Henry Swearingen
Henry Swearingen (c.1792–1849) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
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 | about 1792 Virginia Panhandle |
| Died | 1849 at sea |
| Political party | Democratic |
Born in the Panhandle of Virginia, Swearingen moved to Ohio and settled near Steubenville. He served as Sheriff of Jefferson County, Ohio during 1824–1828 and 1830–1832.
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. 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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| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Daniel Kilgore |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 19th congressional district 1838–1841 |
Succeeded by Samuel Stokely |
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