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John Leonard Swim

Birth	:	29 Mar 1849 Orange County, New York, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 1905 Sciola, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Forest Hill Cemetery, Mount Etna, Adams County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1013985, -94.7157974
Description	:	John Leonard Swim died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. F. McGreer at Scilla, last Saturday morning at 9:20 o’clock after patiently suffering with paralysis for nearly two years. He was born in Orange County, New York, moved to Wisconsin with his parents when nine years of age and was married in the state to Mary E. Clark. Their home was blessed with six children, all whom are living are located as follows, Samuel Swim, Mrs. F. A. Moore, Mrs. W. F. McGreer, and Miss Luella Swim at Scilla, Mrs. Chas Simmons of Pilot Grove Township, and Mrs.... Read More	John Leonard Swim died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. F. McGreer at Scilla, last Saturday morning at 9:20 o’clock after patiently suffering with paralysis for nearly two years. He was born in Orange County, New York, moved to Wisconsin with his parents when nine years of age and was married in the state to Mary E. Clark. Their home was blessed with six children, all whom are living are located as follows, Samuel Swim, Mrs. F. A. Moore, Mrs. W. F. McGreer, and Miss Luella Swim at Scilla, Mrs. Chas Simmons of Pilot Grove Township, and Mrs. E. O. Polso, in Creston. Deceased resided in this county for about 15 years and those who knew him best ever his nearest friends. He lived a life which won the respect of his fellow man, and in his departure, the community mourns and sympathizes with the afflicted wife and children. He died at the age of 55 years, 9 months, and 16 days. The funeral was held from the Pilot Grove Center Church, Monday at 12 o’clock and the remains were buried in the nearby cemetery, Rev. David Martin officiating. Brief services were also held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McGreer. Card of Thanks: More than words can express, we are grateful to the kind people who assisted us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mary E. Swim and Children. Villisca Review, Thursday, January 19, 1905, page 8

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John Leonard Swim's memorial is located at: Forest Hill Cemetery, Mount Etna, Adams County, USA.
When did John Leonard Swim death?
John Leonard Swim death on 14 Jan 1905 in Sciola, Montgomery County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.1013985
Longitude: -94.7157974

Family Members:

Parent

Samuel S. Swim

(1815 - 1892)

Spouse

Mary E Clark Swim

(1842 - 1888)

Siblings

Orville Swim

(1854 - 1933)

Children

Samuel William Swim

(1872 - 1932)

Mae Polson

(1884 - 1929)

Luella Swim Spring

(1889 - 1935)

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