J. Fred Lawton

J. Fred Lawton
Born
J. Fred Lawton

(1888-01-26)January 26, 1888
DiedNovember 1, 1969(1969-11-01) (aged 81)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupations
  • Lyricist
  • writer
  • businessman
SpouseMarjorie Newton
ChildrenGeorge F. Lawton, J. Fred Lawton, Jr.

J. Fred Lawton (January 26, 1888 – November 1, 1969; full name James Frederick Lawton) was a lyricist, poet, and businessman active in the greater Detroit area who was closely associated with the University of Michigan for most of his life.