Background
Tillman, John Newton was born on December 13, 1859 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Newton J. and Mary (Mullins) Tillman.
Tillman, John Newton was born on December 13, 1859 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Newton J. and Mary (Mullins) Tillman.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Arkansas, 1880. Doctor of Laws, University of Mississippi, 1906. Doctor of Laws, University of Vermont, 1911.
Admitted to bar, 1883.
Circuit clerk, Washington County, Arkansas, 1884-1888. Member Arkansas Senate, 1888-1892. Prosecuting attorney 4th Judicial District, Arkansas, 1892-1898.
Judge, same, 1900-1905.
President University of Arkansas, 1905-1912. Member 64th to 70th Congresses (1915-1929), 3d Ark District.
Member Arkansas Senate, 1888-1892. Member 64th to 70th Congresses (1915-1929), 3d Ark District.
Married Tempy Walker, March 4, 1885.