John Newton
General
John Newton was a career officer in the United States Army, a Union general in the American Civil War, and Chief of the Corps of Engineers. Wikipedia
Born: August 24, 1823, Norfolk, VA
Died: May 1, 1895 (age 71 years), New York, NY
Graduation date: July 1, 1842
Parents: Thomas Newton Jr.
Other work: Commissioner of Public Works, New York City (1886–1888); President, Panama Railroad Company (1888–1895)