Maurino R. Richton (August 3, 1909–April 30, 1995) was an American politician and lawyer.

Richton was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Richon received his Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University in 1933 and his law degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. He also studied at University of Chicago. Richton served in the United States Army during World War II His training at Camp Ritchie in Maryland makes him one of the Ritchie Boys. He practiced law in Chicago Heights and served as the attorney for the Chicago Heights Elementary School District No. 170. Richton served as the mayor of Chicago Heights from 1947 to 1951 and from 1963 to 1967. He then served in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1959 and 1960. Richton was a Republican. Richton died at his home in Chicago Heights, Illinois.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1959-1960,' Biographical Sketch of Maurino Richton, pg. 204-205
  2. ^ 'Maurino Richton, Former Mayor, State Legislator,' The Chicago Tribune, Kenan Heise, May 2, 1950
  3. ^ Illinois Periodicals Online-The Illinois Municipal Review-From The Editor's Desk-May 1995, pg. 3


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