John B. Sweat

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.

John B. Sweat
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 26th district
In office
January 2, 1860 – January 6, 1862
Preceded byAndrew Proudfit
Succeeded byBenjamin F. Hopkins
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Dane 4th district
In office
January 5, 1857 – January 4, 1858
Preceded byGeorge P. Thompson
Succeeded byHenry K. Belding
Register of Deeds of Dane County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1853 – January 1, 1855
Preceded byJames G. Fox
Succeeded byJames G. Fox
Personal details
Born(1827-08-12)August 12, 1827
Vermont, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 1893(1893-03-30) (aged 65)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeCongressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Eliza Jane Hollister
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(m. 1849)​
Children
  • Irving M. Sweat
  • (b. 1850; died 1889)
  • Ella Sweat
  • (b. 1852; died 1866)
ProfessionLawyer
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