Monday morning at 7:15 o'clock Mrs. John Swanson, nearly a life-long resident of this town and for
32 years residing on the Mexico Road about a mile and a half west of this village, expired after
an illness of about six weeks. She was a most estimable woman, highly repected by numerous
friends. Last fall she suffered from a severe cold and while she recovered from its effects her
health began to decline and a complication of troubles set in. Some six weeks ago she was taken
worse and had since been confined to her bed. At times she was a great sufferer, through all of
which she exemplified a strong Christian character and death came peacefully as a reward to her
patience.
Mrs. Swanson was born in Verona October 2, 1830, and she was formerly Miss Elizabeth Rush
daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Rush of this town. In infancy she removed from Verona
and her parents located in what was known as the German Settlement in the western part of the
town of Camden. October 10, 1853, she was married to John Swanson and their long matrimonial
journey has been very happy. They resided on the Hillsboro, North Hillsboro and Mexico roads,
and for 32 years had occupied the farm where she died. Deceased was a devoted member of the
Presbyterian church in this village, with which society she had been connected nearly ever since
its organization. During the meetings in Curtiss Hall 34 years ago, conducted by Rev. E.N.
Manley, Mrs. Swanson gave herself up to the Master and had ever since been following in the
faith. She was a kind wife and mother, a true friend, and all who knew her will regret to learn
of her death.
Beside her husband she is survived by one son, Fred H. Swanson of Camden and one daughter, Mrs.
Milton Eastham of Ludlowville. A son, who died in infancy and three daughters have passed
away; Elizabeth, aged 12; Caroline aged 10; and Mrs. Maurice Roberts, whose death occurred in
1894 at the age of 26 years. Two brothers and three sisters also survive: Jacob Rush of Camden,
Charles P. Rush of Hillsboro, Ill.; Mrs. Jacob Thalman of Geneva, Mrs. Geo. Lovenguth of this
town and Mrs. Martin Thalman of Rome.
The funeral will be held from her late home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, and her remains will be
interred in the family plot in Forest Park Cemetery. In the absence of her pastor, Rev. Thomas
Wiffen of the Free Methodist church will officiate.
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