| John J. Carton | |
| Office: | Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives |
| Term Start: | January 2, 1901 |
| Term End: | 1904 |
| Predecessor: | Edgar J. Adams |
| Successor: | Sheridan F. Master |
| State House2: | Michigan |
| District2: | Genesee County 2nd |
| Term Start2: | January 1, 1899 |
| Term End2: | 1904 |
| Birth Date: | 8 November 1856 |
| Birth Place: | Clayton Township, Genesee County, Michigan |
| Death Place: | Flint, Michigan |
| Spouse: | Addie C. Pierson |
| Party: | Republican |
John Jay Carton (November 8, 1856August 26, 1934) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1901 to 1904.
Carton was born on November 8, 1856, in Clayton Township, Genesee County, Michigan, to parents John and Ann Carton. Carton had 13 siblings. Carton was of Irish ancestry.[1]
Carton was admitted to the bar on August 21, 1844. He became legal partners with George H. Durand. Carton was sworn in to the Michigan House of Representatives on January 4, 1899. He would serve until 1904, becoming Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1901.[1] From 1907 to 1908, Carton was a delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention from the 13th district.[2]
Carton married Addie C. Pierson on November 22, 1898, in Ukiah, California. Carton was a Freemason.[1] [2]
Carton died on August 26, 1934, in Flint, Genesee County, Michigan.[1]