John Gerald Milton
| John Gerald Milton | |
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| United States Senator from New Jersey | |
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In office January 18, 1938 – November 8, 1938 | |
| Preceded by | A. Harry Moore |
| Succeeded by | William W. Barbour |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 21, 1881 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Died |
April 14, 1977 (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 Gerald Milton (id: M000787)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States Senate | ||
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| Preceded by A. Harry Moore |
U.S. Senator (Class 1) from New Jersey January 18, 1938 – November 8, 1938 Served alongside: William H. Smathers |
Succeeded by William W. Barbour |
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| Preceded by George Radcliffe |
Oldest living U.S. Senator July 29, 1974 – April 14, 1977 |
Succeeded by Hall Lusk |
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