Dwain Charles Swanson (born November 14, 1975) is the patriarch of the Swanson Family. He is the husband of Lana Swanson, with whom he has 10 children and 3 grandchildren.
Engagement[]
In 1998, Dwain got engaged to Lana Larson in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Marriage[]
On September 9, 1998, Dwain married Lana Marie Larson in Clark County, Nevada.
Fatherhood[]
The couple has 10 children.
Their first child, daughter Lauren Milagro, was born on May 18, 1999. She is married to Josiah Duggar. Together, they have 3 children. Their first child, daughter Bella Milagro, was born on November 8, 2019. Their second child, daughter Daisy, was born in mid or late March 2022. Their third child, son Ezra, was born in early May 2023. The couple miscarried a child, Asa, on October 4, 2018.
The couple suffered a miscarriage some time between late 1999 and early 2001.
Their second child, daughter Lily Hope, was born on February 2, 2002. She is married to Cole Cwenar.
Their third child, son David Ames, was born on July 30, 2003.
Their fourth child, daughter Lydia, was born on June 2, 2007.
Their fifth child, son Daniel, was born on December 27, 2009.
Their sixth child, son Dustin, was born on October 20, 2012.
Their seventh child, son Drew, was born on August 24, 2014.
Their eighth child, daughter Luci, was born on February 28, 2016.
Their ninth child, son Duke Matthew, was born on February 21, 2018.
Their tenth child, son Dallas, was born in 2020.
Career[]
Organization[]
Dwain is the Founder of Courageous Men of the Word, a spiritual organization for men.
Gardening[]
Dwain is the President of Central GA Lawn & Design, LLC.
Construction[]
Dwain is the President of Swanson Construction.
Television[]
Dwain and his family appeared on the TLC show 19 Kids and Counting as family friends of the Duggar Family.
Dwain appeared on the TLC show Counting On as the father-in-law of Josiah Duggar.
Wedding Involvement[]
Dwain was the officiant at his daughter Lauren's wedding to Josiah Duggar on June 30, 2018.