J. Ernest Wharton

James Ernest Wharton (October 4, 1899 – January 19, 1990) was an American attorney and politician. A Republican, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1951 to 1965.

Biography

James Ernest Wharton was born in Binghamton, New York on October 4, 1899 to James H. Wharton and Mae Dibble. He attended the public schools of Richmondville and graduated from Richmondville High School. After his high school graduation, Wharton attended Albany Law School.

During World War I, Wharton joined the Student Army Training Corps. He enlisted as a private in October 1918, and was discharged in December, following the Armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended the war.

Wharton worked for Travelers Insurance from 1920 until 1929. A Republican, Wharton was the district attorney of Schoharie County, New York from 1932 until 1941. After leaving Congress, Wharton resumed the practice of law and became involved in real estate development. 1960, and 1964, as well as the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

He died in Summit, New York on January 19, 1990. They divorced and he married Marion Turner (1913–2006). With his first wife, Wharton was the father of a daughter, Beverly Wharton Radez.