George Bell Swift
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George Bell Swift (December 14, 1845 – July 2, 1912; buried in Rosehill Cemetery) served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1893; 1895–1897) for the Republican Party. He was selected to replace the assassinated Carter Harrison, Sr. as Mayor pro tem in 1893 and lost a bid for election as mayor that year. He was elected mayor when he ran in 1895.[3]
Quick Facts 36th Mayor of Chicago, Preceded by ...
George Bell Swift | |
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36th[1] Mayor of Chicago | |
In office April 8, 1895 – April 15, 1897 | |
Preceded by | John Patrick Hopkins |
Succeeded by | Carter Harrison, Jr. |
In office November 9, 1893 – December 27, 1893 | |
Preceded by | Carter Harrison, Sr. |
Succeeded by | John Patrick Hopkins |
Chicago Alderman from the 11th Ward[2] | |
In office 1892–1894 Serving with William D. Kent | |
Preceded by | Walter M. Pond |
Succeeded by | Alexander H. Watson |
In office 1879–1881 | |
Preceded by | Ansel B. Cooke |
Succeeded by | Thaddeus Dean |
Personal details | |
Born | (1845-12-14)December 14, 1845 Cincinnati, Ohio |
Died | July 2, 1912(1912-07-02) (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lucy L. Brown |
Children | Brown F. Swift, Herbert B. Swift, George L. Swift, Grace Bell Bachelder, Adelaide Pearl Taylor, Eldred B. Swift, Edith L. Swift |
Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
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