Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 42nd district
In office 1899–1900
Personal details
Born
(1866-05-08)May 8, 1866 Hagerstown, Maryland
Died
January 15, 1922(1922-01-15) (aged 55) New York City
Nationality
American
Political party
Republican (later Democrat)
Spouse
Ella Chambers
Children
Layton J., Frank P.
Alma mater
Howard University University of Minnesota Law School
Profession
Lawyer
John Francis Wheaton (May 8, 1866 – January 15, 1922), name alternately written as John Frank Wheaton and J. Frank Wheaton,[1] was an American politician. He was the first African American elected to the Minnesota Legislature, serving in its House of Representatives. Wheaton was known as a vibrant figure and gifted orator who quickly rose to prominence in Minnesota politics only to quickly leave not long afterward.[2]
^Wheaton, John Frances "Frank, J. Frank", Minnesota Legislative Reference Library, Accessed December 15, 2010.
^Brady, Tim (2007). "A Spectacular Career". Gopher Gold: Legendary Figures, Brilliant Blunders, and Amazing Feats at the University of Minnesota. Minnesota Historical Society. pp. 65–69. ISBN 978-0-87351-601-3. OCLC 123968274.
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