- Wilson Lewis 1803-1883 & Sarah Elizabeth Burcham (6 KB)
GG Grandfather Wilson Lewis,( John "The Baptist ", Samuel Sr. ) lived in 1830 Guyan Twp., Gallia Co., OH and 1840 thru 1880 lived in Rome Twp., Lawrence Co., OH. He owned over 500 acres in Rome Twp. This picture was taken in the 1860's in Rome Twp.
- James Sowards 1857-1927 & Rebecca I Lewis Family (35 KB)
James Sowards 1881-1927 son of John P Sowards & Jane H Null married Rebecca Isabella Lewis 1861-1937 daughter of Samuel F Lewis & Rachael Dillon with daughter Mary M and sons Samuel E, John P, Daniel M,George C and either James O or Elmer R Sowards. Submitted by Delma & Marcella Sowards.
- Wilson Lewis 1803-1883 & Sarah E Burcham (5 KB)
Tintype taken in late 1880's In Rome Twp., Lawrence Co., OH
- James B Floyd & Phoebe Jane Sowards 1878- (71 KB)
James Buckhannan "Buck" Floyd and Phoebe Jane Sowards 1878- daughter of Griffen S Sowards 1835-1903 and Mary Ellen Lewis 1841-. Submitted by Ron George
- David W Lewis 1835-1908 & Mary E Walls (17 KB)
Son of Wilson Lewis and Sarah Burcham. Served in Civil War with 173rd Regt. OH Inf. Lived in Rome Twp., Lawrence Co., OH near his father. Submitted by Cherie Smithhover@aol.com
- William Haskins 1812-1878 WV Civil War Medal (42 KB)
This is his WV Civil War Medal for serving in Co.E 5th Regt. Inf. Volunteers. WV. Under Capt. Filphs. He was injured in 2nd battle of Bull Run in Manassas, VA. Submitted by Minnie Helen Lewis who is the present owner.
- Isaac Soward 1727-1803 Tombstone (28 KB)
Isaac was buried on his plantation in Monroe Co.,VA now WV in 1803 on Dropping Lick Creek,
Zenith, WV opposite Peters Mt. His will was signed January 21,1803 and his estate was appraised December 3, 1803. Isaac served in Maryland Militia under command of Capt. James Brown, Queen Anne's Co., MD from Feb 22 1748/1749 as a private. The inscriptions read Isaac Sowards, Soldier of the Revolution, Pioneer Settler Monroe Co., 1745 1810 date should be 1727 1803
- George Sylvester Lewis 1833-1913 Mary E Sowards (123 KB)
Son of Wilson Lewis and Sarah Elizabeth Burcham. George lived in Census 1870-80 Lincoln Co.,and moved back to Rome Twp., Lawrence Co.,OH in 1900 Census. L-R Standing Griffith Clifton, George Perry, Sarah Elizabeth, Stacy Ellen, Marion Wilson,& John Wesley. setting L-R America Susan, George Sylvester, Mary Sowards & James Preston.
front William Dennis & Mahalia Lewis. picture taken November 1884 Lawrence Co.,OH
- John Lewis bought Gallia Co. land Oct. 10, 1817 (186 KB)
This proves that John "The Baptist" Lewis lived in Gallia Co., OH in 1817.
- Marietta Lewis 1846-1931 and Andrew Thomas Null (14 KB)
Marietta,daughter of Wilson Lewis and Sarah Burcham, and Andrew T Null 1845-1923 son of Margaret Null and Andrew Harmon ( on death certificate ) Taken about 1920 while they were still living at Rappsburg. The picture as sent to Mike Tabor from Ernestine Null Annett daughter of Otto Clifton Null. Submitted by Mike Tabor
- Susanna Tope Dewitt 1832-1923 taken May 5, 1923 (93 KB)
Susanna T Dewitt is wife of Henry Warden Thornton.
submitted by Rev. Michael L Brown
- William H Null 1838-1922 Missouri Clark 1848-1935 (12 KB)
This tombstone in WindsorTwp. known as the Perkins Ridge Cemetery submitted by M Helen Lewis.
- Barbara Jane Lewis Smith Dillon 1838-1932 (29 KB)
Barbara was daughter of Samuel David Lewis and Rhoda Margaret Miller. She was married to Jacob David Smith and John Dillon. She was buried at Harvey Creek Cemetery, Lincoln Co., WV. Picture submitted by Henry Dillon
- Andrew Thomas Null Civil War 1862-1864 (14 KB)
Served with Co K 2nd Regiment Ohio Cav. Volunteers. POW at Libby prison. John Hardacre, a grandson of John B Null and a Great Grandson of John B Null allowed Mike Tabor to get a negative from a copy he had. Submitted by Mike Tabor
- Jesse Thornton 1858-1942 about 1907 Coffey Co., KS (19 KB)
Jesse Thornton>Henry Warden>John Henry>Ruben>John
L-R (Williams's wife Tony Rich), William C, Martha A Harbour (Jesse's wife), Henry Warden nephew, Jesse, Della and Ermine. Submitted by Rev. Michael L Brown
- The Funeral of John Carpenter 1912 (144 KB)
From the book "Symmes Creek" by Wayne B Ingles 1976
- Isaac Soward's grave today (23 KB)
Ray & Cleo Griffin, visit her GGGG Grandfathers grave on March 2002 at Zenith,Monroe Co., WV. They are planning on going back this winter and repairing the corner of the base that is broken off.
- Joshua Lewis 1806-1859 lived in Gallia Co., OH (69 KB)
Son of John "The Baptist" Lewis and Rebecca Sowards. Submitted by Wilson Lewis Jr
- Henry Warden Thornton 1825-1918 Family (192 KB)
Henry Warden Thornton>John Henry>Ruben>John Gallia Co., OH standing L-R Isaac,Hannah,Firman,Norman,Susanna,Nelson setting L-R John Henry,Henry Warden and James Submitted by Rev. Michael L Brown
- Wallace Lewis 1819-1880 Lincoln Co., WV (32 KB)
Wallace Lewis is second man from the left logging in Lincoln Co., WV in the 1870's. Submitted by Nita Murray Lewis. Wallace Lewis DNA did not match to our Samuel Lewis Family.
- Isaac Jefferson Sowards & Lutitia Alice Clark (23 KB)
Isaac Jefferson Sowards 1857-1941 son of Thomas Paris Sowards & Elizabeth Ellen Burcham and Lutitia Alice Clark 1858- Picture taken about 1875.
- Anna Wetherholt 1812-1874 (47 KB)
Wife of Joshua Lewis and daughter of John Wetherholt and Rebecca Clark. Submitted by Wilson Lewis Jr
- Norman Thornton Family Coffey Co.or LeRoy, KS (35 KB)
Norman Thornton 1865-1952>Henry Warden>John Henry>Ruben>John. Don't know names of these children? sitting L-R Mary Schaaf and Norman Thornton. submitted by Rev. Michael L Brown
- Sarah Ann Lewis Miller About 1911-12 Lawrence Co. (66 KB)
Daughter of Samuel F Lewis And Rachael Dillon. L-R unknown could be Charles Foster Payne in car, behind fence Mary Ann Melvina Dillon Payne, unknown could be daughter, Addie Miller Payne, Sarah Lewis Miller daughter of Samuel F Lewis and Rachael Dillon, in front of fence Ellis James Payne with twin daughters Leona & Wenona of Addie Miller Payne. The children are in the top picture.
This might be the home of Ellis James Payne. This picture was submitted by Sally Matter Kent.
- The original Wilson Lewis Homeplace in Rome Twp. (32 KB)
GG Grandfather Wilson Lewis lived here until his death in 1888. Some say his son Samuel F Lewis lived here until he left his wife ? This picture was taken in late 1904 or early 1905 and the Andrew Thomas Null family lived here.In foreground next to fence is Vada Null Ellcessor. Left next to dog is George Thomas Null then Eva Bessie Null near porch in white dress, next center porch Marietta Lewis and Andrew T Null, next Otto Clifton Null holding Ernestine Null Annett and his wife Nettie Burcham Null. Submitted by Mike Tabor
- Solomon Sowards 1858-1922 & Rachel McElroy (26 KB)
Solomon (George B>John>Isaac>Isaac) buried at Zanesville, OH with 2nd wife Rachel. submitted by Amanda Jane Humphries
- Dr Noah Clark at Civil War Reunion 16 Sept. 1897 (120 KB)
First OH Heavy Attr. Squirrel Hunters under Major Matthews in Service Sept. 1861.Dr Noah Clark under arrow. Who are the rest ?
- Descendants of Archibald H & Lucy Ellen Haskins (105 KB)
adults R-L Tabitha Saunders, William R Kearns, Archibald H Kearns, Lucy Ellen Haskins, Etta Kearns,sons R-L Lloyd, William, Jim, Raymond, Jeff, Alton,Hunk, Virgil, Harold "Red". Submitted by Lee Kearns Moore
- Aaron and Elizabeth Ellen Kearns (19 KB)
Aaron Kearns ( Archibald Kearns )born 1831 OH died in Plainview, AR. They left about 1880 Gallia Co., in a covered wagon for Plainview, AR area with children Rachel Ann and Lanson. Aaron served with Union Army in Civil War Co. C 53rd Ohio Infantry. Source: Burl Hunt Navy346@aol.com
- William R Kearns Baseball Team at Vanceburg, KY (59 KB)
standing L-R Lloyd, Virgil, O Lambert, Alton Kearns, Jim Kearns, D Cartwright and William R Kearns Coachm sittingL-R Bill Carter, Jeff Kearns, Lawrence Kearns and Red Kearns. Submitted by Lee Kearns Moore
- Wilson Dempsy Null 1873-1960 & Callie Hayes 1879 (16 KB)
Wilson was son of Andrew Thomas Null and Marietta Lewis. (submitted by Grandaugher Leslie)
- GGG Grandmother Nancy Ann Dowden 1774-1849 (13 KB)
Nancy was daughter of Nathaniel Dowden and Susannah was married to my GGGG Grandfather John "Scott" Burcham. Submitted by James Burcham
- Hannah Elizabeth Lewis 1854-1928 & Noah Scarberry (29 KB)
Owner is Dixie Lee Bostic. Picture taken in 1914. Hannah is daughter of Samuel F Lewis and Rachel Dillon. In picture top L-R Nellie, Dallie, and Betsey. center William Music.
Bottom Hannah Elizabeth and Noah Webster Scarberry. Submitted by Dixie Lee Bostic
- Rutherford C Lewis 1856- and Rebecca Ann Burcham (7 KB)
Rutherford Cleveland son of David W Lewis and Elizabeth Ann Lewis, Rebecca Ann Burcham daughter of John Francis Burcham Sr and Sarah Elizabeth Sowards. Submitted by James Burcham
- Rachel Ann Kearns Hunt 1857-1958 (3 KB)
Rachel Ann Kearns ( Aaron, Archibald ) came with her family in a covered wagon from Gallia Co.,OH to Plainview, AR. Source: Burl Hunt Navy346@aol,com
- Grandmother Ida Rosalie Null 1866-1919 taken 1891 (44 KB)
Ida was daughter of William Harrison Null and Missouri Ann Clark who was daughter of William Clark & Rebecca Lewis daughter of Wilson Lewis and Sarah E Burcham. Ida and John Wilson Lewis are 1st cousins once removed. Submitted by Lillian Lewis Baldwin
- Emma Greeley Null 1871-1950 (12 KB)
Daughter of William Harrison Null and Missouri Ann Clark. She was married to David Weslie Wall.
- Thomas Jefferson Lewis and Elizabeth M Kirtman (109 KB)
Thomas Jefferson Lewis 1863-1938 son of James J Lewis and Rebecca Bird ( Courtesy of Claudie Fulks at: borowicz@qwest.net )
- Grandfather John Wilson Lewis 1856-1949 (15 KB)
John son of Samuel F Lewis and Rachel Dillon , was born in Scottown, Lawrence Co., OH. He was a large stocky man 6ft tall. He married Ida Roslie Null. He lived on a 200 acre farm in Rome Twp. on route 217 at Platform hill.
- Henry B Sowards 1828-1916 (187 KB)
Owner Betty Wiegart submitted by Tammy Sowards Johnson. Henry B (Thomas, Isaac John, Isaac)was married to Mary Matilda Brumfield.
- Jennie Bertha Dillon 1874-1954 (72 KB)
Jennie Bertha Dillon daughter of William S Dillon and Rachel Reed married John E Fulks. Taken 1954 Owner Claude borowicz@qwest.net
- My mother Minnie Belle Kearns 1887-1954 (43 KB)
Minnie was daughter of William Brady Kearns and Maletha Haskins married William Elmer Lewis son of John Wilson Lewis and Ida Roselie Null. After her husband died in 1927 Minnie continued on the farm with her eight children until 1941 when the boys went into service.
- Mary Matilda Johnson Sowards 1833-1916 (170 KB)
Owner Betty Wiegart submitted by Tammy Sowards Johnson. Mary was wife of Henry B Sowards
- Elizabeth Maybelle Kirtman 1875- (67 KB)
Elizabeth M daughter of Nicholas G Kirtman and Mary C Morrison married Thomas Jefferson Lewis.Taken 1970 at home. Owner Claude borowicz@qwest.net
Owner
- My father William Elmer Lewis 1884-1927 (12 KB)
William was son of John Wilson Lewis and Ida Rosalie Null. He was married to Minnie Belle Kearns daughter of William Brady Kearns and Maletha Haskins. He had 13 children and lived in Rome Twp., Lawrence Co., OH at Platform Hill on Rt. 217. He farmed his 91 acres plus 88 acres he rented from his father. He worked in two coal mines in Rappsburg and later at AC&F in Huntington, WV. He was injured from a fall from one of the RR cars. He died at the early age of 43.
- Mary Catherine Lewis 1841 (12 KB)
Mary was daughter of James J Lewis and Elizabeth Ashbury. Mary married Griffith S Sowards. Mary was listed in May 10 1910 census as widow 13 ch. 11 living, with son George. Owner James Burcham, submitted by Raymond H Honaker
- Arthur F Lewis 1894-1969 & Clara M Kragel Wedding (30 KB)
Arthur F Lewis>Alfonzo C>Joshua>John "The Baptist">Samuel wedding picture September 18, 1922 Columbus, OH picture sent from Donald & Rhonda Fouts
- William Elmer Lewis and Minnie Belle Kearns Family (30 KB)
This all the children except Otha Lewis the oldest. L-R Chester 1917-, Jessie 1913-1985, William 1915-1987, Alvin 1910-1994, Helen 1923-, Donald 1920-2000 and John 1911-1998
- Minnie Helen Lewis 1923-Jul 29, 2005 Hudson, FL (13 KB)
Wife of Raymond H Honaker who made this web page to insure that her ancestors and dependants will be remembered.
- George S Lewis 1863-1940 and Hannah Thronton (17 KB)
George S Lewis (Jessie Burcham>Samuel>John>Samuel)Standing L-R Vernie, Warden & Susie setting George S and Hannah Thornton submitted by Frieda Schutte March 3 2005
- My oldest brother Otha Leland Lewis 1909-1978 (11 KB)
Otha was a farmer and sunday school teacher in the Baptist Church. He married Lovell L Smith and had a son David.
- Sidney Angeline Lewis 1859-1938 (14 KB)
Sidney was daughter of William Lewis and Sarah Clark. Sidney married 1st William Sinclair Casey and 2nd William Paul Dehart.Picture submitted by Carrie Stone
- Rebecca Isabella Lewis 1861-1937 taken abt. 1920 (11 KB)
Rebecca is daughter of Samuel F Lewis & Rachael Dillon with 9 year old grandson Vincent Odell Sowards abt. 1911-1989 son of George Calvin Sowards and Nannie Black. Rebecca married James Sowards 1857-1927 son of John P Sowards and Jane H Null. Submitted by Delma & Marcella Sowards
- John Sowards and Sarah Cole Reunion Wells Co., IN (104 KB)
Taken about 1900. Sarah Cole in second row center with a cross collar. Three people to left of Sarah are sons Thomas J and William Soward possibly next person is a son ? Sarah Perry is first girl setting on ground in the front on the left. Wesley Perry is setting on the ground directly to the left of the round planter. He has a light colored shirt. Carrie Perry is in the last row in the center of the middle door. She has an upsweep hair-do. Martin Perry, holding William Kenneth Perry, is in the next to top row behind the round planter. He has a dark full beard. His wife, Lucetta May Sowards, could be standing to the left of him. Maybe you can name other people ? submitted by Cleo Griffith January 2003.
- Martha "Mattie" Jane Lewis 1886-1974 (27 KB)
Mattie was daughter of Samuel Lewis 1852-1908 and Nancy Ann Coffman 1850-1938. She married William Burl Michael Janey 1878-1957 submitted by Carrie Stone
- John Sowards & Sarah Cole Family 1876 (170 KB)
John Sowards 1815-1880,( Robert S,Thomas, Isaac I)Wells Co., IN Back Row L-R unknown,Albert,unknown, Benjamin, Middle Row L-R Wesley, John (father), Sarah Cole(mother),Sarah Ellen, Front Row L-R John M,Thomas J, Robert, William Sowards. The unknown names are Rosannah and Nancy. Submitted by Cleo Griffin January 2003.
- Edgar Janey & Josie (27 KB)
Son of William Burl Michael Janey and Martha "Mattie" Jane Lewis. submitted by Carrie Stone
- Joshua Lewis 1806-1859 (19 KB)
This Tin Type picture was submitted by Donna Eloise Lewis and Michael J Frey. The same picture was in the Gallia Co., OH People In History To 1980 listed as Captain Joshua Lewis by R Lewis Sakal. Some believe this might be a picture of Joshua Lewis Jr who was in Civil War but not as officer.
- Norman & Albert Thornton Families 1903 Coffey, KS (20 KB)
Norman & Albert Thornton are sons of Henry Warden Thornton>John Henry>Ruben>John.
L-R Norman Thornton, baby Esta, Ernest, Clara, mother Mary, Homer (in front of Mary)Mabel, Emeline Schaaf (mother of Mary and Dora Alice), Clarence (son of Albert),Albert Thornton holding baby Nellie Mae, Loy and Dora Alice. Submitted by Rev. Michael L Brown
- Henry Warden Thornton 1825-1918 Family (22 KB)
Henry W Thornton>John Henry>Ruben>John with many of his grandchildren.Back row L-R Ray Thornton,Warden Lewis, Ernest Thornton, Homer Thornton, (son of Isaac),Homer Thornton,(son of Norman), Melbra Thornton, Emmett Tope,Clarence Lewis,Heber Tope,and Chester Thornton.Front row L-R Belva Thornton, Olive Thornton,Verna Lewis, Effie Notter, Virge Thornton, Chester Thornton,Henry Warden (Grandfather),Esta Thornton, (the small child), Ella White, Rena Thornton, Clara Thornton and Susie Lewis.Submitted by Rev. Michael L Brown
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