Evert Emanuel Swanson (abt. 1892 - 1946)

Born about 1892 in Minnesota, USA

Ancestors

Husband of Ellen E (Berquist) Swanson — married about 12 Jan 1915 in North Dakota, USA

Descendants

Died 7 Sep 1946 at about age 54 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, USA

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Biography

He is the son of Martin Swanson.

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - January 24, 1910

"A week ago last Friday the Boy's Debating club met in solemn conclave to discuss matters of vital interest to the organization. In order that the boys might have a better supply of oxygen for their oratorical attempts, the august body discussed the question of holding their meetings in the evening. To make things more interesting there will be a debate every two weeks with parliamentary practice and a mock trial thrown in occasionally. The subject for debate for the third week n March will be, "Resolved, that the United States Should Increase Its Navy." Evert Swanson, Geo. Mahood and Lloyd Smith will support the affirmative, while John Senti, John Brady and James Alderman the negative."^[1]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - March 7, 1910

"The Brainerd high school debating club will hold its first public debate on Thursday evening, March 10th. The subject will be, "Resolved that the sale of intoxicating liquors should be abolished by law under the following conditions:

1. -- That such a law be enacted at the present time.

2. -- That it can be used as a medicine only."

The affirmative will be upheld by Roland Barron, Thomas McMeekin and Burton Ford, while the negative will be upheld by Rudolph Nelstead, Evert Swanson and John Senti."^[2]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - April 12, 1910

"The Pequot Herald says: -- Evert Swanson, a senior in the Brainerd high school, was in Pequot over Sunday on a fishing trip. he reported to our constable that a couple of husky Norwegian girls held him up and stole his fishing tackle. Hard luck Evert."^[3]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - April 18, 1910

"A spider escaped from the menagerie and created havoc Tuesday until Evert Swanson gallantly went to the rescue and annihilated it."^[4]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - June 1, 1910

"Prophecy for the Class of 1910

"... Evert Swanson, the well known engineer is constructing a subway from Baxter to Brainerd in order that the farmers may ship eggs more cheaply. ..."^[5]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - June 8, 1910

Evert is listed as a member of the graduating class in an article describing the high school's commencement ceremony.^[6]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - December 17, 1910

"The question for debate tomorrow afternoon at the 4 o'clock meeting at the Y. M. C. A. is "Resolved, That David's Pen Was of Greater Service to humanity that his Sword." For the main speakers Severn Swanson will have the affirmative and Evert Swanson will have the negative."^[7]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" - April 16, 1912

"Herb Paine, of the express department at the depot, is laying off a few days nursing a felon on his finger. His place is being temporily filled by Evert Swanson."^[8]

"The Brainerd Daily Dispatch" -- June 12, 1917

Evert is listed with over 500 men registering for the draft. He claims exemption because of his wife and child.^[9]

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Sources

Census

St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA, Ward 10, St. Paul, St. Paul City, Ramsey "United States Census, 1940," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSLF-HK3 : accessed 24 Aug 2013), Evert E Swanson, 1940.

Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA, Minneapolis (Districts 1-250), Hennepin, Minnesota "United States Census, 1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3ZK-Q7D : accessed 24 Aug 2013), Evert Swansen, 1930

St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA, St Paul Ward 7, Ramsey, Minnesota "United States Census, 1920," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MW1S-4Q9 : accessed 24 Aug 2013), Evert E Swanson, 1920.

Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, USA, "United States Census, 1910," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M2LL-Q2X : accessed 20 Jun 2013), Evert E Swanson in entry for Martin Swanson, 1910.

Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, USA, "Minnesota, State Census, 1905," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/SPSV-LSZ : accessed 21 Nov 2013), Evard Swanson, 1905.

Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, USA, "United States Census, 1900," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9SQ-SDM : accessed 24 Aug 2013), Ivert E Swanson in entry for Marthin Swanson, 1900.

Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, USA, "Minnesota, State Census, 1895," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQD2-T9M : accessed 24 Aug 2013), Ivert Emanuel Swanson in entry for Martin Swanson, 1895

Marriage

"The Bismarck Tribune" - January 12, 1915

"Berquist-Swanson

"Miss Ellen Berquist was married to Everett E. Swanson, at the home of the bride's parents, by the Rev. J. S. Brayfield, of the Grace Episcopal church."^[10]

Death

St. Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA, "Minnesota, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FD61-Z9N : accessed 24 Aug 2013), Evert E. Swanson, 17 Sep 1946.

Burial: Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=78793387

Footnotes

1. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, January 24, 1910, page 3, http://www.newspapers.com/image/84251918
2. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, March 7, 1910, page 1, http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2687873//
3. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, April 12, 1910, page 2, http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2687760//
4. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, April 18, 1910, page 3, http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2687891//
5. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, June 1, 1910, page 2, http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2687943//
6. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, June 8, 1910, page 3, http://www.newspapers.com/image/84252404
7. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, December 17, 1910, page 2, http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2687976//
8. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, April 16, 1912, page 5, http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2687986//
9. ↑ "The Brainerd Daily Dispatch", Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, June 12, 1917, page 5, http://www.newspapers.com/image/86103186/
10. ↑ "The Bismarck Tribune", Bismarck, North Dakota, USA, January 12, 1915, page 5, http://www.newspapers.com/clip/2687596//

Acknowledgments

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