Gazlay Family History
LaVerne Milton Swartz (born LaVerne Hodgkins)
Parents
| Father | [unknown] |
| Mother | [unknown] |
| Adoptive Father | Milton Swartz (23 October 1869 - 8 May 1951) |
| Adoptive Mother | Mary Amelia Carr (28 September 1875 - 6 November 1916) |
Personal Information
| Record Created: 9 February 2023; Last Edited: 9 February 2023 |
| Person ID | 13142 |
| Name | LaVerne Milton Swartz |
| Birthname | LaVerne Hodgkins |
| Gender | Male |
| Born | 15 May 1909 in Michigan1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Adopted | ca. 1910 |
| Died | 13 November 1971 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan1, 2 |
Sources
- 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.