Henry Swearingen
Henry Swearingen (ca. 1792–1849) was an American politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1838 to 1841.
Henry Swearingen | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 19th district | |
| In office December 3, 1838 – March 4, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Kilgore |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Stokely |
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| Born | ca. 1792 Northern Panhandle of Virginia (now West Virginia) |
| Died | 1849 (aged 56–57) At sea |
| Resting place | Buried at sea |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Born in the Northern Panhandle of Virginia (now West Virginia), Swearingen moved to Ohio and settled near Steubenville. He served as Sheriff of Jefferson County, Ohio during 1824–1828 and 1830–1832.
Congress
Swearingen was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Daniel Kilgore. He was reelected to the Twenty-sixth Congress and served from December 3, 1838, to March 4, 1841.
Death and burial
He died on board ship while en route to his home from the State of California and was buried at sea.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Henry Swearingen (id: S001099)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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