Alexander Hamilton Swan
Alexander Hamilton Swan | |
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Portrait photograph of Swan | |
| Born | November 24, 1831 |
| Died | August 9, 1905 (aged 73) Utah |
| Occupations | Businessman, politician |
| Known for | Founding the Wyoming-based Swan Land and Cattle Company |
| Spouse | Ann McCollough |
| Children | 2 |
| 2nd President of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association | |
| In office 1876–1882 | |
| Preceded by | M. V. Boughton |
| Member of the Wyoming Territory Legislative Council | |
| In office 1878 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 10, 1870 – January 7, 1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Alexander Hamilton Swan (November 24, 1831–1905) was an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1870 to 1872 and founded the Wyoming-based Swan Land and Cattle Company among other Wyoming livestock-related companies. He served as a Republican member of the legislative assembly of the Wyoming Territory. After having amassed vast wealth through his ventures in Wyoming, Swan lost his fortune in 1887. He relocated to Odgen, Utah, and died in 1905.