Background
Sweeney, Zachary Taylor was born on February 10, 1849 in Liberty, Kentucky, United States. Son of G. E. and Talitha (Campbell) Sweeney.
Sweeney, Zachary Taylor was born on February 10, 1849 in Liberty, Kentucky, United States. Son of G. E. and Talitha (Campbell) Sweeney.
Graduate Scottville (Illinois) Seminary. 1 year at Eureka College, Illinois, and 3 years, De Pauw U. Doctor of Laws, Butler U.
Teacher, 1866; in ministry Christian (Disciples) Church, since 1869. Minister Paris, Illinois, 1869-1871, Columbus, Indiana, 1871-1896. Pastor emeritus. Exclusively engaged as lyceum lecturer by Redpath Bureau, since 1897.
United States consul general at Constantinople, 1889-1893.
Imperial Ottoman commissioner to Chicago Exposition, 1893. Director Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern Railroad
Now commissioner of fisheries and game for Indiana Was chancellor Butler U. Member of advisory committee World’s Congress of Religions, 1893.
Member of advisory committee World’s Congress of Religions, 1893.
Married Linnie Irwin, March 10, 1875. Children: Nettie South., Joseph T. (deceased), Elsie I. School.