Born c1820 in Bristol, the son of Thomas Sweet I and the brother of James and Thomas Sweet II (MLPPR, 41C).
| 1834 | 4 Mar. He was apprenticed to J.D. Pountney, aged 14 years (A, Ao). |
| 1840 | 13 Jul. 2 St Mary-le-Port Street, St Mary-le-Port parish, the son of Thomas Sweet, a potter, he married Ann Martin the daughter of Henry Martin, a brick maker (MLPPR). |
| 1841 | Goughs Court, Temple parish (21), living with his wife Ann (20) born in Bristol (41C). |
| 1846 | 28 Jun. Temple parish on the baptism of his children James Elizabeth and Sarah Ann. Wife Ann (TPR). |
| 1851 | Potter presser, widower, 11 Harris Yard, Temple parish (29), living with his children Sarah (8) and Jane (4) (51C). |
| 1861 | Potter, 47 Hotwells Road, Clifton (39), living with his wife Mary Ann (29) and daughter Jane (15), both born in Bristol (61C). |