HARRY ALEX SWANSON

Harry Alex Swanson gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. May 13, 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
D. 1965
Find A Grave memorial (click here)

  • Father: Sven Axel “Axel” Swanson born about 1872 in Pennsylvania; married Gerda “Gertie” Olivia Lunden about 1900
  • Mother: Gerda “Gertie” Olivia (Lunden) Swanson born about 1882 in Sweden
  • Wife: Anna E. born about 1915 in Pennsylvania
  • Children:
    1. Lynn Harry Swanson born about 1940 in Illinois; according to the U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1: Lynn H. Swanson living at 2527 Western Ave., Waukegan, IL; living at (1978) 29657 N. Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff, IL; living at (1992) 224 Annapolis Dr, Vernon Hills, IL.
  • Siblings:
    • Gladys Marie (Swanson) Westhouse born April 5, 1903 in Pennsylvania; married Edwin William Westhouse (1905-1968) on May 3, 1933 in Cook County, IL, son of Herman M. Westhouse (1858-1939) and Augusta (Lachmich) Westhouse (1865-1914); Gladys died January 26, 1981

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Wednesday, January 28, 1981, page 17:

“WESTHOUSE – Gladys Westhouse, Jan. 26, beloved wife of the late Edwin; fond sister of Earl and the late Harry Swanson.  Funeral Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. from Schmidt Funeral Home, 2056-58 Belmont Ave. to Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Visitation, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.”

    • Earl Raymond Swanson born September 7, 1905 in Warren County, PA; married Hazel L. Evans (1907-1994) on March 17, 1926 in Indiana, daughter of Cyrillis P. Evans and Edna Mae (Field) Evans (?-1978) and step-daughter of Alleyne W. Pease whom married Edna on December 25, 1921 in Cook County, IL; last residence in Clearwater, Pinellas County, FL; Earl died August 30, 1987 in Manatee County, FL

Additional Information:

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for City of Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 7115 Hilldale Ave., the household members were:

“Axel Swanson, head, age 48, married, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Sweden, occupation: carpenter – building; Gertie Swanson, wife, age 41, married, born in Sweden, parents born in Sweden; Gladys Swanson, daughter, age 17, single, born in Pennsylvania; Earl Swanson, son, age 13, single, born in Pennsylvania; Harry Swanson, son, age 9, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, IL living at 2019 Keystone Ave., the household members were:

“A. Swanson, head, age 58, married at age 24, born in Pennsylvania, parents born in Sweden, occupation: carpenters – building construction; Gerda Swanson, wife, age 56, married at age 21, born in Sweden, parents born in Sweden, immigrated in 1897; Gladys Swanson, daughter, age 36 (sic 26), single, born in Pennsylvania; Earl Swanson, son, age 34 (sic 24), married at age 20, born in Pennsylvania, occupation: laborer – garage; Hazel Swanson, daughter law (sic), age 25, married, born in Pennsylvania; Harry Swanson, son, age 19, single, born in Illinois; Earl Swanson Jr., grandson, age 3 4/12, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, IL living at 815 Bradley Place, the household members were:

“Harry Swanson, head, age 29, married, highest grade completed: H3, born in Illinois, lived in same place in 1935, occupation: houseman – hotel; Anna Swanson, wife, age 24, married, highest grade completed: H3, born in Pennsylvania, lived in same place in 1935; Lynn H. Swanson, son, age 1 ½, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Harry Alex Swanson; Address: 2818 No. Leavitt St., Chicago, Illinois; Telephone: Sister’s phone Gladys Westhouse Avenue 2196; Age in Years: 30; Date of Birth: May 13, 1910; Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois; Country of Citizenship: U.S.A.; Name of Person Who will Always know your Address: Mrs. Gladys Marie Westhouse; Relationship of That Person: Sister; Address of That Person: 4557 No. Lowell Ave., Chicago, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Seneca Hotel; Place of Employment: 200 East Chestnut St., Chicago, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5-10; Weight: 155; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Blonde; Complexion: Light; Date signed: October 16, 1940”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Round Lake Beach, Avon Township, Lake County, IL, the household members were:

“Harry A Swanson, head, age 37, married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Book Keeper – Petroleum office; Anna E Swanson, wife, age 34, married, born in Pennsylvania, Occupation: Silk Pressing – Dry cleaners, Was he living in this same house a year ago?: Yes, What country were his father and mother born in?: Austria, What is the highest grade of school that he has attended?: S11, Did he finish this grade?: No, Last year in how many weeks did this person do any work at all?: 52, Last year (1949) how much money did he earn working as an employee for wages or salary?: $2,600, Last year (1949) how much money did his relatives in this household earn working for wages or salary?: $1,500, Did he ever serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during – WWII?: No, WWI?: No, Any other time including present service?: Yes; Lynn H Swanson, son, age 10 never married, born in Illinois”