John J. Carton

John Jay Carton (November 8, 1856 – August 26, 1934) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1901 to 1904.

John J. Carton
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 2, 1901 – 1904
Preceded byEdgar J. Adams
Succeeded bySheridan F. Master
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Genesee County 2nd district
In office
January 4, 1899 – 1904
Personal details
Born(1856-11-08)November 8, 1856
Clayton Township, Genesee County, Michigan
DiedAugust 26, 1934(1934-08-26) (aged 77)
Flint, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Addie C. Pierson

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.[1]

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.[1] From 1907 to 1908, Carton was a delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from the 13th district.[2]

Personal life

Carton married Addie C. Pierson on November 22, 1898 in Ukiah, California. Carton was a Freemason.[1][2]

Death

Carton died on August 26, 1934 in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.[1]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - John Jay Carton". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  2. "Carthew to Casdin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
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