Sherman Conant | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Duval district | |
| In office 1881 | |
| United States Marshal for the Northern District of Florida | |
| In office 1871–1879 | |
| Appointed by | Ulysses S. Grant |
| 9th Florida Attorney General | |
| In office 1870–1871 | |
| Governor | Harrison Reed |
| Preceded by | A. R. Meek |
| Succeeded by | J. B. C. Drew |
| Judge of the Leon County Court | |
| In office June 1868 – February 1869 | |
| Appointed by | Harrison Reed |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1839 Dublin, New Hampshire |
| Died | November 21, 1890 (aged 50) Palatka, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Frances Dewey (m. 1867) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | 39th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry |
| Commands | 3rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Sherman Conant (December 21, 1839 – November 21, 1890) was an American soldier and politician who served as the 9th Florida Attorney General during Reconstruction.[1]
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