John Milton (New Jersey politician)

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John Milton
United States Senator from New Jersey
In office January 18, 1938 – November 8, 1938
Appointed by	A. Harry Moore
Preceded by	A. Harry Moore
Succeeded by	William W. Barbour
Personal details
Born	(1881-01-21)January 21, 1881 Jersey City, New Jersey
Died	April 14, 1977(1977-04-14) (aged 96) Jersey City, New Jersey
Political party	Democratic

John Gerald Milton (January 21, 1881 – April 14, 1977) was a Democratic United States Senator from New Jersey.

Biography

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey; attended the public schools; studied law; admitted to the bar in 1903 and commenced practice in Jersey City, N.J.; appointed on January 18, 1938, as a Democrat to the United States Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of A. Harry Moore and served from January 18, 1938, to November 8, 1938, when a successor was elected; was not a candidate to fill the vacancy; resumed the practice of law; resided in Jersey City, New Jersey where he died; interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, New Jersey.

External links

• United States Congress. "John Milton (id: M000787)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.