Caledonia

NEWELL, Daniel

Vermont Historical Magazine, No. XI, October 1867, p 307
(extracted from a section on the history of Burke, Caledonia County, Vermont; 
authored by S. N. WELCH)

Capt. Daniel NEWELL was born in 1755 in Farmington [Hartford County], 
Connecticut. In --- he moved to Tinmouth [Rutland County], Vermont, where he 
resided until he moved to this town [Burke, Caledonia County, Vermont]. 
While residing in Tinmouth, he was chosen captain of the artillery company 
there, and retained in that capacity until his removal. In 1800 he 
removed to this town [Burke] and settled on what is called the "West Hill." 
He was, while a resident of this town, often chosen to fill town offices, 
such as justice of the peace, selectman, lister, etc., and he always 
discharged his duty with fidelity and dispatch. He raised a family of ten 
children, eight now living, the youngest of whom is Dr. Selim NEWELL, of St. 
Johnsbury [Caledonia County, Vermont]. Another (Isaac NEWELL) was a Baptist 
preacher, for a long time settled over the Baptist Society at Danville Green 
[Caledonia County], Vermont, but moved West about 1836, where he died.

In his religious sentiments, the Captain [Daniel NEWELL] was a Baptist, and 
one who exemplified his religion by dispensing with a liberal hand to the 
poor and needy, consoling the afflicted, encouraging the faint-hearted. 
Possessed of a kind heart and a large share of "sociality," he was ever a 
welcome guest in every circle, whether of old or young, rich or poor. 
Moreover, he was a very public-spirited man; and while unostentatious in all 
his acts, always one of the first to engage in any work whereby the community 
might be benefited, without asking or expecting reward, yet having his reward 
in the consciousness of fulfilling the design of his creation, and in the 
respect, confidence, and love of his fellowmen. Perhaps no man ever lived in 
town who was more generally respected and beloved. Physically he was a fine 
specimen of manly beauty, being above the common height, well proportioned, 
and very straight. His carriage was full of ease and dignity, and his 
countenance but the reflection of his heart. In 1824 he [Daniel NEWELL] went 
to his rest.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly