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.
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