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 byJoseph R. Knowland
Succeeded byJames H. MacLafferty
Personal details
BornJohn Arthur Elston
(1874-02-10)February 10, 1874
DiedDecember 15, 1921(1921-12-15) (aged 47)
Cause of deathsuicide by drowning
Resting placeChapel of the Chimes (Oakland, California)
PartyProgressive Party
Republican Party
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley
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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.