Grubb Family Tree

7043. THOMAS NEWTON of Kingston-upon-Hull had two sons who came to America in 1662, John* and Thomas**.

7044. i. John* brought with him sons, 1, John; 2, Joseph; 3, Benjamin. He settled in Stafford, Va. [county just north of Fredericksburg], while his brother settled in Norfolk County, Va. The Virginia land records show grants also to John Newton in Nansemond County, Va. [adjoining Norfolk to the westward], Oct. 23, 1673.

7045. ii. Thomas**, b. about 1620; settled in Norfolk County, Va., near the present city of Norfolk. The records of Accomac County, Va., show that "Thomas Newton aged 36," testified, May 22, 1662, as to a deed of bargain and sale from Joseph Newton (see above) to Henry Picott, and that Joseph Newton united in a deed in Accomac County, Nov. 16, 1670. The Virginia land records also show land grants to George Newton, (presumably son of Thomas**) in Lower Norfolk County, Va., April 20, 1684.

7046. 1. George, b. --- ; d. in 1694; was one of the overseers of the will of Widow Sarah Willoughby, proved 1673; he "to live in the house and care for the estate"; m. Frances Mason, daughter of Lemuel and Anne (Sewell) Mason. Letters testamentary were granted to Frances, widow of George Newton, Jan. 15, 1695. She m. (2) before 1705, Maj. Francis Sayer, who d. before April 13, 1708, and administration of bis estate granted to widow, Frances. They had several children, among whom was a son,

7047. 1. George, b. --- ;whose will was proved July —, 1702. He is mentioned in the old charter of Norfolk, Va., the third name on the list. He was a member of the house of burgesses of Virginia, 1723-26; alderman of Norfolk, 1736, and its fust mayor. He m. 1706, Alphia Wilson, dau. of Col. James Wilson. They had several children, among whom was a son,

7048. 1. Thomas, b. March 14, 1713; d. Sept. 15, 1794; m. Amy Hutchins, dau. of Col. John Hutchins (whose name also appears on the Norfolk Charter). They had five children, all of whom d. in infancy except the son,

7049. 1. Thomas, b. March 15, 1742; member of Virginia Convention of 1776 and of the committee of safety; member of Congress, etc. He m. Martha Tucker, dau. of Col. Robert Tucker (a Norfolk charter man). They had several daughters, two of whom were living in 1853, "estimable ladies who married into highly respectable families," and at least two sons, namely:

7050. 1. Thomas, b. about 1768; d. Aug. 15, 1847, aged 79; lawyer; member of Congress, 1801, and for thirty years; "a Southern gentleman of the old school. No man was better known in Norfolk and the District." He and his brother are spoken of as "the late respectable and intelligent citizens." He m. Margaret Jordan. Of their children, one was:

7052. 1. Cincinnati W., b. --- ;m. Martha Tucker, and had,

7053. 1. Virginius, b.--- ; resides in Richmond, Va.; represented the city in the state legislature; member of the Society of the S. A. R., No. 1574; member of the N. E. Hist. Gen. Society; living in 1806, and later.

7051. 2. George, b. 17—; res. Norfolk, Va.; "was a very wealthy gentleman. He had the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens, having filled many important public offices." He m. and had children. One was:

7054. 1. Dr. Thomas, b.--- ;"an accomplished physician"; was an alderman of the City of Norfolk in 1853.

The Newtons of Virginia, heads of families in the First United States Census, 1790, are probably descended from the four men, John, Joseph, Benjamin, and George Newton, above.