Bob & Betty Smither of Louisville, KY:Information about Major John I Lewis
Maj. Major John I Lewis (b. Abt. 1635, d. date unknown)
Notes for Major John I Lewis:
[smither.ged]
Had to have reached majority by 9/30/1656, Sorley argues (23).
By report, educated in England.Became owner of Chemokins estate after Wm's death.Also had land in Gloucester & Kent cos. by Poropotank Creek.Acted as Public Surveyor.Further bio data in Sorley (27ff).
Another John Lewis family immigrated abt 1653 & settled in the same general area;may have been related.Wife Lydia, sons William, Edward & John Jr. (29)
More About Major John I Lewis and Isabella Miller:
Marriage: Abt. 1666
Children of Major John I Lewis and Isabella Miller are:
- Edward Lewis, d. date unknown.
- +"Councillor" John II Lewis, b. November 30, 1669, VA, d. November 14, 1725, Warner Hall, Gloucester Co., VA.