John Martin "Joe" Paton (5 September 1878 – 21 August 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[2]

Joe Paton
Personal information
Full name John Martin Paton
Date of birth (1878-09-05)5 September 1878
Place of birth Williamstown, Victoria
Date of death 21 August 1952(1952-08-21) (aged 73)
Place of death Williamstown, Victoria
Original team(s) Albion United
Position(s) Follower
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1896 Carlton (VFA) 17 (3)[1]
1897 Carlton 05 (0)
1898 North Melbourne (VFA) 10 (5)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1898.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Family

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The son of Robert Paton (1849-1926),[3] and Mary Ann Paton (1851-1888), née Martin,[4][5] John Martin Paton was born at Williamstown, Victoria on 5 September 1878.

Death

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He died at Williamstown, Victoria on 21 August 1952.[6]

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References

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  • Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2009). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers: every AFL/VFL player since 1897 (8th ed.). Seaford, Victoria: BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-921496-00-4.
  • Pennings, Mark (2016). Origins of Australian Football Volume 4: Tough Times (1st ed.). Victoria, Australia: Grumpy Monks Publishing. ISBN 978-0-646936-04-8.
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