John Newton (engineer)

For other people with the same name, see John Newton (disambiguation).
John Newton
John Newton
Born(1823-08-24)August 24, 1823[1][2][3]
Norfolk, Virginia
DiedMay 1, 1895(1895-05-01) (aged 72)
New York City, New York
Place of burial
West Point National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1842–1886
Rank Major General
Commands
Battles / wars
Other work

John Newton (August 24, 1823 – May 1, 1895) was an American general and engineer who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and as Chief of the Corps of Engineers in the United States Army. He served as Commissioner of Public Works in New York City and as President of the Panama Railroad Company.

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