Jacobus Swartwout

Biography

Jacobus Swartwout answered the call of duty during the Revolution, serving with distinction in the Continental Army before turning his attention to civic responsibilities in Wappinger. His steady leadership reflected a devotion to the republic’s ideals and the rural communities that sustained it.

In later years he remained engaged with neighbors, offering counsel rooted in experience and always mindful of the sacrifices that secured the nation’s liberty.