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John Lewis 1761–1814

Public Tree Person

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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 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: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Lewis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 07 Jul 1761 · Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Died 07 Apr 1814 · Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Spouse Sophia Compton
Children Margaret Lewis

Researchers connected through John Lewis 1761–1814

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Biography

In 1761, John Lewis entered the world in Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States. John Lewis married sophia compton, and had children including margaret lewis. John Lewis passed away in 1814 in Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States.

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Life Timeline

1761
Birth of John Lewis in Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1814
Death of John Lewis in Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Lewis (1761–1814) was born in Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States and died in Perth Amboy, Middlesex, New Jersey, 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 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 1 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.

John Lewis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Lewis PTP
1761–1814
Basking Ridge, Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Lewis's Descendants

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John Lewis PTP 1761–1814
  1. 1. Margaret Lewis PTP 1790–1864