Lorenzo De Medici Sweat
1818–1898 (age 80)
Biography
Lorenzo De Medici Sweat brought intellect and dedication to the halls of state and nation. A practicing attorney with a keen interest in public affairs, he represented Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he advocated for the concerns of his constituents with principled eloquence.
After his service in Congress, he continued to be a respected voice in Maine, showing the same calm resolve at home that had guided him through national debates. His life of honorable citizenship came to rest in Evergreen Cemetery, where he is remembered for a steady devotion to republican ideals.