Francis G. Newlands
Former United States Senator
Francis Griffith Newlands was an American politician and land developer who served as United States representative and Senator from Nevada and a member of the Democratic Party. Wikipedia
Born: August 28, 1846, Natchez, MS
Died: December 24, 1917 (age 71 years), Washington, D.C.
Spouse: Clara Adelaide Sharon (m. 1876)
Previous offices: Senator, NV (1903–1917) and Representative (1893–1903)
Descendants: Francis Newlands Johnston and Edith Johnston
Organizations founded: The Chevy Chase Land Company and Rock Creek Railway