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Joseph S Lewis 1820–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 September 1820

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 21 July 1911

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Lewis

Mother: Roxana Moon

Spouse(s): Sarah Eddy

Children(s): Mary Lewis

Joseph S Lewis was born in 1820 in Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of John Lewis And Roxana Moon. In 1880, Joseph S Lewis resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. In 1900, Joseph S Lewis resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. Joseph S Lewis married Sarah Eddy, and had children including Mary E Lewis. Joseph S Lewis passed away in 1911 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Joseph S Lewis was born in 1820 in Pennsylvania, United States of America, the child of John Lewis And Roxana Moon.
  • In 1880, Joseph S Lewis resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph S Lewis resided in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Joseph S Lewis married Sarah Eddy, and had children including Mary E Lewis.
  • Joseph S Lewis passed away in 1911 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lewis
1800–1896
Birth Location: Rhode Island
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Roxana Moon
1800–1879
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Eddy
1828–1908
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Mary Lewis
1847–1870
Birth Location: New York
ML

Joseph Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Lewis
1820–1911
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
John Lewis
1800–1896
Rhode Island
Roxana Moon
1800–1879
New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph Lewis
1750–1838
Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Mary Lewis
1754–1831
Richmond, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Silas (Lorenzo Moon) Sr
1773–1850
Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Anna Eldred
1772–1850
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peleg I
1749–1822
*** Grdm)
1750–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Moon
1714–1809
Nicholas WATSON
1722–1817
Martha Moon
1722–1805

Joseph Lewis's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (S) Lewis (21 September 1820–21 July 1911) m. Sarah Eddy (31 August 1828–4 June 1908)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Lewis 1847–1870

Joseph Lewis's Timeline

4 Records

1820
21 September 1820
Birth of Joseph S Lewis in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 60
Joseph S Lewis resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 80
Joseph S Lewis resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1911
21 July 1911
Age 91
Death of Joseph S Lewis in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 September 1820
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 360; Page: 339D; Enumeration District: 163
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240454
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Quad-City Times; Publication Date: 21 Jul 1911; Publication Place: Davenport, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.050284266,0.98402995,0.30030003&x

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 360; Page: 339D; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1240454

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Borodino
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Marriage Notices, 1800-1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Quad-City Times; Publication Date: 21 Jul 1911; Publication Place: Davenport, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.050284266,0.98402995,0.30030003&x

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Spafford
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Marriage Notices, 1800-1855

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 July 1911
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Quad-City Times; Publication Date: 21 Jul 1911; Publication Place: Davenport, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.050284266,0.98402995,0.30030003&x

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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