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Source: The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Fulton County
Munsell Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908

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The Biography of Thomas NEWSAM 

[Surnames: NELSON, NEWSAM, ROBINSON] 

[This is an abstract of the original biography.] 

NEWSAM, THOMAS 

    
Thomas NEWSAM has the management of a well-known mine (bituminous coal) in the vicinity of Farmington, Fulton County, IL, in which capacity he has acted since 1893. Mr. Newsam is a native of IL having been born at Orchard Mines, Peoria county, on 20 December, 1874, the son of Richard Newsam and Frances (Nelson) Newsam. They are of English nativity. 
    
On coming to the United States, Richard Newsam proceeded directly to IL where he engaged in coal mining in Peoria County. He is a keen-minded and energetic man, throughly competent in his line of buiness. 
    
His son Thomas received his early mental training in the public schools of Peoria County, and in his youth gained considerable experience in connection with mining matters, which has proved of great value to him in later years. 
    
In 1903, his father and elder brother purchased coal-mining property near Farmington which they have since operated. The subject of this sketch serving as superintendent of the work. 
    
In 1896 Mr. Newsam was united in marriage with Adaline Robinson and they have become the parents of three children, namely: Edith, Earl, and Grace. 
    
Fraternally Mr. Newsam is identified with the IOOF, K of P, and the AF & AM, in the latter order being a member of the Blue Lodge.