JAMES LEWIS (1882–1958) was born in HUMPHREYS CO., TN and died in HUMPHREYS CO., TN. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching JAMES?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 3 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for JAMES?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

JAMES ETHERTON LEWIS 1882–1958

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

Basic — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES LEWIS in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 21 Feb 1882 · HUMPHREYS CO., TN

Died 11 Mar 1958 · HUMPHREYS CO., TN

Father Elbert J Lewis

Mother Samantha Sarah Unknown

Spouse Henrietta Wheeler

Children Etha Francis Lewis, Mollie Lewis, Raymond Lewis Lewis, Sarah Jane Lewis

Siblings Alonzo Lonnie M Lewis, Charles E Lewis, Dallas R Lewis, George Lewis, Horace Larton Lewis, John Lewis, Luther A Lewis, Paul Lewis, Walter Lewis, William Lewis, Wylie Lewis, Wyly T Lewis

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through JAMES LEWIS 1882–1958

and 1 more tree owner connected with JAMES LEWIS 1882–1958

Immediate Family

Parents

Elbert J Lewis

Samantha Sarah Unknown

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

The story of JAMES ETHERTON LEWIS began in 1882 in HUMPHREYS CO., TN. JAMES ETHERTON LEWIS married henrietta wheeler, and had children including etha francis lewis, mollie lewis, raymond lewis lewis, sarah jane lewis. JAMES ETHERTON LEWIS passed away in 1958 in HUMPHREYS CO., TN.

Sources

Life Timeline

1882

Birth of JAMES ETHERTON LEWIS in HUMPHREYS CO., TN

Birth

1958

Death of JAMES ETHERTON LEWIS in HUMPHREYS CO., TN

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from JAMES LEWIS

This ancestor line traces from Tennessee (1805) to HUMPHREYS CO., TN (1882) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: JAMES LEWIS (1882–1958) was born in HUMPHREYS CO., TN and died in HUMPHREYS CO., TN. 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have JAMES 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.
: 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.