DAVID R. SWIFT
                Lake Charles, Calcasieu Par., LA


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Source: Southwest Louisiana Historical and Biographical by William Henry Perrin
published in 1891; page 195.
Typed by Margaret Rentrop Moore


DAVID R. SWIFT, Lake Charles .- David R. Swift, of the firm of George & Swift,
was born in Belgrade, Newton county, Texas, June 2, 1858 is the son of George
and Elizabeth (Frazer) Swift, natives of Massachusetts and Mississippi,
respectively. George Swift was six years of age when his parents removed to
Texas. He became an extensive and successful merchant in Belgrade. He died in
1863 at the age of thirty-three years. His father, Seth Swift, was one of the
landmarks of Texas. He died at the age of eighty-three  years, in 1870.  Our
subject's mother is still living and resides in Jasper, Texas.
David R. Swift received his chief education in Burkeville. When eighteen years
of age he commenced logging on the Sabine River. In this he was engaged until
1884, when he began business with Swift , Miller & Co., in their  lumber
interest, and in 1885 he formed a partnership with Mr. George, and they
have since conducted a flourishing livery and undertaking business at this
place.  Mr. Swift has charge of the office, while his partner manages the
outside affairs of the firm. Their business consists of a well equipped livery
stable,  agricultural implements, wagons, buggies, coal and wood. They also
conduct a blacksmith and wood workman's shop. Mr. Swift is a member of the K. of
P. at Lake Charles.