William J. Sweeney (Wisconsin politician)

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William J. Sweeney was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

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Biography

Sweeney was born in Glenmore, Wisconsin. [1] He later resided in De Pere, Wisconsin. [2]

Career

Sweeney was a member of the Assembly from 1933 to 1946 and was a Democrat. Previously, he had served as Town Clerk of Glenmore from 1922 to 1927 and Town Chairman of Glenmore from 1927 to 1929.

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References

  1. "Members of the Assembly". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1946. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  2. "Sweeney, William J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2015-05-14.