Background
Elton, J. O. was born in 1879 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Johann Wolfgang and Mary J. (Davis) Elton.
Elton, J. O. was born in 1879 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Johann Wolfgang and Mary J. (Davis) Elton.
Student Washington State College, 1899-1902. Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, University of Idaho, 1909, honorary Metallurgical Engineer, 1920.
Testing engineer, Anaconda Copper Mining Company, 1909-1910. Superintendent Success Mine, Wallace, Idaho, 1911-1912. Metallurgist, Anaconda Smelter Commission, 1913-1915.
Superintendent electrolytic zinc plants, Anaconda Copper Mining Company, 1916-1918.
Assistant general superintendent, same, Great Falls, Montana, 1918-1921. Manager International Smelting Company and subsidiaries, since 1921.
President North Lily Mining Company, Yankee Consolidated Mining Company, Park Premier Mining Company, Pelleyere Mining Company, Mountain City Copper Сompany. Vice president Walker Mining Company.
Manager Tooele Valley Railroad
Director Park Utah Consolidated Mining Сompany. Vice president, general manager National Tunnel & Mines Сompany. Vice president Utah State Building Commission Private United States Volumes, in Philippines, 1898-1899.
Member American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers (director Clubs: Alta (Salt Lake City).
Married May Mc-Kenzie, May 9, 1904. Children: James West., Richard M. Assistant.