Q18730225

Edward John Newell

Irish informer

Bio	Edward John Newell (1771–1798) was an Irish sailor, glazier, artist, and portrait painter, notorious for his role as a government informer during the political turmoil of the 1790s. Shortly after joining the republican Society of United Irishmen in 1796 he offered his services to the Crown authorities. Following the publication of a confessional autobiography, in 1798 he disappeared amidst rumours of assassination.²
Born	c. 1771¹
Died	c. 1798¹
Occupation	informant¹
Cause of death	Unknown
Status	Confirmed: Edward John Newell is a 27 Club member