About John Swegles Jr.
Lived 1819 – 1861 (aged 42). John Swegles Jr. was an American politician.
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. At the age of eighteen, he began to study medicine. Swegles left his studies to sign on as a purser's clerk on the during a survey of the Atlantic Coast.
Career Swegles moved to Jonesville, Michigan in 1840. He served as county clerk for Hillsdale County from 1845 to 1849. Swegles then served as Michigan Auditor General from 1851 to 1854. He was the founder of St. Johns, Michigan.
Personal life Swegles was the father-in-law of Oliver L. Spaulding.
Death Swegles died in St. Johns, Michigan, on December 17, 1861. He was interred at Mount Rest Cemetery in St. Johns.
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Who was John Swegles Jr.?
American politician (1819-1861)
When was John Swegles Jr. born?
John Swegles Jr. was born on 15 April 1819 in Hector.
When did John Swegles Jr. die?
John Swegles Jr. died on 17 December 1861 in St. Johns.
What was John Swegles Jr.'s occupation?
John Swegles Jr. was a politician.
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John Swegles Jr. was American.
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