John Black (Wisconsin politician)

John Black
Portrait from the United States biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men; Wisconsin volume (1877)
24th Mayor of Milwaukee
In office April 1878 – April 1880
Preceded by	Ammi R. Butler
Succeeded by	Thomas H. Brown
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 6th district
In office January 5, 1874 – January 3, 1876
Preceded by	John L. Mitchell
Succeeded by	John L. Mitchell
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 3rd district
In office January 1, 1872 – January 6, 1873
Preceded by	James Hoye
Succeeded by	James McGrath
Personal details
Born	Jean Schwartz (1830-08-16)August 16, 1830 Bitche, Lorraine, France
Died	October 25, 1899(1899-10-25) (aged 69) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Spouse	Elizabeth M. Schoeffel (died 1891)
Children	Elizabeth M. Black (b. 1856; died 1939)
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John Black (born Jean Schwartz; August 16, 1830 – October 25, 1899) was a French American immigrant and Democratic politician. He served as the 24th mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and represented Milwaukee County for three years in the Wisconsin Legislature.^[1]