1919 to Miss Amy Baldridge. To this union five children were born: Lavonne, Fay, Dean, Arliss, and Connie. Lavonne died in 1943. Fay was married in 1943 to Don Babcock. Don saw six years service in Newfoundland, and the European sector. He came out a Tech. Sgt. in the 30th Division. Sgt. Babcock is a past commander of Herbert Holtke Post No. 285. They have one son. Dean, who saw three years' service in World War II was attached to the 70th Division. He had the rank of Sergeant. Arliss is a graduate of the Lake Wilson High School.
Maud was united in marriage to Frank Webster, son of one of Lake Wilson’s first business men. Mrs. Webster died in 1922.
Robert was united in marriage to Miss Martha DaIly in 1918. He has been rural mail carrier here for nearly thirty years. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith: Doris, who is now deceased; Eldon, Audrey, Delilah, and Esther. Eldon is serving in the army of occupation in Japan. Audrey married Elmer Martensen in 1941. They have three children: Larry, James, and Ronald. Delilah married Chester Baack in 1939. They have three children: Dianna, Dennie, and Richard. Esther was united in marriage to Myrl Bruemmer in 1946.
Charles was married February 8, 1917 to Miss Emma Kerger. Mr. Smith is now postmaster in Lake Wilson as his father had been before him in 1892. They have three children: Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Smith who served six years in World War II, serving in the African, Sicilian, Italian, and European campaigns. He married Miss Martha Fjellenger in February 1946. Vivian married Don Osmonson in 1942. They have two children. Rodney is now editor of the Lake Wilson Pilot. Rodney was in the Pacific area for three years in World War II and came out a SC-3c.
Lyle Smith married John Twedt of Sioux Falls, S. D. They have two children: Oliver and Robert.
Harold married Sadie Baldridge in 1938. They have an adopted child. They live at Backus. Hade was attached to a torpedo destroyer flotilla during World War I.
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CHARLES SWAN, SR. FAMILY
Charles Swan was born in Easter Junby, Skona, Sweden, on October 7, 1869. He borrowed money from a relative and came to the United States landing in Murray County on May 21, 1884. He worked for George Wilkinson for $5.00 a month. That was the start and he worked hard, was thrifty, a good manager, a fine family, and finally owned at one time about 3,000 acres of land. He was one of the, if not, the largest landowner in western Murray county but he is dividing his holdings among the children. He has taken an active interest in politics and affairs of government. He served for 14 years on the town board of Lowville, took part in organizing two school districts and among the many official positions he has held was one on the Federal Land Bank Association.
He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Johnson on November 14, 1890. Mrs. Swan was born in Skona, Sweden, on January 26, 1872. To Mr. and Mrs. Swan were born 13 children, of whom eleven are now living. They have all been brought up in the Lutheran faith.
HISTORY OF THE SWAN FAMILY
Stanley A. Swan: Born March 5, 1892, Cedar County, Hartington, Nebraska. Lost sight at the age of nine. Graduated from the school for the blind at Faribault, Minnesota. Lives with his father in Balaton, Minnesota.
Delia L. Swan: Born October 1, 1893, Mason Township. Married Heye Greenfield, born April 11, 1887, September 12, 1916, deceased May 1,1944. Now lives with her father in Balaton. One child, Muriel Greenfield, born November 1, 1922. Married Dean Dinsmore of Ulen, Minnesota. One child: Steven Charles Dinsmore, born October 17, 1946—a great grandchild.
Charles Swan, Jr.: Born May 29, 1895, Lowville Township. Lives on a farm in Lake Sarah Township. Married Edith Hokanson, born February 15, 1897, on February 15, 1922. Two children: Charles V. Swan, born March 16, 1923. Married Eunice Nelson, June 16, 1946. Lola Swan, born March 16, 1932.
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