Legislator Details
Orson Swift
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/3/1838
City: Huntington, VT
County: Chittenden County, VT
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/10/1906
City: Maple Grove, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/13/1906
City: Maple Grove, MI
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:
Marital Information:
married Emma A.; children: 3, Ralph E., Nellie M. and ??
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Charles and Eunice (Taft) Swift. He moved to Leroy, Calhoun Co., MI in 1862. Five years later he relocated to Maple Grove, Barry Co. He served as township supervisor for 6 years, chairman for 2 of those years.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Other
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, State Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence:
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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