NEWTON, Thomas (d.1399), of London.

Collector of customs and subsidies, Southampton 25 Feb. 1386–25 July 1387.E403/518 m. 17. Newton is described as ‘citizen of London’.

Ambassador to treat for a truce with Flanders 20 May 1388.Rot. Gasc. et Franc. ed. Carte, ii. 157; E403/519 m. 9.

Warden of the Mercers’ Co. 24 June 1391–2.Mercers’ Company Recs. List of Members, S-W, 570.

Commissioner of sewers, Essex Oct. 1391; oyer and terminer, Mdx. July 1393 (counterfeiting).

Alderman of Langbourn Ward 12 Mar. 1392 – d.; auditor of London 21 Sept. 1395–6.Beaven, Aldermen, i. 169; Cal. Letter Bk. London, H, 425, 434.

Sheriff, London and Mdx. 25 June 1392-Mich. 1393.Cal. Letter Bk. London, H, 379.