John William Stayton (December 24, 1830 – July 5, 1894) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Texas from November 1881 to July 1894, serving as chief justice from March 1888 to July 1894.[1]

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  1. ^ "John William Stayton (1830-1894)". University of Texas, Tarlton Law Library.
Political offices Preceded byRobert S. Gould Justice of the Texas Supreme Court 1881–1894 Succeeded byA. S. Walker Preceded byAsa H. Willie Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court 1888–1894 Succeeded byReuben R. Gaines