Who was Samuel Lewis?

Samuel Lewis (1729–1799) 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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Samuel Lewis 1729–1799

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

Born 30 Nov 1729 · Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England

Died 13 Jun 1799 · Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England

Father John Lewis

Mother Mary Hawkins

Spouse Mary Carter

Children Francis Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Joseph Lewis, Mary Lewis, Samuel Lewis

Siblings Anne Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Hannah Lewis, John Lewis, Joseph Lewis, Mary Lewis, William Lewis

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UK and Ireland, Find a … England, Select Marriages Northamptonshire, England, Church of England …

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Biography

The story of Samuel Lewis began in 1729 in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England. Samuel Lewis married mary carter, and had children including francis lewis, hannah lewis, joseph lewis, mary lewis, samuel lewis. Samuel Lewis passed away in 1799 in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England.

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Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
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Marriage Records England, Select Marriages
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Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1729

Birth of Samuel Lewis in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England

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1799

Death of Samuel Lewis in Irchester, Northamptonshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Lewis

This ancestor line traces from Glastonbury, Somerset, , England (1621) to Irchester, Northamptonshire, , England (1729) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Lewis (1729–1799) 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 Samuel 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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