John Thomas Newton: a Respected Navy Officer and Hero of the War of 1812
John Thomas Newton, a United States Navy officer and War of 1812 veteran, was born on May 20, 1794, and died on July 28, 1857. He is buried in Alexandria’s Presbyterian Cemetery. A distinguished figure in the early history of the U.S. Navy, Newton devoted 48 years to naval service, beginning his career in 1809. … Read more