Background
Newby, Leonidas Perry was born on April 9, 1856 in Henry Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Jacob Nixon and Lavina (Leonard) Newby.
Newby, Leonidas Perry was born on April 9, 1856 in Henry Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Jacob Nixon and Lavina (Leonard) Newby.
Education high school.
Bar, 1879, and began practice at Knightstown. Prosecuting attorney 18th Judicial District of Indiana, 1884-1888. Member Indiana Senate, 1892-1902.
Member firm Newby & Newby.
President Citizens National Bank, Knightstown Gas Company. Resigned various other corporation offices upon election, 1922, as Grand Master Grand Encampment Knight of the Order of the Thistle of the United States and outlying possessions, also Cuba and Mexico.
Member all.
Member Indiana Senate, 1892-1902. Member firm Newby & Newby. Member all.
Married Mary Elizabeth Breckenridge, of Knightstown, Indiana, December 15, 1876. Children: Mistress Floss Cooper, Floyd J.