Background
Elton, James Samuel was born on November 7, 1838 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Prince and Olive Margaret (Hall) Elton.
Elton, James Samuel was born on November 7, 1838 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of John Prince and Olive Margaret (Hall) Elton.
Educated Everest’s School, Hamden, Connecticut, and Russell’s Military Academy, New Haven.
Entered employ Waterbury Brass Company, 1863, of which was president, 1874, until it was merged into American Brass Company, 1900. President Waterbury National Bank, 1896-1916. Director American Hardware Company.
Member Connecticut Senate, 1882-1883. Director Waterbury Hospital, Silas Bronson Library, the Westover School Corporation.
Married Charlotte Augusta Steele, October 28, 1863 (died 1899).