Gazlay Family History
Family History - LaVerne Milton Swartz (born LaVerne
Hodgkins)
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This family history features LaVerne Milton Swartz (born LaVerne Hodgkins) and his immediate family.
First Generation
1. LaVerne Milton Swartz (born LaVerne Hodgkins),1 born 15 May 1909 in Michigan (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4 died 13 November 1971 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.1, 2 LaVerne was adopted by Milton Swartz and Mary Amelia Carr in ca. 1910.- Michigan Deaths, 1971-1996; Milton L. Swartz, died: 13 November 1971 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; born: 15 May 1909; residence: Niles, Berrien County, Michigan.
- Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, available at familysearch.org. Milton L. Swartz, died: 13 November 1971 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; born: 15 May 1909 in Michigan; single; occupation: clown; father: Milton Swartz; death or burial place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan; cemetery: anatomical lab.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 82, Sheet No. 9B, Milton Swartz, 40, Michigan, laborer, odd jobs; wife of 8 years Mary Swartz, 34, Indiana, married twice; one child, one living; brother Benjamin Swartz, 69, Pennsylvania; step-son Glenn Crippen, 14, Michigan, carrier, newspaper; ad. son [adopted] Lavern Hodgkins, 11/12, Michigan.
- U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Michigan, Berrien County, Niles Township, E.D. 98, Sheet No. 9A, Milton Swartz, 51, Michigan, laborer, factory; wife Harriett Swartz, 48, Indiana; adopted son La Vern Swartz, 10, Michigan.