George Newton (Virginia politician)
George Newton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses | |
| In office 1710–1726 | |
| Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
| In office 1736–1736 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Boush |
| Succeeded by | John Hutchings |
| Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
| In office 1742–1743 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah Smith |
| Succeeded by | John Hutchings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | England |
George Newton was an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses.[1] Newton was educated in England before moving to Norfolk County where he served as high sherrif and as justice.[2] In 1710, he was elected a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Norfolk County.[1] On Nov 18, 1736, he was selected to replace Samuel Boush as mayor of Norfolk, Virginia after Broush's death in office; he served until June 1736.[3] On June 24, 1742, he again served as Mayor of Norfolk serving one term until June 1743.[3]
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References
- ^ a b "George Newton - Sessions Served: 1710-1726". history.house.virginia.gov. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ Tucker, George Holbert. "Norfolk Highlights 1584-1881". Norfolk Historical Society. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b H. W. Burton (1877). History of Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk Virginian. p. 228-232 – via Internet Archive.