Newlands, Francis G. (Francis Griffith), 1848-1917
Variant namesFrancis Griffith Newlands was born on August 28, 1848, in Natchez, Mississippi. He attended Yale College from 1867-1869, and graduated from Columbian College (George Washington University) in 1869. He received an honorary degree (M.A.) in 1901. He moved to San Francisco and practiced law in California (1870-1888). Newlands moved to Nevada in 1888 and won election to the House of Representatives (1893-1903). He subsequently served Nevada as U.S. Senator (1903-1917). Newlands died on December 24, 1917.
From the guide to the Francis Griffith Newlands papers, 1869-1936, 1899-1917, (Manuscripts and Archives)
Francis Griffith Newlands was born on August 28, 1848 in Natchez, Mississippi. He attended Yale College from 1867-1869, and graduated from Columbian College (George Washington University) in 1869. He received an honorary degree (M.A.) in 1901. He moved to San Francisco and practiced law in California (1870-1888). Newlands moved to Nevada in 1888 and won election to the House of Representatives (1893-1903). He subsequently served Nevada as U.S. Senator (1903-1917). He died on December 24, 1917.
From the description of Francis Griffith Newlands papers, 1869-1936 (inclusive), 1899-1917 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122370014
Francis Griffith Newlands was born on August 28, 1848 in Natchez, Mississippi. He attended Yale College from 1867-1869, and graduated from Columbian College (George Washington University) in 1869. He received an honorary degree (M.A.) in 1901. He moved to San Francisco and practiced law in California (1870-1888). Newlands moved to Nevada in 1888 and won election to the House of Representatives (1893-1903). He subsequently served Nevada as U.S. Senator (1903-1917). Newlands died on December 24, 1917.
From the description of Francis Griffith Newlands papers, 1869-1936 (inclusive), 1899-1917 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702205707
U.S. Representative and senator from Nevada.
From the description of Francis G. Newlands papers, 1884-1916. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 653113509
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Birth 1848-08-28
Death 1917-12-24