John Swegles Jr. Explained

John Swegles Jr.
Office:Michigan Auditor General
Term Start:1851
Term End:1854
Governor:John S. Barry
Robert McClelland
Andrew Parsons
Predecessor:John J. Adam
Successor:Whitney Jones
Birth Date:15 April 1819
Birth Place:Hector, New York, US
Death Place:St. Johns, Michigan, US

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

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 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sweeten to Swinburne. . February 5, 2020.