I, too, am a descendant of Capt Francis Newman through both of his parents. My direct line is through the Captain and his first wife who was a cousin to the second wife. Captain Newman was killed at Vicksburg. He had first formed a company in 1861, but resigned and evidently returned to New Orleans as he had 2 very ill children who eventually died. He returned to service and may have been concerned for another child who was ill. Any info you have on him would be appreciated.