Howard G. Swafford

Howard G. Swafford
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
from the 12th district
In office
1973–1985
Personal details
Born (1919-10-11)October 11, 1919
Jasper, Tennessee
Died February 4, 2016(2016-02-04) (aged 96)
Jasper, Tennessee
Residence South Pittsburg, Tennessee
Jasper, Tennessee
Occupation educator
Religion Methodist

Howard Graham Swafford (October 11, 1919 – February 4, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Tennessee. Swafford served in the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Republican from the 12th District from 1973 to 1985.[1][2] A native of Jasper, Tennessee, he is a lawyer, member of the Tennessee Bar Association and alumnus of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.[3] He is also a veteran of World War II, serving as a Naval Aviator Pilot. He participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima and served on the USS South Dakota (BB-57).[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Swafford, Howard G. (Jasper)". Chattanoogan. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Susan Starr, Tennessee General Assembly. "Tennessee 87th General Assembly". Capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  3. ↑ "Howard Graham Swafford - Lawyer in Jasper, Tennessee (TN)". Lawyers.com. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
  4. ↑ Tennessee Blue Book - Google Books. Books.google.ca. 1975-01-01. Retrieved 2014-05-09.


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