John Lewis 1
- Born: 17 Jan 1694, Gloucester County, Virginia, USA
- Marriage (1): Frances Fielding
- Died: 1754, Gloucester County, Virginia, USA at age 60
- Buried: Warner Hall Graveyard, Naxera, Gloucester County, Virginia, USA 2
General Notes:
A merchant and planter.
One of a long line of John Lewises, this John is alternately referred to as Jr., III, or IV, depending on the source document. Most sources agree that he was born on March 22, though the year differs; 1694 and 1702 are the most frequently-cited years.
Of "Warner Hall" Plantation.
Henrico County Will Book - Will of William Lewis (oral will) 24 Dec 1706
To eldest son John, the plantation where I live, 100 acres purchased of William Porter, Jr. on north side of the White Oak Swamp.
Col. John4 Lewis (John3, John2, John1) was born in 1694. He married Frances Fielding, daughter of Henry Fielding, circa 1718; 1st wife. He married Priscilla Churchill, daughter of Col. William Churchill and Elizabeth Armistead, not later than 1735; 2nd wife, 2nd husband.
He resided at 'Warner Hall', Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., VA.
Frances Fielding was born between 1700 and 1704 at Virginia. She died on 27 Oct 1731.
Known children of Col. John4 Lewis and Frances Fielding were as follows:
i. Col. Warner5 Lewis, born 10 Oct 1720 at 'Warner Hall', Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., VA; married Eleanor Bowles.
ii. John Lewis was born in 1723. He was baptized in 1723 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., VA. He died on 20 Nov 1727.
iii. Gen. Fielding Lewis, born 7 Jul 1725 at Gloucester Co., VA; marr.
Contributor: Lisa Hesterman (48229101)
John married Frances Fielding. (Frances Fielding was born about 1688-1702 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA, died on 27 Oct 1731 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA 2 and was buried in Warner Hall Graveyard, Naxera, Gloucester County, Virginia, USA 2.)
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