John A. Elston

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.

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 byJoseph R. Knowland
Succeeded byJames H. MacLafferty
Personal details
Born(1874-02-10)February 10, 1874
Woodland, California, US
DiedDecember 15, 1921(1921-12-15) (aged 47)
Washington, D.C., US
Cause of deathsuicide by drowning
Resting placeChapel of the Chimes (Oakland, California)
Political partyProgressive Party
Republican Party
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley
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