Edward A. Newman
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BornJanuary 9, 1853
DiedMay 20, 1909 (aged 56)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Resting placeEvergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine, U.S.
OccupationBusinessman
Edward A. Newman | |
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 Newman pictured around 1905 | |
| Born | January 9, 1853 |
| Died | May 20, 1909 (aged 56) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Former general manager of the Portland Railroad Company |
| Spouse | Marie A. Newman (–1909; his death) |
Edward A. Newman (January 9, 1853 – May 20, 1909) was an American businessman from Portland, Maine. He was general manager of the Portland Railroad Company and vice-president of the New England Street Railway Club.
He was well known among the street railway community of the United States, and during his tenure, Portland's streetcar service was recognized as the best in the country.
Newman was the son of Edward Newman, a well-known citizen of the Deering neighborhood of Portland. He had two sisters: Mary and Abbie. His father died in 1898.[1]
He grew up in Westbrook, Maine, where he attended the public school, followed by Westbrook Seminary.[1]