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James Colt was born on 19 August, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American politician. Discover James Colt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
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Lawyer Politician |
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75 years old |
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Leo |
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19 August, 1932 |
| Birthday |
19 August |
| Birthplace |
Boston, Massachusetts |
| Date of death |
5 June, 2008 |
| Died Place |
Danvers, Massachusetts |
| Nationality |
United States
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James Colt Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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James Colt Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Colt worth at the age of 75 years old? James Colt’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated James Colt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
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| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
James Denison Colt (August 19, 1932 – June 5, 2008) was an American lawyer and politician who represented the 4th Essex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 1997.
Colt was born on August 19, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Mary Forbes Atkinson Colt and Henry F. Colt.
He was a member of Forbes family.
Colt attended The Park School and St. Paul's School.
He then went on to Harvard University, where he was a member of the Harvard Crimson hockey team.
Colt graduated in 1954 and then served two years in the United States Army.
In 1959 he graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law.
In 1959, Colt joined the Boston law firm of Peabody and Arnold.
He later founded his own firm, Goodhue, Colt & Steffensen, where he practiced probate and estate law.
His final legal work came with the firm of Taylor, Ganson and Perrin in Boston, where he was of counsel.
Colt also served as a trustee of the Gardner Howland Shaw Foundation, an organization dedicated to the improvement of the Massachusetts penal system.
He was also a director of the Center for Addictive Behavior.
Colt held a number of political offices in Milton, Massachusetts.
From 1968 to 1972 he was a member of the town's Warrant Committee.
He was chairman of the board for two years.
Colt married Elizabeth Reynolds in December 1969.
The couple had three daughters.
One of Colt's nephews was author George Howe Colt, who wrote about him in The Big House.
Colt was also distant cousin of John Kerry.
Colt was a co-owner of the Forbes family's estate on Naushon Island.
He was a trustee of the estate for 30 years and managing trustee for seven.
From 1972 to 1973 he was a member of the Town Government Study Committee.
Colt was a member of the Milton Board of Selectmen from 1973 to 1982 and was chairman for three years.
Colt remained active in politics following his move to Wenham, Massachusetts.
Colt also served as a member Republican State Committee and was Massachusetts treasurer for Ronald Reagan's 1984 presidential campaign and George H. W. Bush's 1988 campaign.
He was a member of the Hamilton-Wenham Open Space and Housing Committee from 1987 to 1989 and the Wenham Board of Selectmen from 1990 to 1995.
In 1995, Colt succeeded his friend Forrester Clark in the Massachusetts House of Representatives after Clark gave up his seat to run for Massachusetts State Auditor.
In 1996, Clark, who was upset over the fact Colt had gone on vacation during the 1995 budget battle, challenged Colt for the Republican nomination.
Clark defeated Colt by 58 votes.
Colt died on June 5, 2008, at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts, of cancer.
