Bertha Colton
Bertha Colton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Granby | |
| In office 1947–1951 Serving with Philip E. Devnew | |
| Preceded by | Tudor F. Holcomb Leon D. Goddard[1] |
| Succeeded by | Francis B. Allen A. Chandler Ryder[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bertha Wilcox 1895 or 1896 West Granby, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 63) Granby, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Walter G. Colton |
| Children | 3 |
Bertha Colton (died November 26, 1959) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1947 to 1951, representing the town of Granby as a Republican.
Political career
Colton was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1946 and served two terms representing the town of Granby as a Republican. She served both terms alongside fellow Republican Philip E. Dandrow and was a member of the Education Committee.[2][1][3]
Personal life
Colton was born in West Granby, Connecticut. She was married to Walter G. Colton, who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1939 to 1941. They had three children.[2][4][5]
Colton died in Granby, Connecticut, on November 26, 1959, at age 63.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "City/Town of Granby Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Mrs. Colton Dies At 63 In Granby". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. November 28, 1959. p. 4. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Bertha W. Colton". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Death Notices; Muszynski, Priscilla Jane". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. October 28, 1987. p. 96. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Walter G. Colton". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
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