Margaret Swanson
Margaret Swanson (maiden name: Lambie) was born around 1791 in Scotland. He married William Swanson, and they had at least five children: Isabella, born around 1824; George, born around 1826; Margaret, born around 1827; John, born around 1833; and James, born around 1836. They immigrated to America in 1828 aboard the Elizabeth and Mary and settled in Camden, New York. Her husband worked as a farmer there, and by 1850, they owned $1,000 of real estate. By 1860, they owned $600 of real estate and $240 of personal property, and a decade later, they owned $150 of personal property. She died in 1872.
DATABASE CONTENT
| (1113) | Swanson, Margaret ~ Lambie, Margaret | 1791 | 1872 |
- Conflict Side: Union
- Role: Civilian
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- Gender: Female
- Race: White
Documents - Records: 1
- (1993) [recipient] ~ James Swanson to William Swanson and Margaret Swanson, 28 February 1863
People - Records: 2
Places - Records: 2
SOURCES
1850, 1860, and 1870 United States Federal Censuses, available from Ancestry.com; New York Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957, available from Ancestry.com.
