John Gerald Milton (January 21, 1881-April 14, 1977) was a Democratic United States Senator from New Jersey. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey; attended the public schools; studied law; admitted to the bar in 1903 and commenced practice in Jersey City, N.J.; appointed on January 18, 1938, as a Democrat to the United States Senate, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of A. Harry Moore and served from January 18, 1938, to November 8, 1938, when a successor was elected; was not a candidate to fill the vacancy; resumed the practice of law; resided in Jersey City, New Jersey where he died; interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, New Jersey.
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Preceded by: A. Harry Moore U.S. Senator (Class 1) from New Jersey 1938 Served alongside: William H. Smathers Succeeded by: William W. Barbour
