Jesse DeWitt Sexton (September 6, 1885 – August 28, 1948) was an American Democratic politician.

Early life edit

Born near Paradise in Clay County, Sexton was educated in the public schools of Kearney, the Central Missouri State Teachers College, and the Polytechnic Institute and the Southwestern Optical College of Kansas City.[1]

Professional and legislative career edit

Sexton was a farmer. He served in the Missouri General Assembly.

Sexton was first elected to the Missouri Senate in 1936.[citation needed] He was also elected County Judge of Clinton County in 1934.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ Dwight H. Brown. Official Manual State of Missouri 1941-1942. Jefferson City, Missouri: Mid-State Printing Company. p. 61.

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