Charlotte E. Swan

b. January 1885
  • Charlotte E. Swan was born in January 1885 in New York.
  • Gayton H. Swan appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 923 South Avenue. Other members of the household included Charlotte E. Swan, Frank G. Swan, Edna Louise Swan and Hilda B. Swan.
  • She married William C. Dykstra circa 1907.
  • Gayton H. Swan and Wilhelmina Haeberle appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 923 South Avenue. Other members of the household included Charlotte E. Swan, Edna Louise Swan, Hilda B. Swan, William C. Dykstra and William Dykstra.
  • William C. Dykstra and Charlotte E. Swan appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 915 Michigan Avenue. Other members of the household included William Dykstra.
  • The following appeared on 9 February 1920 in the Niagara Falls Gazette:
         Gayton H. Swan, 62 years old, of No. 923 South avenue, died at home yesterday afternoon of heart trouble and complications, after an illness of one week. Mr. Swan was able to be out as usual up to a week ago, and while his illness forced him to remain at home he was not seriously ill until three days before his death.
         The death of Gayton H. Swan removes one of the now remaining old-time residents who were prominently associated with civic activities a generation age. He was formerly superintendent of the municipal waterworks for fifteen years and was chief of the fire department in the old Falls village days. About twelve years ago he moved to Ludlowville, to accept the position of superintendent of the International Salt plant, where he remained for nearly four years. He subsequently returned to the Falls and had been a resident here up to the time of his death.
         Mr. Swan took an active interest in fire department matters for many years and was one of the organizers of the Exempt Volunteer Firemen's association. He was always greatly interested in the welfare of the city and in politics was an ardent Democrat. He was at one time a member of the board of education and was a charter member of the Old 42nd Separate Co.
         The deceased is survived by his widow and one son, Frank G. Swan, three daughters, Mrs. William Dykstra and Mrs. W. E. Hauth, of Niagara Falls and Mrs. Benjamin Hull of Arlington, Fla; two sisters, Mrs. Wendell Heighton, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. William MacCracken, of Chicago, Ill; three brothers, Marcus, of Baker City, Ore; Charles, of Escanaba, Mich., and Lewis, of Easton, Penn.
         Mr. Swan was a man of exemplary character, was widely known and was highly esteemed by his friends. He was a devoted husband and father. The funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed.
  • The following appeared on 2 November 1950 in the Niagara Falls Gazette:
          Mrs. Wilhelmina Swan, 91, a native and resident of this city throughout her life, died last night at the Niagara Falls Memorial hospital.
         She was the daughter of the late George and Charlotte Haeberle, an old pioneer family in the city, and the wife of the late Gayton H. Swan.
         Mrs. Swan was the oldest member of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, a life member of Flagler Chapter 355, Order of Eastern Star, a charter member of Riverdale Rebeka Lodge 195, and a member of the Ladies' Aid society of the Lutheran church.
         Surviving are a son, Frank G. Swan, of Hamilton, Ont; three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte E. Dykstra, Mrs. Hilda B. Haugh and Mrs. Edna L. Hull; one brother, Charles E. Haeberle; two sisters, Miss Barbara Haeberle and Mrs. Carrie Padelford, all of this city, and six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
         Friends may call at the Dykstra Funeral home, 1619 Main street, until 1 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. The Rev. Arthur H. Schmoyer will officiate.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jan 2015

Family: William C. Dykstra b. circa 1882