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.

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

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.