W. J. Sutton | |
|---|---|
 Sutton in 1931 | |
| President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
| In office January 12, 1931 – January 9, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Fred W. Hastings |
| Succeeded by | Walter G. Ronald |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 10, 1921 – January 9, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | E. Ben Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Kebel Murphy |
| In office January 13, 1913 – January 8, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Ellsworth C. Whitney |
| Succeeded by | E. Ben Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William James Sutton September 29, 1865 Lapeer County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1940 (aged 75) Cheney, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nellie (nee Hutchinson) m.1897–1921, her death |
William James Sutton (September 29, 1865 – December 22, 1940) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1913 to 1917 and 1921 to 1933.[1] From 1931 to 1933, he was President pro tempore of the Senate.[2]
- ^ State of Washington, Members of the Legislature 1889–2011 (PDF) (Report). Washington State Legislature. 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Senate Journal of the Legislature of the State of Washington. Washington State Legislature. 1941. p. 168. Retrieved 7 January 2018.