Edwin Sweetland - After Coaching

After Coaching

After coaching Sweetland became a farmer and lawyer in hometown Dryden, New York. In a draft registration card completed in September 1918, Sweetland listed his residence as Dryden and his occupation as farmer. At the time of the 1920 and 1930 United States Censuses, he was living in Dryden with his wife, Hester, and his occupation was again listed as a farmer.

Sweetland also was involved in Dryden, New York and Tompkins County politics. Sweetland was a prominent member of the local Democratic Party. He served his community by holding numerous town offices including serving as member of the local draft board. In 1937 he was named "Superintendent of Sheep and Swine" of the New York State Fair succeeding E. S. Hill of Freeville, New York. He also served as Supervisor of the Town of Dryden from 1938 to 1944 In his political career he had to overcome being a Democrat in an overwhelming Republican county. The local voter rolls when he was elected Supervisor, shows that Republican outnumbered Democrats by close to a 2.5 to one margin in Tompkins County and a 3 to 1 margin in his hometown of Dryden.