Death in Camden of a Well Known and Respected Resident
Death in Camden of a Well Known and
Camden, June 27 -- John Swanson, one of Camden's most highly respected and life-long residents,
died at 7 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Fred H. Swanson, on the Mexico road, two
miles from this village. Mr. Swanson had been ailing for several weeks and while staying with
his daughter, Mrs. Milton Eastham, in this village, three weeks ago, was afflicted with, heart
trouble. About a week ago he was removed to his son's home, where he gradually grew worse,
death resulting from heart disease.
He was a son of the late William and Margaret Swanson, being born in this town on Sept. 17,
1833, where he had always resided on a farm on Mexico street. He was united in marriage to
Elizabeth Rush of this place, who died on Aug. 3, 1902. He was a devoted member of the
Presbyterian Church of this village. Also a member of Philanthropic Lodge F. & A.M. and a
member of J. Parsons Stone Post, G.A.R.
When a young man he enlisted in the 146th Regiment, Co E. of New York Volunteers, under
Captain G. Lambey. At the battle of Antietam Mr. Swanson was captured and spent some time in
Andersonville and Libby prisons, being exchanged when it was not thought he could live to get
north.
Mr. Swanson was an upright, honest and kind man and will be greatly missed from the community.
He was the last member of the old Swanson family. The surviving relatives are a son, Fred H.
Swanson at whose home he died, and Mrs. Milton Eastham of this village.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday.