John Lement Bacon (June 18, 1862 – April 27, 1909) was a Vermont banker, businessman and politician who served as State Treasurer.

[2] When the National Bank of White River Junction was organized in 1886, Bacon relocated to Hartford and was appointed Cashier (while Maxwell Evarts was President), and held this position until his death.

[7] At the time, Vermont's treasurer and secretary of state also served as Vermont's insurance commissioners, and Bacon was elected secretary, vice president and president of the National Convention of Insurance Commissioners.

[8][9][10][11] After serving as state treasurer, Bacon continued his banking and business career.

[14] In Hartford Bacon purchased the house and farm that had once been owned by Lieutenant Governor Joseph Marsh, and christened the property "Marshland.