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     Earl was born on 8 November 1889 at Kentire, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He was the son of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell. He married Elizabeth (Lizzie) E. Meyer circa 1908 at Minnesota, USA. He married Gertrude (Gertie) Welter on 1 November 1913. Earl died 17 February 1971 at Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA, at age 81.²
     He registered for World War I military service on 5 June 1917 at Vesta, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹

     Elmer was born on 21 June 1945 at Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Billy Marvin Swartz and Ayme Jean Sims.

     Elmer was born on 4 July 1918 at Minnesota, USA. He was the son of Earl Mellnot Swartz and Gertrude (Gertie) Welter. He became engaged to June Sylvia Oldfield on 20 April 1944 at Subiaco, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Elmer died 24 September 1944 at Hollywood Military Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, at age 26.

General News

At the conclusion of an inquest into the death of Elmer M. Swartz (26) USN, at Fremantle yesterday, the Acting-Coroner, (Mr. J.E. Gustafson, JP) issued the following finding: "I find that Swartz came by his death at the Hollywood Military Hospital on September 24 from a compound fracture of the skull caused by the motor vehicle he was driving colliding with a train at the Swan-street railway crossing, North Fremantle, about 7:15 pm of September 22. No blame is attached to the crew of the engine."

     Elmer served in the U.S. Navy as a Fireman 1st Class.

     Emma was born in January 1894 at Minnesota, USA. She was the daughter of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell.

     Ethel was born circa 1911 at Minnesota, USA. She is the daughter of Earl Mellnot Swartz and Elizabeth (Lizzie) E. Meyer.

     Eugene was born on 25 October 1920 at Redwood County, Minnesota, USA. He was the son of Earl Mellnot Swartz and Gertrude (Gertie) Welter. Eugene died 28 March 1922 at Redwood County, Minnesota, USA, at age 1.¹

     Florence was born in July 1897 at Minnesota, USA. She was the daughter of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell.

     George was born in February 1855 at Pennsylvania, USA. He married Nellie Strawsell circa 1881.
     George Swartz was a farmer in 1900 at New Avon, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.

     George was born in March 1882 at Minnesota, USA. He was the son of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell.

     Glen was born on 9 April 1911 at Murray County, Minnesota, USA. He was the son of (Unknown Given Name) (Unknown Surname) and Gertrude (Gertie) Welter. Glen Lester Swartz married Charlotte Mary Tisdell, daughter of Edward Tisdell and Charlotte Louisa (Lottie) Neuens, in 1934 at Morton, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA. Glen died 6 January 1988 at Lauderdale, Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA, at age 76.¹

     Gregory was born on 2 January 1950 at Swift County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Earl Junior (E.J.) Swartz and Anna Mae Goulet.

     Harry was born on 3 March 1887 at Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He was the son of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell. Harry Clinton Swartz married Ella Elizabeth Roop on 4 December 1910 at Minnesota, USA. Harry died 16 June 1961 at Redwood County, Minnesota, USA, at age 74.²
     He registered for World War I military service on 5 June 1917 at Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He was a barber in 1920 at Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.

     Jean was born on 26 October 1957 at Big Stone County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Billy Marvin Swartz and Ayme Jean Sims.

     Jeffey was born on 12 October 1961 at Swift County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Earl Junior (E.J.) Swartz and Anna Mae Goulet.

     John was born in December 1884 at Minnesota, USA. He was the son of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell.

     Joyce was born on 3 June 1951 at Swift County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Ronald Keith Swartz and Ila Yvonne Peterson. She married Roger Steven Heil on 6 May 1972 at Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA.²

     Kathryn was born on 4 May 1955 at Big Stone County, Minnesota, USA. She is the daughter of Billy Marvin Swartz and Ayme Jean Sims.

     Kenneth was born on 28 May 1947 at Swift County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Billy Marvin Swartz and Ayme Jean Sims.

     Kim was born circa 1953. He is the son of Raymond Earl Swartz and Regina E. Moser.
     He graduated from the University of California at Davis, Yolo County, California, USA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975. He graduated from Yale University at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA, with a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1980.

     Laura was born in November 1898 at Minnesota, USA. She was the daughter of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell.

     Lisa was born on 8 July 1965 at Pope County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Earl Junior (E.J.) Swartz and Anna Mae Goulet.

     Lois was born on 9 December 1946 at Redwood County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Glen Lester Swartz and Charlotte Mary Tisdell.

     Margery was born on 17 June 1914 at Belview, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA. She was the daughter of Earl Mellnot Swartz and Gertrude (Gertie) Welter. Margery Elizabeth Swartz married Orman Bernard Fixsen on 9 November 1931. Margery died 7 September 1969 at Redwood Falls, Redwood County, Minnesota, USA, at age 55.

     Mary was born on 24 July 1948 at Swift County, Minnesota, USA.¹ She is the daughter of Billy Marvin Swartz and Ayme Jean Sims.

     Michael was born on 1 July 1958 at Swift County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Earl Junior (E.J.) Swartz and Anna Mae Goulet.

     Nellie was born circa 1902 at Minnesota, USA. She was the daughter of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell.

     Raymond was born on 1 November 1912 at Itasca County, Minnesota, USA. He was the son of Earl Mellnot Swartz and Elizabeth (Lizzie) E. Meyer. He married Regina E. Moser. Raymond died 3 April 2001 at Tualatin, Washington County, Oregon, USA, at age 88.¹

     Ronald was born on 16 June 1930 at Minnesota, USA. He is the son of Earl Mellnot Swartz and Gertrude (Gertie) Welter. He married Ila Yvonne Peterson. Ronald was divorced from Ila Yvonne Peterson in 1956. He married Beth Anderson.

     Sadie was born in October 1891 at Minnesota, USA. She was the daughter of George Swartz and Nellie Strawsell.

     Thomas was born on 12 February 1961 at Big Stone County, Minnesota, USA.¹ He is the son of Billy Marvin Swartz and Ayme Jean Sims.