John Gerald Milton

John Gerald Milton
United States Senator
from New Jersey
In office
January 18, 1938  November 8, 1938
Preceded by A. Harry Moore
Succeeded by William W. Barbour
Personal details
Born (1881-01-21)January 21, 1881
Jersey City, New Jersey
Died April 14, 1977(1977-04-14) (aged 96)
Jersey City, New Jersey
Political party Democratic

John Gerald Milton (January 21, 1881 April 14, 1977) was a Democratic United States Senator from New Jersey.

Biography

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey; attended the public schools; studied law; admitted to the bar in 1903 and commenced practice in Jersey City, N.J.; appointed on January 18, 1938, as a Democrat to the United States Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of A. Harry Moore and served from January 18, 1938, to November 8, 1938, when a successor was elected; was not a candidate to fill the vacancy; resumed the practice of law; resided in Jersey City, New Jersey where he died; interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, New Jersey.

United States Senate
Preceded by
A. Harry Moore
U.S. Senator (Class 1) from New Jersey
January 18, 1938 November 8, 1938
Served alongside: William H. Smathers
Succeeded by
William W. Barbour
Honorary titles
Preceded by
George Radcliffe
Oldest living U.S. Senator
July 29, 1974 April 14, 1977
Succeeded by
Hall Lusk
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