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Abner Lewis 1774–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1774

Birth Location: Greenbriar, , Virginia, USA

Death Date: after 1860

Death Location: Harlan, , Kentucky, USA

Father: Wilson Lewis

Mother: Rachel Griffith

Spouse(s): Eleanor Dixon

Children(s): Hiram Lewis, John Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Leah Lewis, Tabitha Lewis, William Lewis

The story of Abner Lewis began in 1774 in Greenbriar, , Virginia, USA. In 1820, Abner Lewis resided in Harlan, Kentucky, United States. In 1840, Abner Lewis resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Abner Lewis married Eleanor Dixon, and had children including Elizabeth Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Hiram Lewis, John J Lewis, Leah Lewis, Tabitha Bitha Lewis, William Lewis. Abner Lewis passed away in 1860 in Harlan, , Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Abner Lewis began in 1774 in Greenbriar, , Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, Abner Lewis resided in Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1840, Abner Lewis resided in Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Abner Lewis married Eleanor Dixon, and had children including Elizabeth Lewis, Hannah Lewis, Hiram Lewis, John J Lewis, Leah Lewis, Tabitha Bitha Lewis, William Lewis.
  • Abner Lewis passed away in 1860 in Harlan, , Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wilson Lewis
1750–1808
Birth Location: Muddy Creek, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
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Rachel Griffith
1756–1808
Birth Location: Botatourt,,Virginia,USA
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Dixon
1780–1850
Birth Location: Greenbriar, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Hiram Lewis
1803–1888
Birth Location: Monroe, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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John Lewis
1819–1919
Birth Location: Lewis Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
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Hannah Lewis
1817–1851
Birth Location: Lewis Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Lewis
1814–1879
Birth Location: Lewis Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
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Leah Lewis
1808–1884
Birth Location: Lewis Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
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Tabitha Lewis
1804–1870
Birth Location: Lewis Creek, Knox, Kentucky, USA
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William Lewis
1801–1868
Birth Location: Va.
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Abner Lewis's Ancestors

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Abner Lewis
1774–1860
Birth Place: Greenbriar, , Virginia, USA
Parents
Wilson Basil Lewis
1750–1808
Muddy Creek, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Rachel Griffith
1756–1808
Botatourt,,Virginia,USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (James) Lewis
1726–1815
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Mary Fields
1728–1775
Radnor, Wales
Thomas Griffin
1737–
Botatourt,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Griffin
1704–1731
Ann Rout
1714–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abner Lewis's Descendants

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Abner Lewis (abt 1774–after 1860) m. Eleanor Dixon (1780–1850)
  1. 1. Hiram Lewis 1803–1888 m. Lucinda Jenkins 1810–
    1. 1. Hiram Lewis 1849–
    2. 2. Isreal Lewis 1852–
    3. 3. Daniel Lewis 1854–
    4. 4. Marry Lewis 1856–
    5. 5. Nancy Lewis 1842– m. Calvin Howard 1838–
      1. 1. Theophilus. (G.) Howard 1862–
      2. 2. Hiram Howard 1865–
      3. 3. Mary Howard 1867–
      4. 4. Martha Howard 1869–
      5. 5. Arlinia Howard 1878–
  2. 2. John (J) Lewis 1819–1919 m. Delia Noe 1821–1880
    1. 1. Hiriam Lewis 1856–
    2. 2. Abner (Crittenden) Lewis 1860–1932
    3. 3. William (B) Lewis 1859–1919
    4. 4. sarah lewis 1854–1918
    5. 5. Emily (Jane) Lewis 1850–1918
    6. 6. Eleanor Lewis 1847–1880
    7. 7. Martha Lewis 1845–1865
    8. 8. Susan Lewis 1841–1925 m. William Howard 1838–
      1. 1. Minty Howard 1866–
      2. 2. Sarah Howard 1869–
      3. 3. Samuel Howard 1872–
      4. 4. Martha Howard 1876–
      5. 5. Charles Howard 1880–
    9. 9. Mary (E) Lewis 1840–1857
  3. 3. Hannah Lewis 1817–1851
  4. 4. Elizabeth Lewis 1814–1879
  5. 5. Leah Lewis 1808–1884
  6. 6. Tabitha ("Bitha") Lewis 1804–1870 m. David (John) Turner 1803–1885
    1. 1. Nancy Turner 1838–1901 m. Jesse Lewis 1833–
      1. 1. Tabitha Lewis 1855–
      2. 2. Lucinda Lewis 1859–
    2. 2. James Turner 1825–1915 m. Sarah Bailey 1825–1894
      1. 1. William ("Billie") Turner 1895–
      2. 2. Abner Turner 1897–1950
      3. 3. David Turner 1853–
      4. 4. Mary (M) Turner 1850–1915
      5. 5. Louisa Turner 1856–
    3. 3. Eleanor Turner 1829–1919 m. Elijah Wilson 1824–1899
      1. 1. Angeletta (Lettie) Wilson 1855–1930
      2. 2. Bertha Wilson 1849–1930
      3. 3. Elizabeth Wilson 1853–1922
      4. 4. Lucinda Wilson 1860–1945
      5. 5. Mary (Polly) Wilson 1851–1889
      6. 6. Matilda Wilson 1867–1922
      7. 7. Nancy Wilson 1848–1922
      8. 8. Phoebe (Jane) Wilson 1868–1938
      9. 9. Sarah (Sylvania) Wilson 1857–1919
    4. 4. David (Alex) Turner 1834–1927
    5. 5. Delia (Jane) Turner 1849–1900 m. Henry (Clay) Thomas 1843–1904
      1. 1. James (B) Thomas 1867–
      2. 2. William (G) Thomas 1871–
      3. 3. Joseph (C) Thomas 1879–
      4. 4. John (D) Thomas 1881–
      5. 5. Jonas (I) Thomas 1883–
      6. 6. Bethe (E) Thomas 1887–
      7. 7. Elijah (W) Thomas 1889–
    6. 6. John (Ransom) Turner 1845–1907 m. Juda Turner 1850–
      1. 1. Hiram Turner 1874–
      2. 2. Henry Turner 1876–
      3. 3. Harman Turner 1883–
      4. 4. Monroe Turner 1888–
      5. 5. Daniel Turner 1890–
      6. 6. Mary Turner 1892–
      7. 7. Lewis Turner 1868–
      8. 8. Hampton Turner 1870–
      9. 9. John Turner 1872–
    7. 7. Abner (Claiborne) Turner 1827–1912
    8. 8. Mary ("Polly") Turner 1831–1901
    9. 9. William Turner 1840–1907
    10. 10. Tabitha Turner 1843–
    11. 11. Amanda Turner 1849– m. Lewis Harris 1842–
      1. 1. Leonard Harris 1865–
      2. 2. Mary Harris 1867–
  7. 7. William Lewis 1801–1868 m. Jane Ball 1805–1870
    1. 1. Sarah (Sallie (mRobbins)) Lewis 1834–1918 m. Andrew (Jackson) Robbins 1839–1902
      1. 1. George (David) Robbins 1870–1930
      2. 2. Sarrah (B) Robbins 1869–1923
      3. 3. James (Lewis) Robbins 1857–1939
      4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Robbins 1863–
      5. 5. Margaret (E) Robbins 1872–
      6. 6. Andrew (Jackson) Robbins 1875–
    2. 2. Abner Lewis 1826–1911
    3. 3. William (M.) Lewis 1840–1930
    4. 4. James Lewis 1848–1863
    5. 5. David Lewis 1850–1932 m. Cassandra (Ellen) Foster 1854–1929
      1. 1. Stella Clark 1884–1951
      2. 2. Walker (David) Lewis 1890–1921
      3. 3. Henry (Clay) Lewis 1893–1979
      4. 4. E (J) Lewis 1875–1875
      5. 5. Hattie Lewis 1881–1968
      6. 6. James (Wilson) Lewis 1874–1952
      7. 7. Lummie (L) Lewis 1887–1956
      8. 8. Mary (Mahala) Lewis 1878–1935
      9. 9. N (Jane) Lewis 1885–1905
      10. 10. Noel (Wilson) Lewis 1890–1975
      11. 11. Sarah (Ellen) Lewis 1877–1931
      12. 12. John Lewis 1879–1964
    6. 6. Salina Lewis 1846–1928 m. Joseph Williams 1844–1919 m. Joe Williams 1845–
      1. 1. Mattie (N) Williams 1872–
    7. 7. Martha Lewis 1842–1912
    8. 8. Wilson (Koehn) Lewis 1838–1904 m. Eliner Lewis 1838– m. Sarrah (Lucinda Foster) Lewis 1856–1906 m. Sarah (E) Lewis 1856–1906
      1. 1. William Lewis 1866–
      2. 2. Milford Lewis 1869–
      3. 3. Hiram (Basil, Sr.) Lewis 1893–1969 m. Charlene (Iris) Warrington 1899–1975
        1. 1. John (Douglas) Lewis 1917–2006
        2. 2. Wayne (Wilson) Lewis 1925–1927
        3. 3. Hiram (Basil Lewis) Jr 1922–2013
        4. 4. E (Marian) Lewis 1918–2013
      4. 4. Maude (Nancy) Lewis 1890–1925 m. Robert (E J) Seibert 1883–
        1. 1. Marion (L) Seibert 1910–1979
        2. 2. Helen (C) Seibert 1914–1978
        3. 3. Marion (Seibert) Decastro 1910–1979
        4. 4. Robert (Lewis) Seibert 1920–2009
        5. 5. Ruth Seibert 1915–
      5. 5. Thomas Lewis 1883–
      6. 6. Jane Lewis 1884–
      7. 7. Ann Lewis 1886–
      8. 8. Tella Lewis 1888–
      9. 9. Belva Lewis 1893–
      10. 10. Elsa Lewis 1895–
      11. 11. Arrh (N) Lewis 1897–
    9. 9. Nancy (Ellen) Lewis 1832–1921 m. George (Henry) Robbins 1834–1917
      1. 1. Ina (M) Robbins 1879–
      2. 2. Seth Robbins 1877–
      3. 3. Sarah (Wilmerth) Robbins 1870–1949 m. Jacob (Mills) Lewis 1864–1946
        1. 1. Henry (C.) Lewis 1909–1979
        2. 2. Clyde (Jefferson) Lewis 1901–1960
        3. 3. Moses (Clinton) Lewis 1899–1968
        4. 4. Noah (Preston) Lewis 1893–1972
        5. 5. Stella (M) Lewis 1896–
        6. 6. George (W) Lewis 1903–
        7. 7. Opal Lewis 1906–
        8. 8. Roy Lewis 1907–
        9. 9. Clifton Lewis 1910–
        10. 10. Ella Lewis 1887–1937
        11. 11. Stella (M) Lewis 1895–1951
        12. 12. Vevy (Ethell) Lewis 1888–1930
        13. 13. Flint Lewis 1899–
        14. 14. George (Washington) Lewis 1903–1963
        15. 15. Julia (Opal) Lewis 1905–1993
        16. 16. Roy (Weldon) Lewis 1907–1962
      4. 4. Wilbur (Jeff) Robbins 1865–
      5. 5. James (H) Robbins 1861–
      6. 6. Letta (J) Robbins 1859–
      7. 7. William (D) Robbins 1858–
      8. 8. Richard Robbins 1857–
      9. 9. Mary (E) Robbins 1855–
    10. 10. John (Washington) Lewis 1829–1884 m. Nancy Lewis 1833–
      1. 1. Mary (J) Lewis 1852–
      2. 2. William (B) Lewis 1854–
      3. 3. John (W) Lewis 1856–
      4. 4. Loranzo Lewis 1858–
      5. 5. Sariah (A) Lewis 1860–
      6. 6. Lucinda Lewis 1862–
      7. 7. Benjiman Lewis 1865–
    11. 11. Bennett Lewis 1825–1864 m. Salina Drake 1828–
      1. 1. Hannah Lewis 1847–1924
      2. 2. Albert Lewis 1849–1914
      3. 3. Martha Lewis 1854–
      4. 4. Caroline Lewis 1862–
      5. 5. Amanda (C) Lewis 1846–1851
      6. 6. Mary (J) Lewis 1856–
    12. 12. Hiram Lewis 1837–1915 m. Mary Robbins 1840–1860 m. Nancy Lewis 1845–1928
      1. 1. Hugh (Densmore) Lewis 1879–1959 m. Emma (J.) Lewis 1883–1977 m. Martha (Ann(Annie)) Brooks 1880–1941
        1. 1. Clarence (Donivan "Don") Lewis 1913–1989 m. Gladys (Rosella) Wilkinson 1912–1975 m. Ruby (Mattie) Pruitt 1914–1981
        2. 2. J (D) Lewis 1920–1993
        3. 3. Minnie (May) Lewis 1901–1989 m. Owen (William Andrew) Huber 1898–1981
        4. 4. Iva Lewis 1903–1962 m. William (Paul Phillips) Sr 1903–1957
        5. 5. Emma (F.) Lewis 1905–1989
        6. 6. Omer (Densmore) Lewis 1907–1951
        7. 7. Curtis (Leo) Lewis 1909–1999
        8. 8. Rudy (Lee) Lewis 1899–1972
        9. 9. Harold (Hampton) Lewis 1916–1984
      2. 2. Mary (E) Lewis 1863– m. A.A. Vincent 1859–
      3. 3. Enos (J.) Lewis 1860–1929 m. Ellen Jones 1861–1936
        1. 1. Eva Lewis 1886–1963 m. John (Malcolm) Ashford 1879–1970
        2. 2. Simie (G) Lewis 1893–1976 m. Augustus (Marston) Mead 1879–1955
      4. 4. Julia (Ann) Lewis 1872–1918 m. Enoch (Jasper Jr.) Moore 1863–1954
        1. 1. Nina Moore 1902–1987 m. Robert (Charlie) Schubert 1889–1956
        2. 2. Walter (L) Moore 1917–1920
        3. 3. Ruth Moore 1898–1900
        4. 4. Chloe (Elmer) Brooks 1909–1998 m. Marshall (Murphy) Brooks 1909–1986
        5. 5. Lester (Harold) Moore 1914–1970
        6. 6. Vera (Ressie) Moore 1906–1980 m. Thomas (Wesley Covington) Jr 1904–1977
        7. 7. Carl (Edward) Moore 1904–1975 m. Vivian (Myrtle) Savage 1911–1997
        8. 8. Mary Moore 1902–
        9. 9. Cordie (Permelia) Moore 1896–1980 m. James (Dean) Reaves 1898–1972
      5. 5. Jefferson (Davis) Lewis 1869–1953
      6. 6. Cannie Lewis 1885–1960 m. Georgia Branum 1884–1971
        1. 1. Mildred Lewis 1917– m. Wendell (Charles) Roberts 1920–
        2. 2. Grace Lewis 1908–1980 m. James (Adair) Garrett 1905–1978
        3. 3. Jewell Lewis 1914–2010 m. Virrell"V.E." Roberts 1911–2003
        4. 4. Myrtle Lewis 1906–2001 m. Vollie (R.L.) Dickerson 1901–1987
        5. 5. Archie (J.) Lewis 1907–1981 m. Jessie (Angeline) Waldrop 1911–1998
      7. 7. James (Edward) Lewis 1881–1967 m. Bertha (Gertrude) Moore 1883–1945
        1. 1. Lloyd (Martin "tex") Lewis 1910–1996 m. Mable (Inez) White 1913–2002 m. Mobel Lewis 1914–
        2. 2. Finis (Vernon) Lewis 1908–1967 m. Nettie (Opal) Beasley 1908–1998
      8. 8. Salina (Jane) Lewis 1867–1943 m. William (H. Wilson) Jr 1859–1935
        1. 1. Floy Wilson 1902–
        2. 2. Finis (Kenneth) Wilson 1907–1969 m. Margaret Wilson 1913–
        3. 3. Lily Wilson 1905–1975 m. Belton (Dutton) Jeffries 1909–1969
        4. 4. John Wilson 1900–
        5. 5. Lonzo (J) Wilson 1897–1977
        6. 6. Hiriam Wilson 1896–1983
        7. 7. Mary (Anna "Annie") Wilson 1894–1972 m. Columbus (Lum) Mcbride 1886–1977
        8. 8. William (Jefferson) Wilson 1891–1939
        9. 9. Zebbie Wilson 1885–
        10. 10. Stella (Gertrude) Riddle 1889–1969 m. Harvey (Henry) Riddle 1884–1994
      9. 9. Lara (Edna) Lewis 1881–1945 m. Louis (O'neal) Carlisle 1880–1958
        1. 1. Edna (Irene) Carlisle 1913–2006 m. Bill Osborn 1910–1965
        2. 2. Mary (Ona) Carlisle 1909–1988 m. Earl (G) McDonnal 1908–1967
        3. 3. Edna (Irene) Osborn 1913–2006
        4. 4. Mary (Ona) McDonnal 1903–1988
        5. 5. Nila Keller 1915–1973
        6. 6. Billy Carlile 1917–1918
        7. 7. Billa (Della) Carlile 1917–1918
        8. 8. Louis (O'neal Jr.) Carlile 1911–1919
        9. 9. Opal (Luell) Carlile 1919–2003 m. Elvin Dale 1911–1972
        10. 10. Nila Carlile 1915–1973 m. Allen Keller 1907–
      10. 10. Sarah (E) Cocanower 1875–1954 m. John (Wesley) Cocanower 1863–1942
        1. 1. Anna (Edna) Cocanower 1909–1986 m. William (Cunningham) Darby 1906–1994
        2. 2. John (Wesley) Cocanower 1907–2000
        3. 3. Myrtle (Gertrude) Cocanower 1902–1996 m. Luther (Franklin) Morton 1894–1967
        4. 4. Louis (Harrison) Cocanower 1900–1989 m. Nellie (R) Cocanower 1901–1976
        5. 5. Leota Cocanower 1899–1974 m. J (D) Harrison 1899–1948
        6. 6. Celia (C.) Cocanower 1897–1915
      11. 11. Emma Costen 1876–1961 m. John Costen 1872–1952
        1. 1. Florence (Meraline) Costen 1914–2016 m. Lester Thomas 1913–2005
        2. 2. Jane (Esteleen) Costen 1907–2010 m. Luther (Edward) Smith 1901–1987
        3. 3. Willie Costen 1903–1988 m. Roy (L) Mitchell 1902–1982
        4. 4. Hiram (Polk) Costen 1910–1993 m. Virginia (S.) Costen 1916–1988
        5. 5. Clyde Costen 1899–1987 m. Ocie (Moyne) Culp 1903–1996
        6. 6. Fanny Costen 1904–1974 m. Adah (Jane) Johnson 1908–1974
        7. 7. Ida (Ena) Costen 1895–1971 m. Paul Harris 1878–1954 m. C (E) Vice 1896–1986
        8. 8. Houston Costen 1905–1984 m. MARY (ELIZABETH) COSTEN 1909–1946
        9. 9. Gearldine (Elizabeth) Costen 1912–2006 m. Cecil (Andrew) McCoy 1913–1981
        10. 10. Nellie Blankenship 1917–2002 m. Raymond (Odus) Blankenship 1907–1990 m. Wallace (Leflore) Keltner 1951–1951

Abner Lewis's Timeline

6 Records

1774
abt 1774
Birth of Abner Lewis in Greenbriar, , Virginia, USA
Greenbriar, , Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 46
Abner Lewis resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 66
Abner Lewis resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 76
Abner Lewis resided here in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 86
Abner Lewis resided here in Harlan, Kentucky
Harlan, Kentucky
1860
after 1860
Age 86
Death of Abner Lewis in Harlan, , Kentucky, USA
Harlan, , Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1774
    Event Place: Greenbriar, , Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_203; Page: 20; Image: 333.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Page: 112; NARA Roll: M33_23; Image: 69

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 113; Page: 103; Family History Library Film: 0007827

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_203; Page: 20; Image: 333.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: after 1860
    Event Place: Harlan, , Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: OneWorldTree
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