John Joseph Swain (1859-1894) was a miner in Little Bay recorded there from 1888 until his death in a mining accident in 1894.

1888 – Marriage of Mary McLean to John Joseph Swain (Swain Family Tree)

1889, July 17 – Birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Swain (ET). Named Catherine (Swain Family Tree)

1891 – J. Swain, Mrs. J. Swain, and Miss C. Swain parishioners of the Catholic church

1891, April 18 – Birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Swain (ET)

1892, Oct 30 – Birth of Ellen Swain to John and Mary. He was a miner. They were Catholic

1893, Dec 16 – Birth of Mary Gertrude Swain to John and Mary.

1894 – John Swain listed as fisherman at Little Bay Harbour (McAlpine’s)

1894, Feb 28 – Death of John J. Swain only son of Robert Swain of Caplin Bay leaving a wife and three children (ET/SJWN)
Feb 27 1894 in Deaths registry where he is said to have been “killed in mine” and it also mentions Smelter. Last name given as Swayne

1898 – Mary Swan widow of John at Indian Bight (McAlpine’s)