Background
Newbrough, John Ballou was born on June 5, 1828 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob and Mary Newbrough.
Newbrough, John Ballou was born on June 5, 1828 in Springfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Jacob and Mary Newbrough.
Graduate from a Cincinnati dental college, 1849.
Went to California during Gold Rush, 1849. Went to Australia in search of gold, 1851. Practiced dentistry, Philadelphia, 1860-1862, New York City, 1862-1884.
Became interested in spiritualism, typed out a Bible supposedly inspired by angels, 1881, this Bible inspired him to establish community in Sholam (New Mexico) for foundlings and orphans.
Also established home for infants, castaways and orphans, New Orleans.
Mason (33°).
Married Rachel Turnbull, 1860. Married second, Frances Van de Water.