Who was George Lewis?

George Lewis (1721–1795) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Lewis 1721–1795

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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 23 Jul 1721 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 27 Sep 1795 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Joseph John Lewis

Mother Elizabeth Vicery

Siblings Ebenezer Lewis I, Elizabeth Lewis, Eunice Lewis, George Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Israel Lewis, Lucy Lewis, Samuel Lewis Ii, Sarah Lincoln

Records

3903113.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph John Lewis

Elizabeth Vicery

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

George Lewis was born in 1721 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of joseph john lewis and elizabeth vicery. George Lewis passed away in 1795 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1721

Birth of George Lewis in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1795

Death of George Lewis in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Brenchley, Kent, England (1519) to Barnstable, Massachussetts (1676) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Lewis (1721–1795) was born in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 George 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 4 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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