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Benjamin Swift

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Benjamin Swift

Birth
Amenia, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Death
11 Nov 1847 (aged 66)
Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, USA
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Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, USA Add to Map
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U.S. Congressman. Moving to Vermont, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1806, practiced law in St. Albans, plus engaged in banking and agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the Vermont State House of Representatives (1813, 25-26). In 1827, he was elected to the Twentieth and Twenty-first Congresses until 1831. Not a candidate for reelection, he continued to work as a lawyer and farmer until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Moving to Vermont, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1806, practiced law in St. Albans, plus engaged in banking and agricultural pursuits. He was a member of the Vermont State House of Representatives (1813, 25-26). In 1827, he was elected to the Twentieth and Twenty-first Congresses until 1831. Not a candidate for reelection, he continued to work as a lawyer and farmer until his death.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6890580/benjamin-swift: accessed ), memorial page for Benjamin Swift (3 Apr 1781–11 Nov 1847), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6890580, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.