John Swift (politician)

For other people named John Swift, see John Swift (disambiguation).

John Swift (27 June 1790, in Philadelphia – 9 June 1873, in Philadelphia) was an American lawyer and politician and long-time mayor of Philadelphia. He was admitted to the bar in 1810. He was a leader of the Whigs of Philadelphia and served as mayor 1832–1838, 1839–1841, and 1845–1849. In 1840, Swift became the first mayor to be elected in popular elections. He is buried at Christ Church Burial Ground.

External links

• John Swift at Find a Grave

Political offices
Preceded by Benjamin Wood Richards	Mayor of Philadelphia 1832–1838	Succeeded by Isaac Roach
Preceded by Isaac Roach	Mayor of Philadelphia 1839–1841	Succeeded by John Morin Scott
Preceded by Peter McCall	Mayor of Philadelphia 1845–1849	Succeeded by Joel Jones