Ernest Karl Neumann

Background

Neumann, Ernest Karl was born on December 15, 1898 in Delavan, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest W. and Lina (Baessler) Neumann.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University Kansas, 1923.

Career

Admitted to New Mexico bar, 1923, practiced at Carlsbad, until 1931. Police judge, Carlsbad, 1924-1925. City attorney of Carlsbad, 1926-1931.

Attorney general of New Mexico, 1931-1935.

Member New Mexico House of Representatives (Democratic floor leader), 1927. Interstate river commissioner of New Mexico, 1931-1935.

Chairman of the Board supervisors New Mexico Motor Patrol, 1934-1935. Member State Board Liquor Control, 1933-1935.

Assistant general counsel in charge of litigation and associate general counsel in charge legal department H.O.L.C., Washington.

Later associate general counsel Federal Home Loan Bank Board. General counsel, member board of trustees Group Health Association, Washington, 1935-1942.

Achievements

• Ernest Karl Neumann has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1917-1919. Member American, New Mexico bar associations, American Legion, Reserve Officers Association United States (president Wiesbaden, Germany, chapter 3d term. Mason (32°).

Connections

Married Elizabeth Ellen Hogue, December 2, 1931.

Father:

Ernest West. Neumann

Mother:

Lina (Baessler) Neumann

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ellen Hogue