Bertha Colton

Bertha Colton
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Granby
In office
1947–1951
Serving with Philip E. Devnew
Preceded byTudor F. Holcomb
Leon D. Goddard
Succeeded byFrancis B. Allen
A. Chandler Ryder
Personal details
BornBertha Wilcox
1895 or 1896
West Granby, Connecticut, U.S.
Died (aged 63)
Granby, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseWalter G. Colton
Children3

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.

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.

Colton died in Granby, Connecticut, on November 26, 1959, at age 63.

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 3 "Mrs. Colton Dies At 63 In Granby". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. November 28, 1959. p. 4. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Bertha W. Colton". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Death Notices; Muszynski, Priscilla Jane". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. October 28, 1987. p. 96. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Walter G. Colton". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved July 4, 2026.