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SWAN, C. A. master mechanic of the C. & A.R.W. Although not among the early pioneers of this county, Mr. Swan occupies a leading position as a mechanic, at Roodhouse, and is therefore worthy of more than a passing notice. Oldest son of William and Judith Jackman; he was born in New Hampshire, May, 1824; in his sixteenth year he entered upon the calling of a blacksmith, or rather apprentice, becoming in a short time a skillful workman, entering the machine department of Alchize, Tyng & Co., of Lowell, Mass. Rapidly he rose in this calling. His next venture was to become a locomotive engineer, and he accordingly entered the employ of the Boston & Wooster Railway, as a fireman, and became an engineer on the Lowell and Lawrence road. In New Hampshire, where he afterward moved, was employed as engineer on the Sullivan Road. He was married to Miss Maria Hill, of Charlestown, N. H.; six children were born of this marriage, whose names are: Mary A., Maria E., Charles A., Carrie J., Belle and William H. In 1873 Mr. Swan moved to Ohio and was employed on the Cleveland & Toledo R.R., afterward consolidated and known as the Lake Shore Road, as master mechanic; he served fifteen years. Ten years ago he entered the service of the C. & A. as a master mechanic; now takes charge of the Roodhouse department, a responsible position which he is well qualified to fill. Was president of village board of Roodhouse; also township trustee.