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Isaac Newton was a universally attractive man that to this day makes science lovers, fanatical alchemists, and deep-thinking hermeticists gravitate towards his published works.
He crafted a vibrant image of himself in many of his self-reflective notes, many of them published posthumously. From his competitive, scholastic desire to constantly improve himself to his love of the dark seclusion of his office, Newton had a very long and prosperous life.
Miranda (Newton) Blankenbeker was born in 1801, and died at age 70 years old in 1871. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Miranda (Newton) Blankenbeker.
Thirza Newton was born on January 23, 1814. She was in a relationship with William Creech, and had children Erena Emma (Creech) Bissett, Sarah Newton, Eliza Ann Creech, Rosanna Rosina Creech, Thomas Creech, James Creech, and William Creech. Thirza Newton died at age 81 years old on April 7, 1895. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Thirza Newton.
Rachel Isaacs Newton was born in 1815. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachel Isaacs Newton.
Anna Fran Newton of C Field Australia was born in 1819, and died at age 68 years old in 1887 in C Field.
Hibbert Newton of Malvern Australia was born in 1820, and died at age 70 years old in 1890 in Malvern.
Catherine Elizabeth (Liddiard) Newton of Malvern, City of Stonnington County, VIC Australia was born on August 7, 1821 in Ireland, and died at age 74 years old in 1895 in Malvern.
Hibbert Newton of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born on August 7, 1821 in Ballinglen, WW Ireland. He was married to Catherine Elizabeth (Liddiard) Newton in 1859, and had children Hibbert James Gildea Newton, Hibbert Henry Gildea Newton, Dora Anna Newton, William James Wilkinson Newton, Catherine "Katie" Susannah Newton, and George Percival Newton. Hibbert Newton died at age 67 years old in 1888 in Melbourne, VIC Australia.
John Vigors Hervey Newton of Malvern, City of Stonnington County, VIC Australia was born on April 20, 1830 in Ballinglen, WW Ireland, and died at age 56 years old on January 31, 1887 in Malvern, VIC Australia.
Susan Louisa (Liddiard) Newton of VIC Australia was born in 1830. She was married to John Vigors Hervey Newton, and had children Henry Gildea Newton, Hibbert Liddard Newton, Dorothea Newton, John William Liddiar Newton, Frederick James Newton, Thomas George Newton, and Susan Louisa Catherine Newton. Susan Newton died at age 57 years old in 1887.
John Vyars Harvey Newton of Malvern Australia was born in 1831, and died at age 56 years old in 1887 in Malvern.
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Lulu Josephine Newton
I have an old studio photograph of Lulu J. NEWTON which was taken in the 1890's at the Dunklee & Woods Studio in Brattleboro, VT. Lulu was just an infant at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Lulu and her family:
Lulu Josephine NEWTON was b. 13 Mar 1894 in Worcester, MA to parents Marshall Delevan NEWTON (1862-1930) and Anna Luella “Lulu” GOODENOUGH (1869-1902) who were married on 26 Jul 1892 in Newfane, VT. Lulu was one of four children born to this couple including Lulu Josephine; Dorothy Gustina; William Sawyer; and Anna “Annie” Una or Emma NEWTON, all born between 1894 and 1901. After her mother died, her father remarried and another son, Frank Marshall NEWTON was born in 1906. Lulu died 25 Jan 1975 in Worcester Co., MA and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Newfane, VT.
I’d like to get this precious old photograph to her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Lulu Josephine NEWTON was b. 13 Mar 1894 in Worcester, MA to parents Marshall Delevan NEWTON (1862-1930) and Anna Luella “Lulu” GOODENOUGH (1869-1902) who were married on 26 Jul 1892 in Newfane, VT. Lulu was one of four children born to this couple including Lulu Josephine; Dorothy Gustina; William Sawyer; and Anna “Annie” Una or Emma NEWTON, all born between 1894 and 1901. After her mother died, her father remarried and another son, Frank Marshall NEWTON was born in 1906. Lulu died 25 Jan 1975 in Worcester Co., MA and is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Newfane, VT.
I’d like to get this precious old photograph to her family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
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Inscription of Isaac Newton During an Optics Experiment
A colorized inscription of a thirty-to-fifty-year-old Isaac Newton in a dark room. He is drawn to be a foot away from a white, wooden door with a small hole drilled through at about five feet high. He is holding a translucent, refractive object that changes the frequency of light as it passes through.
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Steele Alida (wife of Samuel F. Newton)
Alida Steele Newton
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Washington, District of Columbia
Wife of Samuel F. Newton, dentist
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Wife of Samuel F. Newton, dentist
Dolan Marriage License
Marriage License for Austin Eugene Dolan & Betty Louise Newton
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Fanny Rossi gravesite
A photo of the grave of Fanny Rossi, Armando D. Rossi, and Noye P. Newton
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Timothy Howard Newton of South El Monte, Los Angeles County, California was born on October 14, 1940, and died at age 69 years old on April 25, 2010.
Mary Florence (Kuzmanich) Newton of Chicago Heights, Cook County, IL was born on August 28, 1914 in Chicago, and died at age 90 years old on November 17, 2004 in Joliet, Will County. Mary Newton was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Blue Island, Cook County.
Julia S. (Smith) Newton was born in 1930 in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York United States to Julia (Tischner) Smith and Thomas J. Smith, and had a brother Eugene Richard Smith. Julia Newton died at age 91 years old in 2021 in Allentown, Lehigh County, PA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia S. Newton.
Chrissy Ann Newton of Louisville, Kentucky United States was born on September 11, 1979 in Louisville.
Chrissy A Nn Newton of Louisville, Kentucky United States was born on September 11, 1979 at Louisville ky usa in Louisville. Chrissy newton was in a relationship with Sherri Adkins, and has children Dominick Kuyl, Cameron Kuyl, and Caleb Kuyl.
Rickey K Newton of TX was born circa 1950. Rickey Newton was married to Billy D. Newton on August 21, 2009 in Dallas County, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rickey K. (Grewett) Newton.
Norma Jean Kluver was born on November 9, 1927 to parents John Kluver and Clara White. She had siblings Lola Kluver (1915-), Opal Fae Kluver (1918-1987), and Darell W Kluver. She was born in Fairfield, Nebraska and gew up in Adams County Nebraska.
She married Howard Erle Woods (1923–2008) in 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska. Together they had three daughters and raised them in Little Blue, Nebraska. Early in her career, Norma worked as a bookkeeper in Little Blue, NE
Norma later moved to Texas and re married to James Beethoven Newton (1905-1992) on November 13, 1979 in Scurry County, TX. They resided in Snyder, TX and passed away in Seminole, TX.
On June 4, 1994 Norma Newton passed away in Seminole, Texas.
Doris Jackolyn Newton was born on November 15, 1931 to parents William Homer Newton (1904-1954) and Myrtle Lee Dickerson (1906-1949). She had siblings Donald Cecil Newton (1928-1968), Carolyn Newton (1937-2002), and Virginia Ann Newton (1940-2013).
She grew up in Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama, USA. On July 9, 1948 she married Jesse Jackson McCrummen Jr. (1926–2012) in Coffee, Alabama.
In the 1990's she moved to Orlando, Florida, USA and also resided in Clermont, Florida, USA.
Elizabeth Sharon Newton was born on March 28, 1895, and died at age 93 years old on October 31, 1988.
Frances Josephine (Carrolan) Newton of Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC Australia was born on June 10, 1909 in Bungaree, Moorabool Shire County to Thomas Michael Carrolan and Catherine Maria Healey. She had siblings Margaret Ann Carrolan, Mary Veronica Carrolan, Catherine Carrolan, Annie Carrolan, John James Carrolan, and Catherine Carrolan. Frances Newton died at age 92 years old on March 10, 2002 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County.
Tansi L Newton of TX was born circa November 6, 1978 at Oklahoma City, Ok in Oklahoma City County, Oklahoma United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tansi L. (Harden) Newton.
Todd W Newton of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1968. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Todd W. Newton.
Hibbert Newton of Melbourne, VIC Australia was born on August 7, 1821 in Ballinglen, WW Ireland. He was married to Catherine Elizabeth (Liddiard) Newton in 1859, and had children Hibbert James Gildea Newton, Hibbert Henry Gildea Newton, Dora Anna Newton, William James Wilkinson Newton, Catherine "Katie" Susannah Newton, and George Percival Newton. Hibbert Newton died at age 67 years old in 1888 in Melbourne, VIC Australia.
Catherine Elizabeth (Liddiard) Newton of Malvern, City of Stonnington County, VIC Australia was born on August 7, 1821 in Ireland, and died at age 74 years old in 1895 in Malvern.
Dora Anna Newton of Caulfield, City of Glen Eira County, VIC Australia was born in 1863 in Caulfield, and died at age 4 years old in 1867 in Caulfield.
William James Wilkinson Newton of Oakleigh, City of Monash County, VIC Australia was born in 1865 in Oakleigh to Hibbert Newton and Catherine Elizabeth (Liddiard) Newton. He had siblings George Percival Newton, Hibbert James Gildea Newton, Dora Anna Newton, Catherine "Katie" Susannah Newton, and Hibbert Henry Gildea Newton. William Newton died at age 1 year old in 1866 in Oakleigh.
Catherine Susannah (Newton) Darlot of Caulfield, City of Glen Eira County, VIC Australia was born in 1866 in Caulfield, and died at age 71 years old on April 18, 1938 in Caulfield.
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Betty Louise Newton of Butler, Bates County, Missouri United States was born on October 13, 1947 in Kansas City, Jackson County to Bertha Jean (Oglesby) Newton and Merle William Newton. She married Austin Eugene Dolan, Jr. on July 1, 1967 and they later divorced. Betty Newton died at age 66 years old on January 10, 2014 in Butler, Bates County.
Olivia Newton-John was born to Brinley "Bryn" Newton-John (1914–1992) and Irene Helene Born (1914–2003). She had siblings Hugh and Rona who were both older than Olivia. Her father was born in Wales and her mother was born in Germany.
Olivia's family moved from England to Australia in 1954, when she was six years old because her father accepted a job as a professor of German and as the master of Ormond College at the University of Melbourne. She began singing as a teenager, forming a group with three classmates which was called Sol Four. It didn't last long but it led to her being a regular on local Australian television shows and also led to winning a trip to Great Britian.
While in Great Britian, she recorded her first single "Till You Say You'll be Mine" in 1966. Her old singing partner travelled to Great Britian as well, and they formed a duo which they called "Pat and Olivia", singing in nightclubs. When Pat had to return to Australia, Olivia stayed in Great Britian and began her solo career.
Olivia achieved her first real success in show business when she recorded her first album "If Not for You" in 1971. The title track was written by Bob Dylan and its success led to a second album, which wasn't as popular and wasn't released in the United States.
However true fame was achieved when she starred as "Sandy' in the film version of "Grease" in 1978, Her co-star was John Travolta and many of the songs became hits. It was the biggest box hit of '78 and was re-released for the 20th anniversary in 1998 and is the 2nd highest grossing film behind "Titanic". Olivia was quoted as saying about the film:
"I think the songs are timeless. They're fun and have great energy. The '50s-feel music has always been popular, and it's nostalgic for my generation, and then the young kids are rediscovering it every 10 years or so, it seems. People buying the album was a way for them to remember those feelings of watching the movie and feelings of that time period. I feel very grateful to be a part of this movie that's still loved so much."
Olivia was married twice, although she had a long-term relationship, 6 years, with Lee Kramer who was her manager in the 1970s. She married Matt Lattanzi in December 1984, and they divorced in 1995 after having daughter Chloe Rose in 1986. They remained friends.
She then married John Easterling, founder and president of the Amazon Herb Company on June 21, 2008, in "an Incan spiritual ceremony in Peru" followed by a legal ceremony on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Although they had been living in Malibu California for four decades, she and husband John moved to Jupiter Inlet, Florida in 2009 and then to the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara California.
In 2017, Newton-John's previous bouts with breast cancer had returned and metastasized to her lower back. It was at first misdiagnosed as sciatica. She had first been diagnosed in 1992 and another, unannounced, recurrence was in 2013. The pain was excruciating at the end.
Olivia died on August 8, from the metastasized recurrence at her Santa Ynez Valley home. A long tribute to Olivia appeared on CNN Entertainment's website quoting costars and other entertainers. She was loved by many. See the tribute at Olivia Newton-John Easterling: Obituary
Rona Newton-John's parents were Brinley "Brin" Newton-John (1914 - 1992) and Irene Helen K. Born (1914 - 2003). She had siblings Hugh (1939 -2019), who was a doctor, and singer and actress Olivia Newton-John Easterling (1948 - 2022)
Rona was married to Brian Goldsmith from 1961 - 1968 and they had 3 children, one of whome was Tottie, an actress.
She then married Graeme A. Hall in 1969 and they had 1 child before they divorced. Son Emerson Newton-John, born 1974, is a professional race car driver who has raced in Europe, Australia, and the United States.
In January of 1980, Rona married Jeffrey Charles William Conaway (1950 - 2011) in Clark county, Nevada. They divorced in 1985 and had no children..
Rona was an actress and a model, mostly in Great Britain although her parents moved the family to Australia when she was a young teen..
In 2013, Rona was diagnosed with brain cancer and sister Olivia cancelled her appearances so that she could support Rona. As Olivia said at the time, ""As a cancer ‘thriver' myself, as many people are, I am very aware of the importance of love, support and family during this journey she is about to begin."
Rona's obituary is at Rona Newton-John: Obituary
Irene (Born) Newton-John was born on May 25, 1914 in Berlin, Berlin Germany. She was married to Brinley Newton-John in 1937, and they were together until Brinley's death on July 3, 1992. She had children Hugh Newton-John, Rona Newton-John, and Olivia Newton-John Easterling. Irene Newton-John died at age 89 years old on August 29, 2003 in Melbourne, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irene (Born) Newton-John.
Brinley Newton-John was born on March 5, 1914 in Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom. He was married to Irene (Born) Newton-John in 1937, and they were together until Brinley's death on July 3, 1992. Brinley Newton-John had children Hugh Newton-John, Rona Newton-John, and Olivia Newton-John Easterling. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brinley Newton-John.
Nancy (Newton) Estes was born on November 14, 1839 in Estill County, Kentucky United States, and died at age 73 years old on December 12, 1912. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy (Newton) Estes.
Naomi (Newton) Ross was born on December 6, 1908, and died at age 86 years old circa April 5, 1995 in Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Naomi (Newton) Ross.
Elizabeth Katherine (Newton) Hickman was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County US. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Katherine (Newton) Hickman.
Tiara A Newton was born on January 19, 2001 at Christiansted, St.Croix. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tiara A Newton.
Topaz Newton was born on September 4, 2007 at Christiansted,St.Croix. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Topaz Newton.
Karyn (Niedetzki) Newton was born on September 3, 1971 in Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States to Catherine (Zellers) Niedetzki and Paul F Niedetzki, and has a sister Paula (Niedetzki) Wilson. She married Darrell Alan Newton on April 28, 2001 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. They had a child Jocelyn Gabrielle Newton. Karyn's partner was Edward J Rozak II and they later separated. They had a child Michael Karl Niedetzki. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Karyn (Niedetzki) Newton.
Charity Ann (Davis) Newton was born on June 12, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois United States to Joyce Ann (Ahls). She married James Chambers and they later divorced. They had a child Megan Renee Chambers. She would also marry Jimmy Wayne Newton and they later divorced. They had a child Alexander Alan Newton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charity Ann Newton (born Davis).
Elizabeth (Newton) Storey of Wproof Australia was born in 1855, and died at age 87 years old in 1942 in Wproof.
Alexander Alan Newton was born in Birmingham, Alabama United States to Charity Ann Newton (born Davis) and Jimmy Wayne Newton. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alexander Alan Newton.
Charlotte (Newton) Blue was in a relationship with Samuel Blue, and has children Walter Inglis Blue and Alice Maze (Blue) Ellery. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlotte (Newton) Blue.
Jeremy Newton was born on January 23, 1975 at Christiansted,St.Croix. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeremy Newton.
Newton Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Newton family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 27,060 people with the last name Newton that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Newtons
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Tim Newton of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on May 18, 1875, and died at age 119 years old on October 13, 1994.
Lydia P Newton of Sedona, Yavapai County, AZ was born on March 23, 1893, and died at age 112 years old on October 30, 2005.
Effie T Newton of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on February 8, 1888, and died at age 109 years old on July 30, 1997.
Dura W Newton of Dothan, Houston County, AL was born on May 28, 1904, and died at age 106 years old on April 16, 2011.
Alice Newton of Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama was born on September 7, 1880, and died at age 106 years old in March 1987.
Cornelius Newton of Lakewood, Pierce County, WA was born on April 10, 1895, and died at age 107 years old on July 7, 2002.
Susie Newton of Livermore, Alameda County, CA was born on February 6, 1896, and died at age 106 years old on July 17, 2002.
Jennie Newton of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on October 6, 1890, and died at age 106 years old on November 6, 1996.
Minnie Newton of Lebanon, Marion County, KY was born on January 23, 1885, and died at age 106 years old in January 1991.
Jesse J Newton was born on December 7, 1886, and died at age 105 years old on December 31, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse J Newton.
Ada Newton of Tuttle, Kidder County, ND was born on October 9, 1886, and died at age 104 years old on September 19, 1991.
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Sewell Leonard (Newton) Boyce, my great grandfather, was a violin maker in Norwich, NY in 1893. Sewell was adopted by Albert Boyce and Phebe Hoyt when he was about 3 years old. Sewell's mother, Sarah Malvina Hammond died a few weeks after giving birth to him. His father was Hubbard Newton and Sarah was his 2nd wife, the first being Martia ?, and third being Mary Jane Bolles.
Sewell's violins are still showing up and considered fine instruments. Family members also own quite a few, I having one made in 1909 in San Bernadino, CA where Sewell lived with the Barton family. The Barton's were early settlers of San Bernadino.
Because Sewell had "weak" lungs he traveled out West to climates that were considered better for TB which his daughter at age 16 died from in St. Augustine, FL where she stayed with her Uncle Russell Goff who was the general superintendent for the Florida East Coast Railway.
Eventually Sewell returned to Clintonville, CT where he died.
Sewell's violins are still showing up and considered fine instruments. Family members also own quite a few, I having one made in 1909 in San Bernadino, CA where Sewell lived with the Barton family. The Barton's were early settlers of San Bernadino.
Because Sewell had "weak" lungs he traveled out West to climates that were considered better for TB which his daughter at age 16 died from in St. Augustine, FL where she stayed with her Uncle Russell Goff who was the general superintendent for the Florida East Coast Railway.
Eventually Sewell returned to Clintonville, CT where he died.
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"Sewell loved violins from an early age"
My favorite ancestor was my great grandfather, S. L. Newton Boyce - adopted at age 3. His mother was a Hammond, his father, Hubbard Newton. His genealogy goes back to William Brewster through Lucretia Caulkins, wife of Rev. Noah Hammond.
He wrote to his son, Ivan from Nelson, AZ in 1907 saying, "don't put my full name on any more mail as I hate it so badly that no one here or in Col. knew what it is". Anyway, it was Sewell Leonard and I expect that notion did not remain with him forever.
Sewell loved violins from an early age and became proficient in playing, making and teaching that instrument. In Norwich, NY he founded the Boyce Violin Company in 1894. Violin operations were transferred to Buffalo, NY and Kalamazoo, MI but being plaqued with TB, he moved on to Arizona and San Bernadino,CA. He lived there with the Barton family who were instrumental in founding that city. While there he continued violin making, repair and teaching and studied astronomy and microscopy. In 1916 he moved to Clintonville, CT to live with his son and while there operated a water power sawmill. He seldom loss at chess and checkers, composed crossword puzzles, and had a deep interest in scientific things according to family records. Our family feels fortunate to own many of his violins and we have many papers describing how they were made. We also have letters of his travels across the U.S. which are a fascinating description of times gone by.