Newton Amos Blitch

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Blitch in 1897

Newton Amos Blitch (c. 1844 – 1921) was a state legislator and public official in Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate. He represented Levy County, Florida. His post office was in Williston, Florida.[1] He was a Confederate.

In 1891, he gathered with other legislators supporting Wilkinson Call and was photographed at the Florida capitol.[2]

He married and had five children. His funeral was a major event in Tallahassee His remains were transported to Starke for burial.[3]

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  1. ^ "General Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the Legislature of Florida". Office of the Floridian and Journal. November 27, 1883 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/26065
  3. ^ "Newton_Amon_Blitch_obit_02". November 1, 1921. p. 3 – via newspapers.com.

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