Background
He was the son of Hibbert Newton, collector of customs for Nova Scotia, and Hannah Adams, the daughter of John Adams, a member of the Legislative Council.
He was the son of Hibbert Newton, collector of customs for Nova Scotia, and Hannah Adams, the daughter of John Adams, a member of the Legislative Council.
Newton was customs collector for Halifax. In 1763, he was named to the province"s Legislative Council. He died in Halifax.
He was a member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1758 to 1760.