Benjamin Swift

Benjamin Swift
United States Senator from Vermont
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1839
Preceded by	Horatio Seymour
Succeeded by	Samuel S. Phelps
Member of the United States House of Representatives from Vermont's 4th congressional district
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831
Preceded by	Ezra Meech
Succeeded by	Heman Allen (of Milton)
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from St. Albans
In office 1825–1827
Preceded by	Stephen Royce
Succeeded by	John Smith
Personal details
Born	(1781-04-03)April 3, 1781 Amenia, New York, U.S.
Died	November 11, 1847(1847-11-11) (aged 66) St. Albans, Vermont, U.S.
Resting place	Greenwood Cemetery St. Albans, Vermont
Political party	Democratic-Republican National Republican Whig
Spouse	Rebecca Brown Swift
Children	9
Parent(s)	Job Swift Mary Ann (Sedgwick) Swift
Alma mater	Litchfield Law School
Profession	Politician Lawyer Banker Farmer

Benjamin Swift (April 9, 1780 – November 11, 1847) was an American lawyer, banker and politician from Vermont. He served as a United States Representative and United States Senator, and helped found the Whig Party.