William Augustus Newell | |
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.jpg) Newell c. 1860–65 | |
| 11th Governor of Washington Territory | |
| In office November 1, 1880 – July 2, 1884 | |
| Preceded by | Elisha P. Ferry |
| Succeeded by | Watson C. Squire |
| 18th Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office January 20, 1857 – January 17, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Rodman M. Price |
| Succeeded by | Charles S. Olden |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867 | |
| Preceded by | George Middleton |
| Succeeded by | Charles Haight |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | George Sykes |
| Succeeded by | Charles Skelton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 5, 1817 Franklin, Ohio |
| Died | August 8, 1901 (aged 83) Allentown, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Whig Opposition Republican |
| Spouse | Joanna Van Deursen |
| Education | Rutgers College |
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William Augustus Newell (September 5, 1817 – August 8, 1901), was an American physician and politician who served as the 18th Governor of New Jersey and 11th Governor of the Washington Territory.
He also represented New Jersey for three terms in the United States House of Representatives, where he is probably best known for the Newell Act, which created the United States Life-Saving Service, a federal agency established to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers.