Samuel Swan (1771, near Scotch Plains, New Jersey – August 24, 1844, Bound Brook, New Jersey), was a five-term U.S. Congressman and medical

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, Swan began to practice in Bound Brook, from 1800 to 1806 and then moved to Somerville from 1806 to 1809. He was elected to

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es, serving from March 4, 1821, to March 3, 1831. He was an at-large representative for all but his second term, during which he represented the 2nd congressional district. He retired without seeking renomination. Although he did not formally represent a party when elected to the House, he was eventually affiliated with the Whig Party. After his congressional career, he returned to practicing medicine. Before going to

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, he also served as sheriff of Somerset County for two years and county clerk for 12 years. He is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Bound Brook.

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