Jim Swanson is the son of Phillip and Lydia (Mattson) Swanson of Templeton, MA.  He was born on March 27th, 1942.  He  married Rose (Thibodeau) on March 25th, 2000.  Rose has two sons.  Adam was born on May 9th, 1977.  Brad Jr. was born on April 9th, 1985.  The latest additions to the family are Mason and Madison.

Jim’s children are:

Reny (Doreen) was born on July 31, 1962.  On December 31st, 2002, she married John Elsen,  who was born on January 27th, 1956.  Together they have 5 kids.  John was born on Febuary 9th, 1983.  Scott was born on July 4th, 1986.  Mike was born September 29th, 1988.  Jarad was born on March 12th, 1989.  Tom was born on July 13th, 1990.

Lori was born on August 17th, 1965.

Reny and Lori’s mom is Marian.

Kellie was born on August 17th, 1969.  Kellie has three sons.  Brad was born on Febuary 7th, 1989.  Max was born on June 6th, 1994.  Gabe was born on August 25th, 1999.

Kellie’s mom is Sharon.

Jim’s daughter Barbara was born on December 5th, 1963, but left us on December 25th, 1963.