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Newton Nash Clements
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district |
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| In office December 8, 1880 – March 3, 1881 |
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| 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 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
Newton Nash Clements
December 23, 1837 Elyton, Alabama |
| Died | February 20, 1900 (aged 62) Birmingham, Alabama |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| 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 |
Newton Nash Clements (born December 23, 1837 – died February 20, 1900) was an important person from Alabama. He was a high-ranking officer (a Colonel) in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He also served as a U.S. Representative for Alabama, which means he helped make laws for the country.
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Life and Education
Newton Nash Clements was born on December 23, 1837, in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. His parents were Hardy and Maria Clements.
College Years
He went to the University of Alabama and graduated in 1858. While at the university, he was the very first person to join the Sigma Alpha Epsilon club! Later, in 1859, he went to Harvard University to study law, but he didn't become a lawyer.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, Newton Clements joined the Confederate States Army. He started as a Captain in the Twenty-sixth Alabama Regiment. This group later became the Fiftieth Alabama Regiment. He was a brave soldier and was promoted several times. He became a Major, then a Lieutenant Colonel, and finally a Colonel.
Political Career
After the war, Clements became involved in politics in Alabama.
Serving in Alabama
He was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives several times. He served from 1870 to 1872, and again from 1874 to 1878. During these years, he was chosen to be the Speaker of the House in 1876, 1877, and 1878. This meant he was in charge of leading the meetings and discussions in the state house.
Serving in Congress
Newton Clements was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to fill a spot that was open. He served in Congress from December 8, 1880, to March 3, 1881. He tried to be re-elected in 1880 but was not successful.
Return to State Politics
Even after his time in Congress, he continued to serve Alabama. He was re-elected to the Alabama assembly in 1886, 1888, and 1890. He was again named Speaker of the House and held that position until 1896.
Later Life
Newton Clements was also very interested in farming, especially growing cotton. He was involved in making cotton products. He passed away in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on February 20, 1900. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
