
Oscar Lee Swanson was married 1929, place unknown to Nancy Reese Sullivan born about 1900-1901 in Mississippi. She was on the 1940 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California as head of the household,listed as a widow. In the household were a sister, Kathryn E. Sullivan age 47, born in Mississippi and a niece, Helen K. Sullivan age 16. Do not know any further information on Nancy as of 18 May 2014.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
about Oscar Lee Swanson
Name: Oscar Lee Swanson
Death Date: 17 Jun 1931
Cemetery: Aurora Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Aurora, Nebraska
Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Applications for Headstones for U.S. military veterans, 1925-1941; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92.
1900 United States Federal Census 6 June 1900
about Alfred J Swanson
Name: Alfred J Swanson
[Alfred Swanson]
Age: 41
Birth Date: Mar 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred J Swanson 41Head WM Mar 1859 married 18 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer
Ida Swanson 40 Wife WF Apr 1860 married 18 yrs 10 children 9 living Sweden Sweden Sweden Imig 1870 in US 30 Yrs
Florens A Swanson 17 Dau FW Jun 1882 single NE IL Sweden At School
Josefenus Swanson 16 Son MW Jan 1884 single NE IL Sweden At School
Emel M Swanson 14 Son MW Nov 1885 single NE IL Sweden At School
Alfrida Swanson 10 Dau FW Dec 1889 single NE IL Sweden At School
Clara Swanson 7 Dau FW Sep 1892 single NE IL Sweden At School
Oscar Swanson 5 Son MW Apr 1895 single NE IL Sweden
Ada Swanson 2 Dau FW July 1897 single NE IL Sweden
Frans Swanson 0/12 Son MW Apr 1899 single NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 0 Dau FW May 1900 single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: 929; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1240929.
1910 United States Federal Census 23 no Month shown 1910
about Alfred Swanson
Name: Alfred Swanson
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Swanson 51 Head MW M1 29 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer General
Ida Swanson 49 Wife FW M1 29 yrs 12 children 10 living Sweden Sweden Sweden
Adina Swanson 27 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Joseph Swanson 26 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Emil Swanson 24 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Alfrida Swanson 20 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Clara Swanson 17 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Oscar Swanson 14 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Ada Swanson 12 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 9 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Arvid Swanson 7 Son MW S NE IL Sweden
Ester Swanson 3 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T624_847; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1374860.
1920 United States Federal Census 7 January 1920
about A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Name: A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
A J (Alfred John) Swanson 60 Head own mtg. WM married IL Sweden Sweden No occupation shown
Ida Swanson 58 Wife FW married Imig 1870 MA 1875 Sweden Sweden Sweden
Oscar Swanson 25 Son MW single NE IL Sweden No occupation shown
Ada Swanson 23 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden Clerk Store
Emma Swanson 19 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Arvid J Swanson 17 Son MW single NE IL Sweden
[19]
Esther Swanson 13 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T625_990; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 939.
1930 United States Federal Census2 April 1930
about Oscar Swanson
Name: Oscar Swanson
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Home in 1930: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Patient
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Oscar Swanson 34 Patient MW married 1st age 32 NE IL Sweden
Many other Patient's listed
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico; Roll: 1395; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 530.0; FHL microfilm: 2341130.
Taken from "The Aurora News" Aurora, Nebraska
Volume 3, #31
19 June 1931 and June 26 1931
Oscar Swanson
Dies In Arizona
Ex-Service Man Succumbs After Long Battle Against Disease—Funeral Sunday
A message was received by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson on Wednesday telling of the death of their son, Oscar, on Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock at a sanitarium in Tuscon, Arizona.
The remains will arrive in Aurora Sunday and funeral services will be conducted from the Yost and Vogt funeral home on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. C. O. Palmberg in charge. A military escort from Company H will act as pallbearers.
Death comes to this young man who was 36 years old and 25 days of age, following an illness of four years, duration during which time he has sought to regain health in hospitals and sanitariums in Colorado and in the south. The deceased was a volunteer member of Company H of Hamilton county and saw active service in the War, suffering from gas which developed into tuberculosis. Upon his discharge from the army, Oscar took up residence in Casper, Wyoming, where he remained until failed health forced his removal.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Sullivan Swanson, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson, four sisters, Mrs. Emma Schertz of Los Angeles, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Adena Swanson and Mrs. Esther Palmberg of Aurora, two brothers, Emil of Turlock, California and Joe of Aurora.
A complete obituary will be given next week.
26 June 1931
World War Veteran Goes to His Rest
Funeral Services For Native Son Of Hamilton County Held Here Last Sunday
Born, reared and educated in Hamilton County, a volunteer soldier in the World war from this county, Oscar L. Swanson was brought back from the state of Arizona for burial in the soil of Hamilton County. His death occurred at Tucson, Arizona, on Wednesday of last week after a battle for life that lasted over a period of four years. In that time he had been a patient in government hospitals in Colorado and in the south, his death occurring at a sanatorium in Tucson. He volunteered at the very outset of America's connection with the great war and came from France suffering from injuries caused by being gassed. This eventually developed into tuberculosis, from which he could not recover.
The body was brought back and taken to the Yost and Vogt funeral home, where on Sunday afternoon the funeral services were held, with a large assembly of relatives and sorrowing friends present. The service was conducted by Rev. Rollings of Aurora, assisted by Rev. Palmberg. The military escort and pall bearers were of the American Legion many of them former comrades of the deceased when he was a member of old Company H. Full military honors were given. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Swanson. The following obituary was read:
Oscar Levi Swanson was born at Aurora Nebraska, May 23, 1895 and died at Tucson, Arizona on June 17th 1931 at the age of 36 years and 25 days. He was married to Miss Nancy Sullivan of Colorado Springs in 1929. During his last illness he lived in his own home with the nurse and doctor in daily attendance and his wife and mother-in-law doing everything possible for his comfort. Owing to a delay of over a half day in the delivery of the telegram, his brother Emil of Turlock, California, did not arrive before he passed away. Oscar was confirmed to the Siloa Swedish church with the class of 1915, with Rev. N. A. Bloomstrand as the pastor.
During his illness, Oscar renewed his belief in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and found much comfort in repeating the Scripture he had memorized, when he was too sick to read from the Bible.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by five sisters and two brothers, Adena Swanson, Mrs. Ed. Palmberg and Mrs. Harry Hanson of Aurora, Clara Swanson of Lincoln, Mrs. Lloyd Schertz of Los Angeles, Joseph Swanson of Aurora and Emil Swanson of Turlock, California. All of them, except Mr. Schertz, were present at the funeral.
Mr. Swanson was one of the volunteers of Company H., recruited in Aurora. He went to Camp Cody with the company, later being transferred, reaching France and seeing active service. A gas attack left his lungs impaired, finally resulting in the illness which caused his death.
After the war, Mr. Swanson lived in the west most of the time. He was in Casper, Wyoming, for several years, and there he was severely burned by hot oil while employed by one, of the companies there.
For the past four years he has been ill. He was in government hospitals in New Mexico and Arizona for several years. His lungs nearly gone, he fought off the ravages of tuberculosis two years after doctors despaired of his life.
Transcribed 18 May 2014 By
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
Obituary for Oscar Lee Swanson
Taken from the Arizona Daily Star Newspaper
18 June 1931
Oscar Lee Swanson, 36, Veteran of the World War, died Wednesday morning in his home at 2235 East First Street. His widow, Mrs. Nancy Reese Swanson, survives.
Mr. Swanson came to Tuscon from Fort Bayard, N. M. last February. He was a member of the Masonic order, Casper Lodge No. 15; A. F. A. M. and a member of the Powder River post, American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the D.A.V. all of Casper, Wyoming.
The body will be sent to Aurora, Nebraska for burial Brings Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Transcribed by
Barbara Wilson Krause
[email protected]
12 May 2014
Oscar Lee Swanson was married 1929, place unknown to Nancy Reese Sullivan born about 1900-1901 in Mississippi. She was on the 1940 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California as head of the household,listed as a widow. In the household were a sister, Kathryn E. Sullivan age 47, born in Mississippi and a niece, Helen K. Sullivan age 16. Do not know any further information on Nancy as of 18 May 2014.
U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
about Oscar Lee Swanson
Name: Oscar Lee Swanson
Death Date: 17 Jun 1931
Cemetery: Aurora Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Aurora, Nebraska
Source Citation: National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Applications for Headstones for U.S. military veterans, 1925-1941; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A1, 2110-C; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92.
1900 United States Federal Census 6 June 1900
about Alfred J Swanson
Name: Alfred J Swanson
[Alfred Swanson]
Age: 41
Birth Date: Mar 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Marriage Year: 1882
Years Married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred J Swanson 41Head WM Mar 1859 married 18 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer
Ida Swanson 40 Wife WF Apr 1860 married 18 yrs 10 children 9 living Sweden Sweden Sweden Imig 1870 in US 30 Yrs
Florens A Swanson 17 Dau FW Jun 1882 single NE IL Sweden At School
Josefenus Swanson 16 Son MW Jan 1884 single NE IL Sweden At School
Emel M Swanson 14 Son MW Nov 1885 single NE IL Sweden At School
Alfrida Swanson 10 Dau FW Dec 1889 single NE IL Sweden At School
Clara Swanson 7 Dau FW Sep 1892 single NE IL Sweden At School
Oscar Swanson 5 Son MW Apr 1895 single NE IL Sweden
Ada Swanson 2 Dau FW July 1897 single NE IL Sweden
Frans Swanson 0/12 Son MW Apr 1899 single NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 0 Dau FW May 1900 single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: 929; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1240929.
1910 United States Federal Census 23 no Month shown 1910
about Alfred Swanson
Name: Alfred Swanson
Age in 1910: 51
Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Swanson 51 Head MW M1 29 yrs IL Sweden Sweden Farmer General
Ida Swanson 49 Wife FW M1 29 yrs 12 children 10 living Sweden Sweden Sweden
Adina Swanson 27 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Joseph Swanson 26 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Emil Swanson 24 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Alfrida Swanson 20 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Clara Swanson 17 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Oscar Swanson 14 Son MW S NE IL Sweden Farm Laborer Home Farm
Ada Swanson 12 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Emma Swanson 9 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Arvid Swanson 7 Son MW S NE IL Sweden
Ester Swanson 3 Dau FW S NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T624_847; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1374860.
1920 United States Federal Census 7 January 1920
about A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Name: A J (Alfred John) Swanson
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ida Swanson
Father's Birthplace: Sweden
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
A J (Alfred John) Swanson 60 Head own mtg. WM married IL Sweden Sweden No occupation shown
Ida Swanson 58 Wife FW married Imig 1870 MA 1875 Sweden Sweden Sweden
Oscar Swanson 25 Son MW single NE IL Sweden No occupation shown
Ada Swanson 23 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden Clerk Store
Emma Swanson 19 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Arvid J Swanson 17 Son MW single NE IL Sweden
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Esther Swanson 13 Dau FW single NE IL Sweden
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Aurora Ward 3, Hamilton, Nebraska; Roll: T625_990; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 939.
1930 United States Federal Census2 April 1930
about Oscar Swanson
Name: Oscar Swanson
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Home in 1930: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Patient
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Sweden
Oscar Swanson 34 Patient MW married 1st age 32 NE IL Sweden
Many other Patient's listed
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Bayard, Grant, New Mexico; Roll: 1395; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 530.0; FHL microfilm: 2341130.
Family Members
Siblings
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Adena Florence Swanson
1882–1962
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Josephus Swanson
1884–1933
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Emil Matthew Swanson
1885–1946
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Amelia Swanson
1888–1890
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Alfreda Lou Ritta Swanson Gorrall
1889–1928
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Clara Olive Swanson
1892–1965
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Fran Swanson
1893–1893
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Ada Elizabeth Swanson Hanson
1897–1989
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Mrs Emma Linnea Swanson Schertz
1900–1976
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Arvid John Swanson
1902–1923
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Esther Evelyn Swanson Palmberg
1906–1989
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