Source Citations for Peter Swanson

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Source Citations

birth-charles-swanson-1887: Delayed registration of birth for Charles Edwin Swanson (1887); Becker County, Minnesota, registration number 543; Minnesota State Department of Health, Division of Birth and Death Records and Vital Statistics, filed 23 Feb 1943; privately held

birth-elmira-swanson-1883: Birth record for Elmira Cornelia Swanson (1883); Becker County, Minnesota, record number A-5-33, County Recorder for Becker County, Minnesota, filed 27 Dec 1883; privately held

birth-hattie-swanson-1889: Certified copy of birth register for Hattie Maria Swanson (1889); Becker County, Minnesota, record number “A” 153, Clerk of the District Court, State of Minnesota, County of Becker, registered 12 Oct 1889; certified copy generated 10 Dec 1953; privately held

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-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

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter Swanson).

birth-elmira-swanson-1883:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter _____)

birth-hattie-swanson-1889:

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter [Swanson]).

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

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

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

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

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter Swanson).

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

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 10, family 86

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

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

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

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

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

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

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

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source includes name (Peter Swanson).

Birth Details

birth-elmira-swanson-1883:

Comment Detail: Source includes location (Sweden).

birth-hattie-swanson-1889:

Comment Detail: Source includes age (37) and location (Sweden). Using Hattie's birth date of 6 Oct 1889 gives a birth date range from 7 Oct 1851 to 6 Oct 1852.

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

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source includes date (Dec/1851), age (48), and location (Sweden). Using his age and the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a birth date range from 2 June 1851 to 1 June 1852, which encompasses the given date.

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

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes age (58) and location (Sweden (Swed)). Using his age and the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a birth date range from 16 Apr 1851 to 15 Apr 1852.

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

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 10, family 86

Comment Detail: Source includes age (33) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 May 1885 gives a birth date range from 2 May 1851 to 1 May 1852.

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

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

Comment Detail: Source includes age (⟨conflict⟩) and location (Sweden). See research notes for conflict details.

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

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes age (53) and location (Sweden). Using the official census date of 1 Jun 1905 gives a birth date range from 2 Jun 1851 to 1 Jun 1852.

interview-loretta-spear-2006:

Reference Detail: Image #2.

Comment Detail: Source includes partial date (12/10/???? [mm/dd/yyyy]) and country (Sweden).

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

Comment Detail: Source includes age (35) and location (Sweden). Using his age and his son's birth date of 3 Jun 1887 gives a birth date range from 4 June 1851 to 3 June 1852.

Marriage Details

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

Reference Detail: Lines 76,77, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source identifies Petronela Swanson as the wife of Peder Swanson and the number of years married (27) for both. Using the official census date of 1 June 1900 gives a marriage date range from 2 June 1872 to 1 June 1873.

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

Reference Detail: Lines 21,22, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source identifies Pettronella Swanson as the wife of Peter Swanson and the number of years married (37) for both. Using the official census date of 15 Apr 1910 gives a marriage date range from 16 Apr 1872 to 15 Apr 1873.

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Events”

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

Reference Detail: Line 76, 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.

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

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes year (1882).

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

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

Comment Detail: Source indicates that Peder was a naturalized U.S. citizen by 1 June 1900.

Miscellaneous Facts Details “Attributes”

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

Reference Detail: Line 15, 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 10, family 86

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

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 3, 1887) and occupation (R.R. Employee).

birth-charles-swanson-1887:

Comment Detail: Source includes date (June 3, 1887) and location (Audubon, Minn) of residence.

birth-hattie-swanson-1889:

Comment Detail: Source includes Hattie's birth date (6 Oct 1889) and occupation (Laborer).

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 15, 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 15, 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 76, dwelling 91

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

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

Reference Detail: Line 76, 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 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Jun 1905) and occupation (farmer).

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

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)

Comment Detail: Source includes official census date (1 Jun 1905), and location (Hamden, Becker County, Minnesota).

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

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

Comment Detail: Source includes census date (15 Apr 1910) and occupation (Farmer).

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

Reference Detail: Lines 21, dwelling 8

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

Research Notes Details

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

Reference Detail: Line 76, dwelling 91

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

Reference Detail: Page 12, line 10, family 86

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

Reference Detail: Line 15, family 65

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

Reference Detail: Line 34 number of enumeration (unreadable)