William Graham Swan
William Graham Swan | |
|---|---|
| Confederate Congressman from Tennessee | |
| In office February 18, 1862 – March 18, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | End of office |
| Mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee | |
| In office 1855–1856 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Luttrell |
| Succeeded by | James H. Cowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1821 Probably East Tennessee or Alabama |
| Died | April 12, 1869 |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery |
| Party | Whig Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Margaret Paralee Mabry |
| Alma mater | East Tennessee College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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William Graham Swan (c. 1821 – April 12, 1869) was an American attorney and politician active primarily in East Tennessee during the mid-19th century. Swan served in the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War, and served one term as mayor of Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1855 until late 1856. He also helped establish the town of East Knoxville (later annexed by Knoxville), and served as its first mayor in the late 1850s. In 1854, Swan and his brother-in-law, Joseph Mabry, donated the initial land for the formation of Market Square in downtown Knoxville.