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George Bell Swift
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| 34th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office November 9, 1893 – December 27, 1893 (serving pro tem for the assassinated Carter Harrison, Sr.) |
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| Preceded by | Carter Harrison, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | John Patrick Hopkins |
| 36th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office April 8, 1895 – April 15, 1897 |
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| Preceded by | John Patrick Hopkins |
| Succeeded by | Carter Harrison, Jr. |
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| Born | December 14, 1845 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | July 2, 1912 (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lucy L. Brown |
| Children | Brown F. Swift, Herbert B. Swift, George L. Swift, Grace Bell Bachelder, Adelaide Pearl Taylor, Eldred B. Swift, Edith L. Swift |
| Residences | Chicago, Illinois |
George Bell Swift (born December 14, 1845 – died July 2, 1912) was an important politician. He served as the mayor of Chicago, Illinois, two times. He was a member of the Republican Party. He first became mayor for a short time in 1893. Then he served again from 1895 to 1897.
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George Bell Swift: Chicago's Mayor
Early Life and Career
George Bell Swift was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1845. His parents were Samuel W. Swift and Elizabeth Bell Swift. When he was young, his family moved to Galena, Illinois. Later, they settled in Chicago.
Before becoming mayor, Swift worked in city government. He served two terms as an alderman. An alderman is like a city council member. They help make decisions for the city. From 1887 to 1889, he was also the city's Commissioner of Public Works. This job involved managing city projects.
Serving as Mayor of Chicago
George Bell Swift served as the mayor of Chicago during two different periods.
First Term: A Quick Start
In 1893, George Bell Swift became mayor of Chicago for a short time. He took over after the previous mayor, Carter Harrison, Sr., passed away. Swift served as a temporary mayor, which is sometimes called "pro tem." This means he filled the role for a short period. He tried to get re-elected after this term but did not win.
Second Term: Leading the City
Swift ran for mayor again in 1895. This time, he won the election! He served a full term from April 1895 to April 1897. During this time, he helped lead the city of Chicago.
Later Life
George Bell Swift passed away in Chicago, Illinois, on July 2, 1912. He was 66 years old.
