Background
SHORETT, John Burton was born on September 26, 1871 in Whitside Company, 111. Son of Lewis and Harriet Ann (Hopkins) Shorett.
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John Burton SHORETT
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University of Iowa; University of Washington, Bachelor of Laws, 1902.
Career
Ch. John B., Junior., Lamont J., Louise and Elizabeth Anne (Betty). Company Superintendent of Schools, Shelby Company, Iowa., 1897-1901. Drafted commercial waterway act which resulted in straightening, widening and deepening of S. End Waterways, Seattle, Washington, 1909.
Handled considerable litigation through all cts., including United States Supreme Court and succeeded in getting waterways taken over by United States Government. A tty., S. End Waterways, Seattle, Washington. Organized numerous drainage, diking and water Dists. throughout W. Washington.
Commissioner, Seattle Park Board, 1925.
Membership
Member: Chamber of Commerce. Municipal League. Clubs: Kiwanis, Golf and Country (Rainier).
Connections
Spouse Georgia Loveless, July 29, 1901, Big Rapids, Michigan.
