Thomas Van Swearingen

Thomas Van Swearingen (May 5, 1784 – August 19, 1822) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Thomas Van Swearingen
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1819 – August 19, 1822
Preceded by	Edward Colston
Succeeded by	James Stephenson
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Jefferson County
In office 1814–1815 Alongside George Humphreys
Personal details
Born	(1784-05-05)May 5, 1784 Shepherdstown, Virginia
Died	August 19, 1822(1822-08-19) (aged 38) Shepherdstown, Virginia
Political party	Federalist

Biography

Born near Shepherdstown, Virginia (now West Virginia), Van Swearingen attended the common schools. He served as member of the State House of Delegates 1814–1816.

Van Swearingen was elected to the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1819, until his death in Shepherdstown, Virginia, August 19, 1822. He was interred in Elmwood Cemetery.

He was the third cousin of U.S Representative Henry D. Swearingen of Ohio.

Electoral history

• 1819; Van Swearingen was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives with 55.71% of the vote, defeating fellow Federalist Edward Colston.
• 1821; Van Swearingen was re-elected with 83.21% of the vote, defeating Independent Robert Bailey.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

Sources

• United States Congress. "Thomas Van Swearingen (id: V000059)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Thomas Van Swearingen at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Edward Colston	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd congressional district 1819–1822	Succeeded by James Stephenson