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

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politician.

Early life

Swegles was born on April 15, 1819, in

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Career

Swegles was the founder of St. Johns, Michigan. Swegles served as

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from 1851 to 1854.

Personal life

Swegles was the father-in-law of Oliver L. Spaulding.

Death

Swegles died in St. Johns, Michigan, on December 17, 1861. He was interred at Mount Rest Cemetery in St. Johns.

References

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