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.

John A. Conant
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923
Preceded byFrank H. Hanson
Succeeded byMax W. Heck
District Attorney of Marquette County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1915 – January 1, 1919
Preceded byJohn A. Metzler
Succeeded byJohn A. Metzler
Personal details
Born(1887-08-07)August 7, 1887
Weyauwega, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedDecember 3, 1964(1964-12-03) (aged 77)
Marquette County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeWestfield East Cemetery, Westfield, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Hazel Lee Moss
(m. 1916⁠–⁠1964)
Children
  • Jack Morrell Conant
  • (b. 1923; died 1999)
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
ProfessionLawyer

Biography

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Conant was born on August 7, 1887.[1] He graduated from high school in Eagle River, Wisconsin, and from the University of Minnesota.

Career

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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.

References

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  1. ^ Paul F. Hunter, ed. (1919). THE WISCONSIN BLUE BOOK. p. 468.
Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 21st district
January 6, 1919 – January 1, 1923
Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by
John A. Metzler
District Attorney of Marquette County, Wisconsin
January 1, 1915 – January 1, 1919
Succeeded by
John A. Metzler