THOMAS NEWTON3 (John2, Richard1), son of John and Elizabeth (Larkin) Newton of Marlborough, Mass., was born there December 27 or 29, 1674, and died at Westborough, Mass., November 2, 1746, aged 72. In record of death he is style "Ensign" Thomas Newton.
He married at Marlborough, August 17, 1698, Record Ward, daughter of Increase and Record (---) Ward of Marlborough-Westborough-Northborough, Mass., born at Marlborough, January or June 28, 1677, and died at Westborough, November 4, 1746, two days after the death of her husband. "They were buried in one grave."
Mr. Newton lived at Marlborough, where his children were born. In 1717 this part of the town was set off and became Westborough. He was an active citizen of the new town, being elected one of its Selectmen for the years 1718, 1719, 1722, 1725, 1729. He is mentioned in records of church affairs there 1725 -- the church founded October 28, 1724.
In the Indian troubles of 1707 and thereabout, Thomas Newton's family was assigned to Isaac Amsden's garrison house, No. 5. In the controversy in relation to the settlement of Rev. John Emerson in the Marlborough Church, Thomas Newton was one of those who opposed it, 1702.
His will was probated in 1747, Westborough, No. 43,443.
