John Swegles Jr.
John Swegles Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office 1851–1854 | |
| Governor | John S. Barry Robert McClelland Andrew Parsons |
| Preceded by | John J. Adam |
| Succeeded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1819 Hector, New York |
| Died | December 17, 1861 (aged 42) St. Johns, Michigan |
John Swegles Jr. (April 15, 1819 – December 17, 1861) was a Michigan politician.
Early life[]
Swegles was born on April 15, 1819 in Hector, New York.[1]
Career[]
Swegles was the founder of St. Johns, Michigan. Swegles served as Michigan Auditor General from 1851 to 1854.[1]
Personal life[]
Swegles married Harriet Coryell in 1840. Together they had at least three children.[2] Swegles was the father-in-law of Oliver L. Spaulding.[1]
Death[]
Swegles died in St. Johns, Michigan on December 17, 1861. He was interred at Mount Rest Cemetery in St. Johns.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ a b c d "Sweeten to Swinburne". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ a b "John Swegles Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
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