America Newton
Former slave and California settler
About America Newton
Lived 1835 – 1917 (aged 81–82).
America Newton (born Dyer Newton; c. 1835 – 1917) was an African-American pioneer who helped to found the former mining town of Julian, California, in the Cuyamaca Mountains east of San Diego, California, U.S.. She was among the earliest female African-American settlers in the area. Newton was a former slave who provided laundry services in Julian during its gold rush days and beyond. She resided in Julian for more than 50 years.
Life America Newton arrived in Julian, California in 1872, having come from Independence, Missouri. Newton owned an homestead near Julian. A gift shop in Julian is named in her memory, as well as a trail located near her cabin.
Newton died in 1917, and is buried in the Julian Cemetery.
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Who was America Newton?
former slave and California settler
When was America Newton born?
America Newton was born in 1835.
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America Newton died in 1917.
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