City: Hartranft
SWAB, Daniel Cooper, lawyer, dealer in coal and iron; born Williamstown, Penn., Nov. 15, 1874; German descent; son of Philip C. and Catherine (Koppenheffer) SWAB; father’s occupation, coal operator and politician; paternal grandparents, Eli and Nellie (Cooper) SWAB, maternal grandparents Daniel and Fannie (Bordner) KOPPENHEFFER; educated in common schools of Pa., and completed high school course; graduated in law University of Pa., in 1899; member Masons, all degrees except 33d degree; member Cumberland Club, Knoxville, Cherokee County Club, Knoxville, Kent Law Club, Philadelphia, Pa; Republican; State Senator 1908-1910; member German Lutheran church; President Middleborough Coal Co., Monarch Coal Co., Vice-Pres. and Treas. Reliance Coal & Coke Co.; began his business career as a lawyer and was former Asst. District Atty. Dauphin Co., Pa.
