London & Southwark
John Newman's 1784 move to Southwark, then at the northern end of the County of Surrey, saw the family settled in Lambeth, Newington & Walworth, combined with spells in the City of London and the neighbouring Westminster parish of St. Clement Danes in the Strand.
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The Four Hughs
A brief biography on four generations who shared the same significant first name. Click here to view the article.
Tom the Sailor
Thomas George Newman (1840-1933), like his grandfather, Joseph Potter, answered the call of the sea to serve as an Able Seaman in the Royal Navy.
Descendants of John Newman
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Ship Yard, Strand & the Newmans
Old London was full of alleys, courts and yards teeming with families. Ship Yard, entered through an archway from the Strand, was home to the Newmans for nearly two decades.
The Tragic death of a Court Crier
Hugh Newman, was Court Crier of the Rolls Court, but met his end at his own hands.
Descendants of John Newman jr.
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