John Arthur Elston | |
---|---|
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1915 – December 15, 1921 | |
Preceded by | Joseph R. Knowland |
Succeeded by | James H. MacLafferty |
Personal details | |
Born | Woodland, California, US | February 10, 1874
Died | December 15, 1921 Washington, D.C., US | (aged 47)
Cause of death | suicide by drowning |
Resting place | Chapel of the Chimes (Oakland, California) |
Political party | Progressive Party Republican Party |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
John Arthur Elston (February 10, 1874 – December 15, 1921) was an American educator, lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1915 to 1921.[1]