John A. Conant
American politician
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John A. Conant (August 7, 1887 – December 3, 1964) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Marquette County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 21st Senate district during the 1919 and 1921 sessions. He also served as district attorney of Marquette County.
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Preceded byFrank H. Hanson
Succeeded byMax W. Heck
Preceded byJohn A. Metzler
Succeeded byJohn A. Metzler
John A. Conant | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Frank H. Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Max W. Heck |
| District Attorney of Marquette County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1915 – January 1, 1919 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Metzler |
| Succeeded by | John A. Metzler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1887 Weyauwega, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 3, 1964 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Westfield East Cemetery, Westfield, Wisconsin |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Hazel Lee Moss (m. 1916–1964) |
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| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Biography
Conant was born on August 7, 1887.[1] He graduated from high school in Eagle River, Wisconsin, and from the University of Minnesota.
Career
Conant was elected to the Senate in 1918. He had been District Attorney of Marquette County, Wisconsin, since 1915. Conant resigned from that position in 1919 to take his Senate seat. He was a Republican.
