J. C. Newman

Josephus Clarence Newman Sr. (November 3, 1884 – April 6, 1945) was an American farmer and politician. Moving to Valley Park, Mississippi in 1917 to work as a foreman for the Illinois Central Railroad, he represented Issaquena County in the Mississippi House of Representatives.[1] His fifth child, Buddie Newman was elected to the seat in 1951 and would go on to serve as Speaker of the House.[2]

J. C. Newman
Member of the
Mississippi House of Representatives
from Issaquena County
In office
1944–1945
Preceded byJohn W. Heath
In office
1931–1936
Preceded byR. E. Foster
Succeeded byLivingston Peyton
Personal details
Born
Josephus Clarence Newman

(1884-11-03)November 3, 1884
Gallman, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 1945(1945-04-06) (aged 60)
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Minnie Belle Prine

References

  1. "Issaquena Legislator Passes At Vicksburg". The Clarion-Ledger. April 7, 1945. p. 1. Retrieved August 18, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Newman builds railroad museum". Hattiesburg American. December 18, 1988. p. 22. Retrieved August 18, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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