Benjamin Swift
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For a Scottish writer, see William Romaine Paterson.
Benjamin Swift (April 9, 1780 – November 11, 1847) was an American lawyer, banker and politician from Vermont. He served as a United States Representative and United States Senator, and helped found the Whig Party.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Vermont, Preceded by ...
Benjamin Swift | |
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United States Senator from Vermont | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Horatio Seymour |
Succeeded by | Samuel S. Phelps |
Member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's 4th congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831 | |
Preceded by | Ezra Meech |
Succeeded by | Heman Allen (of Milton) |
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from St. Albans | |
In office 1825–1827 | |
Preceded by | Stephen Royce |
Succeeded by | John Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | (1781-04-03)April 3, 1781 Amenia, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 11, 1847(1847-11-11) (aged 66) St. Albans, Vermont, U.S. |
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery St. Albans, Vermont |
Political party | Democratic-Republican National Republican Whig |
Spouse | Rebecca Brown Swift |
Children | 9 |
Parent(s) | Job Swift Mary Ann (Sedgwick) Swift |
Alma mater | Litchfield Law School |
Profession | Politician Lawyer Banker Farmer |
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