George E. Newell

George Edward Newell (last name possibly Newall) was a Michigan politician.[1][2] He was a member of the Masons, the Grand Army of the Republic and a Knight of the Maccabbes.[3]

George E. Newell
24th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1883–1884
Preceded byWilliam A. Atwood
Succeeded byWilliam W. Joyner[1][2]
Personal details
BornSeptember 18, 1842
Flushing, Genesee County
DiedSeptember 10, 1916[3]
SpouseSarah H. Freeman
Childrentwo sons[3]

Early life

Newall was born to Thomas and Sarah (Bowden) Newall on September 18, 1842, in Flushing, Genesee County. His family move to Flint while he was young. At age fourteen, he left school to work in a planing mill. He served in the Civil War as a Lieutenant of Company A, Eighth Michigan Infantry from June 19, 1861, to September 10, 1862. He was a captain until March 9, 1863. In 1863, he married Sarah H. Freeman, with whom he had two sons.[3]

Political life

Newell entered public service as Flint's Postmaster and held the position of School Director and city supervisor of Flint's First Ward.[3] He was elected as the Mayor of the City of Flint in 1883 serving a 1-year term.[1][4]

Post-Political life

Newall died on September 10, 1916.[3]

References
  1. "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
  2. "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  3. "Mayor George Edward (Newell) Newall". Flint Timeline Project. Flint Public Library. Archived from the original on May 31, 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  4. "Index to Politicians: Index to Politicians: Nevills to Newel -- Newall, George E. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
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