John A. Conant

For others of a similar name, see John Conant (disambiguation).

John A. Conant
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	(1887-08-07)August 7, 1887 Weyauwega, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	December 3, 1964(1964-12-03) (aged 77) Marquette County, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Westfield East Cemetery, Westfield, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Hazel Lee Moss ​ (m. 1916⁠–⁠1964)​
Children	Jack Morrell Conant (b. 1923; died 1999)
Alma mater	University of Minnesota
Profession	Lawyer

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.

Biography

Conant was born on August 7, 1887. 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.