Newton Goldthwaite Chase

Known Settlements of Newton Chase:

Croyden, NH (1807-1823): Newton's father Jonathan came to Croyden in 1800.

Fletcher, VT (1823-1840): Settled in an area now abandoned in the woods.

Cambridge, VT (1840-1849): Newton was a school teacher there and at Underhill, VT.

Jay, VT (1849-1878): Newton held many town positions in Jay.

North Troy, VT (1878-1888): Newton died in a house fire at his daughter's house.

BIOGRAPHY:

Newton Chase was born in Croyden, NH on March 5, 1807. He went from Cambridge, VT, to Jay, VT, in 1849. He at once took a prominent position in town affairs, and the following spring was elected constable and one of the board of selectmen. He represented the town in 1859, and held positions of both school superintendent and justice of the peace. He lived with his daughter Mrs. WN DuBois in Troy.