Genealogy of Benjamin Jasper Newton

Benjamin Jasper Newton ŠJoe M. Newton

Benjamin Jasper Newton Born 1 August 1834 in Robeson County, North Carolina Died 10 January 1899 (Pneumonia) Buried at Ebenezer (Craig) Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama 21 August 1897 B. J. Newton was shown on the Roster of Confederate Veterans Reunion which was held at Greenville, Alabama. He was with Company "K", 1 7 Alabama Regiment. 1 December 1897 Benjamin Jasper Newton received a check for $12.98 from the State of Alabama for Confedrate Veteran's Benefits. Company K of the 17th Alabama Regiment. 29 October 1898 Benjamin Jasper Newton received a check for $11.90 from the State of Alabama for Confedrate Veteran's Benefits. Company K of the 17th Alabama Regiment.

T1S1	Margaret Ellen Montgomery (Martha) Born 16 January 1843 (June) in North Carolina Died 1 October 1931 Buried at Ebenezer (Craig) Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama Married 10 Febuary 1870 by Benjamin Newton, JP Martha's Father was Andrew Montgomery Martha's Mother was Ellener Doherty Ellar Newton was granted a Confederate Veterans Pension in 1913. 15 October1931 From the Greenville Advocate. Mrs. Ellen Newton. On the night of October 1st the death angel visited the home of Mrs. Donald Campbell and carried away the soul of her devoted mother, Mrs. Ellen Newton, eighty-odd years of age. She was the wife of the late Benjamin Newton, who preceded her to the grave several years ago. Grandma Newton: as she was most commonly called, was a faithful member of the Baptist church and a most devout christian. She lived a most useful life and was very active until about a year ago, when ill health fell upon her. To know her was to love her. Her death has made a vacant place in the homes of her children that can never be filled. Funeral sevices were conducted by Rev. H. Ross Arnold, assisted by Rev. E. A. Mohns, Hr., and the remains laid to rest in the family lot a Ebenezer Baptist cemetery on Saturday, October 4th. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Donald Campbell of Chapman; Mrs. Cabe Salter, Greenville; and Miss Pearlie Newton, Norfolk, Va; and four sons, Messrs. E. A. Newton, Auburn; Mr.Lehlan Newton, Chapman; and J. O. and Bruce Newton of Greenville, besides a number of grand children and other relatives.
Children
1	James Oliver Newton (Ollie) Born 17 November 1870, Butler County, Alabama Died 17 March 1960 Buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama
2	Catherine Alice Newton (Katie) Born 8 January 1872 Died 20 June 1937, Butler County, Alabama
3	Susan Angeline Newton Born 8 March 1873 Died 4 September 1873
4	Edmund Andrew Newton (Buddy) Born 3 September 1874 Died 17 September 1951 Buried at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama
5	Lelon Benjamin Newton Born 18 September 1876 Died 17 February 1938 Buried at Brushy Creek Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama
6	Sarah Eleanor Newton (Ellen) Born 12 April 1878, Butler County, Alabama Died 30 September 1910 Buried at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama
7	Annie Laurie Newton Born 4 June 1880, Butler County, Alabama Died 26 September 1905 (malaria fever) Buried at Ebenezer (Craig) Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama
8	Thomas Bruce Newton (Bruce) Born 7 November 1881, Butler County, Alabama Died 3 August 1939 Buried at Gravel Hill Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama
9	Cora Mae Newton Born 21 May 1883 Died 9 May 1971, Butler County, Alabama
A	Minnie Pearl Newton (Pearlie) Born 12 December 1885, Butler County, Alabama Died 30 April 1964 Buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama
B	Elsie Ruth Newton Born 27 April 1889 Died 7 August 1934 Buried at Mount Pleasent, Alabama
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