James G. Swan

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1818 – 1900

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Who was James G. Swan?

James Gilchrist Swan was an American Indian agent in what is now Washington state, U.S.A., who is known for his work collecting artifacts and for writing the first ethnography of the Makah tribal group, among whom he lived.

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Born
Jan 11, 1818
Medford
Also known as
  • James Swan
  • James Gilchrist Swan
Died
May 18, 1900

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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