Background
Carton, John Jay was born on November 8, 1856 in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Ann (Maguire) Carton.
Carton, John Jay was born on November 8, 1856 in Genesee County, Michigan, United States. Son of John and Ann (Maguire) Carton.
Educated district schools and high school, Flushing, Michigan, teaching at intervals, 1873-1877. Admitted to bar, 1884.
In mercantile houses Flushing, 1877-1880. Member of law firm Durand (George H.) & Carton until death of senior partner, 1903, later Carton & Gault. President First National Bank of Flint and its successor, National Bk. of Flint, 1899-1916.
County clerk Genesee County, 1880-1884.
City attorney, Flint, 1890, 91. Member Michigan House of Representatives, 1899-1905 (speaker, 1901.
03). President State Constitutional Convention, 1907.
Member of law firm Durand (George H.) & Carton until death of senior partner, 1903, later Carton & Gault. Member Michigan House of Representatives, 1899-1905 (speaker, 1901. 03); Mason.
Married Addie C. Pierson, November 22, 1898.