About Oscar W. Swift
Lived 1869 – 1940 (aged 71). Oscar W. Swift was an American politician and lawyer.
Oscar William Swift (April 11, 1869 – June 30, 1940) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. representative from New York.
Biography Swift was born in Paines Hollow, New York on April 11, 1869, the son of Judson and Julia E. (Peters) Swift. His family subsequently moved to Michigan, where they settled in Adrian in 1877. He attended the public schools and the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Swift was interred at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.
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Who was Oscar W. Swift?
American politician (1869-1940)
When was Oscar W. Swift born?
Oscar W. Swift was born on 11 April 1869 in Paines Hollow, Little Falls.
When did Oscar W. Swift die?
Oscar W. Swift died on 30 June 1940 in Brooklyn.
What was Oscar W. Swift's occupation?
Oscar W. Swift was a politician and lawyer.
What nationality was Oscar W. Swift?
Oscar W. Swift was American.
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