Samuel Swan

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Samuel Swan (1771, near

, serving from 1821 to 1831.

Biography

After studying medicine, Swan began to practice in Bound Brook, from 1800 to 1806 and then moved to Somerville from 1806 to 1809.

Before going to

for 12 years.

Congress

He was elected to

, serving from March 4, 1821, to March 3, 1831.

He was an at-large representative for all but his second term, during which he represented the 2nd congressional district. He retired without seeking renomination. Although he did not formally represent a party when elected to the House, he was eventually affiliated with the Whig Party.

Later career

After his congressional career, he returned to practicing medicine.

Death and burial

He is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Bound Brook.

External links

• United States Congress. "Samuel Swan (id: S001088)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John Linn	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's at-large congressional district 1821–1831	Succeeded by Isaac Southard