Newton Nash Clements
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Newton Nash Clements (December 23, 1837 – February 20, 1900) was a Colonel in the Confederate States Army and U.S. Representative from Alabama.
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Newton Nash Clements | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district | |
In office December 8, 1880 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Burwell Boykin Lewis |
Succeeded by | Goldsmith W. Hewitt |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1870-1872, 1874-1878, 1886-1896 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Newton Nash Clements (1837-12-23)December 23, 1837 Elyton, Alabama, US |
Died | February 20, 1900(1900-02-20) (aged 62) Birmingham, Alabama, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Laura Garnett McMichael |
Alma mater | University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | 50th Alabama Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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