Warren A. Morton
Warren A. Morton | |
|---|---|
 Morton in 1982 | |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from Natrona County | |
| In office 1967–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Nels J. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Bob J. Burnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Warren Allen Morton March 22, 1924 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 2002 (aged 77) Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4; including Ted Morton |
| Relatives | Robert G. Allen (father-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
Warren Allen Morton (March 22, 1924 – February 18, 2002) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1967 to 1980.[1]
Life and career
Morton was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Linley and Ruth Morton. He attended Hotchkiss High School, graduating in 1942.[2] After graduating, he served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,[3] he attended Yale University, earning his degree in 1945.[2]
Morton served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1967 to 1980.[1] After his service in the House, in 1982, he ran as a Republican candidate for governor of Wyoming. He received 62,128 votes, but lost to Democratic incumbent Edgar Herschler.[4]
Death
Morton died on February 18, 2002, in Arizona, at the age of 77.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Representative Warren Morton". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Wyoming Blue Book, Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce, 1991, p. 221
- ^ "Warren Allen Morton". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved July 21, 2025 – via Ancestry.com.
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- ^ Thomson, Thyra (1983). 1983 Wyoming Official Directory and 1982 Election Returns. pp. 144, 219.
- ^ Barron, Joan (February 20, 2002). "Former House Speaker dies at 77: Casper oil man Morton devoted much of life to civic service". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. p. 1. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.