Roy J. Sweet, the esteemed cashier of the First State Bank of South Shore, is a native of Glencoe County, Minnesota. Born in 1875, he hails from a family deeply rooted in Minnesota, with his father, William H. Sweet, having survived the tragic Indian outbreak of 1862. Roy J. Sweet’s remarkable career in banking began as an assistant cashier in Iowa, eventually leading him to his current position. Highly regarded for his expertise and careful approach to finance, he has played a pivotal role in the enduring success of the First State Bank. A respected figure in both professional and community spheres, Sweet’s dedication to the growth and well-being of his town has garnered him widespread admiration.
ROY J. SWEET, the popular and efficient cashier of the First State Bank of South Shore, is a native of Glencoe County, Minnesota, and dates his birth from the 3rd of October, 1875. His father, William H. Sweet, was a native of Wisconsin and a farmer by occupation. The mother, whose maiden name was Emma L. Gard, was born and raised in the state of Minnesota.
William H. Sweet went to Minnesota about the time of the great Indian outbreak of 1862 with his father, Rev. Josiah Sweet, an Episcopal clergyman and a chaplain in the United States Army for a number of years. He escaped death in that terrible massacre, as he was stationed at Fort Ridgely at the time. He married in Blue Earth County and, after spending some years there, moved his family to Iowa, settling in Woodbine. Roy J., the subject of this sketch, received his education in the schools of Woodbine. After completing the common-school course, Roy J. entered the normal school in Woodbine. However, a year before graduating from that institution, he left to accept a clerical position in a lawyer’s office. After serving in that capacity for three years, he resigned to become an assistant cashier of the First State Bank in Ma[?]kton, Iowa. He held this position for three years until the organization of the First State Bank in South Shore, South Dakota, in August 1900, where he became a director and cashier of the bank. Mr. Sweet still holds his position at the bank, and his careful business methods, able management, and wide personal influence have contributed significantly to its continued success and prosperity. He is highly skilled in accounting and has a thorough understanding of banking and finance, particularly in relation to the country’s industrial and general business interests. His popularity and reputation have earned him the confidence and esteem of the people. Mr. Sweet is deeply committed to the welfare and development of his adopted town, actively supporting initiatives aimed at promoting its growth and improvement. He is also an enthusiastic supporter and generous contributor to social, intellectual, and moral advancement projects within the community. In addition to his banking career, Mr. Sweet is actively involved in Masonic circles and is affiliated with the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Modern Woodmen of America fraternities, holding significant official positions within these organizations.
On November 29, 1899, Mr. Sweet married Miss Clara Anderson of Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Stoltenberg) Anderson from Mapleton. Mr. Anderson serves as the president of the First State Bank but is personally engaged in merchant activities in Mapleton, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Sweet reside in one of the town’s most beautiful and attractive houses, and they have a son named Charles Leroy Sweet.
The First State Bank is capitalized at fifteen thousand dollars and enjoys not only its own success but also indicates prosperity among its extensive customer base.