Lewis, John

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.

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

Obituary

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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