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George LEWIS 1741–1819

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George LEWIS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Apr 1741 · Barnstable, Barnstable, MA
Died 24 JUL 1819 · Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America
Father George Lewis
Mother Sarah Thatcher
Spouse Desire Parker
Children Daniel Lewis
Siblings Anna Gorham, James Lewis, John Lewis, Josiah Lewis, Sarah Loring, Temperance Lewis, Thankful Lewis

Researchers connected through George LEWIS 1741–1819

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Biography

In 1741, George LEWIS entered the world in Barnstable, Barnstable, MA, born to george lewis and sarah thatcher. George LEWIS married desire parker, mary davis, and had children including daniel lewis. George LEWIS passed away in 1819 in Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1741
Birth of George LEWIS in Barnstable, Barnstable, MA
Birth
1819
Death of George LEWIS in Gorham, Cumberland, Maine, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George LEWIS

This ancestor line traces from Penrhyn Castle, Carnarvon, Caernarvonshire, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom (1476) to Barnstable, Barnstable, MA (1741) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George LEWIS (1741–1819) was born in Barnstable, Barnstable, MA and died in Gorham, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America. 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 (A) 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 9 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George LEWIS's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George LEWIS PTP
1741–1819
Barnstable, Barnstable, MA
Parents
George LEWIS PTP
1741–1819
Barnstable, Barnstable, MA
Unknown
Grandparents
George LEWIS PTP
1741–1819
Barnstable, Barnstable, MA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George LEWIS's Descendants

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George LEWIS PTP 1741–1819