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1847–1868

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26 April 1847
Death Date
17 March 1907
Gender
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Susan Swain

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  • Evidence from emigration, Church records (Perpetual Emigrating Fund, and newspaper records proves that the Swain family traveled to Utah in 1863. Further research is needed to determine the name of the company they traveled with.In some sources their surname is spelled "Svain."

    Her surname is "Nilsson" on the death record and Find A Grave website.

Company Unknown (1863)

  • Age at Departure: 16

Traveled with

  • Elizabeth Swain (Age: 47)
  • John Swain (Age: 39)
  • Albert Swain (Age: 11)
  • John Edward Samuel Swain (Age: Infant)

Sources

  • Find a Grave (Website)