Background
Camden, Johnson Newlon was born on January 5, 1865 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Honorary Johnson Newlon (ex-United States senator) and Ann (Thompson) C.
lawyer senator (federal) coal mining advocate
Camden, Johnson Newlon was born on January 5, 1865 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Honorary Johnson Newlon (ex-United States senator) and Ann (Thompson) C.
Educated Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia. Studied law Columbia University School of Law, and Summer Law School, University of Virginia.
Farmer and breeder of fine cattle and horses at Spring Hill Farm, near Versailles, Kentucky, since 1896. Actively identified with opening and development of coal mines in eastern Kentucky. Appointed by Governor James B. McCreary as United States senator from Kentucky, June 16, 1914, to fill vacancy, and elected in November following, for unexpired term ending March 4, 1915.
Clubs: Lexington, Country (Lexington, Kentucky).
Married Susanna Preston Hart, October 16, 1888.