John M. Dalton

John Montgomery Dalton (November 9, 1900 – July 7, 1972) was an American attorney and Democratic politician from the state of Missouri. He was the 45th Governor of Missouri and the state's 34th Attorney General.

John M. Dalton
45th Governor of Missouri
In office
January 9, 1961  January 11, 1965
LieutenantHilary A. Bush
Preceded byJames T. Blair Jr.
Succeeded byWarren E. Hearnes
34th Attorney General of Missouri
In office
1953–1961
GovernorPhil M. Donnelly (1953–1957)
James T. Blair, Jr. (1957–1961)
Preceded byJonathan E. "Buck" Taylor
Succeeded byThomas Eagleton
Personal details
Born(1900-11-09)November 9, 1900
Vernon County, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJuly 7, 1972(1972-07-07) (aged 71)
Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
Resting placeOak Ridge Cemetery
Kennett, Missouri
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGeraldine Hall
ProfessionLawyer
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