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Armorial Bearings of George Swinton

George Sitwell Campbell Swinton was a Scottish army officer, officer of arms and local politician.

Born Edinburgh, 10 May 1859 died 17 Jan. 1937

Municipal Reform Party whip 1903-12, Vice Chairman LCC 1911, Chairman London County Council 1912, resigned to become Chairman of the Town Planning Committee of Delhi.

Member of LCC representing Holborn 1901-07 and Dulwich 1922-8. Alderman 1907-12, 1920-2. Various Colonial Office activities. Held various offices in College of Heralds.

Entries in Wikipedia [1] and Who’s Who.

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Grandfather of John Swinton, one of whose children is the actress Tilda Swinton.

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