Background
Huston, Claudius Hart was born on February 15, 1876 in Harrison Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Columbus De Witt and Margaret Eleanor (MacRae) Huston.
Huston, Claudius Hart was born on February 15, 1876 in Harrison Company, Indiana, United States. Son of Columbus De Witt and Margaret Eleanor (MacRae) Huston.
Valparaiso U.; Bachelor of Science, Chattanooga Normal University.
Began as college instructor. Entered manufacturing business at Chattanooga, 1901. Chairman Traanscontinental Oil Corporation.
Also officer or director many other companies Was president Chattanooga Manufacturers Association, Chattanooga Chamber Commerce, Lee Highway Association.
1st vice president Dixie Highway Chairman"s Association 5th Liberty Loan Drive, Chattanooga territory. Chairman campaign and advisory committee Republican State Committee of Tennessee, 1920.
Assistant section Department of Commerce, 1921-1923. Was chairman National Ways and Means Committee of Republican National Committee.
Chairman Republican National Committee, 1929.
Chairman Executive Committee University of Chattanooga.
Mason (honorary 33°, Scottish Rite).
Married Grace Jordon, August 15, 1902 (died August 6, 1917). Children: Eleanor, Katharine, Alice, Mildred.