Individual Details
Burton SWANSON
(25 Mar 1858 - 3 Sep 1925)
1 Jun 1860, P.O. Visalia, Twp. 2, Tulare Co., CA, page 3, dwelling 21:
John Swanson, 40 (1819-20) born Indiana. Farmer, real estate $6, 000, personal property $2,500.
Anna Swanson, 41 (1818-19), born Ohio.
John Swanson, 23 (1836-37), born IL, farmer
Aaron Swanson, 21 (1838-39), born IL, farmer
Matilda Swanson, 17(1842-43), born IL
Miron Swanson, 15 (1844-45), born IL
Ruth Swanson, 4 (1855-56), born CA
Burton Swanson, 2 (1857-58), born CA
1 Jun 1870, Tulare Co., CA, pg. 248:
Hannah Swanson, head of household, 51 (1818-19), housekeeper, born Ohio. Owns real estate of $400 and personal estate of $1200
Miron Swanson, 23 (1846-47), farm laborer born IL
Ruth Swanson, 15 (1854-55) born CA
Burton Swanson, 12 (1857-58) born CA
Oliver Swanson, 10 (1859-60) born CA.
1 Jun 1880, Kaweah and Mineral King Tsp., Tulare Co., CA, ED 96 pg 16:
Aaron Swanson, head, 40 (1839-40), farmer born IL, father born IN, mother born OH
Oliver P Swanson, brother, 19 (1860-61) born CA, father born IN, mother born OH, farmhand
Burton Swanson, brother, 22 (1857-58) born CA, father born IN, mother born OH, farmer.
Samuel L. Price, 21, born MO both parents born MO, laborer.
Article on him in Guinn's History of the San Joaquin Valley on page 701:
"BURTON SWANSON. Owning and occupying the old homestead on which he was born, Burton Swanson holds an assured position among the successful farmers of Tulare county. Actively engaged in the cultivation o f the soil, he has spent a busy and useful life, his farm, lying about six miles east of Visalia, bearing evidence to the observer of his skill and ability as an agriculturist. The son of John Swanson, an honored pioneer of this section of California, his birth occurred March 25, 1858, in the old log house that was built during the Indian war, and which is still standing on the farm.
Born in Indiana in 1812, John Swanson lived in his native state until after attaining his majority. Migrating westward, he spent a few years in Illinois, but on hearing the exciting reports of the discovery of gold in California he came by boat to this state in 1849. Meeting with fair success as a miner, he went back to Illinois in 1850 for his family, with whom he returned, crossing the plains in 1851 with an emigrant train drawn by ox-teams. Locating at Mud Springs, Eldorado county, he engaged in mining, and also established a trading post, which he conducted for a year. Coming to Tulare county in 1852, he took up land six miles east of Visalia, and partly improved it. Subsequently removing to Lemon Cove, he bought land, and there engaged in farming and stock raising until 1862, when his house was washed away by the floods, and his crops destroyed. He then returned to his original homestead, the possession of which he had retained, and here resided until his death, August 12, 1863. He married Hannah Sherman, who was born in Ohio, near Zanesville, and died, May 5, 1877, on the home farm, in Tulare county. She came of distinguished stock, her father, William Sherman, having been an uncle of William Tecumseh Sherman, one of the generals of the Civil war. Of their union twelve children were born, seven sons and five daughters. In his political affiliations, John Swanson was a true blue Republican. During the Indian troubles that occurred soon after his settling in Tulare county, he took an active part, and as captain of the Home Guards was buried with military honors.
The eleventh child in order of birth of the parental household, Burton Swanson received a limited education in the pioneer district school, and from the age of twelve years assisted in the care of the home farm, on which he now lives. He has forty acres of land, which he devotes to alfalfa, hay, grain and stock and also rents forty acres lying near. Here he successfully pursues his pleasant and independent occupation, and his ranch, with its many substantial improvements, is one of the most desirable pieces of property for its size of any in the neighborhood.
Mr. Swanson has been twice married. He married first, in Tulare county, Elizabeth Ewing, who was born in Illinois, and died on the home farm, leaving two children, namely: Elmer, at home; and Stella, wife of R. H. Arnett, Jr., of Visalia. Mr. Swanson's second marriage took place in this county, and united him with Christina R. Anderson, a native of Denmark, and they are the parents of three children, namely: Clara J., Hanna C., and John Henry. Politically Mr. Swanson is a stanch Republican, and belongs to the Fraternal Brotherhood, of Exeter, Tulare county. Mr. Swanson is a man of striking personality, being well proportioned, standing six feet six inches in his stocking feet, and weighing two hundred pounds. He is strong and healthy, with a clear, dark complexion, neither drinking liquors nor using tobacco in any form."
Names of Clara and John obtained from list of Amanda Swanson's heirs; named as Burton's children.
Obituary in the Exeter paper 4 Sep 1925: "BURTON SWANSON, WELL KNOWN RANCHER, DIES. WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF TULARE COUNTY. FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Burton Swanson, 67, native son of Tulare county and one of the pioneers of the community east of Visalia, passed away at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home place just north of the Four Corners,six miles east of this city. He had been ill for some time.
In 1852 his father and mother crossed the plains with an ox team settling at the Four Corners where the lad was born on March 25 six years later. He spent his entire life upon the home ranch. On January 1, 1889 he was married to Miss Christina Anderson of Visalia who survives him as do five children: Mrs. D. B. Wells, Visalia; Mrs. A.R. Burkhart, Helm; Elmer Swanson, Exeter; John Swanson, Westminister; and Mrs. H. R. Arnett, Westminister. O. P. Swanson of Visalia is a brother and Mrs. Matilda Duncan of Success is a sister.
Funeral services are to be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence by Hadley & Locey, interment to be in the Deep Creek cemetery where his parents were buried several years ago.
Mr. Swanson was one of the best known of the ranchers of this district, always having taken a very active part in the affairs of the community and himself building up a very fine ranching enterprise. His passing will be deeply regretted."
John Swanson, 40 (1819-20) born Indiana. Farmer, real estate $6, 000, personal property $2,500.
Anna Swanson, 41 (1818-19), born Ohio.
John Swanson, 23 (1836-37), born IL, farmer
Aaron Swanson, 21 (1838-39), born IL, farmer
Matilda Swanson, 17(1842-43), born IL
Miron Swanson, 15 (1844-45), born IL
Ruth Swanson, 4 (1855-56), born CA
Burton Swanson, 2 (1857-58), born CA
1 Jun 1870, Tulare Co., CA, pg. 248:
Hannah Swanson, head of household, 51 (1818-19), housekeeper, born Ohio. Owns real estate of $400 and personal estate of $1200
Miron Swanson, 23 (1846-47), farm laborer born IL
Ruth Swanson, 15 (1854-55) born CA
Burton Swanson, 12 (1857-58) born CA
Oliver Swanson, 10 (1859-60) born CA.
1 Jun 1880, Kaweah and Mineral King Tsp., Tulare Co., CA, ED 96 pg 16:
Aaron Swanson, head, 40 (1839-40), farmer born IL, father born IN, mother born OH
Oliver P Swanson, brother, 19 (1860-61) born CA, father born IN, mother born OH, farmhand
Burton Swanson, brother, 22 (1857-58) born CA, father born IN, mother born OH, farmer.
Samuel L. Price, 21, born MO both parents born MO, laborer.
Article on him in Guinn's History of the San Joaquin Valley on page 701:
"BURTON SWANSON. Owning and occupying the old homestead on which he was born, Burton Swanson holds an assured position among the successful farmers of Tulare county. Actively engaged in the cultivation o f the soil, he has spent a busy and useful life, his farm, lying about six miles east of Visalia, bearing evidence to the observer of his skill and ability as an agriculturist. The son of John Swanson, an honored pioneer of this section of California, his birth occurred March 25, 1858, in the old log house that was built during the Indian war, and which is still standing on the farm.
Born in Indiana in 1812, John Swanson lived in his native state until after attaining his majority. Migrating westward, he spent a few years in Illinois, but on hearing the exciting reports of the discovery of gold in California he came by boat to this state in 1849. Meeting with fair success as a miner, he went back to Illinois in 1850 for his family, with whom he returned, crossing the plains in 1851 with an emigrant train drawn by ox-teams. Locating at Mud Springs, Eldorado county, he engaged in mining, and also established a trading post, which he conducted for a year. Coming to Tulare county in 1852, he took up land six miles east of Visalia, and partly improved it. Subsequently removing to Lemon Cove, he bought land, and there engaged in farming and stock raising until 1862, when his house was washed away by the floods, and his crops destroyed. He then returned to his original homestead, the possession of which he had retained, and here resided until his death, August 12, 1863. He married Hannah Sherman, who was born in Ohio, near Zanesville, and died, May 5, 1877, on the home farm, in Tulare county. She came of distinguished stock, her father, William Sherman, having been an uncle of William Tecumseh Sherman, one of the generals of the Civil war. Of their union twelve children were born, seven sons and five daughters. In his political affiliations, John Swanson was a true blue Republican. During the Indian troubles that occurred soon after his settling in Tulare county, he took an active part, and as captain of the Home Guards was buried with military honors.
The eleventh child in order of birth of the parental household, Burton Swanson received a limited education in the pioneer district school, and from the age of twelve years assisted in the care of the home farm, on which he now lives. He has forty acres of land, which he devotes to alfalfa, hay, grain and stock and also rents forty acres lying near. Here he successfully pursues his pleasant and independent occupation, and his ranch, with its many substantial improvements, is one of the most desirable pieces of property for its size of any in the neighborhood.
Mr. Swanson has been twice married. He married first, in Tulare county, Elizabeth Ewing, who was born in Illinois, and died on the home farm, leaving two children, namely: Elmer, at home; and Stella, wife of R. H. Arnett, Jr., of Visalia. Mr. Swanson's second marriage took place in this county, and united him with Christina R. Anderson, a native of Denmark, and they are the parents of three children, namely: Clara J., Hanna C., and John Henry. Politically Mr. Swanson is a stanch Republican, and belongs to the Fraternal Brotherhood, of Exeter, Tulare county. Mr. Swanson is a man of striking personality, being well proportioned, standing six feet six inches in his stocking feet, and weighing two hundred pounds. He is strong and healthy, with a clear, dark complexion, neither drinking liquors nor using tobacco in any form."
Names of Clara and John obtained from list of Amanda Swanson's heirs; named as Burton's children.
Obituary in the Exeter paper 4 Sep 1925: "BURTON SWANSON, WELL KNOWN RANCHER, DIES. WAS ONE OF THE PIONEERS OF TULARE COUNTY. FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Burton Swanson, 67, native son of Tulare county and one of the pioneers of the community east of Visalia, passed away at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home place just north of the Four Corners,six miles east of this city. He had been ill for some time.
In 1852 his father and mother crossed the plains with an ox team settling at the Four Corners where the lad was born on March 25 six years later. He spent his entire life upon the home ranch. On January 1, 1889 he was married to Miss Christina Anderson of Visalia who survives him as do five children: Mrs. D. B. Wells, Visalia; Mrs. A.R. Burkhart, Helm; Elmer Swanson, Exeter; John Swanson, Westminister; and Mrs. H. R. Arnett, Westminister. O. P. Swanson of Visalia is a brother and Mrs. Matilda Duncan of Success is a sister.
Funeral services are to be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence by Hadley & Locey, interment to be in the Deep Creek cemetery where his parents were buried several years ago.
Mr. Swanson was one of the best known of the ranchers of this district, always having taken a very active part in the affairs of the community and himself building up a very fine ranching enterprise. His passing will be deeply regretted."
Events
| Birth | 25 Mar 1858 | Tulare Co., California |  | ||
| Census | 1 Jun 1860 | Twp 2, Tulare Co., California | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Tulare Co., California | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Tulare Co., California | |||
| Marriage | 30 Jan 1881 | Big Oak Flat, Tulare Co., California - Elizabeth EWING | | ||
| Voting Register | 24 Jun 1884 | Tulare Co., California |  | ||
| Marriage | 1 Jan 1889 | Tulare Co., California - Christiana Anna ANDERSON | | ||
| Property | 28 Sep 1889 | Tulare Co., California | | ||
| Voting Register | 11 Oct 1898 | Tulare Co., California | | ||
| Census | 23 May 1910 | Visalia, Tulare Co., CA, pg 139B. Age 52 (1858) born CA, both parents born IL. Farmer owned his on farm free and clear. This is his 2nd marriage and has lasted 20 years. | |||
| Death | 3 Sep 1925 | Nephritis, contributory of cystitis - Tulare Co., California | | ||
| Burial | 5 Sep 1925 | Deep Creek Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., California | |||
| Probate | 29 Sep 1925 | Tulare Co., California | | ||
| Reference No | 1542 |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth EWING (1863 - 1883) |
| Child | Elmer SWANSON (1882 - 1930) |
| Child | Estella SWANSON (1883 - 1953) |
| Spouse | Christiana Anna ANDERSON (1856 - 1937) |
| Child | Clara Irene SWANSON (1892 - 1986) |
| Child | Hannah C. SWANSON (1895 - 1961) |
| Child | John Henry SWANSON (1897 - 1953) |
| Father | John Henry SWANSON (1812 - 1863) |
| Mother | Hannah SHERMAN (1819 - 1877) |
| Sibling | John Henry SWANSON (1838 - 1897) |
| Sibling | Aaron SWANSON (1839 - 1915) |
| Sibling | Edward J. SWANSON (1841 - 1842) |
| Sibling | Matilda SWANSON (1843 - 1926) |
| Sibling | Myron SWANSON (1846 - 1873) |
| Sibling | William SWANSON (1846 - 1846) |
| Sibling | Rachel SWANSON (1850 - 1852) |
| Sibling | Rachel Jane SWANSON (1852 - ) |
| Sibling | Ruth SWANSON (1855 - 1898) |
| Sibling | Oliver Perry SWANSON (1860 - 1926) |
Notes
Voting Register
#5864, Tulare Co., CA. 1888 Great Register. Age 26 [1858] born CA, farmer in Kaweah.Property
Patent recorded Book L page 363 on 30 Nov 1889, Tulare Co., CA.Voting Register
Kaweah Precinct, Tulare Co., CA. 40, 6'5", farmer, light complexion, gray eyes, dark hair, born CA, P.O. Visalia, transferred from Venice, where he had registered at age 38..Probate
#4576 filed in Tulare County. Not reviewed as of 11/2004.Endnotes
1. Burton Swanson Death Certificate.
2. Swanson/Ewing Marriage Certificate, Book B page 480.
3. Burton Swanson/C.R. Anderson Marriage Certificate, Book E page 98 Tulare Co., CA.
4. Burton Swanson grave stone.
5. Burton Swanson Death Certificate, Tulare County Local #53, State No. 555.