Misc. Notes
Last known residence: Curwensville, Clearfield, PA; Zip Code 16833.
Est. Age at death: 102 years, 6 months, 29 days.
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The name was changed somewhat over the years. Locally, the name evolved to Swatsworth from the Dutch "Swarthout". It was Swartwood and Swartsworth along the way. I'm sure the Dutch pronunciation was not easy to spell in English.
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Richard L. Gleason, with his mother and uncle John, attended Blake’s 100th birthday party, in November of 1987, while Gleason was visiting in Pennsylvania and has video of that event.
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Blake was the son of Alfred and Florence Bloom Swatsworth--Blake's first name might start with an N.--per his obit--could be a typo.
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According to this source there was “an article” about Blake’s 102nd birthday party and included a five generation photo, but “the photo in the paper is horrible”.
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A 30-year old Sherman Swatsworth (b. abt 1880) is listed in the 1910 Olanta, Clearfield, PA census with his wife Sadie (20) and son Blair (5/12 months).
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