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Henry Covington Newton 1855–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 April 1855

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 20 Aug 1937

Death Location: Adamsville Crossroads, Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Younger Newton

Mother: Harriett Covington

Spouse(s): Myrtie Newton

Children(s): Gertrude Newton, Wilmer Newton

Henry Covington Newton was born in 1855 in South Carolina, United States of America, the child of Younger Newton And Harriett Covington. In 1900, Henry Covington Newton resided in Militia District 998, Randolph, Georgia, USA. In 1920, Henry Covington Newton resided in Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Henry Covington Newton married Myrtie Alice Newton, and had children including Gertrude Newton, Wilmer Newton. Henry Covington Newton passed away in 1937 in Adamsville Crossroads, Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Henry Covington Newton was born in 1855 in South Carolina, United States of America, the child of Younger Newton And Harriett Covington.
  • In 1900, Henry Covington Newton resided in Militia District 998, Randolph, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1920, Henry Covington Newton resided in Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Henry Covington Newton married Myrtie Alice Newton, and had children including Gertrude Newton, Wilmer Newton.
  • Henry Covington Newton passed away in 1937 in Adamsville Crossroads, Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Younger Newton
1792–1867
Birth Location: –
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Harriett Covington
1817–1877
Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Myrtie Newton
1865–1923
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Gertrude Newton
1883–1970
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
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Wilmer Newton
1886–1886
Birth Location: –
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Henry Newton's Ancestors

Self
Henry Newton
1855–1937
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Younger Newton
1792–1867
Harriett Covington
1817–1877
Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Younger (Newton) Sr
1763–1847
Henrico County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth Cargill
1765–1847
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Giles Newton
1732–1807
Elizabeth Terrell
1736–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Newton's Descendants

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Henry (Covington) Newton (11 April 1855–20 Aug 1937) m. Myrtie (Alice) Newton (8 Feb 1865–24 Jan 1923)
  1. 1. Gertrude Newton 1883–1970 m. Charles (William) Mims 1884–1963
    1. 1. Elizabeth Mims 1908–1979 m. Jack Barron 1905–1974
      1. 1. Betsy Barron 1925–2001
    2. 2. Newton (J) Mims 1920–2006
  2. 2. Wilmer Newton 1886–1886

Henry Newton's Timeline

5 Records

1855
11 April 1855
Birth of Henry Covington Newton in South Carolina, United States of America
South Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 45
Henry Covington Newton resided here in Militia District 998, Randolph, Georgia, USA
Militia District 998, Randolph, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
Henry Covington Newton resided here in Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 75
Henry Covington Newton resided here in Militia District 457, Militia District 457, Appling, Georgia, USA
Militia District 457, Militia District 457, Appling, Georgia, USA
1937
20 Aug 1937
Age 82
Death of Henry Covington Newton in Baxley, Appling, Georgia, USA
Baxley, Appling, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 April 1855
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 998, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: 218; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0071
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Militia District 998, Randolph, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Militia District 998, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: 218; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0071

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Red Springs, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 457, Militia District 457, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1937
    Event Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Charlotte Observer - 28 Aug 1937 - 16, Obituary Henry C Newton 28 Aug 1937

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bennettsville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1937
    Event Place: Baxley, Appling, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 21956
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Adamsville Crossroads, Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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