About Thomas Newton Jr.
Lived 1742 – 1807 (aged 65). Thomas Newton Jr. was a politician.
Thomas Newton Jr. (died September 11, 1807) was an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate, the Virginia House of Burgesses, and as mayor of Norfolk, Virginia.
Biography Newton was born on May 15, 1742 in Norfolk, the son of Thomas Newton who served as mayor of Norfolk (1747–1748).
In 1766, he was elected a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Norfolk County. In June 1780, he was elected as mayor of Norfolk, Virginia; he served until June 1781. He again served as mayor of Norfolk from June 1786 to June 1787; June 1792 to April 1793; and from April 1794 to June 1794. In 1797, he was elected to the Virginia Senate where he served until 1804.
He died on September 11, 1807. His son was Thomas Newton Jr. (who also signed his name as "Junior"), U.S. representative.
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Who was Thomas Newton Jr.?
American politician (1742-1807)
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Thomas Newton Jr. was born on 15 May 1742.
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Thomas Newton Jr. died on 11 September 1807.
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Thomas Newton Jr. was a politician.
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