Cleveland Alexander Newton

Background

Newton, Cleveland Alexander was born on September 3, 1873 in Wright County, Missouri, United States. Son of John and Rebecca E. Newton.

Education

Student Drury College, Springfield, Missouri, 1895-1900. Bachelor of Laws, University of Missouri, 1902.

Career

1 son, John A. Began practice at Hartville, Missouri, 1902. Elected to Missouri House of Representatives, 1902, reelected, 1904. Assistant United State Attorneys Western District of Missouri, 1905-1907.

Assistant circuit attorney, St. Louis, 1907-1911. Assistant attorney general of the United States, Washington, District of Columbia, 1911-1913. Resigned to engage in practice at St. Louis.

Member 66th to 69th Congresses (1919-1927), 10th Missouri District. General counsel Mississippi Valley Association, 1928-1943. Home: 6188 McPherson Avenue, St. Louis, Mo.

Membership

Member 66th to 69th Congresses (1919-1927), 10th Missouri Dist.

Connections

Married Meta Mitchell, June 7, 1907.

Father:

John Newton

Mother:

Rebecca E. Newton

Spouse:

Meta Mitchell