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Simpson C. Newman
Full Name: Simpson C. Newman
Date of birth: 1798
Date of death: Deceased, date unknown
Terms of Service top
Chamber District Dates of Service Legislatures Party City/County Note Counties in District
S 6 Nov 7, 1853 - Nov 5, 1855 5th (1) (2)     Coffeeville / Upshur   Upshur, Wood
(1) Democrat - Listed as delegate to Democratic State Convention in Austin, 1/9/1854. Tri-Weekly State Times, 1/17/1854, p. 1, crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(2) 5th Legislature - 11/7/1853, p. 2. Included in "roll of Senators elected being called by districts, the following Senators appeared, presented their credentials, and being qualified, took their seats." Senate Journal.
 
Biographical Notes and Resources top
Resolutions and Journal entries
  • 5th Legislature - Roll of Members, Simpson C. Newman, age 55 in 1853, native state South Carolina, emigrated from Alabama, farmer, postoffice Coffeeville, Upshur County, p. 458. House Journal.
    • Other Resources
  • Census of 1850 - S.C. Newman, Upshur County, age 52, born in South Carolina, merchant.
    Census of 1860 - S.C. Newman, Lafayette, Upshur County, age 60, born in South Carolina, farmer. HeritageQuest Online.
    • Committee Informationtop
    5th R.S. - 1853
    Indian Affairs  
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    Printing and Contingent Expenses  
    Roads, Bridges and Ferries  
     

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