About John J. Carton
Lived 1856 – 1934 (aged 77). John J. Carton was an American politician.
John Jay Carton (November 8, 1856 – August 26, 1934) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1901 to 1904.
Early life Carton was born on November 8, 1856, in Clayton Township, Genesee County, Michigan, to parents John and Ann Carton. Carton had 13 siblings. Carton was of Irish ancestry.
Career Carton was admitted to the bar on August 21, 1844. He became legal partners with George H. Durand. Carton was sworn in to the Michigan House of Representatives on January 4, 1899. He would serve until 1904, becoming Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1901.
Personal life Carton married Addie C. Pierson on November 22, 1898, in Ukiah, California. Carton was a Freemason.
Death Carton died on August 26, 1934, in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.
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Who was John J. Carton?
American politician (1856–1934)
When was John J. Carton born?
John J. Carton was born on 8 November 1856 in Clayton Township.
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John J. Carton died on 26 August 1934 in Flint, Michigan.
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John J. Carton was a politician.
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John J. Carton was American.
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