... His first marriage occurred September 16, 1852, when Miss Laurinda Barnard became his wife. ...
... Mr. Swain's first marriage resulted in the birth of three children, as follows: - Alva H., born July 15, 1854, - Clara E, born October 30, 1856, and - Rosa E., born July 15, 1859, died August 23, 1863. ...