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 – April 6, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Heath |
| In office 1931 – January 1940 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Foster |
| Succeeded by | Hubert B. Boykin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Josephus Clarence Newman November 3, 1884 Gallman, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 1945 (aged 60) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Minnie Belle Prine |
| Children | At least 5, including Buddie |
References
edit- ^ "Issaquena Legislator Passes At Vicksburg". The Clarion-Ledger. April 7, 1945. p. 1. Retrieved August 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Newman builds railroad museum". Hattiesburg American. December 18, 1988. p. 22. Retrieved August 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
