Background
NEWTON, Francis James was born on September 13, 1857 in West Indies. 3rd son of late F. R. Newton, of S. Cruz, W. I.
NEWTON, Francis James was born on September 13, 1857 in West Indies. 3rd son of late F. R. Newton, of S. Cruz, W. I.
Rugby; University College, Oxford (Master of Arts).
Barrister, Inner Temple. Aide-de-camp and Private Secretary to late Sir Hercules Robinson (High Commander), 18S0- S9. Secretary Royal Commission, Mauritius, 1896.
Admiral.
Government British Bechuanaland, 18S8. Colonel Secretary British Bechuanaland, 1890-1895. Admiral. Government British Bechuanaland, 1892 and 1894-1895.
Special Commander Matabeleland, 1894.
Resident Commander Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1895-1897. Colonial Secretary, British Honduras, 1898-1901.
Colonial Secretary, Barbados, 1901 - 2. Administered Government North-west Rhodesia during 1906.
Decorated for service in South Africa. Treasurer British South Africa Company, 1902.