John C. New

Biography

John C. New was born in 1831 and served his state and nation through roles that included managing the nation’s finances and representing American interests abroad, bringing a steady hand to both the Treasury Department and diplomatic posts. He combined business acumen with a deep sense of public duty throughout his long career.

He is interred at Crown Hill Cemetery, where visitors remember the statesman who advised on monetary and foreign policy matters during a transformative era in American history.