John B. Sweat
19th century American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John B. Sweat (August 12, 1827 – March 30, 1893) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the western half of Dane County during the 1860 and 1861 sessions. He previously served one year in the Wisconsin State Assembly in the 1857 session.
Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 26th district, Preceded by ...
John B. Sweat | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 26th district | |
In office January 2, 1860 – January 6, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Andrew Proudfit |
Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Hopkins |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Dane 4th district | |
In office January 5, 1857 – January 4, 1858 | |
Preceded by | George P. Thompson |
Succeeded by | Henry K. Belding |
Register of Deeds of Dane County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1853 – January 1, 1855 | |
Preceded by | James G. Fox |
Succeeded by | James G. Fox |
Personal details | |
Born | (1827-08-12)August 12, 1827 Vermont, U.S. |
Died | March 30, 1893(1893-03-30) (aged 65) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Eliza Jane Hollister
(m. 1849) |
Children |
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Profession | Lawyer |
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