WILLIAM F. SWANN.
William F. Swann, Republican, Representative from Polk County, was born at Riceville, Buncombe County, June 13, 1869. Son of David H. and Mary E. (Clark) Swann. Attended Riceville Academy, 1877-1890. Liveryman. Member of Tryon Forestry Association; Tryon Board of Trade. General Superintendent of Tryon Hosiery Company, 1899-1913. Alderman of town of Lynn two terms; member of County Republican Executive Committee for several years. Representative in the General Assembly, 1917. K. of P.; I. O. O. F.; Jr. O. U. A. M. Presbyterian. Married, April, 1891, to Miss Helena E. Westall. Three children. Address: Lynn, N. C.
(Source: North Carolina Manual. 1919. Published by the North Carolina Historical Commission.)
