Newton Whiting Gilbert (May 24, 1862 – July 5, 1939) was an American politician from Indiana.
Newton Whiting Gilbert | |
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| 25th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 11, 1901 – January 14, 1905 | |
| Governor | Winfield T. Durbin |
| Preceded by | William S. Haggard |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Thomas Miller |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1905 – November 6, 1906 | |
| Preceded by | James M. Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Clarence C. Gilhams |
| Member of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office 1896-1900 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 24, 1862 Worthington, Ohio |
| Died | July 5, 1939 (aged 77) Santa Ana, California |
| Resting place | Circle Hill Cemetery, Angola, Indiana |
| Political party | Republican |
Career
He was the 25th lieutenant governor of Indiana, a member of the Indiana State Senate, a representative in the United States House of Representatives, and an acting governor-general of the Philippines from September 1, 1913 to October 6, 1913.[1] He served on the Philippine Commission, the appointed upper house of the Philippine Legislature of the American colonial Insular Government of the Philippines.
References
- ^ Newton W. Gilbert at Political Graveyard
External links
- United States Congress. "Newton W. Gilbert (id: G000176)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Newton W. Gilbert at Find a Grave
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