WPAOG website states Interred in West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY.
However, he is not interred at the West Point Cemetery.
Correct interment information was furnished to the WPAOG on October 7, 2020, but no change has been made to their website.
First graduate of the United States Military Academy, 1802.
Chief Engineer of the Army, 1812-1818.
WPAOG website states Interred in West Point Cemetery, West Point, NY.
However, he is not interred at the West Point Cemetery.
Correct interment information was furnished to the WPAOG on October 7, 2020, but no change has been made to their website.
First graduate of the United States Military Academy, 1802.
Chief Engineer of the Army, 1812-1818.
Inscription
JOSEPH GARDNER SWIFT
Son of Foster and Deborah Swift,
Born Nantucket, Mass., Dec. 31, 1783.
Died Geneva, New York, July 23, 1865,
First Graduate of the U. S. Military Academy,
WEST POINT.
Chief Engineer, U. S. Army 1812.
Brevetted Brigadier General 1814.
Family Members
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James Foster Swift
1806–1830
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Como Jonathan Williams Swift
1808–1877
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Capt Alexander Joseph Swift
1810–1847
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Thomas Delano Swift
1812–1829
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Julius H. Swift
1815–1850
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Sarah Delano Swift Richards
1816–1876
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McRee Swift
1819–1896
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Louisa Josephine "Josê" Swift Richards
1821–1859
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Harriett Walker Swift
1824–1826
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Charlotte F. Swift
1826–1840
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James Thomas Swift
1829–1890
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Dr Foster Swift
1833–1875
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