John Charles Fremont Slayton (June 27, 1856 – January 4, 1922) was an American produce dealer and politician who served as a member of the Melrose, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen,[1] and on the Massachusetts Executive Council.
Early life
Slayton was born in Calais, Vermont on June 27, 1856.[6] His family moved to Morrisville, Vermont, when he was 7 years old. Slayton was educated in the public schools there, graduating from Morrisville High School.[7] After he graduated from high school, Slayton worked for his father.[7] When he was 35, Slayton moved to Boston.
Family
Slayton had two children Ralph Slayton and Louise (Slayton) Sheldon.[5]
Business career
When he was 35, Slayton moved to Boston[5] and went to work in a produce company.[7] Slayton worked for the firm A. & O. W. Mead. Later on in 1887[clarification needed][7] Slayton established the firm of Slayton & Boynton,[5] Commission agents in Boston's Haymarket Square.[7]
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