John Swinburne (New York)
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John Swinburne (May 30, 1820 - March 28, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born at Deer River, New York, Swinburne attended the public schools and academies in Denmark and Lowville, Lewis County, and in Fairfield, Herkimer County. He was graduated from the Albany Medical College in 1847 and commenced practice as a physician and surgeon. During the Civil War was appointed a medical officer. He was appointed by Governor Seymour in 1864 health officer of the port of New York and reappointed by Governor Fenton in 1866, holding the position six years. In charge of the American Ambulance Corps during the siege of Paris by the Prussians in 1870 and 1871.
Swinburne was elected mayor of Albany in 1882 and counted out, but after fourteen months' litigation was awarded the office by the courts.
Swinburne was elected as a Republican to the Forty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1885-March 3, 1887). He resumed the practice of his profession. He died in Albany, New York, March 28, 1889. He was interred in Albany Rural Cemetery.
