Calvin R. Swander (abt. 1845 - 1904)

Born about 10 Mar 1845 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States

Husband of Harriet Ann (Jones) Swander — married 19 Oct 1879 in Wrightsville, York, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 24 Feb 1904 at about age 58 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Calvin R. Swander was born about 10 March 1845, probably in Hummelstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Peter and Catherine Swander.

In 1850, Calvin (age 5) was living with Peter (age 47) and Catherine Swander (age 31) in Hummelstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. Three other children were also in the household.^[1]

In 1860, Calvin (age 15) was living in North West Ward Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the household of Catherine Schaeffer (age 66). Their relationship is unclear. No occupations were recorded for any of the inhabitants.^[2]

Calvin Swander was listed as enlisting for the Civil War on 11 August 1862 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He mustered out on 15 May 1863.^[3]

In 1870, Calvin (age 25) was in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the household of Catherine Shaeffer (age 76). His role was given as "at home".^[4]

On 19 October 1879, C.R. Swander married Annie Jones in Wrightsville, York, Pennsylvania, at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.^[5]

In 1880, Calvin (age 35) and Anna (age 28) were living in Lancaster. Calvin's occupation was listed as news agent. No children were in the household.^[6]

In 1890, Calvin appeared in a Veteran's Schedule attached to the census. He enlisted on 26 July 1863 and was discharged on 17 September 1863, Company K, 122 Pennsylvania Volunteers. His home was listed in Lancaster.^[7]

In April 1890, Calvin's wife Annie filed an application for military pension due to Calvin's Civil War service. Calvin lived until 1904.^[8]

In 1900, Calvin (age 55) and Anne (age 48) were living in Lancaster Ward 4. His birth was given as March 1845. No others were living with them.^[9]

On 24 February 1904, Calvin Swander died in Lancaster. He left a wife but no children.^[10]

He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster.^[11]

Annie Swander was granted a pension of $8 per month after Calvin died.^[12]

Research Notes

• A birth or christening record for Calvin has not been located. More research is needed.
• A civil death record for Calvin has not been located. More research is needed.
• A copy of Calvin's Civil War pension file should shed light on his life, if obtained.
• In 1860 and 1870, Calvin is found living in the household of an older woman named Catherine Schaeffer. Could she be his grandmother? More research is needed.

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Hummelstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 774; Page: 118a; Line Number: 14
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #303229 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   Calvin R Swander (5) in Hummelstown, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in Pennsylvania.
2. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 93; Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Affiliate Film Number: 1126; FHL microfilm: 805126; Record number: 11606;
   FamilySearch Record: MX5Q-HZ6 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GBSC-WXM Image number 00300
   Calvin Swander (15) in North West Ward Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865"
   Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
   Ancestry Record 1555 #4080864 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   Name: Calvin R Swander; Enlistment Date: 11 Aug 1862; Enlistment Rank: Private; Muster Date: 11 Aug 1862; Muster Place: Pennsylvania; Muster Company: K; Muster Regiment: 122nd Infantry; Muster Regiment Type: Infantry; Muster Information: Enlisted; Muster Out Date: 15 May 1863; Muster Out Information: Mustered Out; Side of War: Union; Survived War?: Yes; Residence Place: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Title: History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865.
4. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 11; Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 31; FHL microfilm: 000552855; Record number: 21660;
   FamilySearch Record: MZPN-QMF (accessed 1 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SSW-6NV Image number 00557
   Calvin Swander (25) in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
5. ↑ Marriage: "Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013"
   Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2451 #2029815887 (accessed 30 June 2023)
   Annie H Jones marriage to C R Swander on 19 Oct 1879 in Wrightsville, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
6. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1142; Page: 89D; Enumeration District: 152
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #37569835 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   Calvin Swander (35), married, News Agent, head of household in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in Pennsylvania.
7. ↑ 1890 Census: "1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census"
   The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Record Group Number: 15; Census Year: 1890
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8667 #725954 (accessed 1 July 2023)
   Calvin R Swander in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
8. ↑ Civil War Pension Index: "U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934"
   The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Series Number: T288; Roll: 460
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 4654 #10195624 (accessed 30 June 2023)
   Name: Annie H Swander; Gender: Female; Filing Date: 18 Apr 1890; Filing Place: Pennsylvania, USA; Relation to Head: Widow; Spouse: Calvin R Swander.
9. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 67; FHL microfilm: 1241423; Record number: 48895;
   FamilySearch Record: M33F-3TP (accessed 1 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6Q4Q-9KL Image number 00998
   Calvin R Swander (55), married head of household in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
10. ↑ Obituary: "Calvin R. Swander Dead", The Lancaster Examiner (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), 27 February 1904, p. 5. Newspapers.com: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lancaster-examiner/127370191/ .
11. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116285239/calvin-r-swander: accessed 01 July 2023), memorial page for Calvin R. Swander (10 Mar 1845–24 Feb 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 116285239, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Yvonne Freed Dunn (contributor 47421401).
12. ↑ Newspaper Item: "Pensions Granted", Lancaster New Era (Lancaster, Pennsylvania), 12 September 1904, p. 2. Newspapers.com: https://www.newspapers.com/article/lancaster-new-era/127369467/ .