W. J. Sutton
W. J. Sutton | |
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Sutton in 1931 | |
| President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
| In office January 12, 1931 – January 9, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Fred W. Hastings |
| Succeeded by | Walter G. Ronald |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office January 10, 1921 – January 9, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | E. Ben Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Kebel Murphy |
| In office January 13, 1913 – January 8, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | Ellsworth C. Whitney |
| Succeeded by | E. Ben Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William James Sutton September 29, 1865 Lapeer County, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | December 22, 1940 (aged 75) Cheney, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Nellie (nee Hutchinson) m.1897–1921, her death |
William James Sutton (September 29, 1865 – December 22, 1940) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1913 to 1917 and 1921 to 1933. From 1931 to 1933, he was President pro tempore of the Senate.