Background
James, Newton was born on March 28, 1890 in Leakesville, Mississippi, United States. Son of Philip Edward and Cynthia (Walley) James.
James, Newton was born on March 28, 1890 in Leakesville, Mississippi, United States. Son of Philip Edward and Cynthia (Walley) James.
Student S. Mississippi College, Mississippi Normal College, Clark’s Business School.
High school superintendent, company superintendent, Mississippi, 1912-1920. Bookkeeper and accountant, 1920-1925. Bond clerk State Treasurer’ General’ s Office, Mississippi, 1929-1935.
Deputy state treasurer of Mississippi, 1935. State treasurer, 1936-1940, 1944-1948, 1952-1956. Vice president Deposit Guaranty Bank & Trust Company, from 1956.
As a people whose forbears came together in response to intolerance, Baptistsshould cherish freedom and pursue it for millions around the world.
It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Member National Association State Auditors, Comptrollers and State Treasurers, Sons Confederate Veterans. Mason (Shriner).; Kiwanian.
Married Flora Byrd, April. Children: Van Owen, Daisy Belle (Mistress H. C. Caulfield), Newton Haskin.