• Born: 26 Jan 1854, Lynn MA
• Died: 16 Dec 1909, Lynn MA

  General notes:

Jeweler

  Events in his life were:

• He worked in 1872-1909 as a jeweler in Lynn MA periodically in the shop of Stephen Cyrus Newhall. He continued the business after his brother's death in 1885.

• Obituary printed in the The Jeweler's Circular on 22 Dec 1909
  Death of William F. Newhall.
  Lynn, Mass., Dec. 16.— William Frederic Newhall, one of the best known retail jewelers in eastern Massachusetts, and especially esteemed in his native city of Lynn, died this morning of acute asthma and pneumonia,
  Mr. Newhall was of a family that has long been identified with the political, business and social life of Lynn. He was born Jan. 26, 1854, and in 1872 he entered the employ of his brother, Stephen S. Newhall, who started a jewelry business in 1872. When his brother retired from business in 1889, William F. succeeded him, and built up the largest jewelry establishment in the city, the concern being located on Market St., in the heart of the retail section.
  Mr. Newhall was twice married, and is survived by his second wife and five children. The only son by his first marriage, Frederick Clinton Newhall was admitted to partnership with his father in 1907, when the firm name became W. F. Newhall & Son, The son succeeds to the business.
  Deceased was an Odd Fellow and a member of the First Methodist Church of Lynn. Among his business associates he was held in high regard, and was especially esteemed in the Boston wholesale jewelry trade, where he was well known and liked for his companionable qualities.
  Lynn, Mass., Dec. 19.— The funeral of W. F. Newhall took place to-day, services being held at the family residence, 9 Hamilton Ave. There was a large attendance, including a number of representatives of the Boston jewelry trade.