John Newman (1839–1925) was born in McMinn, Tennessee, USA and died in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Calvin Newman 1839–1925

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Nov 1839 · McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Died 19 Oct 1925 · McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Father James Grant Newman

Mother Elizabeth Newman

Spouse Sallie Kirby

Children David C Newman, E Matilda Tildia Newman, Edward B Newman, James H Newman, Jesse T Moore, John Clinton Newman, Margaret Moore, Mary Catherine Newman, Sam Houston Newman, Sarah L Newman, Thomas Robert T R Newman, Vesta Mae Newman, William Newman

Siblings Mariah Newman, Tynissia Newman, William Newman

Records

1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave … Tennessee State Marriages Tennessee, Death Records Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)

Children

E Matilda Tildia Newman

Mary Catherine Newman

Sam Houston Newman

Sarah L Newman

Thomas Robert T R Newman

Vesta Mae Newman

William Newman

Biography

John Calvin Newman was born in 1839 in McMinn, Tennessee, USA, the child of james grant newman and elizabeth newman. In 1860, John Calvin Newman resided in District 12, Cantrells Crossroads, McMinn, Tenness. John Calvin Newman married sallie kirby, sarah love duggan, and had children including david c newman, e matilda tildia newman, edward b newman, james h newman, jesse t moore, john clinton newman, margaret moore, mary catherine newman, sam houston newman, sarah l newman, thomas robert t r newman, vesta mae newman, william newman. John Calvin Newman passed away in 1925 in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA.

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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Military U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Burial Records Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
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Marriage Records Tennessee State Marriages
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Death Records Tennessee, Death Records
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Burial Records Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

Life Timeline

1839

Birth of John Calvin Newman in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1839

Birth of John Calvin Newman in McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Birth

1860

John Calvin Newman resided here in District 12, Cantrells Crossroads, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1863

John Calvin Newman resided here in Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Residence

1870

John Calvin Newman resided here in District 13, McMinn, Tennessee, United States

Residence

1880

John Calvin Newman resided here in District 12, McMinn, Tennessee, United States

Residence

1900

John Calvin Newman resided here in Civil District 12, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1910

John Calvin Newman resided here in Civil District 3, McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1925

Death of John Calvin Newman in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Death

1925

Death of John Calvin Newman in Englewood, Mcminn, Tennessee

Death

1925

Burial of John Calvin Newman in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Newman

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina, United States of America (1753) to McMinn, Tennessee, USA (1839) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Newman (1839–1925) was born in McMinn, Tennessee, USA and died in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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