John M. Dalton
| John M. Dalton | |
|---|---|
| 45th Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 9, 1961 – January 11, 1965 | |
| Lieutenant | Hilary A. Bush | 
| Preceded by | James T. Blair Jr. | 
| Succeeded by | Warren E. Hearnes | 
| 34th Attorney General of Missouri | |
| In office 1953–1961 | |
| Governor | Phil M. Donnelly (1953–1957) James T. Blair, Jr. (1957–1961) | 
| Preceded by | Jonathan E. "Buck" Taylor | 
| Succeeded by | Thomas Eagleton | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1900 Vernon County, Missouri, U.S. | 
| Died | July 7, 1972 (aged 71) Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S. | 
| Resting place | Oak Ridge Cemetery Kennett, Missouri | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse | Geraldine Hall | 
| Profession | Lawyer | 
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.