John Swarts, of Himrods, died Saturday and was buried Monday afternoon. He was born in New Jersey June 9, 1836, but for many years had been one of the leading residents of Himrods. He is survived by wife; one son, Daniel, a resident of Illinois; a brother, Hiram, of Himrods; and a sister, Mrs. Hann [sic] Ross, of Penn Yan.
Source: Penn Yan Express, November 8, 1916.
Carol Ann Hilton 