John M. was born February 15, 1861 Newtown, Putnam Co., Missouri and died January 6, 1944 Moniteau Co., Missouri. He married Alice Long.

1. A History of Moniteau Co., Missouri by J. E. Ford (cover page) --published by Marvin H. Crawford (1936) ----press of the California Democrat

2. A History of Moniteau Co., Missouri by J. E. Ford --Biography of son, Neil Newton, page 454

3. A History of Moniteau Co., Missouri by J. E. Ford (cover page) --Biography of son, Neil Newton, page 455

4. 1944 - John Martin Newton Death Certificate
   --note that his mother is listed as Elizabeth Williams here, but it should be Lydia Jobe. Elizabeth is actually his grandmother, wife of Elisha Jobe. See Biography (above)

5. 1947 - Alice (Long) Newton Death Certificate