Benjamin Franklin Papers - Newenham, Sir Edward (1732-1814)

Newenham, Sir Edward (1732-1814)

Irish politician.

Member of Irish Parliament (1769-97). Supporter of the colonial cause during the Revolutionary War. Worked to obtain the release of American prisoners. Made several visits to France during the war.

Uncle of Franklin correspondent Thomas Newenham. Married in 1754 to Grace Anna Burton; 18 children, including Franklin correspondent Robert O’Callaghan.

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