George Radcliffe Colton

George Radcliffe Colton
Governor of Puerto Rico
In office
November 6, 1909 – November 15, 1913
Preceded byRegis Henri Post
Succeeded byArthur Yager
Personal details
Born(1865-04-10)April 10, 1865
Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1916(1916-04-06) (aged 50)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeOak Hill Cemetery
Spouse
Jessie T. McLeod
(died)
Children2
EducationKnox College
Occupation
  • Politician
  • banker
  • civil servant

George Radcliffe Colton (April 10, 1865 – April 6, 1916) was an American politician and civil servant. He served in the Nebraska House of Representatives and as governor of Puerto Rico from November 6, 1909, to November 15, 1913, a position to which he was appointed by President William Howard Taft.