About John J. Barton
Lived 1906 – 2004 (aged 97). John J. Barton was an American politician.
John J. Barton (June 23, 1906 – May 4, 2004) was an American politician who served one term as mayor of Indianapolis. During his time in office, plans were made for the construction of the Indiana Convention Center. He was defeated for re-election by Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners member and future United States Senator Richard Lugar in 1967. Barton was the last Indianapolis mayor whose time in the office was entirely before the consolidation of Indianapolis with Marion County under Unigov.
Barton was an alumnus of Purdue University (class of 1930) and served in the military in World War II. He died on May 4, 2004, aged 97.
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Who was John J. Barton?
American politician (1906-2004)
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John J. Barton was born on 23 June 1906 in Indianapolis.
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John J. Barton died on 4 May 2004 in Indianapolis.
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John J. Barton was a politician.
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