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James Lewis 1774–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 10 Aug 1844

Death Location: Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina

Father: Micijah Lewis

Mother: Martha Wiggins

Spouse(s): Mary Sugg?

Children(s): Marry Edwards, Kinchen Lewis, Franny Lewis, Revan Lewis, Charlotte Lewis, Rebecca Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Sarah Lewis, James Lewis

In 1774, James Lewis entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Micijah Green Lewis And Martha Wiggins. In 1820, James Lewis resided in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United State. In 1830, James Lewis resided in District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. James Lewis married Mary Sugg, and had children including Charlotte Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Franny Lewis, James E Lewis, Kinchen Cobb Lewis, Marry Edwards, Rebecca Lewis, Revan S Lewis, Sarah Sally Lewis. James Lewis passed away in 1844 in Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1774, James Lewis entered the world in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Micijah Green Lewis And Martha Wiggins.
  • In 1820, James Lewis resided in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United State.
  • In 1830, James Lewis resided in District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Lewis married Mary Sugg, and had children including Charlotte Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Franny Lewis, James E Lewis, Kinchen Cobb Lewis, Marry Edwards, Rebecca Lewis, Revan S Lewis, Sarah Sally Lewis.
  • James Lewis passed away in 1844 in Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Micijah Lewis
1775–1814
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, NC
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Martha Wiggins
1776–
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, NC
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Spouses(s)

Mary Sugg?
1777–1862
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Marry Edwards
1815–1880
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Kinchen Lewis
1814–1894
Birth Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina
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Franny Lewis
1802–1844
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina
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Revan Lewis
1812–1885
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina
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Charlotte Lewis
1799–1870
Birth Location: , Of Edgecombe, North Carolina
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Rebecca Lewis
1817–1844
Birth Location: , Of Edgecombe, North Carolina
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Elizabeth Lewis
1805–1846
Birth Location: , , North Carolina
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Sarah Lewis
1800–1855
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, NC - also reported as 1800
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James Lewis
1806–1846
Birth Location: , Edgecombe, North Carolina
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James Lewis's Ancestors

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James Lewis
1774–1844
Birth Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Micijah Green Lewis
1775–1814
Edgecombe County, NC
Martha Wiggins
1776–
Edgecombe County, NC
Grandparents
Exum Lewis
1739–1795
Nansemond, Virginia
Elizabeth Figures
1739–1795
Surry, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lewis
1705–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Lewis's Descendants

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James Lewis (1774–10 Aug 1844) m. Mary Sugg? (1777–Abt 1862)
  1. 1. Marry Edwards 1815–1880 m. Joel Edwards 1810–1890
    1. 1. James (Elbert) Edwards 1835–1900 m. Delia Chessa 1839–1904
      1. 1. Kinchen (Jackson "Jack") Edwards 1859–1900 m. Almetin Allen 1862– m. Almelda (Cobb) Edwards 1872–1939
        1. 1. Callie (Louise) Edwards 1889–1942
        2. 2. William (Robt) Edwards 1884–1949
      2. 2. John (Thomas) Edwards 1869–1947 m. Fannie Edwards 1884–1938
        1. 1. Wm (Thomas) Edwards 1910–1977
        2. 2. Mary (M) Edwards 1917–1993
      3. 3. Eason Edwards 1862–
      4. 4. Dianna Edwards 1870–
      5. 5. Robert (Oscar) Edwards 1874–1934
      6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin "Frank") Edwards 1878–1934
      7. 7. Reden (Bryant) Edwards 1859–1928
      8. 8. Omega (Zedekiah) Edwards 1857–1933 m. Cassie Hunt 1870–
        1. 1. Swanie Edwards 1890–
        2. 2. Clide Edwards 1892–
        3. 3. Paule Edwards 1895–
        4. 4. Barnard Edwards 1898–
        5. 5. Aelena Edwards 1902–
        6. 6. Helen Edwards 1904–
        7. 7. Ruthe Edwards 1906–
        8. 8. Nittie Edwards 1909–
      9. 9. Mary Edwards 1880–
      10. 10. Jackson Edwards 1880–
      11. 11. Delle (Anna) Corbett 1864–1943 m. William (Bryant) Corbett 1870–1922
        1. 1. Susan (Louise (Sudie)) Corbett 1900–1957
        2. 2. Adam Corbett 1903–
        3. 3. Jessie Corbett 1910–1982
      12. 12. Zack (Z) Edwards 1861–
      13. 13. Redden (S) Edwards 1876–1930
      14. 14. Joel Edwards 1861–
    2. 2. Francis (Fanny) Edwards 1837–
    3. 3. Mary (Emily) Edwards 1839–1893 m. Franklin (Shade) Langley 1843–1932
      1. 1. Rufus (P) Langley 1870–1936 m. Anna Ford 1889– m. Georgia (Anna) Ford 1875–1946 m. Annie Ford 1871–
        1. 1. Rufus (Albert) Langley 1903–1970
        2. 2. Vance (Thomas) Langley 1901–1964
        3. 3. John Langley 1902–1976
        4. 4. Minnie Langley 1898–
      2. 2. Willie (Wiggins) Langley 1879–1941
      3. 3. Mollie (Carolyne) Langley 1874–1959
      4. 4. Pinnettie (S) Langley 1882–
      5. 5. Izilla (E.) Langley 1866– m. James Batts 1859–
      6. 6. Fannie (E.) Langley 1872–1948
      7. 7. Frank (S) Langley 1876–1959
      8. 8. Mary (C.) Langley 1874–
    4. 4. Jonas (Wesley) Edwards 1842–1904 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Wooten 1843– m. Mary (S) Owens 1859–
      1. 1. Jonas (Council) Edwards 1880–1957 m. Alice (Anna) Lewis 1880–1955
        1. 1. Kenchin (Battle) Edwards 1910–1993
        2. 2. James (Walton) Edwards 1918–1988
        3. 3. Willie (Edward Edwards) Sr 1915–1985
        4. 4. Linwood (Lee) Edwards 1913–1981
        5. 5. Sudie (Blanche) Weaver 1922–1998
        6. 6. Jonas (Arthur) Edwards 1902–1987
        7. 7. Marvin (Vann) Edwards 1908–1993
        8. 8. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Edwards 1903–1967
        9. 9. Henry (Thaddeus) Edwards 1906–
        10. 10. Leona (E) Edwards 1904–1967
        11. 11. Joseph (Dalton) Edwards 1918–2003
        12. 12. George Edwards 1912–
        13. 13. Mary (Ann) Edwards 1923–1993
        14. 14. Mattie Edwards 1904–
        15. 15. Joseph Edwards 1900–
        16. 16. Oliva Edwards 1912–
      2. 2. William (Bennett "Buddy") Edwards 1873–1947
      3. 3. Daisy (E) Edwards 1881–1954
      4. 4. Fanny (O.) Edwards 1883–
      5. 5. Amanda (L.) Edwards 1887–1980 m. William (Curtis) Owens 1883–1967
        1. 1. Willard (G) Owens 1913–
        2. 2. Clara (B) Owens 1916–
        3. 3. Artis (J) Owens 1918–1970
        4. 4. Joseph (W) Owens 1924–1992
        5. 5. Glenn (E) Owens 1927–1998
    5. 5. John (Irving) Edwards 1849–
      1. 1. Lafayette (Thaddeus) Edwards 1863–
      2. 2. Penelope Edwards 1870–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Kellebrew 1852–1931 m. James (Franklin) Killebrew 1853–1927
      1. 1. James (Hawkins) Killibrew 1882–1927 m. Mary (Lucinda) Killebrew 1887–1968
        1. 1. Ethel (Leigh) Owens 1913–1980
        2. 2. Lyda (Mae) Bridgers 1917–1986
        3. 3. Samuel (Jasper) Killebrew 1911–1988
        4. 4. Virginia Harrell 1919–2002
        5. 5. Calvin Killebrew 1908–
        6. 6. Daisy Killebrew 1910–
      2. 2. Mamie Kellebrew 1879–1919 m. Wesley Moore 1878–1941
        1. 1. John (Alton) Moore 1908–
      3. 3. Susan (Almeta) Dilda 1884–1961 m. Jonas (Calvin) Dilda 1882–1965
        1. 1. Cladius (Jonas) Dilda 1904–1972
        2. 2. Marvin Dilda 1906–
        3. 3. Charlie Dilda 1908–
        4. 4. Eunice Dilda 1910–
      4. 4. W (J) Killibrew 1887–1987 m. Emma Moore 1891–1965
        1. 1. William (Jonas Killebrew) Jr. 1911–1991
        2. 2. Amanda (Odell) Killebrew 1914–1999
      5. 5. J (P) Killibrew 1890–1956 m. Delia Owens 1890–1967
        1. 1. Ruby (Lee Elizabeth) Gardner 1912–1996
        2. 2. Hardy (James) Killebrew 1920–1982
        3. 3. Virginia ("Gatsy") Killebrew 1915–2001
        4. 4. Earl (Patrick) Killebrew 1926–2002
      6. 6. John (Thomas) Killebrew 1873–1925 m. Lena (Sumlin) Killebrew 1882–1966
        1. 1. Pauline (Louise) Killebrew 1908–
        2. 2. Reva (Mae) Killebrew 1906–
        3. 3. John (T Killebrew) Jr. 1917–
    7. 7. Penelope Edwards 1851–1883 m. John (Daniel) Everette 1854–1926
      1. 1. Lafayette ((Fate)) Everette 1875–1929
      2. 2. Thaddeus Everette 1877–
      3. 3. Susan (Pennettie) Murray 1881–1934
    8. 8. Joel Edwards 1859–1927 m. Louise Edwards 1856–
      1. 1. John Edwards 1886–
      2. 2. Elisha Edwards 1889–
    9. 9. Rebecca ((Becky) Louise) Edwards 1841–1909 m. Gray (H.) Wooten 1849–1909
      1. 1. William (Gray) Wooten 1882–1939 m. Edie (E) Wooten 1886–1967
        1. 1. Ollin (Gold) Wooten 1927–2007
        2. 2. Curtis (Lane Wooten) Sr 1924–1997
        3. 3. Mary (Francis) Sumerlin 1921–1995 m. Amos Summerlin 1914– m. Roger (Brooks) Stanley 1916–
        4. 4. Howard (Dean) Wooten 1917–1964 m. Nannie (Rosa) Gardner 1919–1995
        5. 5. William (Jasper) Wooten 1913–1986
        6. 6. Elsie (Mae) Wooten 1919–2009
        7. 7. Addie (Louis) Wooten 1910–1939 m. Ernest Lee 1908–1970
        8. 8. Waddell (D.) Wooten 1905–1968 m. Ora (Lee) Tolston 1909–1990
        9. 9. Zebedee (K.) Wooten 1929–1930
        10. 10. Woodrow (Mitchell) Wooten 1915–1916
      2. 2. Mandy (Webb) D 1885–1920 m. Ephraim (Garrett) Webb 1877–1925
        1. 1. Lillie Cummings 1910–1977
        2. 2. John (Anna) Mayo 1909–1989
        3. 3. Nannie Webb 1905–1970 m. Henry (B) Moore 1908–
        4. 4. William (Chester) Webb 1907–1969
        5. 5. Nora Webb 1920–1923
        6. 6. Joel (Braxton) Webb 1903–1999 m. Corine Williams 1907–1975
        7. 7. Mamie (L) Webb 1906–
        8. 8. Johnanna Webb 1912–2003
        9. 9. Olivia (M) Webb 1911–
        10. 10. Nora WEBB 1920–1923
      3. 3. John (David) Wooten 1888–1966 m. Minnie (Ella) Wooten 1897–1969
        1. 1. James (Allen) Wooten 1920–2010
        2. 2. Eugene Wooten 1922–1962
        3. 3. Thomas (Edward) Wooten 1915–1997
        4. 4. Ella (Nora) Andrews 1917–2009
        5. 5. Allene (Ray) Wooten 1928–2002
        6. 6. Alma (Ruth) Wooten 1925–2008
        7. 7. Ida (Rebecca) Wooten 1923–1998
        8. 8. David (Earl) Wooten 1918–2000
        9. 9. William (Walton) Wooten 1919–1920
        10. 10. James Wooten 1930–1930
        11. 11. John (David) Wooten 1929–2012
  2. 2. Kinchen (Cobb) Lewis 1814–1894 m. Millicent Eason 1818–1880
    1. 1. Kindred (S.) Lewis 1841–1863
    2. 2. Mary (Ann Zillie) Lewis 1842–1879
    3. 3. Kinchen (Thomas) Lewis 1845–
    4. 4. Robert (Rasberry) Lewis 1852–1922
    5. 5. James (L.) Lewis 1845–1860
    6. 6. Redden (Jackson) Lewis 1846–1923
    7. 7. Margarett (S.) Lewis 1851–1881
    8. 8. William (Thaddeus) Lewis 1859–1913
    9. 9. Amanda (M) Wooton 1855–1937
    10. 10. Kenneth (B) Lewis 1849–1860
    11. 11. Judah Lewis 1845–1880
    12. 12. Jackey (Ann) Forbes 1848–
  3. 3. Franny Lewis 1802–1844
  4. 4. Revan (S.) Lewis 1812–1885 m. Sarah (E) Page 1822–1904
    1. 1. Louisa (E) Lewis 1850–
    2. 2. Fanny (J) Lewis 1853–
    3. 3. Kenchen (Cobb) Lewis 1856–1921 m. Sarah (Alice) Moore 1870–1942
      1. 1. James (Reddin) Lewis 1902–1975
      2. 2. Rufus Lewis 1901–1985
      3. 3. Linwood Lewis 1905–1984
      4. 4. Bellie (R) Lewis 1893–
      5. 5. Bettie Lewis 1899–
    4. 4. John (Ivers) Lewis 1843–1908
    5. 5. Mary (G) Lewis 1849–
    6. 6. Sally (Ann) Lewis 1851–
    7. 7. James (Thomas) Lewis 1842–1897
    8. 8. Benjamin (Barley) Lewis 1844–1923 m. Lavinia Atkinson 1841–1910
      1. 1. Walter (Edward) Lewis 1874–
      2. 2. Hugh (Wilkinson) Lewis 1878–1916
      3. 3. Anna (Mark) Lewis 1875–1940
      4. 4. Sallie (L) Lewis 1881–
    9. 9. Martha (Elizabeth) Lewis 1847–1898
    10. 10. Reddin (S.) Lewis 1859–
    11. 11. Lucy (E.) Lewis 1861–
    12. 12. Joseph (J.) Lewis 1863–
    13. 13. Kuxdred (K.) Lewis 1865–
  5. 5. Charlotte Lewis 1799–1870 m. Bennett Harper 1799–1850
    1. 1. James Harper 1829–
    2. 2. Sally (Ann) Harper 1828–1870
    3. 3. William (B.) Harper 1834–1870
  6. 6. Rebecca Lewis 1817–1844 m. John (D) Mercer 1813–1845
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) MERCER 1835–1927
    2. 2. Cinderilla Mercer 1843–1870
    3. 3. Elizabeth (Susan) Mercer 1840–1870
    4. 4. Jacob (J.) Mercer 1837–1880
    5. 5. Kinchen Mercer 1845–1870
  7. 7. Elizabeth Lewis 1805–1846
  8. 8. Sarah ("Sally") Lewis 1800–1855 m. William ("Billie") Webb 1800–1890
    1. 1. Jesse (Ray) Webb 1825–1850
    2. 2. Louisianna Webb 1855–1860
    3. 3. John Webb 1845–
    4. 4. Louisa Webb 1843–1908
    5. 5. Charlotta Webb 1833–
    6. 6. Litha Webb 1826–
    7. 7. Emily Webb 1830–
    8. 8. Betsy Webb 1823–
    9. 9. Matilda Webb 1829–1902
    10. 10. Treacy Webb 1839–1882
    11. 11. Jackey (Ann) Webb 1837–1908
    12. 12. Weltha Harrell 1842–1904
    13. 13. Wiley (Gray) Webb 1830–1909
    14. 14. Queen (Etta) Skinner 1828–1908
    15. 15. Mary Webb 1825–
    16. 16. Thomas (Ruffin) Webb 1859–1934
  9. 9. James (E) Lewis 1806–1846

James Lewis's Timeline

8 Records

1774
1774
Birth of James Lewis in Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 46
James Lewis resided here in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 56
James Lewis resided here in District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 66
James Lewis resided here in District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1844
10 Aug 1844
Age 70
Death of James Lewis in Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina
Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina
1844
6 Aug 1844
Age 70
James Lewis - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1846
1846
Age 72
Death of James Lewis in Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina
Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina
1846
1846
Age 72
James Lewis - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 105; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 111

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 287; Family History Library Film: 0018086
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 287; Family History Library Film: 0018086

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 360; Page: 27; Image: 59; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1844
    Event Place: Near Macclesfield, Edgecombe, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1844
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1730-1961; Indexes, 1760-1961; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Edgecombe County); Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
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