Newman was born in England around 1829 and immigrated here with his family to New York City when he was a baby.
He spent ten years working in the New York harbor transportation business.
During his time in office, he instituted street paving for Bayonne.
He lost a chance for a third term when he was defeated by Republican Councilman William C. Farr, who also was endorsed by the Democrats and the Independent Parties in a highly contested election.
[4] Newman, a banker, was president of the Mechanics Trust Fund and the Bayonne Mutual Building and Loan Association.