Henry Swearingen

Henry Swearingen (ca. 1792–1849) was an American politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1838 to 1841.

Henry Swearingen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 19th district
In office December 3, 1838 – March 4, 1841
Preceded by	Daniel Kilgore
Succeeded by	Samuel Stokely
Personal details
Born	ca. 1792 (1792) Northern Panhandle of Virginia (now West Virginia)
Died	1849 (aged 56–57) At sea
Resting place	Buried at sea
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Born in the Northern Panhandle of Virginia (now West Virginia), Swearingen moved to Ohio and settled near Steubenville. He served as Sheriff of Jefferson County, Ohio during 1824–1828 and 1830–1832.

Congress

Swearingen was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Daniel Kilgore. He was reelected to the Twenty-sixth Congress and served from December 3, 1838, to March 4, 1841.

Death and burial

He died on board ship while en route to his home from the State of California and was buried at sea.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Henry Swearingen (id: S001099)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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