Surname: Newland Forename(s): Abraham b. 23 April 1730. d. 21 November 1807. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and chief cashier for the Bank of England. Born in Southwark, Surrey. Son of
William Newland and Ann (née Arnold). Clerk at Bank of England until 1782, after which
he served as chief cashier until 1807. His signature on every bank note led to them
being called Abraham Newlands in slang. Biographical information: ODNB. (BGL)