John Lewis (1685–1755) was born in Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England and died in Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Lewis 1685–1755

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Feb 1685 · Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England

Died 1 Feb 1755 · Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England

Father William Lewis

Mother Anne Sharwin

Spouse Mary

Children Anne Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Hannah Lewis, John Lewis, Mary Lewis, Samuel Lewis, William Lewis

Siblings Benjamin Lewis, Mary Lewis, Samuel Lewis, Thomas Lewis, William Lewis

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Northamptonshire, England, Church of England …

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Biography

The story of John Lewis began in 1685 in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England. John Lewis married mary, mary ekins, and had children including anne lewis, elizabeth lewis, hannah lewis, john lewis, mary lewis, samuel lewis, william lewis. John Lewis passed away in 1755 in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England.

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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

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1685

Birth of John Lewis in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England

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1755

Death of John Lewis in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Wales (1525) to Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England (1685) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Lewis (1685–1755) was born in Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England and died in Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
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