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John Milton (New Jersey politician)

John Milton (New Jersey politician)

American politician

For other people named John Milton, see John Milton (disambiguation).

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

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Biography

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey he attended the public schools. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1903 and commenced practice in Jersey City, N.J. He was 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. He was not a candidate to fill the vacancy. He then resumed the practice of law. He resided in Jersey City, New Jersey where he died and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, New Jersey.

References

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