John J. Barton [SEP] place of death
John J. Barton
John J. Barton (June 23, 1906 – May 4, 2004) 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 Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners member and future United States Senator Richard Lugar.
Barton was an alumnus of Purdue University (class of 1930) and served in the military in World War II. He died on May 4, 2004, aged 97
Series producer Kate Oates commented that she was "delighted" to welcome Ward to the show and added that the arrival of his character would mark a new era for the popular Barton family. James is the older brother of John Barton (James Thornton). The brothers were estranged at the time of John's death due to a rift that was not healed. James is a single father to three sons and is a farmer like John. He will make "an unexpected visit" to John's widow Moira (Natalie J.