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John H. Lewis was born about 1841 to Abram Lewis and Lavinia Ward of Knox, NY. He was one of eight children born to his parents.
 
John H. Lewis was born about 1841 to Abram Lewis and Lavinia Ward of Knox, NY. He was one of eight children born to his parents.
  
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John married at about 1862, Melissa Margaret Coleman (1844-) and had the following known children:<ref>Bathe/Whinery Family Tree - Ancestry.com</ref>
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*Grace Lewis
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*Walter P. Lewis
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*John S. Lewis
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*Frank Lewis
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*Florence Lewis
  
 
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The funeral of John Lewis, an aged resident of this section, was held at the home of his brother, Fred Lewis, on Thursday. Mr. Lewis was a well known personage over Albany county particularly among the voting population of Guilderland. In his earlier days be was a noted musician and was a member of a drum and fife corps. His particular instrument was the fife, on which he was very proficient. Mr. Lewis had been ill for several months, old age being responsible for his passing away. He was in his 84th year.  [[Altamont Enterprise]] 4/9/1913
 
The funeral of John Lewis, an aged resident of this section, was held at the home of his brother, Fred Lewis, on Thursday. Mr. Lewis was a well known personage over Albany county particularly among the voting population of Guilderland. In his earlier days be was a noted musician and was a member of a drum and fife corps. His particular instrument was the fife, on which he was very proficient. Mr. Lewis had been ill for several months, old age being responsible for his passing away. He was in his 84th year.  [[Altamont Enterprise]] 4/9/1913
  
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At least 3 John Lewis's born about 1841 enlisted in Albany. I can't find proof this is the John Lewis who lived in Knox.
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[[File:CivilWarKnoxLewisJohnHMusterRoll.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center>Knox - John H. Lewi - Muster Roll</center>]]
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'''New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about John H Lewis<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: John H Lewis<br>
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Age: 21<br>
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Birth Year: abt 1841<br>
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Birth Place: Albany, New York<br>
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Enlistment Year: 1862<br>
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Enlistment Location: Albany, New York<br>
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Muster Year: 1862<br>
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Separation Details: Muster Out of Service<br>
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Separation Date: 10 Sep 1863<br>
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'''U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John H Lewis<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: John H Lewis<br>
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Residence: Albany, New York<br>
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Age at enlistment: 21<br>
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Enlistment Date: 3 Oct 1862<br>
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Rank at enlistment: Private<br>
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Enlistment Place: Albany, New York<br>
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State Served: New York<br>
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Survived the War?: Yes<br>
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Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, New York 177th Infantry Regiment on 21 Nov 1862.Mustered out on 10 Sep 1863 at Albany, NY.<br>
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Birth Date: abt 1841<br>
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Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General<br>
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'''U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John H Lewis<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: John H Lewis<br>
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Residence: Albany, New York<br>
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Age at enlistment: 21<br>
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Enlistment Date: 3 Oct 1862<br>
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Rank at enlistment: Private<br>
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Enlistment Place: Albany, New York<br>
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State Served: New York<br>
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Survived the War?: Yes<br>
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Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, New York 177th Infantry Regiment on 21 Nov 1862.Mustered out on 10 Sep 1863 at Albany, NY.<br>
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Birth Date: abt 1841<br>
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Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General<br>
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177th NY Infantry<br>
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LEWIS, JOHN H. — Age, 21 years. Enlisted, October 30, 1862, at Albany, to serve nine months; mustered in as private, Co. B, November 21, 1862; mustered out with company, September 10, 1863, at Albany, N. Y.
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==='''[[h:History of the County of Albany|History of the County of Albany]] - Tenney and Howell'''===
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==='''[[h:Heroes of Albany|Heroes of Albany]]===
  
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==Census Records==
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|'''1850 United States Federal Census about John Lewis<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: John Lewis<br>
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Age: 9<br>
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Birth Year: abt 1841<br>
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Birthplace: New York<br>
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Home in 1850: Knox, Albany, New York<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Family Number: 233<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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Abram Lewis 34<br>
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Lavina Lewis 34<br>
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Caroline Lewis 10<br>
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John Lewis 9<br>
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Barney Lewis 7<br>
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Frederick Lewis 5<br>
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Jacob Lewis 2<br>
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|'''1870 United States Federal Census about John H Lewis<br>'''
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Name: John H Lewis<br>
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Age in 1870: 28<br>
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Birth Year: abt 1842<br>
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Birthplace: New York<br>
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Home in 1870: Albany Ward 10, Albany, New York<br>
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Race: White<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Post Office: Albany<br>
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Value of real estate: View image<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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John H Lewis 28<br>
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Melissa Lewis 26<br>
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Grace Lewis 5<br>
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Walter P Lewis 3<br>
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|'''1880 United States Federal Census about John H. Lewis<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: John H. Lewis<br>
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Age: 38<br>
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Birth Year: abt 1842<br>
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Birthplace: New York<br>
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Home in 1880: Albany, Albany, New York<br>
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Race: White<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)<br>
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Marital Status: Married<br>
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Spouse's Name: Melissa Lewis<br>
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Father's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Mother's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Neighbors: View others on page<br>
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Occupation: Soda Water Manufacturer<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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John H. Lewis 38<br>
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Melissa Lewis 35<br>
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Grace Lewis 16<br>
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Walter P. Lewis 14<br>
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John S. Lewis 8<br>
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Frank Lewis 3<br>
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|'''1900 United States Federal Census about John H Lewis<ref name="ANC">www.Ancestry.com</ref><br>'''
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Name: John H Lewis<br>
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[John Lewis] <br>
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Age: 59<br>
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Birth Date: Sep 1840<br>
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Birthplace: New York<br>
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Home in 1900: Schodack, Rensselaer, New York<br>
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[Rensselaer] <br>
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Race: White<br>
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Gender: Male<br>
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Relation to Head of House: Head<br>
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Marital Status: Married<br>
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Spouse's Name: Melissa M Lewis<br>
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Marriage Year: 1863<br>
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Years Married: 37<br>
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Father's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Mother's Birthplace: New York<br>
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Occupation: View on Image<br>
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Neighbors: View others on page<br>
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Household Members: <br>
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Name Age<br>
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John H Lewis 59<br>
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Melissa M Lewis 56<br>
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Florence M Lewis 17<br>
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 11 April 2013

Birth

John H. Lewis was born about 1841 to Abram Lewis and Lavinia Ward of Knox, NY. He was one of eight children born to his parents.

Marriage & Children

John married at about 1862, Melissa Margaret Coleman (1844-) and had the following known children:[1]

  • Grace Lewis
  • Walter P. Lewis
  • John S. Lewis
  • Frank Lewis
  • Florence Lewis

Military Service

Residence: Knox
Enlistment Date: 30 Oct 1862
Enlistment Place: Albany, NY
Enlistment Rank: Private
State Served: New York
Regiment: 177th Infantry
Company: Company B
Muster Out Date: 10 Sep 1863
Muster Out Place: Albany, NY
Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 21
Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers; 1850 census, Knox, Albany Co., NY

Death

Obituary

(Age is not consistent)

The funeral of John Lewis, an aged resident of this section, was held at the home of his brother, Fred Lewis, on Thursday. Mr. Lewis was a well known personage over Albany county particularly among the voting population of Guilderland. In his earlier days be was a noted musician and was a member of a drum and fife corps. His particular instrument was the fife, on which he was very proficient. Mr. Lewis had been ill for several months, old age being responsible for his passing away. He was in his 84th year. Altamont Enterprise 4/9/1913

Additional Research Notes

At least 3 John Lewis's born about 1841 enlisted in Albany. I can't find proof this is the John Lewis who lived in Knox.

Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900

Knox - John H. Lewi - Muster Roll

New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900 about John H Lewis[2]
 Name: John H Lewis
Age: 21
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birth Place: Albany, New York
Enlistment Year: 1862
Enlistment Location: Albany, New York
Muster Year: 1862
Separation Details: Muster Out of Service
Separation Date: 10 Sep 1863

Civil War Record Summaries

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John H Lewis[2]
 Name: John H Lewis
Residence: Albany, New York
Age at enlistment: 21
Enlistment Date: 3 Oct 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Albany, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, New York 177th Infantry Regiment on 21 Nov 1862.Mustered out on 10 Sep 1863 at Albany, NY.
Birth Date: abt 1841
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles about John H Lewis[2]
 Name: John H Lewis
Residence: Albany, New York
Age at enlistment: 21
Enlistment Date: 3 Oct 1862
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Albany, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, New York 177th Infantry Regiment on 21 Nov 1862.Mustered out on 10 Sep 1863 at Albany, NY.
Birth Date: abt 1841
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General

Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York

177th NY Infantry
LEWIS, JOHN H. — Age, 21 years. Enlisted, October 30, 1862, at Albany, to serve nine months; mustered in as private, Co. B, November 21, 1862; mustered out with company, September 10, 1863, at Albany, N. Y.

1890 Veterans Schedules for Knox

History of the County of Albany - Tenney and Howell

Heroes of Albany

Carnival of Blood

Census Records

1850 United States Federal Census about John Lewis[2]

Name: John Lewis
Age: 9
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1850: Knox, Albany, New York
Gender: Male
Family Number: 233
Household Members:
Name Age
Abram Lewis 34
Lavina Lewis 34
Caroline Lewis 10
John Lewis 9
Barney Lewis 7
Frederick Lewis 5
Jacob Lewis 2

 1870 United States Federal Census about John H Lewis

Name: John H Lewis
Age in 1870: 28
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Albany Ward 10, Albany, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Albany
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
John H Lewis 28
Melissa Lewis 26
Grace Lewis 5
Walter P Lewis 3

 1880 United States Federal Census about John H. Lewis[2]

Name: John H. Lewis
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1880: Albany, Albany, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Melissa Lewis
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Soda Water Manufacturer
Household Members:
Name Age
John H. Lewis 38
Melissa Lewis 35
Grace Lewis 16
Walter P. Lewis 14
John S. Lewis 8
Frank Lewis 3

 1900 United States Federal Census about John H Lewis[2]

Name: John H Lewis
[John Lewis]
Age: 59
Birth Date: Sep 1840
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1900: Schodack, Rensselaer, New York
[Rensselaer]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Melissa M Lewis
Marriage Year: 1863
Years Married: 37
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John H Lewis 59
Melissa M Lewis 56
Florence M Lewis 17

Additional Media

Sources

  1. ↑ Bathe/Whinery Family Tree - Ancestry.com
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 www.Ancestry.com
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