Samuel Herbert Newsome
Sammy Newsome
1901 Born in Coventry the son of Samuel Theo Newsome (1868-1930), a watch manufacturer, and his wife Kate
1911 Living at Sherbourne House, The Butts, Coventry: Samuel Theo Newsome (age 42 born Coventry), a Watch Manufacturer and Employer. With his wife (married 19 years with five children - four living) Kate Newsome (age 39 born Coventry) and their children Theo Edward Newsome (age 17 born Coventry), University Undergraduate; Samuel Herbert Newsome (age 9 born Coventry); Mary Brenda Louise Newsome (age 7 born Coventry); and Alan James Newsome (age 8 months born Coventry). Three servants.[1]
Educated at Oundle School, Peterborough
Apprentice at Calthorpe Motor Co
1919-22 Newsome, a garage owner produced a few Cooper cars[2]
1923 Established S. H. Newsome and Co; built the Warwick car[3]
1930 One of the executors of the will of Samuel Theo Newsome.[4]
Moved into the theatrical business.