Note 68 — Chapter VI · Thomas Tew, who Retired and Lived at Newport
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Richard Tew came from Maidford, co. Northampton, England, and settled at Newport, R. I., in 1640, where he was a prominent citizen. He served as deputy and assistant and was named in the charter granted in 1663. Thomas Tew undoubtedly was his grandson. It was a well-known family in Rhode Island and highly respected.