Born in Germany, Schwittay emigrated with his parents to the United States and settled in Pound, Marinette County, Wisconsin.
[1] Schwittay was accused and tried for embezzlement and forgery and misconduct in office.
While, district attorney, Schwittay was disbarred from practicing law.
Schwittay died suddenly in Madison, Wisconsin from pneumonia.
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