John J. Barton

John J. Barton
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43^rd Mayor of Indianapolis
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 1964
Preceded by	Albert H. Losche
Succeeded by	Dick Lugar

Born	June 23, 1906 Indianapolis, Indiana
Died	May 4, 2004 (Aged 97) Indianapolis, Indiana
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Purdue University

John J. Barton (born June 23, 1906 in Indianapolis, Indiana; died May 4, 2004 in Indianapolis) served one term as mayor of Indianapolis. During his time in office, plans were made for the construction of the Indiana Convention Center. He was defeated for re-election by Richard Lugar.

Barton was an alumni of Purdue University and served in the military in World War II.

John Barton died on May 4th 2004, aged 97, just over 7 weeks before his 98th birthday.

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Preceded by Albert H. Losche	Mayor of Indianapolis 1964–1967	Succeeded by Dick Lugar

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