Background
Harris, Newton Megrue was born on July 27, 1872 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Hickman and Melissa M. (Megrue) Harris.
Harris, Newton Megrue was born on July 27, 1872 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry Hickman and Melissa M. (Megrue) Harris.
Preparatory education, Lawrenceville (New Jersey) School. Student of University of Illinois, 1890-1891. Bachelor of Laws, Yale, 1895.
With First National Bank, Champaign, since 1895, president since 1921. Largely engaged in farming.
Member Illinois Seniors Golf Association, Kappa Sigma. Mason (32 degree, Shriner). Clubs: Champaign Country.
Married Mission Burnham, November 17, 1897 (died 1921). Married second, Mary East. Stedman, October 24, 1927. Children: Bruce B., Barbara B. (Mistress Ray F. Dobbins), Mary Julia (Mistress District of Columbia Dodds).