John Francis Wheaton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Francis Wheaton

American politician and lawyer

Date of Birth: 08-May-1866

Place of Birth: Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 15-Jan-1922

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

John Francis Wheaton (May 8, 1866 – January 15, 1922), name alternately written as John Frank Wheaton and J.
Frank Wheaton, 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.