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Essie Lewis 1887–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 November 1887

Birth Location: Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 1/13/1963

Death Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Hill

Mother: Lucinda Hill)

Spouse(s): Coots Ryals, Robert Lewis

Children(s): Mannie Ryals, Sturgis Ryals, Mary Ryals, Woodie Ryals, Fannie Giebel, Robert Lewis, Vera Lewis

In 1887, Essie Lewis entered the world in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America, born to John William Hill And Lucinda Elizabeth Spouse Of John William Hill. In 1900, Essie Lewis resided in Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA. In 1920, Essie Lewis resided in Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA. Essie Lewis married Coots Ryals, Robert Leonard Lewis, and had children including Fannie Jane Giebel, L T Blackwell, Mannie Edward Ryals, Mary Ryals, Robert Bailey Lewis, Sturgis Ryals, Vera Frances Lewis, Woodie Austin Ryals. Essie Lewis passed away in 1963 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Essie Lewis entered the world in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America, born to John William Hill And Lucinda Elizabeth Spouse Of John William Hill.
  • In 1900, Essie Lewis resided in Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Essie Lewis resided in Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • Essie Lewis married Coots Ryals, Robert Leonard Lewis, and had children including Fannie Jane Giebel, L T Blackwell, Mannie Edward Ryals, Mary Ryals, Robert Bailey Lewis, Sturgis Ryals, Vera Frances Lewis, Woodie Austin Ryals.
  • Essie Lewis passed away in 1963 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hill
1851–1919
Birth Location: Oxford, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
JH
Lucinda Hill)
1853–1932
Birth Location: Heard, Georgia, USA
LH

Spouses(s)

Coots Ryals
1862–1950
Birth Location: Montgomery, Alabama
CR
Robert Lewis
1883–1962
Birth Location: Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
RL

Children(s)

Mannie Ryals
1892–1987
Birth Location: Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
MR
Sturgis Ryals
1899–1966
Birth Location: Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
SR
Mary Ryals
1894–1953
Birth Location: Thrall, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
MR
Woodie Ryals
1897–1933
Birth Location: –
WR
Fannie Giebel
1896–1987
Birth Location: Texas, United States of America
FG
Robert Lewis
1907–1928
Birth Location: Lewisville, Denton County, Texas, United States of America
RL
Vera Lewis
1910–2000
Birth Location: Lewisville, Denton County, Texas, United States of America
VL

Essie Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Essie Lewis
1887–1963
Birth Place: Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
John William Hill
1851–1919
Oxford, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
Lucinda (Elizabeth (Spouse of John William) Hill)
1853–1932
Heard, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Essie Lewis's Descendants

1.
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Essie Lewis (3 November 1887–1/13/1963) m. Coots Ryals (18 Mar 1862–1 Feb 1950) m. Robert (Leonard) Lewis (17 November 1883–27 January 1962)
  1. 1. Mannie (Edward) Ryals 1892–1987 m. Effie (Myrtle) Dosser 1897–1972
    1. 1. Beatrice (Astor) Black 1916–1999
    2. 2. Bessie (Katherine) Ryals 1914–1995
  2. 2. Sturgis Ryals 1899–1966
  3. 3. Mary Ryals 1894–1953
  4. 4. Woodie (Austin) Ryals 1897–1933
  5. 5. Fannie (Jane) Giebel 1896–1987
  6. 6. Robert (Bailey) Lewis 1907–1928
  7. 7. Vera (Frances) Lewis 1910–2000 m. Edward (B) Thompson 1906–1993
    1. 1. Emogene (Elizabeth “Gene”) Borkland 1929–2003 m. Earl (Gwynne) Browell 1915–1989 m. George (Sidney) Collier 1929–1999 m. Perry (Douglas LOOMER) Jr 1919–2001 m. Clarence (Hoover) Roberts 1926– m. Robert (Blessed) Schnering 1915–1973
    2. 2. Glenn (Edward) Borkland 1940–2021
    3. 3. Joyce (Elaine) Borkland 1927–2014 m. Charles (Daniel Dyess) Sr 1927–2007 m. Robert (Benjeman) Kotal 1929–1998
      1. 1. Daniel (Travis) Dyess 1951–1953

Essie Lewis's Timeline

10 Records

1887
3 November 1887
Birth of Essie Lewis in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 13
Essie Lewis resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Essie Lewis resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Essie Lewis resided here in Taylor, Williamson, Texas, USA
Taylor, Williamson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Essie Lewis resided here in Taylor, Williamson, Texas
Taylor, Williamson, Texas
1940
1940
Age 53
Essie Lewis resided here in Taylor, Williamson, Texas, USA
Taylor, Williamson, Texas, USA
1950
22 Feb 1950
Age 63
Essie Lewis resided here in Taylor, Texas, USA
Taylor, Texas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 64
Essie Lewis resided here in Texas
Texas
1954
1954
Age 67
Essie Lewis resided here in Austin, Texas, USA
Austin, Texas, USA
1963
1/13/1963
Age 76
Death of Essie Lewis in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 November 1887
    Event Place: Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04166; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 246-20A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T625_1822; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342145
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241649
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241649

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T625_1822; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 54

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342145

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04166; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 246-20A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04166; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 246-20A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1950
    Event Place: Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Taylor Daily Press; Publication Date: 22 Feb 1950; Publication Place: Taylor, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Austin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Taylor, Williamson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1131963
    Event Place: Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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