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Swinton (WILLIAM an American educator)

WILLIAM, an American educator, brother of John; born in Salton, Scotland, April 23, 1833. During the SWINTON Civil War he was war correspondent of the New York "Times"; from 1869 to 1872 he was Professor of English Lanand Literature in the University of of California. His writings include:

Among Words"; "Twelve Decisive Battles of the War"; "Campaigns of the Army of the Potomac"; "Word ; "Studies in English Literature"; and "Outlines of the World's History." He died in New York City Oct. 25, 1892.