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This Day in Minnesota History

January 23, 1823

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Henry A. Swift is born in Ravenna, Ohio. He served as governor for six months during the Civil War, succeeding Alexander Ramsey, who left office for the US Senate. Swift died on February 25, 1869, in St. Peter.

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First published: July 1, 2015
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