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Wilson Lewis 1841–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1841

Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 10/2/1891

Death Location: Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Henry Lewis

Mother: Clarinda Lewis

Spouse(s): Frances Lewis

Children(s): Clarinda Lewis, Marjorie Lewis, Sidney Lewis, Rachel Ball, Josephine Lewis, Henry Lewis, Elizabeth Kelly

Wilson Lewis was born in 1841 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA, the child of Henry M Lewis And Clarinda Lewis. In 1850, Wilson Lewis resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Wilson Lewis resided in Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA. Wilson Lewis married Catherine Collier Lewis, Frances Lewis, and had children including C Pond, Clarinda Lewis, Elizabeth Jane Lewis Kelly, Ex Gov, Henry Lewis, Josephine Lewis, Marjorie Margie Lewis, Rachel Ball, Sidney M B Lewis, Thad, William Hayes Laird. Wilson Lewis passed away in 1891 in Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Wilson Lewis was born in 1841 in Harlan, Kentucky, USA, the child of Henry M Lewis And Clarinda Lewis.
  • In 1850, Wilson Lewis resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Wilson Lewis resided in Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Wilson Lewis married Catherine Collier Lewis, Frances Lewis, and had children including C Pond, Clarinda Lewis, Elizabeth Jane Lewis Kelly, Ex Gov, Henry Lewis, Josephine Lewis, Marjorie Margie Lewis, Rachel Ball, Sidney M B Lewis, Thad, William Hayes Laird.
  • Wilson Lewis passed away in 1891 in Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilson Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Wilson Lewis
1841–1891
Birth Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Henry M Lewis
1819–1875
Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Clarinda Lewis
1824–1896
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Wilson (Basil) Lewis
1841–
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Margaret (Peggy) Mcdonald
1795–1850
Virginia, USA
Simeon (Irvin 'Sim' Wilson) Sr
1800–1865
Stokes, Wayne County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Wilson
1798–1876
Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Lewis
1810–1880
Martha Fields
1810–1880
Henry MacDonald
1770–1796
Sarah HICKLIN
1768–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wilson Lewis
1841–
James Fields
1786–1859
Catherine Mulberry
1796–1884

Wilson Lewis's Descendants

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Wilson Lewis (1841–10/2/1891) m. Frances Lewis (3 Feb 1843–5 May 1924)
  1. 1. Clarinda Lewis 1861–1936
  2. 2. Marjorie ("Margie") Lewis 1877–1953
  3. 3. Sidney (M B) Lewis 1868–1942
  4. 4. Rachel Ball 1863–1947
  5. 5. Josephine Lewis 1875–1969
  6. 6. Henry Lewis 1868–1890
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Jane Lewis) Kelly 1852–1930

Wilson Lewis's Timeline

8 Records

1841
1841
Birth of Wilson Lewis in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
Wilson Lewis resided here in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Wilson Lewis resided here in Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 22
Wilson Lewis resided here in 9th Sub Dist, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
9th Sub Dist, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Wilson Lewis resided here in District 6, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
District 6, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Wilson Lewis resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1891
10/2/1891
Age 50
Death of Wilson Lewis in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
1908
10 Apr 1908
Age 67
Wilson Lewis resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 482c; Enumeration District: 046
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 40A
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_371; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 803371
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 203; Page: 21b
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Kentucky, 1960-1964; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 203; Page: 21b
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Census Non-Population schedules, 1850-1880, NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harlan Courthouse, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_371; Page: 407; Family History Library Film: 803371

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: 9th Sub Dist, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 6, Wallins Creek, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 6, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_468; Page: 40A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Page: 482c; Enumeration District: 046

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1908
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Harlan Enterprise; Publication Date: 10 Apr 1908; Publication Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Prison Mirror; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1891; Publication Place: Stillwater, Minnesota, USA; ,0.11977908,0.7803153,0.75586873&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1021891
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Prison Mirror; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1891; Publication Place: Stillwater, Minnesota, USA; ,0.11977908,0.7803153,0.75586873&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Card Records of Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, ca. 1879-ca. 1903; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Num
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Prison Mirror; Publication Date: 19 Feb 1891; Publication Place: Stillwater, Minnesota, USA; ,0.11977908,0.7803153,0.75586873&xid=3355

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