Newport, John, 1824-
Biographical notes:
Came to Illinois in 1854 from Ohio and taught school for a number of years in various towns. Moved to Montgomery County in 1868 living in Bois d'Arc until 1891 when he moved to Farmington where he was a Justice of the Peace, a promoter of a coal mine for the town and involved in Republican politics. He was married to Elizabeth McCormick of Kentucky.
From the description of Papers, 1818-1907. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 53040000
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Subjects:
- Coal mines and mining
- Political elections
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Places:
- Farmington (Ill.) (as recorded)
- Illinois (as recorded)
- Illinois--Farmington (as recorded)
