Background
Newsham, Joseph Parkinson was born on May 24, 1837 in Preston, England. Son of James and Nancy Newsham.
Newsham, Joseph Parkinson was born on May 24, 1837 in Preston, England. Son of James and Nancy Newsham.
Studied law 2 years
Was First lieutenant and adjt., 32d Missouri volunteer infantry, Blair’s brigade, United States of America, during Civil War. After war clerk on court, Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Practiced law, Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
Taught school in Louisiana.
Removed to Saint Francisville, Louisiana, 1867. Editor and proprietor West Feliciana Republican.
Member Louisiana Constitutional Convention under which State was readmitted to Union.