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 byJohn W. Heath
In office
1931 – January 1940
Preceded byRobert E. Foster
Succeeded byHubert B. Boykin
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
SpouseMinnie Belle Prine
ChildrenAt least 5, including Buddie

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  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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