Southwick (surname)

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Southwick is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Alfred P. Southwick (1826–1898), was a steam-boat engineer, dentist and inventor from Buffalo, New York. He is credited with inventing the electric chair as a method of legal execution. He was also a professor at the University of Buffalo school of dental medicine, now known as the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Clyde Aubra Southwick was a catcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns in 1911. He was well known throughout the league by his nickname, "Cheese", and he is even referred to as "Cheese Southwick" on some vintage baseball cards.

Dan Southwick is a founding member and bassist for Altamont. He also played bass guitar for Acid King.

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