Doyle E. Carlton - Early Life

Early Life

Doyle Carlton the son of Albert and Martha Carlton was born in Wauchula, Florida. He had one younger brother, Leland Francis Carlton. He received his primary education in Wauchula and, as there was then no local high school, he then attended Stetson Academy. He subsequently graduated from the Liberal Arts College of Stetson University with an A.B. in 1909. Doyle then attended Chicago University where he received an A.B. in 1910. He earned his L.L.B. in 1912 from Columbia University, New York.In 1912 he was admitted to the practice of law in Florida and practiced law in Tampa beginning in that year. On July 30, 1912, in Tampa, Doyle married Nell Ray, daughter of Edward Dennis and Mary Ellen Ray.