Reuben Newnham (1855-1922)

Reuben Newnham (1855-1922) in 1905

There is long-standing story in the Newnham family that Reuben was either Jewish or had Jewish connections.

Frances Merzaler Mallery (c1811-1899)

Frances Merzaler Mallery is believed to have been born in 1811 but since no baptism record has so far been located this date is based on the evidence of her entries in the Census for 1841 to 1891. What is more certain is that she was born in Springfield, Essex.