Background
Sweet, William Ellery was born on January 27, 1869 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Channing and Emeroy L. (Stevens) Sweet.
William Ellery Sweet museum, Colorado.
Sweet, William Ellery was born on January 27, 1869 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Channing and Emeroy L. (Stevens) Sweet.
Bachelor of Arts, Swarthmore, 1890 (Phi Beta Kappa), Doctor of Laws, 1936.
Established, 1894, firm of William E. Sweet & Company, investment bankers, Denver, Colorado, title later becoming Sweet, Causey, Foster & Company. Retired 1920; governor of Colorado, 1923-1924. Democratic candidate for United States senator, 1926.
Moderator General Council Congressional Christian Church, 1940-1942.
Member National Council Young Men’s Christian Association. Member S.R. of Colorado (president), Phi Kappa Psi. Clubs: Denver, Denver Country.
Married Joyeuse L. Fullerton, 1892. Children: Lennig, Channing Fullerton, Joyeuse Elise, William Ellery.