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Edith Dell Lewis 1891–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 May 1891

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Oct 1969

Death Location: Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Lewis

Mother: Ida Foster

Spouse(s): Dorsey Wise, Robert Wise

Children(s): Charles Wise

In 1891, Edith Dell Lewis entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Charles William Lewis And Ida Virginia Foster. In 1900, Edith Dell Lewis resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1910, Edith Dell Lewis resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Edith Dell Lewis married Dorsey William Wise, Robert Waylon Wise, and had children including Charles Vaden Wise. Edith Dell Lewis passed away in 1969 in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Edith Dell Lewis entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to Charles William Lewis And Ida Virginia Foster.
  • In 1900, Edith Dell Lewis resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1910, Edith Dell Lewis resided in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Edith Dell Lewis married Dorsey William Wise, Robert Waylon Wise, and had children including Charles Vaden Wise.
  • Edith Dell Lewis passed away in 1969 in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Lewis
1856–1926
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Ida Foster
1864–1938
Birth Location: Lancaster, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Dorsey Wise
1894–1985
Birth Location: Redart, Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Robert Wise
1884–1922
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Charles Wise
1911–1998
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
CW

Edith Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Edith Lewis
1891–1969
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
Charles William Lewis
1856–1926
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Ida (Virginia) Foster
1864–1938
Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Noah Foster
1830–1882
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Jane) Hodges
1833–1888
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Foster
1800–
Elizabeth Forrest
1801–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Edith Lewis's Descendants

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Edith (Dell) Lewis (03 May 1891–22 Oct 1969) m. Dorsey (William) Wise (23 Apr 1894–3 Mar 1985) m. Robert (Waylon) Wise (26 Feb 1884–16 Feb 1922)
  1. 1. Charles (Vaden) Wise 1911–1998 m. Margaret (Henry) Richardson 1916–2000

Edith Lewis's Timeline

11 Records

1891
03 May 1891
Birth of Edith Dell Lewis in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1919
1919
Age 28
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 49
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Edith Dell Lewis resided here in Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1969
19 Oct 1969
Age 78
Death of Edith Dell Lewis in Redart, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Redart, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1969
22 Oct 1969
Age 78
Burial of Edith Dell Lewis in Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 May 1891
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 58-4
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 74
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 20 Oct 1969; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.928169,0.22333838,0.9762231&xid=3355
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Piankatank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 74

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 58-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Piankitank, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 58-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Piankitank Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1969
    Event Place: Redart, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Daily Press; Publication Date: 20 Oct 1969; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; ,0.928169,0.22333838,0.9762231&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 Oct 1969
    Event Place: Hudgins, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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