Van C. Swearingen
American lawyer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Van Cicero Swearingen (February 2, 1873 – March 3, 1943) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 21st Florida Attorney General, serving from 1917 until 1921.[1]
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Van C. Swearingen | |
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21st Florida Attorney General | |
In office September 1, 1917 – January 4, 1921 | |
Governor | Sidney Johnston Catts |
Preceded by | Thomas F. West |
Succeeded by | Rivers Buford |
30th Mayor of Jacksonville | |
In office 1913–1915 | |
Preceded by | William S. Jordan |
Succeeded by | J. E. T. Bowden |
Judge of the Municipal Court of Jacksonville, Florida | |
In office 1911–1913 | |
Appointed by | Albert W. Gilchrist |
Personal details | |
Born | (1873-02-02)February 2, 1873 Nassau County, Florida |
Died | March 3, 1943(1943-03-03) (aged 70) Miami, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Alice Padgett (m. 1899) |
Children | 6 |
Education | Mercer University (LL.B) |
Occupation | Attorney |
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