William A. Newell

William Augustus Newell
Newell c. 1860–65
11th Governor of Washington Territory
In office November 1, 1880 – July 2, 1884
Preceded by	Elisha P. Ferry
Succeeded by	Watson C. Squire
18th Governor of New Jersey
In office January 20, 1857 – January 17, 1860
Preceded by	Rodman M. Price
Succeeded by	Charles S. Olden
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867
Preceded by	George Middleton
Succeeded by	Charles Haight
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	George Sykes
Succeeded by	Charles Skelton
Personal details
Born	(1817-09-05)September 5, 1817 Franklin, Ohio
Died	August 8, 1901(1901-08-08) (aged 83) Allentown, New Jersey
Nationality	American
Political party	Whig Opposition Republican
Spouse	Joanna Van Deursen
Education	Rutgers College
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William Augustus Newell (September 5, 1817 – August 8, 1901), was an American physician and politician who served as the 18th Governor of New Jersey and 11th Governor of the Washington Territory.

He also represented New Jersey for three terms in the United States House of Representatives, where he is probably best known for the Newell Act, which created the United States Life-Saving Service, a federal agency established to save the lives of shipwrecked mariners and passengers.