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John E. Newton

1904 – 1984

American judge

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About John E. Newton

Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 79–80).

John Edward Newton (April 4, 1904 – March 25, 1984) was a justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, appointed to fill a vacancy on the court in 1967 and serving until his retirement in 1971.

Born in Ponca, Nebraska, Newton graduated from Ponca High School and received his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law.

On July 12, 1940, Newton married Bonnie May Brownlee, with whom he had a son and a daughter. He died at his home in Ponca at the age of 79.

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Born
1904
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Died
1984
Also known as
John Edward Newton

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Who was John E. Newton?

American judge

When was John E. Newton born?

John E. Newton was born in 1904.

When did John E. Newton die?

John E. Newton died in 1984.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John E. Newton

· Wikidata: Q110924908

· DBpedia: John E. Newton (judge)

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