Frank A. Swanson
(Abt 1869-)
Bertha
(Abt 1869-)
Josie Louise Swanson
(1899-After 1945)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. John Lawrence Egeland

Josie Louise Swanson 1 2 3

  • Born: 31 March 1899, , Day County, SD 1 2 3
  • Marriage (1): John Lawrence Egeland on 5 September 1921 in Webster, SD 1 2 3
  • Died: After June 1945
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bullet  Birth Notes:


South Dakota Births, 1856-1903
Name: Josie Louise Swanson
Gender: Female
County: Day
Mother's Name: Brete Dale
Father's Name: Frank A Swanson
Birth Date: March 31, 1899
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bullet  Noted events in her life were:

• She appeared on the 1930 US Census in Nashua, MN on 15 April 1930. 1

1930 US Census
Sheet 1A, District 12, Family 11, Roll 1134
Nashua, Wilkin County, Minnesota
Home rented, $16
Josie T. Egeland..Wife..31..SD

(Living with husband and son.)
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• She appeared on the 1940 US Census in York Township, Day County, SD on 8 April 1940. 2

1940 US Census
Sheet 1A,, District 19-37 Family 6, Roll 3854
York Township, Day County, South Dakota
house rented, $3
residence in 1935: Rural, Minnesota
Josie Egeland..Wife..41..SD..12th grade

(Living with husband and son.)
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• She appeared on the 1945 South Dakota State Census in June 1945 in Highland Township, Day, SD.

3 1945 South Dakota State Census
Cards 247-249
Highland Township, Day County, South Dakota
Married in 1921
Josie F. Egeland..46..Day County, SD..Farmer..High School..Lutheran..Card 248

(Living with husband and son.)
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Josie married John Lawrence Egeland, son of Bertinius Halvorsen Egeland and Marte Hanson, on 5 September 1921 in Webster, SD.1 2 3 (John Lawrence Egeland was born on 14 August 1888 in South Dakota,4 died on 27 December 1953 in Webster, SD 4 and was buried after 27 December 1953 in Webster Cemetery, Webster, SD 4.)

bullet  Noted events in their marriage were:

• They appeared on the 1930 US Census in Nashua, MN on 15 April 1930. 1

1930 US Census
Sheet 1A, District 12, Family 11, Roll 1134
Nashua, Wilkin County, Minnesota
Home rented, $16
John L. Egeland..Head..42..SD..Merchant, Store
Josie T. Egeland..Wife..31..SD
William L. Egeland..Son..5..MN
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• They appeared on the 1940 US Census in York Township, Day County, SD on 8 April 1940. 2

1940 US Census
Sheet 1A,, District 19-37 Family 6, Roll 3854
York Township, Day County, South Dakota
Home rented, $3
Residence in 1935: Rural, Minnesota
John L. Egeland..Head..51..SD..10th grade
Josie Egeland..Wife..41..SD..12th grade
William L. Egeland..Son..15..MN..9th grade

NOTE - While the $3 rent may seem exceptionally low, it was only slightly below the average rent being paid in the area at the time.
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• They appeared on the 1945 South Dakota State Census in June 1945 in Highland Township, Day, SD.

3 1945 South Dakota State Census
Cards 247-249
Highland Township, Day County, South Dakota
Married in 1921
J. L. Egeland..56..Day County, SD..2 years High School..Farmer..Lutheran..Card 247
Josie F. Egeland..46..Day County, SD..Farmer..High School..Lutheran..Card 248
Wm. L. Egeland..20..MN..High School..Card 249
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bullet  Marriage Notes:


South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949
Name: John Lawrence Egeland
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Spouse: Josie Swanson
Marriage Date: 5 Sep 1921
Marriage County: Day
County of Residence: Day
Post Office: Webster
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Sources


1 1930 U.S. census, population schedule, Nashua, Wilkin County, Minnesota, enumeration district (ED) 12, sheet 1A, dwelling 11, family 11, John Lawrence Egeland and Josie Louise Swanson; index and images, FamilySearch.org (accessed 28 Sep 2016); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T626, roll 1134.

2 1940 U.S. census, population schedule, York Township, Day County, South Dakota, enumeration district (ED) 19-37, sheet 1A, household 6, John Lawrence Egeland and Josie Louise Swanson; index and images, FamilySearch.org (accessed 19 Sep 2012); citing National Archives and Records Administration microfilm T627, roll 3854.

3 1945 South Dakota State Census, Highland Township, Day County, South Dakota, p. Cards 247-249, John Lawrence Egeland and Josie Louise Swanson; index and images, Family Search (https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1747589 : accessed 3 May 2018).

4 Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/ ); accessed 10 November 2020, memorial page for John Lawrence Egeland (14 Aug 1888-27 Dec 1953), Find a Grave Memorial no. 192694229, citing Webster Cemetery, Webster, Day County, South Dakota, USA


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