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NEWTON (Soundex N350) — See also BREWTON, KNIGHTEN, KNIGHTON, LAWTON, LEWTHWAITE, LEWTON, MEWTON, NATHAN, NATION, NAUGHTON, NEWT, NIETEN, NOTON, SAWTON.

  NEWTON: See also Theodore Moody Berry — Howard C. Buck — Luther Egbert Hall — William Henry Harrison — Charles Dudley Kilbourn — Paul Joseph Kilday — Tilman Bacon Parks — Frederick Lord Perry — Claude Pollard — James Kerr Pollock — Charles Newton Prouty — Melvin Ernest Thompson
  Newton, Aldace W. (b. 1878) — of Clarendon, Rutland County, Vt. Born in Clarendon, Rutland County, Vt., March 24, 1878. Member of Vermont state house of representatives, 1921; member of Vermont state senate from Rutland County, 1923. Congregationalist. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Angelo — of Kings County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Kings County 6th District, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, B. B. — of Toombs County, Ga. Member of Georgia state house of representatives from Toombs County, 1937-38. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Carroll C. (b. 1918) — of Delton, Barry County, Mich. Born in Barry Township, Barry County, Mich., October 2, 1918. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Eaton District, 1955-64; defeated, 1964. Member, Freemasons; Farm Bureau; Grange. Still living as of 1964.
  Newton, Charles Damon (b. 1861) — also known as Charles D. Newton — of Geneseo, Livingston County, N.Y. Born in Birdsall, Allegany County, N.Y., May 25, 1861. Son of Daniel Newton and Polly A. (Brundage) Newton. Republican. Lawyer; member of New York state senate 43rd District, 1915-18; New York state attorney general, 1919-22. Presbyterian. Member, American Bar Association; Freemasons; Knights Templar; Shriners; Odd Fellows. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 10, 1887, to Nellie E. Durfee.
  Newton, Charles O. — of Homer, Cortland County, N.Y. Born in Brimfield, Hampden County, Mass. Republican. Merchant; member of New York state assembly from Cortland County, 1905, 1907. English ancestry. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Cherubusco (1848-1910) — of Bastrop, Morehouse Parish, La. Born in Louisiana, 1848. Democrat. Member of Louisiana state legislature; U.S. Representative from Louisiana 5th District, 1887-89. Died in 1910 (age about 62 years). Interment at New Cemetery, Bastrop, La.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Newton, Cleveland Alexander (1873-1945) — also known as Cleveland A. Newton — of St. Louis, Mo. Born in Wright County, Mo., September 3, 1873. Son of John Newton and Rebecca E. Newton. Republican. Lawyer; member of Missouri state house of representatives, 1903-05; resigned 1905; U.S. Representative from Missouri 10th District, 1919-27; delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1928. Member, Sigma Chi. Died September 17, 1945 (age 72 years, 14 days). Entombed in mausoleum at Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
  Relatives: Married, June 7, 1907, to Meta Mitchell.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Newton, Clint — of Lawndale, Cleveland County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Newton, Dan — of Cortland County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Cortland County, 1931. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Daniel Howe (b. 1827) — of Greenfield, Franklin County, Mass.; Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass. Born in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Mass., June 22, 1827. Son of James Newton and Esther (Hale) Newton. Manufacturer; Franklin County Treasurer, 1862-65; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1869; president, Hoosac Tunnel & Wilmington Railroad Co., 1887-1905. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1862 to Mary Abby Cogswell.
  Newton, Daniel T. — of Bridgewater, McCook County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 11th District, 1911-14, 1919-20. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, David B. — of Huntington (now part of Shelton), Fairfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Huntington, 1820, 1822. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, David George (b. 1935) — Born in 1935. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, 1985; Yemen, 1994. Still living as of 1994.
  Newton, Dixie Ann See Dixie Newton Sansom
  Newton, Dorothy D. — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Newton, E. — of Bransford, Tarrant County, Tex. Member of Texas state house of representatives 34th District, 1887-88. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Eben (1795-1885) — of Ohio. Born in Connecticut, 1795. Member of Ohio state legislature; U.S. Representative from Ohio 19th District, 1851-53. Died in 1885 (age about 90 years). Interment at Canfield Village Cemetery, Canfield, Ohio.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Newton, Edward B. — of Winthrop, Suffolk County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Edward F. — of Newport, Newport County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1860. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Edwin — of Winamac, Pulaski County, Ind. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Enos W. — of Kanawha County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, F. A. — of Dorchester County, Md. Member of Maryland state house of delegates from Dorchester County, 1880. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Frank R. — of Salamanca, Cattaraugus County, N.Y. Republican. Mayor of Salamanca, N.Y.; elected 1949. Still living as of 1949.
  Newton, Frank T. (b. 1867) — of Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Mich. Born in Superior Township, Washtenaw County, Mich., September 30, 1867. Republican. Washtenaw County Sheriff, 1905-06; member of Michigan state senate 12th District, 1909-12; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1912. English ancestry. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Knights of Pythias; Elks; Odd Fellows. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Fred — of Minnesota. Member of Minnesota state senate 55th District; elected 1942. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Fred A. — of Tuskegee, Macon County, Ala. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Newton, Fred L. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1892. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, G. W. — of Norman Park, Colquitt County, Ga. Member of Georgia state senate, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Newton, Gaylord A. — of Durham, Middlesex County, Conn. Independent Republican candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Durham, 1926. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, George Alex — of Mt. Selman, Cherokee County, Tex. Member of Texas state house of representatives 8th District, 1887-88. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Gus — of Cameron, Milam County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, H. Huestis — Progressive. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 9th District, 1914. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Harold — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Wisconsin, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Newton, Harold J. — U.S. Vice Consul in Kobe, 1922. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Henry Gleason (b. 1843) — of New Haven, New Haven County, Conn. Born in Durham, Middlesex County, Conn., June 5, 1843. Son of Capt. Gaylord Newton and Nancy M. (Merwin) Newton. Republican. Lawyer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives, 1885, 1895; trustee, Farmers' and Mechanics' Savings Bank, Middletown, Conn. Congregationalist. Member, American Bar Association; Sons of the American Revolution; Society of Colonial Wars; Phi Beta Kappa. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Henry H. (b. 1839) — of Eden, Lamoille County, Vt. Born in Grafton, Worcester County, Mass., December 15, 1839. Republican. Served in the Union Army during the Civil War; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Eden, 1888. Baptist. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Herbert — of Illinois. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 1st District, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Hobart E. — of Stuart, Guthrie County, Iowa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Newton, Howard D. — of Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1904, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Huestis See H. Huestis Newton
  Newton, Isaac E. — of Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn. Mayor of Waterbury, Conn., 1870-71. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, J. B. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1884. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, J. Quigg See James Quigg Newton, Jr.
  Newton, James — of Michigan. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention 12th District, 1835. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, James — of Russellville, Pope County, Ark. Mayor of Russellville, Ark., 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Newton, James Quigg, Jr. (1911-2003) — also known as J. Quigg Newton — of Denver, Colo. Born in Denver, Colo., August 3, 1911. Mayor of Denver, Colo., 1947-55; president, University of Colorado system, 1956-63. Died in Denver, Colo., April 4, 2003 (age 91 years, 244 days). Interment at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colo.
  Relatives: Married to Virginia Shafroth (1920-2010).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Newton, Jane — Liberty Union candidate for U.S. Representative from Vermont at-large, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Newton, Jasper — of Geddes, Charles Mix County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 9th District, 1905-06. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, John — of Washington, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Washington, 1829, 1838. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, John S. — of Otsego County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Otsego County 1st District, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Jon — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 4th District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Newton, Joseph E. — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. U.S. Vice Consul in Montreal, 1931; Windsor, 1943. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Joseph R. — Democrat. Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Joye — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Newton, Katherine C. — of Cortland County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Cortland County, 1923. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Levi H. — of Kalamazoo County, Mich. Prohibition candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Kalamazoo County 2nd District, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Lloyd E. — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Delegate to Arizona convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, M. C. (d. 1928) — of Holmes County, Fla. Elected Florida state house of representatives 1928, but died before taking office. Died in 1928. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Grandfather of Jerry G. Melvin.
  Newton, Matthew Turner (b. 1829) — of Suffield, Hartford County, Conn. Born in Colchester, New London County, Conn., June 4, 1829. Son of Israel Newton and Harriet (Turner) Newton. Physician; member of Connecticut state house of representatives, 1853, 1893; served in the Union Army during the Civil War; president, Suffield Savings Bank. Baptist. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Loyal Legion. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Nathan — of Washington, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Washington, 1826. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Nelson — of Woodbridge, New Haven County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state senate 4th District, 1844. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Paul D. — of Newark, Wayne County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Quigg See James Quigg Newton, Jr.
  Newton, R. M. — of Wiggins, Stone County, Miss. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Mississippi, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Newton, Reeve D. — of New York. Socialist. Candidate for New York state senate 43rd District, 1932, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Reuben L. — of Jasper, Walker County, Ala. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Newton, Richard V. B. — of Kings County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Kings County 12th District, 1886-87. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Mrs. Robert E. — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Rhode Island, 1920; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Robert Huntington (1881-1965) — of Nebraska. Born near Inavale, Webster County, Neb., 1881. Member of Nebraska state house of representatives, 1929-33; candidate for Nebraska state senate, 1932. Congregationalist. Died in Nelson, Nuckolls County, Neb., 1965 (age about 84 years). Interment at Riverton Cemetery, Riverton, Neb.
  Newton, Rollin A. — of Massena, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Republican. Mayor of Massena, N.Y., 1935-48. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Royal — of Parishville, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, S. G. — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Mayor of San Antonio, Tex., 1872. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Sherman T. — of Portsmouth, Rockingham County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives, 1893; U.S. Collector of Customs, 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Sue T. — of Jasper, Walker County, Ala. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Newton, Thomas, Jr. (1768-1847) — of Norfolk, Va. Born in Virginia, 1768. Democrat. Member of Virginia state legislature; U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1801-30, 1831-33 (at-large 1801-07, 20th District 1807-15, 21st District 1815-21, 1st District 1821-30, 1831-33). Died in 1847 (age about 79 years). Interment at St. Paul's Churchyard, Norfolk, Va.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Newton, Thomas — of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Conn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1916; candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Greenwich, 1918. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Thomas — of Groton, Grafton County, N.H. Delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Groton, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Newton, Thomas E. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1924 (alternate), 1928 (alternate), 1936; member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1927. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Thomas Willoughby (1804-1853) — also known as Thomas W. Newton — of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark. Born in Alexandria, Va., January 18, 1804. Member of Arkansas state senate, 1844-48; U.S. Representative from Arkansas at-large, 1847. Died in New York, New York County, N.Y., September 22, 1853 (age 49 years, 247 days). Interment at Mt. Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark.
  Newton County, Ark. is named for him.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Newton, W. F. — of Conroe, Montgomery County, Tex. Mayor of Conroe, Tex., 1953-55. Still living as of 1955.
  Newton, Walter Hughes (1880-1941) — also known as Walter H. Newton — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., October 10, 1880. Son of Thomas Rogers Newton and Mary (Hughes) Newton. Republican. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Minnesota 5th District, 1919-29; secretary and administrative assistant to President Herbert Hoover, 1929; delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1932. Baptist. Member, Freemasons. Died August 10, 1941 (age 60 years, 304 days). Interment at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.
  Relatives: Married, June 14, 1905, to Cora M. Noracon.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Newton, Warren S. — of Vermont. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Vermont 1st District, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Whitney — of Denver, Colo. Republican. Colorado state treasurer, 1903-04; delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, William (1822-1903) — of Flint, Genesee County, Mich. Born September 8, 1822. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 6th District, 1868; candidate for Michigan state attorney general, 1880; circuit judge in Michigan 7th Circuit, 1882-93; candidate for justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1892. Died January 15, 1903 (age 80 years, 129 days). Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Mich.
  Newton, William — of Canterbury, Windham County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Canterbury, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, Mrs. William G. — of New Haven, New Haven County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut Republican State Central Committee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, William P. — of Kent, Litchfield County, Conn. Republican. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Kent, 1918. Burial location unknown.
  Newton, William T. — of Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Newton, William T. — of Reisterstown, Baltimore County, Md. Independent candidate for Maryland state house of delegates District 11, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Newton, Willoughby (1802-1874) — of Hague, Westmoreland County, Va. Born in Virginia, 1802. Whig. Delegate to Whig National Convention from Virginia, 1839 (speaker); member of Virginia state legislature; U.S. Representative from Virginia 8th District, 1843-45. Died in 1874 (age about 72 years). Interment in private or family graveyard.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page



 

 


 
   
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