A Brief History
Thomas “Tom” S. Newman (October 10, 1851 – October 3, 1930) was the former Mayor of Ashland, Kentucky. He also operated Tom Newman’s clothing store, which operated at the north side of Greenup, between 15th and 16th Streets. It operated a row-in business in the Flood of 1884.[1]
Digging Deeper
Newman was a supporter of U. S. President William McKinley.[2]
| T. S. Newman | |
|---|---|
 Tom Newman’s Dry Goods row-in service during the Ohio River Flood of 1884 | |
| 10th Mayor of Ashland, Kentucky | |
| In office January 1, 1894 – November 9, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | J. C. Whitten |
| Succeeded by | W. A. Ginn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1851 Spencer County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | October 3, 1930 (aged 78) Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Residence | Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |
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Notes and references
- Ashland Centennial Committee, A History of Ashland, Kentucky 1786–1954 (Ashland: Ashland Centennial Committee, 1954).
- “The President’s Tourt”. The Daily Star. News.google.com. 11 June 1897. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
