Newton

b. circa 1847
  • Newton was born circa 1847 in Alabama.
  • Following emancipation, Newton adopted the name Newton Richards.
  • He married Rhoda, daughter of Jack and Mary, say 1867.
  • Newton and Rhoda appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Danville PO, Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Jack, Collier, Morris, William Richards and Jefferson Richards. Also in the household was Richard Richards (age 13) whose identity is yet unknown.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1870 census.
  • Newton and Rhoda appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Collier, Morris, William Richards, Jefferson Richards and Fannie Richards.
  • He was a farmer, according to the 1880 census.
  • Last Edited: 6 Dec 2014

Family: Rhoda b. 16 April 1840