John Swegles Jr.

John Swegles Jr. (April 15, 1819  December 17, 1861) was a Michigan politician.

John Swegles Jr.
Michigan Auditor General
In office
1851–1854
Preceded byJohn J. Adam
Succeeded byWhitney Jones
Personal details
Born(1819-04-15)April 15, 1819
Hector, New York
DiedDecember 17, 1861(1861-12-17) (aged 42)
St. Johns, Michigan

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

  1. "Sweeten to Swinburne". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  2. "John Swegles Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
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