James D. Swan

James D. Swan (February 20, 1903 – June 25, 1977) was a vegetable farmer from Walworth County, Wisconsin who served two terms as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate.[1]

Background

Swan was born in Neosho Falls, Kansas on February 20, 1903. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Princeton University in 1925. He became a farmer, and served as President of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association and of the Vegetable Growers Association of America.[2]

Public office

Swan had served as a member of his local school board and from 1937-52 of his county drainage board. He was first elected to the senate in an October 1967 special election to replace fellow Republican George M. Borg (who had resigned), and was reelected in 1970.[3] In 1974, he was defeated for re-election by Democrat Timothy Cullen.

Death

Swan died June 25, 1977 in Madison.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Members of Wisconsin Legislature
  2. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1973,' Biographical Sketch of James D. Swan, pg. 50
  3. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1973,' Biographical Sketch of James D. Swan, pg. 50
  4. ↑ 'James Swan Dies Former State Senator,' Milwaukee Sentinel, June 27, 1977, Part 2, pg.12


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