Researching Wood Newton
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 22949 people with the Newton surname? In that year Newton was ranked number 144 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Wood means "Form of WOODY. See WOODS" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
Records of Wood Newton on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Wood Newton and the Newton Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 28105 people with the Newton surname in the UK? Newton is now ranked number 174 for popularity in the UK. |
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| Did you know that there are currently 91147 people with the Newton surname in the USA? Newton is ranked number 127 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Wood Newton
Wood Newton
Wood Newton (born September 16, 1946 in Hampton, Arkansas, United States) is an American songwriter and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee. Newton was born in Hampton, Arkansas, and graduated from Hampton High School in Hampton, Arkansas in 1964. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1970.
In 1978 and 1979, Newton recorded for Elektra Records, charting the singles "Last Exit for Love", "Lock, Stock & Barrel" and "Julie (Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?)". He later became a songwriter for other artists, with his credits including Razzy Bailey's number one single "Midnight Hauler".
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