John Martin "Joe" Paton (5 September 1878 â 21 August 1952) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
The son of Robert Paton (1849-1926), and Mary Ann Paton (1851-1888), née Martin, John Martin Paton was born at Williamstown, Victoria on 5 September 1878.
He died at Williamstown, Victoria on 21 August 1952.