William Swim

Deceased Person

1824 – 1910

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Who was William Swim?

William Swim was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Northumberland in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1874 to 1878.

He was born in Northumberland County, New Brunswick, the son of Henry Swim and Agnes Doak, and was educated in Doaktown. Swim married in Caroline Amos in 1849. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1878. Swim died in Doaktown at the age of 86.

His son Frank also served in the New Brunswick assembly.

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Born
Jun 24, 1824
Died
Dec 19, 1910

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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