George William Swepson

George William Swepson (1819–1883) was a carpetbagger and a swindler.[1] notable for his involvement in the 1868 North Carolina railroad bonds scandal.

References

  1. ^ "George William Swepson (1819-1883)". Caswell County Historical Association. November 13, 2006. http://ncccha.blogspot.com/2006/11/george-william-swepson-1819-1883.html. Retrieved 2010-12-20. "George W. Swepson became one of the chief Scalawags of the Reconstruction period. His machinations in railroad bonds contributed in large measure to the financial ruin of the state. He and his carpetbagger friend, Milton S. Littlefield . . . displayed open contempt for constitutional restrictions. As president of a railroad Swepson openly bought votes in elections, and he gave away railroad stock that had been secured by state bond issues. His business connections were vast and involved."