Gustavus Franklin Swift
American business professional
Gustavus Franklin Swift, Sr. was an American business executive. He founded a meat-packing empire in the Midwest during the late 19th century, over which he presided until his death. Wikipedia
Born: June 24, 1839, Sagamore, Bourne, MA
Died: March 29, 1903 (age 63 years), Chicago, IL
Grandchildren: Muriel Gardiner, Ruth Morris Bakwin, Nelson Swift Morris, and more
Children: Louis Franklin Swift, Helen Swift Neilson, and Annie May Swift
Parents: Sally Crowell and William Swift
Spouse: Annie Higgins (m. 1861–1903)
Education: High School