Background
WESTHUES, Henry John was born on June 5, 1888 in Westphalen, Germany. Son of William and Theresa (Peters) Westhues.
WESTHUES, Henry John was born on June 5, 1888 in Westphalen, Germany. Son of William and Theresa (Peters) Westhues.
Catholic Parochial School, Glasgow, Missouri. St. Louis University, Bachelor of Laws, 1912.
Appointed City Attorney, Jefferson City, 1913. Elected City Attorney, Jefferson City, 1914-1916. Elected Prosecuting Attorney, Cole Company, Missouri, 22.
Elected Judge, 14 Judicial Circuit, Missouri, 1922, re-elected 1928. Served Secretary Draft Board during the World War. Republic in politics.
Member: Knights of Columbus. St Peters Benevolent Association. Cole Company and Missouri State Bar Associations.
Bar Association 14 Judicial Circuit. Judicial Council of Missouri Club: Kiwanis.
Spouse Helen Roer, August 1916, Jefferson City, Missouri.