Zephaniah Swift

American politician (1759-1823)
Person human Q181432
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Zephaniah Swift

Summary

Zephaniah Swift is a human[1]. He was born in Wareham[2]. He was born on February 27, 1759[3]. He died in Warren[4]. He died on September 27, 1823[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Zephaniah Swift's place of birth was Wareham[2].
  • Zephaniah Swift died in Warren[4].
  • Zephaniah Swift was born on February 27, 1759[3].
  • Zephaniah Swift died on September 27, 1823[5].
  • Burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery[10].
  • Zephaniah Swift's father was Rowland Swift[11].
  • Zephaniah Swift's mother was Mary Swift[12].
  • Zephaniah Swift was married to Lucretia Webb Swift[13].
  • A child of Zephaniah Swift was Lucretia A. Spalding[14].
  • Zephaniah Swift held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Zephaniah Swift worked as a politician[6].
  • Zephaniah Swift's professions included judge[7].
  • Zephaniah Swift's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Zephaniah Swift held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[16].
  • Zephaniah Swift held the position of Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[17].
  • Zephaniah Swift held the position of Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court[18].
  • Zephaniah Swift's education included a stint at Yale College[19].
  • Zephaniah Swift is recorded as male[20].
  • Zephaniah Swift's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Zephaniah Swift was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[22].
  • Zephaniah Swift's family name is recorded as Swift[23].
  • Zephaniah Swift's given name is recorded as Zephaniah[24].
  • Zephaniah Swift's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[25].
  • Zephaniah Swift's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[26].
  • Zephaniah Swift's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Zephaniah Swift's place of birth was Wareham[2]. He was born on February 27, 1759[3]. His father was Rowland Swift[11]. His mother was Mary Swift[12].

Education

Zephaniah Swift's education included a stint at Yale College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[16], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29]; Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives[17]; and Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court[18].

Personal Life

Among Zephaniah Swift's spouses was Lucretia Webb Swift[13]. A child of him was Lucretia A. Spalding[14]. He was affiliated with the Pro-Administration Party[22].

Death and Burial

Zephaniah Swift died on September 27, 1823[5]. He passed away in Warren[4]. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Zephaniah Swift ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Zephaniah Swift born?

Zephaniah Swift was born in Wareham[2].

Where did Zephaniah Swift die?

Zephaniah Swift passed away in Warren[4].

Who were Zephaniah Swift's parents?

Zephaniah Swift's father was Rowland Swift[11]. Zephaniah Swift's mother was Mary Swift[12].

Who was Zephaniah Swift married to?

Zephaniah Swift's spouses include Lucretia Webb Swift[13].

What did Zephaniah Swift do for work?

Zephaniah Swift worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Zephaniah Swift go to school?

Zephaniah Swift was educated at Yale College[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . business.ct.gov. business.ct.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31727|batch #31727]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (20)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Washington, D.C.
    Aliases
    Occupation
    Child Lucretia A. Spalding
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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