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Fred Lewis 1895–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Sep 1895

Birth Location: Waterloo, Indiana

Death Date: 21 October 1961

Death Location: Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Lewis

Mother: Emma (Lewis)

Spouse(s): Lavina Oberlin

Children(s): Lenis Lewis, Glen Lewis, Ira Lewis, Roger Lewis

The story of Fred Lewis began in 1895 in Waterloo, Indiana. In 1900, Fred Lewis resided in Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Fred Lewis resided in Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA. Fred Lewis married Lavina Oberlin, and had children including Glen Richard Lewis, Ira Dell Lewis, Lenis W Lewis, Roger L Lewis. Fred Lewis passed away in 1961 in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Fred Lewis began in 1895 in Waterloo, Indiana.
  • In 1900, Fred Lewis resided in Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Fred Lewis resided in Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA.
  • Fred Lewis married Lavina Oberlin, and had children including Glen Richard Lewis, Ira Dell Lewis, Lenis W Lewis, Roger L Lewis.
  • Fred Lewis passed away in 1961 in Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lewis
1860–1926
Birth Location: Ohio
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Emma (Lewis)
1861–1938
Birth Location: Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Lavina Oberlin
1905–2004
Birth Location: Butler Indiana
LO

Children(s)

Lenis Lewis
1926–1997
Birth Location: Indiana
LL
Glen Lewis
1927–1989
Birth Location: Waterloo Dek, Indiana
GL
Ira Lewis
1923–2012
Birth Location: Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
IL
Roger Lewis
1921–2008
Birth Location: Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
RL

Fred Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Fred Lewis
1895–1961
Birth Place: Waterloo, Indiana
Parents
John Marshall Lewis
1860–1926
Ohio
Emma (E Chapman) (Lewis)
1861–1938
Ohio
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Fred Lewis's Descendants

1.
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Fred Lewis (5 Sep 1895–21 October 1961) m. Lavina Oberlin (14 Oct 1905–9 Feb 2004)
  1. 1. Lenis (W) Lewis 1926–1997 m. Dolores (Odetta) Chorpenning 1926–1989
  2. 2. Glen (Richard) Lewis 1927–1989
  3. 3. Ira (Dell) Lewis 1923–2012 m. Wayne (Otis) Dirrim 1915–1998
  4. 4. Roger (L) Lewis 1921–2008 m. Jane (Alzira Lewis) (Culbertson) 1917–1991

Fred Lewis's Timeline

8 Records

1895
5 Sep 1895
Birth of Fred Lewis in Waterloo, Indiana
Waterloo, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 5
Fred Lewis resided here in Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Fred Lewis resided here in Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Fred Lewis resided here in Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Fred Lewis resided here in Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana
Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Fred Lewis resided here in Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana, USA
Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Fred Lewis resided here in De Kalb, Indiana, USA
De Kalb, Indiana, USA
1961
21 October 1961
Age 66
Death of Fred Lewis in Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1895
    Event Place: Waterloo, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana; Roll: T627_1036; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17-6
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll: 585; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340320
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: De Kalb; Roll: 1493139
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll: 366; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1240366
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll: T624_345; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374358
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1961; Roll: 13

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll: 366; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1240366

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Franklin, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll: T624_345; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 1374358

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana; Roll: 585; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340320

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana; Roll: T627_1036; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waterloo, DeKalb, Indiana; Roll: T627_1036; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 17-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: De Kalb, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: De Kalb, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: De Kalb; Roll: 1493139

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waterloo, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 October 1961
    Event Place: Waterloo, De Kalb, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1961; Roll: 13

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waterloo, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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