The Payette Independent
Thursday, March 19, 1931
Benjamin F. Swartz was born at Overmont, Ill., July 21st 1844, and died March 12th 1931, at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 22 days.
He enlisted as a private in Co. G 16th ILL Infantry.
In 1866 he was united in marriage to Mary A. Morfoot, who passed away October 22, 1921. To them were born two sons, Charles E. who passed away January 12th 1926 and Wm F. Swartz who resides in Payette.
In 1878 he moved with his family to Iowa and in 1920 they came to Payette county Idaho, where he has resided since.
Funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Payette, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Knight of New Plymouth with burial in Riverside cemetery and the auspices of the Spanish war veterans and the American Legion.