Job Swain
| Job Swain | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Mayor of Muncie, Indiana | |
|
In office 1867–1872 | |
| Preceded by | John Brady |
| Succeeded by | Marcus C. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 20, 1806 Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died |
April 29, 1877 (aged 71) Muncie, Indiana, United States |
| Spouse(s) |
Nancy (Hodges) Swain (m. 1830-1858) Emily Shimer (Shafer) Swain (m. 1859-1877) |
| Children |
Eliza Jane Swain Malvina Rachel (Swain) Spilker, Orlando Harrison Swain, Elihu H. Swain, Sarah Elizabeth (Swain) Maddy, Minerva Caroline Swain, James Samuel Swain, Fanny Swain, Charles's Wilbur Swain |
| Parents |
Elihu Swain Sarah (Mills) Swain |
| Occupation | cabinet maker |
Job Swain (January 20, 1806 - April 29, 1877) was an Republican politician who was once the mayor of Muncie, Indiana. He is buried in Beech Grove Cemetery.[1]
He moved to Wayne County, Indiana in 1815 and stayed there until he moved to present-day Muncie in 1828. He also served as Justice of Peace.
References
- ↑ "Muncie mayors: Profiles of every one, from Brady to Tyler". Thestarpress.com. 2015-03-22. Retrieved 2016-02-28.
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