William Swan Garvin

Biography

William Swan Garvin, born in 1806, was a dedicated citizen of Mercer County, quietly supporting the town's institutions while bringing thoughtful judgment to questions of schooling and commerce.

His friends recall a calming steadiness and a willingness to lend a sympathetic ear; after his passing in 1883, the community laid him to rest in Mercer Citizens Cemetery, honoring his lifelong devotion to the public good.