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Anthony Melcher Swanson

Birth	:	5 Jul 1841 Horn, Kinda kommun, Östergötlands län, Sweden
Death	:	19 Nov 1910 Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2942009, -93.9182968
Plot	:	Section C
Description	:	Stratford Courier November 24, 1910 PROMINENT MAN ENDS HIS LIFE Lifeless Body of A.M. Swanson is Found in a Barn Saturday Evening Stratford residents were shocked beyond belief Saturday night when the word was passed around that A.M. Swanson, an old and honored resident, had committed suicide by hanging. That so worthy a citizen should come to such an untimely end indeed is sad. For several weeks the deceased had been acting queerly, seeming to be brooding over some matter of finance or an imaginary foe, and to this, coupled with poor health, which had undermined his constitution, is attributed his undoing, which caused him... Read More	Stratford Courier November 24, 1910 PROMINENT MAN ENDS HIS LIFE Lifeless Body of A.M. Swanson is Found in a Barn Saturday Evening Stratford residents were shocked beyond belief Saturday night when the word was passed around that A.M. Swanson, an old and honored resident, had committed suicide by hanging. That so worthy a citizen should come to such an untimely end indeed is sad. For several weeks the deceased had been acting queerly, seeming to be brooding over some matter of finance or an imaginary foe, and to this, coupled with poor health, which had undermined his constitution, is attributed his undoing, which caused him to take his life. At the supper table Saturday evening he seemed very despondent and consequently his daughter urged him to retire early. His reply was that he would, but that he was going out to the barn first and would be back in a minute. When he did not return in a few minutes she went to the barn in search of him, but failed to find him and returning to the house she stepped to the phone, calling her brother. He, with his uncle and Charley Deo at once instituted a search, which lasted nearly three hours, before he was found hanging by a rope from the stringers in the farmers feed sheds on the Lutheran church premises. The body was at once cut down, but the life was extinct. The body was carried home and the county coroner informed by phone. He deputized Dr. M.A. Beach and the inquest was held at the Farmers Savings Bank Monday forenoon. O.D. Peterson, L.M. Peterson, J.T. Drug were empaneled as coroner's jury and after the witnesses, P.A. Swanson, C.A. Deo, and H.J. Mellgren had been examined before the jury, the verdict was rendered. In this time of their great affliction the bereaved wife, daughters, son and brothers have the sympathy of the community as a whole. Their sorrow is too great for those but the afflicted understand, yet we can commend them to Him, Who knows all things and Who, in time of such great sorrow as this, can do all that can be done to alleviate the pain caused by the demise of their husband, father and brother. Stratford Courier December 1, 1910 Obituary SWANSON Anthony M. Swanson was born October 24, 1841, in East Gottland, Sweden, and died November 19, 1910, at Stratford, Iowa, at the age of 69 years and 25 days. At the age of 7 years he came to this country with his parents to Jefferson county, Iowa, at which place he resided for ten years. He afterwards moved to Burlington, Iowa, where he was employed as clerk in one of the leading shoe stores. He then moved to Mineral Ridge and went into business with his brother, Alfred. At this place he was united in marriage to Martha Engstrom, June 14, 1874. After living there for seven years they moved to Stratford in 1882, where he and his brother were engaged in business for a number of years. For a number of years he has not been engaged in business, but during his business career his honest and fair dealings won for him hosts of friends, a large number of whom are left to mourn their departed friend. Funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. F.H. Linn of this place and J.L DeWitt of Williams. Beautiful tributes were paid to the memory of the deceased and the casket was covered with beautiful floral emblems, from relatives and friends. After those assembled had been permitted to take their last look upon the departed one, the sad cortege moved on to the Oakwood cemetery, where the remains were interred. He leaves a loving wife, two daughters, Miss Nellie and Belle, one son, Ralph, two brothers, Alfred and Frank, and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends, who have given us their sympathy and help during the death of our beloved husband, brother and father. Mrs. A.M. Swanson, Nellie, Ralph and Belle, P.A. Swanson, F.A. Swanson.

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Anthony Melcher Swanson's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Anthony Melcher Swanson death?
Anthony Melcher Swanson death on 19 Nov 1910 in Stratford, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2942009
Longitude: -93.9182968

Family Members:

Parent

Sven Peter Swanson

(1813 - 1869)

Anna Maria Clemensdotter Swanson

(1812 - 1892)

Spouse

Martha Engstrom Swanson

(1853 - 1912)

Siblings

Peter Alfred Swanson

(1839 - 1923)

Frank August Emil Swanson

(1843 - 1921)

Children

Nellie Annette Swanson Harrison

(1875 - 1957)

Ralph Alfred Swanson

(1878 - 1957)

Arabelle May Swanson

(1880 - 1964)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

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Coordinate: 42.3438988, -94.0475006

16. Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2601929, -94.0727539

17. Lawn Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

18. Dayton Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2675000, -94.0755000

19. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

20. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

21. Blanchard Cemetery
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22. Lake Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

23. West Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3616982, -94.0678024

24. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3544006, -93.7572021