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Colonel John I Lewis of Monmouthshire 1592–1657

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Colonel Monmouthshire in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 22 Feb 1592 · Perotholey, Monmouthshire, Wales
Died 21 Aug 1657 · Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia, United States of America
Spouse Johane Verch Morgan Lewis
Children General Robert Francis Lewis

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Colonel John I Lewis of Monmouthshire began in 1592 in Perotholey, Monmouthshire, Wales. Colonel John I Lewis of Monmouthshire married johane verch morgan lewis, and had children including general robert francis lewis. Colonel John I Lewis of Monmouthshire passed away in 1657 in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1592
Birth of Colonel John I Lewis of Monmouthshire in Perotholey, Monmouthshire, Wales
Birth
1657
Death of Colonel John I Lewis of Monmouthshire in New Kent County now, King and Queen, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Colonel Monmouthshire

This ancestor line traces from Llantilio Pertholey, Monmothshire, Wales (1570) to Perotholey, Monmouthshire, Wales (1592) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Colonel Monmouthshire (1592–1657) was born in Perotholey, Monmouthshire, Wales and died in Shacklefords, King and Queen County, Virginia, United States of America. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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Colonel Monmouthshire's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Colonel John I Lewis of Monmouthshire PTP
1592–1657
Perotholey, Monmouthshire, Wales
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Colonel Monmouthshire's Descendants