[2][3] Stanton was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1868, and moved to California in 1887, where he entered a career in real estate, becoming the president of multiple real estate companies.

[3] Stanton was first elected to the California State Assembly's 71st district in 1902, receiving a majority of 1,566 votes.

[2] In 1910, Stanton attempted to run for Governor of California but lost the Republican primary to progressive candidate Hiram Johnson, who would win the election.

[3] Stanton died in September 1945 in the city of Seal Beach, California, which he founded.

[1] The town of Stanton, California is named in his honor after he influenced in its 1911 incorporation as a city.