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Susan Frances Lewis 1847–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1847

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 14 December 1900

Death Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA

Father: Artemus Lewis

Mother: Jane Gawley

Spouse(s): William Shields

Children(s): Willie Shields, Frances Shields, Eugene Shields, Jane Shields, Emmie Shields, Minnie Shields, Albert Shields, Minnie Shields

In 1847, Susan Frances Lewis entered the world in Georgia, born to Artemus Lewis And Jane Elizabeth Gawley. In 1850, Susan Frances Lewis resided in Division 25, Early, Georgia. In 1870, Susan Frances Lewis resided in Ridgely, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA. Susan Frances Lewis married William S Shields, and had children including Albert Lewis Shields, Emmie Leila Shields, Eugene Abraham Shields, Frances Belle Fannie Shields, Jane E Shields, Minnie G Shields, Minnie L Shields, Willie Idelle Shields. Susan Frances Lewis passed away in 1900 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Susan Frances Lewis entered the world in Georgia, born to Artemus Lewis And Jane Elizabeth Gawley.
  • In 1850, Susan Frances Lewis resided in Division 25, Early, Georgia.
  • In 1870, Susan Frances Lewis resided in Ridgely, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA.
  • Susan Frances Lewis married William S Shields, and had children including Albert Lewis Shields, Emmie Leila Shields, Eugene Abraham Shields, Frances Belle Fannie Shields, Jane E Shields, Minnie G Shields, Minnie L Shields, Willie Idelle Shields.
  • Susan Frances Lewis passed away in 1900 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Artemus Lewis
1813–1884
Birth Location: New York
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Jane Gawley
1825–
Birth Location: Stewart Co, GA
JG

Spouses(s)

William Shields
1844–1913
Birth Location: Warren County, Georgia, USA
WS

Children(s)

Willie Shields
1886–1976
Birth Location: Atlanta, GA
WS
Frances Shields
1880–1968
Birth Location: GA
FS
Eugene Shields
1876–1956
Birth Location: Columbus, Muscogee, GEORGIA
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Jane Shields
1866–1866
Birth Location: –
JS
Emmie Shields
1883–1907
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
ES
Minnie Shields
1873–1894
Birth Location: Georgia
MS
Albert Shields
1874–1926
Birth Location: Georgia
AS
Minnie Shields
1873–1934
Birth Location: Georgia
MS

Susan Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Susan Lewis
1847–1900
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Artemus Lewis
1813–1884
New York
Jane (Elizabeth) Gawley
1825–
Stewart Co, GA
Grandparents
Nathaniel Lewis
1787–
Susannah Angevine
1788–1830
New Rochelle, Westchester, New York, United States
Robert (Franklin) Gawley
1796–1840
Virginia, USA
Zelphy Gawley
1799–1856
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Lewis
1763–1800
Hannah Adams
1764–
John Angevine
1754–1831
Sarah Coutant
1750–1832
Thomas (Gauley)
1765–1805
JANE GIBSON
1769–1817
David DELK
1784–1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Lewis
1732–1820
Elizabeth Hull
1741–1819
John Angevine
1710–1760
Esther Palmer
1708–1748
Henry Coutant
1727–1803
Elizabith Chadeayne
1725–1799
John Cawley
1735–1800
Jane Jolly
1720–1781
John Gibson
1735–1796
Ann Poole
1736–

Susan Lewis's Descendants

1.
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Susan (Frances) Lewis (17 Oct 1847–14 December 1900) m. William (S) Shields (09 Aug 1844–abt 1913)
  1. 1. Willie (Idelle) Shields 1886–1976 m. Benjamin (Hill Chapman) I 1888–1972
    1. 1. Margaret (Courtney) Chapman 1919–1984 m. Vincent (de Paul) Cunningham 1910–1967 m. Walter (M) Lee 1918–1999
      1. 1. Michael (Anne) Lee 1943–2015 m. Donald (Edward) Lynn 1945–1982
    2. 2. Dorothy (Willie) Chapman 1914–2007 m. Earl (Leslie) Pitmon 1905–1972
      1. 1. Jerry (Earl) Pitmon 1948–2007
    3. 3. Benjamin (Hill Chapman) II 1920–2008 m. Rosetta Rainey 1925–1995
    4. 4. Ralph (Ogden) Chapman 1924– m. Nell (Elizabeth Dobbs) Chapman 1928–2016
    5. 5. Helen (Louise) Chapman 1916–2001 m. Eldridge (Jackson) Hardman 1913–1978
      1. 1. Helen (Joyce) Hardman 1937–2006
  2. 2. Frances (Belle 'Fannie') Shields 1880–1968 m. Elmer (Ellsworth) Morris 1868–1952
    1. 1. Lela Tipton 1904–1990
    2. 2. Sinsel Morris 1907–1988
    3. 3. Dewitt (William) Morris 1909–2001
  3. 3. Eugene (Abraham) Shields 1876–1956 m. Eunice (Mildred) Hawkins 1895–1960
    1. 1. Jean (Evelyn) Shields 1923–2004 m. Glen (David) Barr 1918–1998
    2. 2. Mildred (Frances) Shields 1924–2014
  4. 4. Jane (E.) Shields 1866–1866
  5. 5. Emmie (Leila) Shields 1883–1907
  6. 6. Minnie (L) Shields 1873–1894 m. Robert (Henry) Shaw 1867–1930
    1. 1. Robena Shaw 1894–
    2. 2. Minnie (Idelle) Shaw 1901–1968
  7. 7. Albert (Lewis) Shields 1874–1926 m. Katherine (Mae ("Katie")) Barron 1887–1940
    1. 1. Albert (Lewis Shields) Jr 1905–1980
    2. 2. Barron (Fitzgerald) Shields 1910–1985
    3. 3. Gretna (America) Shields 1914–2003
    4. 4. Henry (Wise) Shields 1919–1986
    5. 5. Gloria (Katherine Mae) Shields 1921–2003
    6. 6. Gloria (Katherine Mae) Shields 1921–1958
    7. 7. William (Stapler) Shields 1916–2001
    8. 8. Virginia Shields 1915–
  8. 8. Minnie (G.) Shields 1873–1934 m. Robert (H) Shaw 1867–1930
    1. 1. Robena (F) Shaw 1894–1981
    2. 2. Minnie (Idelle) Shaw 1902–2002

Susan Lewis's Timeline

7 Records

1847
17 Oct 1847
Birth of Susan Frances Lewis in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 3
Susan Frances Lewis resided here in Division 25, Early, Georgia
Division 25, Early, Georgia
1870
1870
Age 23
Susan Frances Lewis resided here in Ridgely, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
Ridgely, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Susan Frances Lewis resided here in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
1900
1900
Age 53
Susan Frances Lewis resided here in Nashville city, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville city, Davidson, Tennessee
1900
14 Dec 1900
Age 53
Death of Susan Frances Lewis in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1900
14 December 1900
Age 53
Death of Susan Frances Lewis in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1847
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 148; Family History Film: 1254148; Page: 420A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 0481
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 198; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0042
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 13, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1564; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98; FHL microfilm: 1241564.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 25, Early, Georgia; Roll: M432_68; Page: 302B; Image: 155
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Cnnnghm.ftw

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 25, Early, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 25, Early, Georgia; Roll: M432_68; Page: 302B; Image: 155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ridgely, Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 148; Family History Film: 1254148; Page: 420A; Enumeration District: 100; Image: 0481

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nashville city, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 1, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 198; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0042
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nashville Ward 13, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1564; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 98; FHL microfilm: 1241564.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1900
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Constitution - 14 Dec 1900 - Page 3, ?? Great grandmother ???? 14 Dec 1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1901
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Atlanta Constitution - 24 Jan 1901 - Page 8, Approximate date of Susan F. Shields death: Jan 1901 24 Jan 1901

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1900
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Cnnnghm.ftw

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 December 1900
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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