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Justice John D. Caton
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Born:
March 19, 1812 in Monroe, NY
Illinois Supreme Court Justice:
1842-1843, 1843-1864
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice:
1855-1864
Succeeded:
John M. Robinson, Thomas Ford
Succeeded by:
Corydon Beckwith, John M. Robinson
Represented:
9th Circuit (1842-1843), 9th Circuit (1843-1848), 3rd Division (1848-1864)
Political Party
Democrat
Died:
July 30, 1895 in Chicago, IL
Buried:
Ottawa Avenue Cemetery, Ottawa, IL
Notes:
Portrait courtesy of the Illinois Supreme Court
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John D. Caton Memorial
John D. Caton Obituary 1
John D. Caton Obituary 2
John D. Caton Biography
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