George Newton | |
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| 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 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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