Phillip A. Stanton
Phillip A. Stanton | |
|---|---|
| 37th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
| In office January 4, 1909 – October 5, 1910 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Beardslee Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Hathaway Hewitt |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 71st district | |
| In office January 5, 1903 – January 2, 1911 | |
| Preceded by | Howard A. Broughton |
| Succeeded by | Lyman Farwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philip Ackley Stanton February 4, 1868 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 1945 (age 77) Seal Beach, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Real estate investor, politician |
Phillip Ackley Stanton (February 4, 1868 – September 1945) was a Republican politician from California who served in the California State Assembly from 1903 to 1910, serving as Speaker between 1909 and 1910. Stanton is also known for founding the cities of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. The city of Stanton, California is named in his honor.