SKETCHES OF CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL AND THE ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHALS.
D. J. SWENIE, CHIEF FIRE MARSHAL, was born in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, July 20, 1834, where he remained until he arrived at the age of fifteen. In 1849 he came to Chicago and engaged in the harness trade, and in manufacturing leather hose, fire hats, etc., etc. In that year he joined No. 3 Hose Company, and subsequently joined Niagara Company No. 3. In 1852 he became a member of Red Jacket Engine Company No. 4, and was elected Assistant Foreman. In 1854 he returned to No. 3; in 1856 he was elected First Assistant Engineer of the Department; and in 1858 was elected Chief Engineer, organizing the Paid Steam Fire Department.
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