Source Citations for Severin Swanson

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Source Citations

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b: 1900 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 11, sheet 5B (form/penned) or page 106B (stamp sequence, not visible on page); 1900 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 13 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0011" image 10; citing “Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, NARA microfilm publication T623 (1854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1240756]

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a: 1910 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Hamden Township, enumeration district 13, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 152A (stamped); 1910 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 14 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Hamden ⟩ District 0013" image 3; citing “Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, NARA microfilm publication T624, roll 689 (of 1784), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 1374702]

census-us-1930-ps-mn-becker-11-2a: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, Minnesota, Becker County, Detroit Lakes (Ward 2), enumeration district 3-11, sheet 2A (form/penned) or page 64A (stamped); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "Minnesota ⟩ Becker ⟩ Detroit Lakes ⟩ District 0011" image 3; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 1079 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2340814]

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11: 1885 Minnesota State Census, schedule 1, Becker County, Audubon Township, pages 11–12 (form) or 28–29 (corners); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1885 ⟩ Becker" image 10; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 20, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4: 1895 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, page 4; Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 26 May 2007) ⟩ "1895 ⟩ Becker" image 52; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll V290_48, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977”

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7: 1905 Minnesota State Census, Becker County, Hamden Township, sheet 7 (form) or page 97 (corner); Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 May 2007) ⟩ "1905 ⟩ Becker" image 95; citing “Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905, roll 107, Minnesota Historical Society, 1977” [Some pages were filmed out-of-order.]

interview-loretta-spear-2006: Email conversation with Loretta Pearl (Johnson) Spear, 19 Aug 2006, includes physical notes sent by mail; privately held

obituary-hattie-marks-1973: Obituary draft for Hattie Marie (Swanson) Marks (1973); by Charles Swanson, undated; privately held [This is a photocopy of the draft obituary for Hattie, written by her brother Charles Swanson.]

Source Reference Details

Name Details

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 78, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Severin Swanson).

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 23, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Severin Swanson).

census-us-1930-ps-mn-becker-11-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 9, dwelling 24

Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩ Swanson). See research notes for spelling details.

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 13, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Severin ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 17, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Severin ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 36 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Severin Swanson).

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (⟨spelling⟩ [Swanson]). See research notes for spelling details.

Birth Details

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 13, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes age (12) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 May 1885 gives a birth date range from 2 May 1872 to 1 May 1873.

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 17, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes age (22) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 Jun 1895 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1872 to 1 Jun 1873.

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 36 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes age (32) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 Jun 1905 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1872 to 1 Jun 1873.

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 78, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Apr/1873), age (27), and location (Sweden). Using his age and the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1872 to 1 June 1873, which encompasses the given date.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 23, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes age (36) and location (Sweden (Swed)). Using his age and the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a birth date range from 16 Apr 1873 to 15 Apr 1874.

census-us-1930-ps-mn-becker-11-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 9, dwelling 24

Comment Detail: Source includes age (56) and location (Sweden). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1873 to 1 Apr 1874.

Father Details

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Lines 76,78, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source identifies Severin Swanson as a son of Peder Swanson. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 21,23, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source identifies Severin as a son of Peter Swanson. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source identifies Severn [Swanson] as a child of Peter Swanson. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

Mother Details

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2

Comment Detail: Source identifies Severn [Swanson] as a child of Nellie Elison. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 78, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes year of immigration to the United States (1882) and years in the U.S. (18). These are consistent and, with the date of the census (1 Jun 1900) suggest a date range of 1 Jan 1882 to 31 May 1882 for his arrival in the United States.

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 17, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes date range (12 Jun 1895), years in state (13y 2m), and location (Minnesota).

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 13, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 May 1885) and location (Audubon, Becker County, Minnesota).

obituary-hattie-marks-1973:

Comment Detail: Source includes year (1890) and location (a farm in Hamden Township [, Minnesota]).

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 17, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes official date (1 Jun 1895) and occupation (farm laborer).

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 17, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes official date (1 Jun 1895) and location (Township of Hamden, Becker County, Minnesota).

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 78, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1900) and occupation (Farm laborer).

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 78, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 June 1900) and location (Hamden Township, County: Becker, State: Minnesota).

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 36 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Jun 1995) and occupation (farm laborer).

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 36 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Jun 1995) and location (Hamden Township, Becker County, Minnesota).

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 23, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (15 Apr 1910) and occupation (None).

census-us-1910-ps-mn-becker-13-2a:

Reference Detail: Lines 23, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (15 Apr 1910) and location (Hamden Township, County: Becker, State: Minnesota).

census-us-1930-ps-mn-becker-11-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 9, dwelling 24

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and occupation (none).

census-us-1930-ps-mn-becker-11-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 9, dwelling 24

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and location (Los Angeles City, County: Los Angeles, State: California).

Research Notes Details

census-us-1900-ps-mn-becker-11-5b:

Reference Detail: Line 78, dwelling 91

census-us-1930-ps-mn-becker-11-2a:

Reference Detail: Line 9, dwelling 24

census-us-mn-1885-becker-audubon-11:

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 13, family 86

census-us-mn-1895-becker-hamden-4:

Reference Detail: Line 17, family 65

census-us-mn-1905-becker-hamden-7:

Reference Detail: Line 36 number of enumeration (unreadable)