Who was Christopher Lewis?

Christopher Lewis (1581–1683) was born in London, London, England and died in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Christopher Heathcote Lewis 1581–1683

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 May 1581 · London, London, England

Died 2 Aug 1683 · Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

Father William Lewis Louhes

Mother Sarah Cathcart

Spouse Ann Mackall

Children 207 Sarah Rebecca Lewis, Alice Ann Lewis Denmark, Anne Christophersdatter, Christopher Lewis, Jane Lewis, Mary Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Sarah Rebecca Lewis Jones

Siblings Anne Lewis, Annie Verch Lewis, Robert Lewis, William Ii Lewis Of Llandalff Husband Of Felix Collins Puritan Immigrant To Conn Wsham

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)

Children

207 Sarah Rebecca Lewis

Alice Ann Lewis Denmark

Anne Christophersdatter

Sarah Rebecca Lewis Jones

Biography

The story of Christopher Heathcote Lewis began in 1581 in London, London, England. Christopher Heathcote Lewis married ann mackall, anne exton, elizabeth lewis, and had children including 207 sarah rebecca lewis, alice ann lewis denmark, anne christophersdatter, christopher lewis, jane lewis, mary lewis, sarah lewis, sarah rebecca lewis jones. Christopher Heathcote Lewis passed away in 1683 in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States.

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Record Early Virginia Families Along the James River: Their Deep Roots and Tangled Branches, Vol. III

Life Timeline

1581

Birth of Christopher Heathcote Lewis in London, London, England

Birth

1683

Death of Christopher Heathcote Lewis in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Penarth, Glamorgan, Wales (1535) to London, London, England (1581) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Christopher Lewis (1581–1683) was born in London, London, England and died in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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