Background
Swaim, H. Nathan was born on November 30, 1890 in Zionsville, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles Rufus and Alice Elizabeth (Avery) Swaim.
Swaim, H. Nathan was born on November 30, 1890 in Zionsville, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles Rufus and Alice Elizabeth (Avery) Swaim.
Bachelor of Arts, De Pauw, 1913, Doctor of Laws, 1949. Juris Doctor, U. Chicago, 1916.
Admitted to Indiana bar, July 1, 1916, and practiced in Indianapolis, 1916-1939. Member Ogden & Swaim, 1916-1939. Judge Indiana Supreme Court, January 3, 1939-1945.
Judge The United States of America Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, since 1949.
Served United States Army, 1917-1918, discharge as First lieutenant Former president of the board of trustees Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home. President DePauw Alumni Association 1944-1946. Member Indianapolis Board School Commissioners, 1947-1949.
Member American, Indiana, Indianapolis bar associations, Order of Coif, American Legion, Sigma Nu, Phi Delta Phi.
Mason.; Clubs: Indianapolis Athletic, Indianapolis Service.
Married Clara L. Kenner, July 14, 1917. Children: Robert West., Norma Jean Sutter.