Background
Colton, Herbert Spencer was born on October 5, 1903 in Covington, Georgia, United States. Son of Abram and Estelle Colton.
Colton, Herbert Spencer was born on October 5, 1903 in Covington, Georgia, United States. Son of Abram and Estelle Colton.
Juris Doctor, Cornell University, 1927.
Associate, Schlesinger & Schlesinger, New York City, 1930-1936; chief counsel, Federal Housing Administration, Washington, 1936-1940; defense housing coordinator, United States Government, Washington, 1940-1942; attorney, Federal Housing Administration, Washington, 1942-1946; senior partner, Colton & Boykin, Washington, since 1946.
Member District of Columbia Bar Association.
Married Margaret DeCordova Sanville, May 25, 1933. Children: Catherine, Judith.