Legislator Details
George Newton
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/10/1810
City:
County: Preble County, OH
Country: US
Death
Date: 1/23/1883
City: Volinia, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Volinia, MI
County: Cass County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Crane Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Esther Green, dau. Jesse Green, 12/14/1837, children: 2, John Milton and Mary J.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Christian, not affiliated with a denomination
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of English descent. Son of Col. James Newton, who was a member of the
Michigan Constitutional Convention of 1835, and of the Legislature prior to
1840. The son came to Volinia, MI, in 1831, and became a successful farmer.
He held many local offices, including that of Supervisor 1851-52; appointed a census taker in 1835. Member of the Cass County Pioneer Society, the Masons, Anti-horse Thief Society
Notable Facts:
Son of Rep. James Newton.
First teacher at the Wayne/Volinia twp school about 1835 [taught one year].
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: State Affairs
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Pickett's Corners
County of Residence Cass
District: Cass 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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