Clara A. Larson
Last updated 25 Oct 2023 in Spear–Johnson Family.
Individual
Born: 16 Feb 1889 in , , Iowa, United States
Died: 13 Sep 1967
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]
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 24
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Clara A. Swanson).
marker-charles-clara-swanson-1981-1967: Gravestone of Charles E. (1981) and Clara A. (1967) Swanson; Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 May 2019), memorial IDs 98007178 (Charles) and 98007143 (Clara), photograph uploaded 30 Sep 2012 to both memorials; citing “Municipal Cemetery (Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA), unknown plot”
Comment Detail: Source includes married name (Clara A. Swanson).
obituary-lorraine-querry-2021: Obituary for Lorraine E. Querry (2021); Friedrich-Jones & Overman-Jones Funeral Homes (https://www.friedrichjones.com/: accessed 25 Oct 2023), Friedrich-Jones (Naperville, Illinois)
Comment Detail: Source includes name (〈conflict〉 Swanson). See research notes for conflict details.
ssa-npri-ssaci-lavonne-swanson-2004: Social Security Administration record (SSACI) for Lavonne Swanson (2004); U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 25 Oct 2023), no physical record image; citing "Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Clara A. Larson).
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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]
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 24
Comment Detail: Source includes age (41) and location (Iowa). Using her age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1888 to 1 Apr 1889.
marker-charles-clara-swanson-1981-1967: Gravestone of Charles E. (1981) and Clara A. (1967) Swanson; Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 May 2019), memorial IDs 98007178 (Charles) and 98007143 (Clara), photograph uploaded 30 Sep 2012 to both memorials; citing “Municipal Cemetery (Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA), unknown plot”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (FEB. 16, 1889).
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marker-charles-clara-swanson-1981-1967: Gravestone of Charles E. (1981) and Clara A. (1967) Swanson; Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 May 2019), memorial IDs 98007178 (Charles) and 98007143 (Clara), photograph uploaded 30 Sep 2012 to both memorials; citing “Municipal Cemetery (Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA), unknown plot”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (SEPT. 13, 1967).
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Family
Spouse/Partner: Charles Edwin Swanson (1887 – 1981)
Married: Abt 14 Jun 1922
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]
Reference Detail: Lines 4,5, dwelling 24
Comment Detail: Source identifies Clara A. Swanson as the wife of Chas E Swanson.
media-chas-clara-anniversary-photo-1947: Photograph of Chas and Clara’s 25th wedding anniversary (1947); black and white photograph with captions; media archive #(TODO - not yet cataloged); privately held
Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 14 - 1947) of either the photograph or of their anniversary, and notes they are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary.
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Child: Clarice Irene Swanson (1924 – 1979)
Child: LaVonne S. Swanson (1926 – 2004)
Child: Lorraine Eunice Swanson (1929 – 2021)
Miscellaneous Facts
Events
Burial: at Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, United States
Cemetery: Municpal Cemetery (Orchard Mesa Cemetery) at Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, United States
marker-charles-clara-swanson-1981-1967: Gravestone of Charles E. (1981) and Clara A. (1967) Swanson; Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 May 2019), memorial IDs 98007178 (Charles) and 98007143 (Clara), photograph uploaded 30 Sep 2012 to both memorials; citing “Municipal Cemetery (Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA), unknown plot”
Comment Detail: Marker is located in Municipal Cemetery in Orchard Mesa Cemetery, in Grand Junction, Mesa County Colorado.
marker-charles-clara-swanson-1981-1967: Gravestone of Charles E. (1981) and Clara A. (1967) Swanson; Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 26 May 2019), memorial IDs 98007178 (Charles) and 98007143 (Clara), photograph uploaded 30 Sep 2012 to both memorials; citing “Municipal Cemetery (Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado, USA), unknown plot”
Comment Detail: Marker is located in Municipal Cemetery in Orchard Mesa Cemetery, in Grand Junction, Mesa County Colorado.
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Attributes
Residence: at Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, United States
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]
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 24
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and location (Detroit Lakes, County: Becker, State: Minnesota).
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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)
CONFLICTS
Given Name: This database uses Clara. The obituary of daughter Lorraine uses Laura. This is a rather significant error given all of the other facts that align. [obituary-lorraine-querry-2021]
FOLLOWUP
Both of Clara's parents were from Norway. [census-us-1930-ps-mn-becker-11-2a]
obituary-lorraine-querry-2021: Obituary for Lorraine E. Querry (2021); Friedrich-Jones & Overman-Jones Funeral Homes (https://www.friedrichjones.com/: accessed 25 Oct 2023), Friedrich-Jones (Naperville, Illinois)
(no additional information)
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]
Reference Detail: Line 5, dwelling 24
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