John Lewis
M, b. circa 1590
John was born circa 1590 at London, England.1 He was baptized on 13 December 1590 at St Nicholas Acon, London, England.1 He married Joan Powell on 22 July 1612 at St. Martin's in-the-Fields, London, England.1 His body was interred on 29 December 1624 at St. Martin's in-the-Fields, London, England.1
Child of John Lewis and Joan Powell
- John Lewis (I)+ b. 1619, d. 1690
Citations
- [S363] Robert J.C.K. Lewis, Lewis Patriarchs of Early Virginia and Maryland.
Joan Powell
F, b. circa 1590
Joan was born circa 1590. She married John Lewis on 22 July 1612 at St. Martin's in-the-Fields, London, England.1 She married Arthur Swapper on 12 May 1630.1
Child of Joan Powell and John Lewis
- John Lewis (I)+ b. 1619, d. 1690
Citations
- [S363] Robert J.C.K. Lewis, Lewis Patriarchs of Early Virginia and Maryland.
Arthur Swapper
M, b. circa 1590
Arthur was born circa 1590. He married Juliana (-----) circa 1610.1 He married Joan Powell on 12 May 1630.1
Citations
- [S363] Robert J.C.K. Lewis, Lewis Patriarchs of Early Virginia and Maryland.
Juliana (-----)
F, b. circa 1590
Juliana was born circa 1590. She married Arthur Swapper circa 1610.1 Her body was interred on 5 January 1630.
Citations
- [S363] Robert J.C.K. Lewis, Lewis Patriarchs of Early Virginia and Maryland.
Elizabeth Rodolphus1
F, b. circa 1640, d. 1731
Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|William Rodolphus|b. c 1620\nd. 1666|p434.htm#i22205|(w o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----)|b. c 1620|p555.htm#i26601|||||||||||||
In her will, written 30 Sep 1731, Elizabeth Lewis named sons William and John, daughters Elizabeth Scott and Comfort Rew, and grandsons Josiah Lewis and Rodulphus Scott. John was left her full right of 70 acres in Somerset Co, MD, he to dispose of the same and the proceeds to her grandson Josiah Lewis, and for want of heirs to her grandson Rodulphus Scott. Son John was the Executor. Witnesses were Richard Drummond, Jacob Litchfield and Anne Drummond (Acc Co Deeds & Wills, 1729-37, vol. i, p. 209). Elizabeth was born circa 1640. She was the daughter of William Rodolphus and (w|o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----). She married John Lewis (II) circa 1656.2 Elizabeth died in 1731.3 Elizabeth's will was probated on 4 January 1732 at Accomack Co, VA.3
Children of Elizabeth Rodolphus and John Lewis (II)
- John Lewis (III)+ b. c 1657, d. 1740
- William Lewis I+ b. c 1662, d. 1739
- Elizabeth Lewis+ b. c 1664
- Mary Lewis b. c 1670
- Comfort Lewis+ b. c 1680, d. Jan 1772
William Lewis I1
M, b. circa 1662, d. 1739
William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|John Lewis (I)|b. 1619\nd. 1690|p422.htm#i21675|Mary Gardner|b. c 1619|p422.htm#i21676|William Rodolphus|b. c 1620\nd. 1666|p434.htm#i22205|(w o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----)|b. c 1620|p555.htm#i26601|
William was born circa 1662. He was the son of John Lewis (II) and Elizabeth Rodolphus. He married Susanna (-----) circa 1680.1 He married Ann Tabitha (-----) circa 1695.1 William died in 1739.1
Children of William Lewis I and Susanna (-----)
- John Lewis+ b. 1685, d. 1762
- Comfort Lewis b. c 1687
- Louisa Lewis+ b. c 1690
Children of William Lewis I and Ann Tabitha (-----)
- William Lewis II+ b. c 1695, d. 1770
- Thomas Lewis+ b. c 1697, d. 1779
- Isaac Lewis b. c 1700
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
John Lewis (III)1
M, b. circa 1657, d. 1740
John Lewis (III)|b. c 1657\nd. 1740|p423.htm#i21694|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|John Lewis (I)|b. 1619\nd. 1690|p422.htm#i21675|Mary Gardner|b. c 1619|p422.htm#i21676|William Rodolphus|b. c 1620\nd. 1666|p434.htm#i22205|(w o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----)|b. c 1620|p555.htm#i26601|
John was born circa 1657 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of John Lewis (II) and Elizabeth Rodolphus. He married Elizabeth Melson circa 1690.1 John died in 1740.1
Children of John Lewis (III) and Elizabeth Melson
- John Lewis (IV)+ b. c 1690, d. 1780
- Daniel Lewis (I)+ b. c 1692, d. 1776
- Catherine Lewis b. c 1694
- Josiah|Jacob Lewis b. c 1695
- Elizabeth Lewis b. c 1696
- Abigail Lewis b. c 1698
- Spencer Lewis (I)+ b. c 1700, d. 1778
Elizabeth Lewis1
F, b. circa 1664
Elizabeth Lewis|b. c 1664|p423.htm#i21695|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|John Lewis (I)|b. 1619\nd. 1690|p422.htm#i21675|Mary Gardner|b. c 1619|p422.htm#i21676|William Rodolphus|b. c 1620\nd. 1666|p434.htm#i22205|(w o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----)|b. c 1620|p555.htm#i26601|
Elizabeth was born circa 1664 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Lewis (II) and Elizabeth Rodolphus. She married (-----) Scott circa 1685.1
Child of Elizabeth Lewis and (-----) Scott
- Rodulphus Scott b. c 1690
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Comfort Lewis1
F, b. circa 1680, d. January 1772
Comfort Lewis|b. c 1680\nd. Jan 1772|p423.htm#i21696|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|John Lewis (I)|b. 1619\nd. 1690|p422.htm#i21675|Mary Gardner|b. c 1619|p422.htm#i21676|William Rodolphus|b. c 1620\nd. 1666|p434.htm#i22205|(w o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----)|b. c 1620|p555.htm#i26601|
Comfort was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Lewis (II) and Elizabeth Rodolphus. She married Woney Rew (I) circa 1700.1 She made a will on 15 May 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Woney Rew and son Absalom Rew. 4 grandchildren Rubin, Comfort, Frances and Southey Rew. Daughter Tamer Middleton. Daughter Elizabeth Lewis. Thomas Copes Sr. Executor. Witnesses were William Young Sr., Mary Sturgis, and Elizabeth Barnacasel..2 Comfort died in January 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Comfort's will was probated on 25 February 1772 at Accomack Co, VA.2
Children of Comfort Lewis and Woney Rew (I)
- Absalom Rew+ b. c 1704
- Reuben Rew+ b. c 1706, d. b 15 May 1771
- Elizabeth Rew+ b. c 1710
- Tamer Rew b. c 1712
- Woney Rew (II)+ b. c 1740
Mary Lewis1
F, b. circa 1670
Mary Lewis|b. c 1670|p423.htm#i21698|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|John Lewis (I)|b. 1619\nd. 1690|p422.htm#i21675|Mary Gardner|b. c 1619|p422.htm#i21676|William Rodolphus|b. c 1620\nd. 1666|p434.htm#i22205|(w o Wm. Rodolphus) (-----)|b. c 1620|p555.htm#i26601|
Mary was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Lewis (II) and Elizabeth Rodolphus. Mary was living in 1686.1 She married Thomas Ironmonger circa 1690.2
Major Ironmonger
M, b. circa 1665
Major was born circa 1665. He married an unknown person circa 1700.1
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Woney Rew (I)
M, b. circa 1680, d. 1762
Woney was born circa 1680. He married Comfort Lewis circa 1700.1 He made a will on 7 January 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Comfort whole estate during her widowhood. Daughter Elizabeth Rew. To sons Wonny and Absalom Rew all my lands, Wonny to have plantation where I now live and he lives on. Son Ruben Rew. Balance of estate to wife during her widowhood, and then to one or all of my children as she shall think proper. Wife Executrix. Witnesses were William Young, George Hope Ewell, George Middleton and John Lewis..2 Woney died in 1762 at Accomack Co, VA.2 Woney's will was probated on 26 January 1763 at Accomack Co, VA. In the order of probate the citation against Beverley Rew, heir at law to the testator, returned not to be found..2
Children of Woney Rew (I) and Comfort Lewis
- Absalom Rew+ b. c 1704
- Reuben Rew+ b. c 1706, d. b 15 May 1771
- Elizabeth Rew+ b. c 1710
- Tamer Rew b. c 1712
- Woney Rew (II)+ b. c 1740
(-----) Scott
M, b. circa 1660
(-----) was born circa 1660. He married Elizabeth Lewis circa 1685.1
Child of (-----) Scott and Elizabeth Lewis
- Rodulphus Scott b. c 1690
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Susanna (-----)
F, b. circa 1660
Susanna was born circa 1660. She married William Lewis I circa 1680.1
Children of Susanna (-----) and William Lewis I
- John Lewis+ b. 1685, d. 1762
- Comfort Lewis b. c 1687
- Louisa Lewis+ b. c 1690
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Ann Tabitha (-----)
F, b. circa 1660
Ann was born circa 1660. She married William Lewis I circa 1695.1
Children of Ann Tabitha (-----) and William Lewis I
- William Lewis II+ b. c 1695, d. 1770
- Thomas Lewis+ b. c 1697, d. 1779
- Isaac Lewis b. c 1700
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Elizabeth Melson1
F, b. circa 1670
Elizabeth Melson|b. c 1670|p423.htm#i21705|John Melson Sr.|b. c 1640\nd. 1737|p423.htm#i21706|Mary Ewell Ewell?|b. c 1640\nd. a 1736|p484.htm#i24075|||||||Edward Ewell|b. c 1620|p485.htm#i24110|Ann Eden|b. c 1620|p538.htm#i26051|
Elizabeth was born circa 1670 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Melson Sr. and Mary Ewell Ewell?. She married John Lewis (III) circa 1690.2 Elizabeth was living in 1736.1
Children of Elizabeth Melson and John Lewis (III)
- John Lewis (IV)+ b. c 1690, d. 1780
- Daniel Lewis (I)+ b. c 1692, d. 1776
- Catherine Lewis b. c 1694
- Josiah|Jacob Lewis b. c 1695
- Elizabeth Lewis b. c 1696
- Abigail Lewis b. c 1698
- Spencer Lewis (I)+ b. c 1700, d. 1778
John Melson Sr.
M, b. circa 1640, d. 1737
John was born circa 1640. He married Mary Ewell Ewell? circa 1665.1 He made a will on 30 December 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. John Melson named a wife Mary; sons John, Daniel, Joshua and Smith Melson; daughters Elizabeth Lewis, Mary Elliot, Adra Gunter, Tabitha Gray, and Abigail Melson. There were other unnamed children. He left son John 50 acres of land where he now lives known by the name Hunting Creek. His son Joshua and daughter's Elizabeth Lewis, Mary Elliot, Adra Gunter and Tabitha Gray got 1 shilling each. The balance was left to his wife Mary during her widowhood then to his children that are not named. His wife was the executor. At the death or marriage of his wife Tobias Bull, Roger Abbott, John Simpson and Thomas Riley were to divide the estate. Witnessess were Robert Caldwell, Henry White, and Sarah White..2 John died in 1737.3 John's will was probated on 3 August 1737 at Accomack Co, VA.3
Children of John Melson Sr. and Mary Ewell Ewell?
- John Melson Jr. b. c 1665
- Elizabeth Melson+ b. c 1670
- Mary Melson b. c 1672
- Daniel Melson b. c 1674
- Adra Melson b. c 1676
- Joshua Melson b. c 1678
- Tabitha Melson+ b. c 1680, d. 1753
- Smith Melson b. c 1682
- Abigail Melson b. c 1684
- (other c|o John) Melson b. c 1686
John Lewis1
M, b. 1685, d. 1762
John Lewis|b. 1685\nd. 1762|p423.htm#i21707|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21703|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|||||||
This John Lewis lived in North Carolina for a while, but returned to Acc Co where he died intestate. John was born in 1685 at Accomack Co, VA.2 He was the son of William Lewis I and Susanna (-----). He married Johanna Taylor circa 1720.1 John was a member of the armed forces serving at French, and Indian War.2 John died in 1762.1
Children of John Lewis and Johanna Taylor
- Tabitha Lewis b. c 1721
- James Lewis+ b. c 1722, d. Apr 1784
- Sarah Lewis b. c 1724
- Betty Lewis b. c 1726
- Levin Lewis (I)+ b. c 1726, d. 1782
Comfort Lewis1
F, b. circa 1687
Comfort Lewis|b. c 1687|p423.htm#i21708|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21703|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|||||||
Comfort was born circa 1687. She was the daughter of William Lewis I and Susanna (-----).
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Louisa Lewis1
F, b. circa 1690
Louisa Lewis|b. c 1690|p423.htm#i21709|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21703|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|||||||
Louisa was born circa 1690. She was the daughter of William Lewis I and Susanna (-----).
Child of Louisa Lewis
- Absalom Lewis Sr.+ b. 1740, d. 1814
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
William Lewis II1
M, b. circa 1695, d. 1770
William Lewis II|b. c 1695\nd. 1770|p423.htm#i21710|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Ann Tabitha (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21704|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|||||||
William was born circa 1695. He was the son of William Lewis I and Ann Tabitha (-----). He married Amey (Turnall?) Tunnell circa 1720.2 William died in 1770.1
Children of William Lewis II and Amey (Turnall?) Tunnell
- Rodolphus Lewis+ b. c 1722, d. 1804
- William Lewis III b. c 1724
- Esther Lewis b. c 1726
- Robert Lewis b. c 1728
- Mary Lewis b. c 1730
- Amy Lewis b. c 1732
- Isaac Lewis b. c 1734
- Ann Tabitha Lewis b. c 1736
Thomas Lewis1
M, b. circa 1697, d. 1779
Thomas Lewis|b. c 1697\nd. 1779|p423.htm#i21711|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Ann Tabitha (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21704|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|||||||
Thomas was born circa 1697. He was the son of William Lewis I and Ann Tabitha (-----). He married Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) circa 1720.1 Thomas died in 1779.1
Children of Thomas Lewis and Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----)
- Richard Lewis b. c 1722
- William Lewis b. c 1724
- Isaac Lewis b. c 1726
- Thomas Lewis+ b. c 1728, d. 1804
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Isaac Lewis1
M, b. circa 1700
Isaac Lewis|b. c 1700|p423.htm#i21712|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Ann Tabitha (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21704|John Lewis (II)|b. c 1638\nd. 1697|p422.htm#i21677|Elizabeth Rodolphus|b. c 1640\nd. 1731|p423.htm#i21692|||||||
Isaac was born circa 1700. He was the son of William Lewis I and Ann Tabitha (-----).
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Amey (Turnall?) Tunnell
F, b. circa 1700
Amey was born circa 1700.1 She married William Lewis II circa 1720.1
Children of Amey (Turnall?) Tunnell and William Lewis II
- Rodolphus Lewis+ b. c 1722, d. 1804
- William Lewis III b. c 1724
- Esther Lewis b. c 1726
- Robert Lewis b. c 1728
- Mary Lewis b. c 1730
- Amy Lewis b. c 1732
- Isaac Lewis b. c 1734
- Ann Tabitha Lewis b. c 1736
Citations
- [S385] George Robert Lewis, A Brief History of the Lewis Family on the Eastern Shore.
Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----)
F, b. circa 1700
Elizabeth was born circa 1700. She married Thomas Lewis circa 1720.1 She married John Edwards circa 1780.2
Children of Elizabeth 'Betty' (-----) and Thomas Lewis
- Richard Lewis b. c 1722
- William Lewis b. c 1724
- Isaac Lewis b. c 1726
- Thomas Lewis+ b. c 1728, d. 1804
Johanna Taylor
F, b. 1703
Johanna was born in 1703.1 She married John Lewis circa 1720.1
Children of Johanna Taylor and John Lewis
- Tabitha Lewis b. c 1721
- James Lewis+ b. c 1722, d. Apr 1784
- Sarah Lewis b. c 1724
- Betty Lewis b. c 1726
- Levin Lewis (I)+ b. c 1726, d. 1782
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
James Lewis1
M, b. circa 1722, d. April 1784
James Lewis|b. c 1722\nd. Apr 1784|p423.htm#i21716|John Lewis|b. 1685\nd. 1762|p423.htm#i21707|Johanna Taylor|b. 1703|p423.htm#i21715|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21703|||||||
James was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Lewis and Johanna Taylor. He married Peggy Bonnewell circa 1760.2 He made a will on 21 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Planer William Lewis (under age 21) the plantation where I now live. To daughters Margaret & Sarah Lewis. To Reuben Wise, orphan of James Wise. Friend James Bonwell, son of James, John Bull, son of Benjamin, Thomas Chandler & my brother levin Lewis Extrs. Witts: Elijah Fitzgerald, Joseph Fitzgerald & Abel Janney..3 James died in April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.3 James's will was probated on 29 April 1784 at Accomack Co, VA.3
Children of James Lewis and Peggy Bonnewell
- Planer William Lewis+ b. c 1760
- Margaret Peggy Lewis b. c 1762, d. Sep 1831
- Sarah 'Sally' Lewis b. c 1764, d. Dec 1832
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 29 (descendants of Thomas Bonwell, an officer in the Virginia Navy).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1663-1800, p. 343 (will of James Lewis).
Sarah Lewis1
F, b. circa 1724
Sarah Lewis|b. c 1724|p423.htm#i21717|John Lewis|b. 1685\nd. 1762|p423.htm#i21707|Johanna Taylor|b. 1703|p423.htm#i21715|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21703|||||||
Sarah was born circa 1724. She was the daughter of John Lewis and Johanna Taylor.
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Betty Lewis1
F, b. circa 1726
Betty Lewis|b. c 1726|p423.htm#i21718|John Lewis|b. 1685\nd. 1762|p423.htm#i21707|Johanna Taylor|b. 1703|p423.htm#i21715|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21703|||||||
Betty was born circa 1726. She was the daughter of John Lewis and Johanna Taylor.
Citations
- [S22] Mark C. Lewis, Mark C. Lewis Research Files.
Levin Lewis (I)1
M, b. circa 1726, d. 1782
Levin Lewis (I)|b. c 1726\nd. 1782|p423.htm#i21719|John Lewis|b. 1685\nd. 1762|p423.htm#i21707|Johanna Taylor|b. 1703|p423.htm#i21715|William Lewis I|b. c 1662\nd. 1739|p423.htm#i21693|Susanna (-----)|b. c 1660|p423.htm#i21703|||||||
Levin was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA.1 He was the son of John Lewis and Johanna Taylor. He married Margaret Major circa 1750.1 Levin died in 1782.1
Children of Levin Lewis (I) and Margaret Major
- Euphamia Lewis b. c 1754, d. 1827
- John Lewis b. 1757, d. 1781
- Levin Lewis (II)+ b. 1757, d. 1832
- Major Lewis b. c 1760, d. 1821
- Capt. Kendall Major Lewis Sr.+ b. 1772, d. 1862
- Polly Lewis b. c 1773, d. c 1827
Citations
- [S385] George Robert Lewis, A Brief History of the Lewis Family on the Eastern Shore.