James Wirt Newman was a Democratic politician in the Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, and was Ohio Secretary of State from 1883 to 1885. Wikipedia
Born: March 12, 1841, Highland County, OH
Died: January 1, 1901 (age 59 years), Portsmouth, OH
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Secretary of State of Ohio (1883–1885), Ohio State Senator (1872–1876), and Ohio State Representative (1868–1870)
Education: Ohio Wesleyan University