Burress & Palmer Genealogy

Southwest Virginia & Stokes County, NC

 

John Lewis

Male 1637 - 1688  (51 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Lewis was born in 1637 in Wales; died in Feb 1688 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Land Grant: 7 Nov 1673, Henrico County, Virginia, USA; 400 acres to John Rogers & John Lewis, North side James River adj. William Humphries. For the transportation of 8 persons.
    • Tax List: 1679, Turkey Creek, Henrico County, Va.; 3 tithes
    • Court/Will: 1 Aug 1688, Henrico County, Virginia, USA; Samuel Trottman, who married the widow of John Lewis, (she apparently remarried right after his death) declares against the executor, William Lewis that he has not divided all the land or personal property of the estate.
    • Estate : 2 December 1689, Henrico County, Virginia, USA; Estate of John Lewis, dec'd, To be divided 3 ways & have been given to the relict, now Mrs. Samuel Trottman, one third, to William Lewis (son & executor), one third, & to Sarah, dau. of the dec'd, 1/3 is to be held in possession of her guardian, Wm Lewis.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Son William was made admin. of his father's estate and guardian for his sister, Sarah. Will was recorded 2 April 1688

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Sarah in 1658 in ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. William Lewis was born in 1660 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA; died on 24 December 1706 in Henrico County, Virginia, USA.
    2. Sarah Lewis was born in 1675.

Generation: 2




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