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Ella B. Joerger Waddle Swinburn

Birth	:	12 Apr 1879 Clarksville, El Dorado County, California, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 1969 Auburn, Placer County, California, USA
Burial	:	Wakapuaka Cemetery, Nelson, Nelson City, New Zealand
Coordinate	:	-41.2544590, 173.3032500
Plot	:	W 1/2 358-5
Description	:	If Ella Joerger Waddle Swinburn were alive today she would probably be embarrassed to see her name in print. "My grandmother was an extremely humble person," said Janice Forbes. "I think she would be upset if she knew she was one of the 100 people being honored in the newspaper. Everything she did, she did in a quiet way." Born in El Dorado County April 12, 1879, in the cattle-town of Clarksville, Swinburn traveled to Stockton a the age of 16 to attend business college, and uncommon occurrence of women of that day. She married William E. Waddle No 12, 1901, and soon... Read More	If Ella Joerger Waddle Swinburn were alive today she would probably be embarrassed to see her name in print. "My grandmother was an extremely humble person," said Janice Forbes. "I think she would be upset if she knew she was one of the 100 people being honored in the newspaper. Everything she did, she did in a quiet way." Born in El Dorado County April 12, 1879, in the cattle-town of Clarksville, Swinburn traveled to Stockton a the age of 16 to attend business college, and uncommon occurrence of women of that day. She married William E. Waddle No 12, 1901, and soon after moved to Auburn where they eventually established three slaughterhouses and two butcher stores, one shop in Old Town, and one in Central Square. In 1911, William died from a fractured skull after falling from his horse while driving cattle to Auburn Ravine. He left his wife with a large business to run and two young sons to raise. After selling their Victorian farmhouse on Walsh Street, Swinburn moved her family into an apartment over the butcher store in Central Square. She ran both stores, cared for her children, and kept all accounting records for her businesses. In 1916, she married Alfred Swinburn, a well liked Englishman who worked for her. Accustomed to her role as matriarch, she continued to manage the business and family in her kind and modest manner. Hardship was no stranger to the frugal young widow so when her customers struggled through hard times, Swinburn sympathized and discreetly offered credit, confident that they would pay when able. Twice in her life Swinburn was struck by automobiles and twice told she would never walk again. "But, of course, she did," said Forbes. "She was lame and walked with a cane for the rest of her life." The store in Old Town Auburn was razed by fire in 1926 and never reopened. With the help of her sons Swinburn continued operating the remaining shop and slaugherhouses until they were sold in the mid-1950's. Swinburn died Jan. 5, 1969. During her life, Swinburn founded no philanthropic societies. She did not acquire vast riches. What she contributed to Auburn was not measurable in terms of wealth or notoriety. Swinburn served as an inspiring example of what is known today as pioneer spirit. Her devotion to family, faith in her fellow man, determination to succeed with humility and gentle dignity, and her ability to withstand tragedy made her a citizen of whom Auburn could be proud. Memories, 1888 - 1988 Story/Janis Dice Photo/Family album Her 15 year old granddaughter Betty Jean Waddle is interned between her and her first husband. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Journal-Republican 1929 Mrs. Swinburn on Road to Recovery Mrs. Ella Swinburn who was seriously injured in an automobile accident last week is reported on the road to recovery. An operation was performed on a dislocated hip last week.

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Where is Ella B. Joerger Waddle Swinburn's memorial?
Ella B. Joerger Waddle Swinburn's memorial is located at: Wakapuaka Cemetery, Nelson, Nelson City, New Zealand.
When did Ella B. Joerger Waddle Swinburn death?
Ella B. Joerger Waddle Swinburn death on 5 Jan 1969 in Auburn, Placer County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ella B. Joerger Waddle Swinburn's memorial?
Latitude: -41.2544590
Longitude: 173.3032500

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

William E. Waddle

(1873 - 1911)

Alfred “Al” Swinburn

(1878 - 1950)

Siblings

Children

Alvin Leroy Waddle

(1903 - 1997)

Wesley Joseph “Wes” Waddle

(1906 - 1975)

Flowers:

Rest in Peace Ella.

Left by Anonymous on 15 Sep 2009

Left by Anonymous on 15 Oct 2011

Pioneer spirit

Left by Anonymous on 07 Aug 2016

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