David Lewis (1747–1822) was born in Guilford, Guilford, North Carolina, USA and died in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David Lewis 1747–1822

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 Mar 1747 · Guilford, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Died 23 Jun 1822 · Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA

Father John Lewis

Mother Priscilla Ann Brooks

Siblings Jacob L Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Jean Lewis, John Lewis Jr, Richard Lewis, Rosanna Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Solomon Lewis, Stephen Lewis

Records

Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Lewis

Priscilla Ann Brooks

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1747, David Lewis entered the world in Guilford, Guilford, North Carolina, USA, born to john lewis and priscilla ann brooks. David Lewis passed away in 1822 in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA.

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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1747

Birth of David Lewis in Guilford, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1822

Death of David Lewis in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Frederick County, Virginia, USA (1720) to Guilford, Guilford, North Carolina, USA (1747) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Lewis (1747–1822) was born in Guilford, Guilford, North Carolina, USA and died in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have David 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 2 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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