John A. Elston
John A. Elston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1915 – December 15, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph R. Knowland |
| Succeeded by | James H. MacLafferty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Arthur Elston February 10, 1874 Woodland, California, US |
| Died | December 15, 1921 (aged 47) Washington, D.C., US |
| Cause of death | suicide by drowning |
| Resting place | Chapel of the Chimes (Oakland, California) |
| Political party | Progressive Party Republican Party |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
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.