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Married last name White. Lived in Piedmont, MO

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1940 Census:

Name: Claud Miller
Respondent: Yes
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: St Francois, St Francois, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940:
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: St Francois, St Francois, Missouri
Residence in 1935: St Francois
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 3B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 54
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 56
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
Claud Miller 33 Head
Anna Miller
24 Wife
Clauda Miller
13 Daughter
Betty Ann Miller
12 Daughter
David Miller
9 Son

Birthdate/location from WW11 Draft Registration

Died:
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Name
Claude George Miller
Gender
Male
Death Age
82
Birth Date
9 Feb 1903
Birth Place
Irondale
Residence Place
Farmington
Death Date
24 May 1985
Death Place
St. Louis
Burial Place
Farmington
Obituary Date
28 May 1985
Obituary Place
Flat River, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
George Miller; Ella Hopkins Miller
Spouse
Anna Lewis Miller
Child
Betty Curran; David Miller; Tom Miller
Siblings
Virgil; Ada Craig; Myrtle Denman; Irvin Miller

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 186017344

Claude married Anna Lewis on 07 Apr 1925 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Anna (daughter of Robert Lee Lewis and Elma Maggie Sheldon) was born on 22 Jan 1900 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 04 Aug 1988 in Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Lewis Cemetery, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!MARRIAGE LICENSE

STATE OF MISSOURI ...COUNTY OF IRON ...This License Authorizes any Judge, Justice of the Peace, Licensed or Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, or any other person authorized under the Laws of this State, to Solemnize Marriage Between Robert L. Lewis of Des Arc County of Iron and State of No., who is over the age of twenty one years, and Maggie E. Sheldin of Annapolis in the County of Iron and State of No., who is over the age of eighteen years.

Witness my hand as Circuit Clerk and Ex Officio Recorder, with the seal of

office hereto affixed, at my office in Ironton No the 4th day of April 1891.
By Arthur Huff, Deputy. J. Huff, Circuit Clerk and Ex Officio Recorder.

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STATE OF MISSOURI ...COUNTY OF IRON ...This is to certify that the undersigned a Justice of the Peace did, at Annapolis in said County, on the 5 day of April A. D. 1891 unite in Marriage the above named persons.

J.B. Hampton, JP
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The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for record in my office on the 6th day of April 1891.

J. Huff, Circuit Clerk and Ex Officio Recorder.
(Copy of certificate received from Carolyn Keathley McBurney in June 1991)

!OBITUARY
AGED MAN KILLS SELF
BLACK RIVER MAN SHOOTS HIMSELF AND DIES

This community was shocked and grieved last Friday to hear that Robert Lee (known as Bob) Lewis of Black River, had shot himself that day. Outside of his being in bad health for some time no reason could be ascribed for the act.

He was born on January 26, 1867 and was 75 years old. He had lived around Annapolis all his life. On April 25, 1891, more than 52 years ago, he was married to Elma Maggie Sheldon. To this union was born 12 children, four dying in infancy and one, Edna, passing away at the age of 13. The seven, who with the wife, survive are: Mrs. Macey Slusher, of St. Louis; Mrs. Shirley Johnson, Annapolis; Mrs. Anna Miller and Freddie, the surviving son, both of St. Louis; Mrs. Clara Brown, of Annapolis; Mrs. Mary Trask,of Dexter; Mrs. Maxine Trask, of St. Louis.

Mr. Lewis was converted at an early age and joined the Presbyterian church. He lived a useful life, happy in his work and was loved by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Annapolis. The service was in the charge of Rev. Everett Lewis, formerly of Sabula, but now of Ironton, and was assisted by Rev. Paler and Rev. Curt. Burial was at the Lewis cemetery at Leadanna. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ...Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri...Friday, July 9, 1943)

!OBITUARY
ANNAPOLIS RESIDENT DIES OF
GUN--SHOT WOUND

Robert Lee Lewis, well known and highly regarded citizen of the south end of the county, was found dead a hundred yards or so from his farm hose last Friday from gun shot wounds, accidentally or self inflicted, no one seemingly certain which. At first word came here that he had shot himself, but this has since been discounted to a certain degree as no one can give any reasonable cause for such decision. It is said that he had gone, with his Winchester Rifle, to the rear of his hose where skunks had been catching chickens, supposedly to kill skunks, as he had done the previous few days. To get where the varmints were would necessitate climbing a fence where he was found after a shot was heard by members of the family, and they are more or less of the opinion that in attempting to cross the fence the gun was accidentally discharged, the bullet striking his in the chest. An ambulance was summoned immediately but Mr. Lewis expired before reaching the hospital.

Robert Lee Lewis, son of William and Abigail Lewis, was born near Annapolis, No., January 26, 1867, and departed this life July 2, 1943, being aged 75 years, 4 months and 24 days. A little more than fifty two years ago, on April 5, 1891, he was married toElsa Maggie Sheldon. To this union were born 12 children, four dying in infancy, and one, Edna, passing away at 13 years of age. The seven, who with the widow, survive, are: Mrs. Macey Slusher, St. Louis; Mrs. Shirley Johnson, Annapolis; Mrs. Anna Millerand Freddie, the one surviving son, St. Louis; Mrs. Clara Brown, Annapolis; Mrs. Mary Trask, Dexter; Mrs. Maxine Trask, St. Louis.

Also left to mourn his passing are 24 grandchildren, one great grandchild, two sisters, Mrs. Martha Keathley, Ironton; Mrs. Kate Robinson, Des Arc; five brothers, Jerome and J.M., Des Arc; Fred, Cape Girardeau; John, Flat River, and William of St. Louis.

Deceased was converted at an early age and became a member of the Presbyterian church. He lived a useful life, happy in his work, and was loved by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church, Annapolis, Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E.E. Lewis, of Ironton, assisted by Rev. Paler and Rev. Curt of Annapolis, with interment in the Lewis Cemetery, near there, in charge of N.R. White and Sons, Ironton.

The Register extends profound sympathy to the family in their sad bereavement.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper ...Ironton, Iron County, NO ...July 8, 1943)

!NOTES

Robert Lee Lewis is buried in the Lewis Cemetery in Annapolis, Missouri.
(Information from his daughter, Mary Lewis Trask, was received from Mary Lu Politte in September 1992)

EDNA LEWIS b. 13 Feb 1893 d. 18 Feb 1906
MACEY LEWIS b. 25 Jan 1896 d. 1 May 1988
SHIRLEY LEWIS b. 1 Aug 1898
ANNIE LEWIS b. 22 Jan 1900 d. 5 Aug 1988
FREDDIE LEWIS b. 25 Jut 1901 d. 29 Aug 1980
ELMA LEWIS b. 26 Jan 1903 d. 27 Jan 1903
ROBERT LEWIS b. 22 Apr 1904 d. 4 May 1904
CLARA LEWIS b. 8 Mar 1909
MARY LEE LEWIS b. 28 Jan 1914
MAXINE FREDIA LEWIS b. 18 Oct 1919

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 112411511

Robert married Elma Maggie Sheldon on 05 Apr 1891 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Elma (daughter of James B. Sheldon) was born on 03 Feb 1873 in Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States; died on 03 Apr 1965 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Lewis Cemetery, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maggie Elma Shelden was the daughter of Maggie Maria (Sanders) and James Shelden.
(Information was supplied to Mary Lu Politte by Maggie's daughter, Mary Lewis Trask)

!OBITUARY

Mrs. Elma M. Lewis, long time resident of Annapolis in the south end of the county, but who for some time past had been living with a daughter, Mrs. Andy Trask, of the Belleview community, passed away of infirmities at the local hospital, last Saturday. Mrs. Lewis, who had been bedfast for quite some time, was 92 years and 2 months of age. Five other daughters besides Mrs. Trask, one son with other relatives survive and are offered every sympathy in their hour of despair. Last rites were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Presbyterian Church at Annapolis and interment made in the Lewis cemetery at the latter place. White Service.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper ...Ironton, Missouri ...April 8, 1965)

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

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1830 Census:

Name George Lewis
Home in 1830 (City, County, State) Cocke, Tennessee
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 3
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 1
Free White Persons - Under 20 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 2
Total Free White Persons 6
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored) 6

1850 Census:

Name: George Lewis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 48
Birth Year: abt 1802
Birthplace: Northealen
[North Carolina, USA]
Home in 1850: Marion, Tennessee, USA
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Agriculture
Real Estate: 600
Line Number: 20
Dwelling Number: 145
Family Number: 145
Inferred Spouse:
Elizabeth Lewis
Inferred Child:
John Lewis
William Lewis
Martha Lewis
George Lewis
Elizabeth Lewis
Andrew Lewis
James Lewis
Household Members (Name) Age
George Lewis 48
Elizabeth Lewis 47
John Lewis 21
William Lewis 16
Martha Lewis 13
George Lewis 11
Elizabeth Lewis 9
Andrew Lewis 6
James Lewis 4


Enlisted in Confederate Army:

William enlisted Oct 4, 1862 in Pocahontas, AR. His brothers John and Andrew and Benjamin Lewis all enlisted in Pocahontas, AR on Dec 22, 1862

Benjamin was captured 25 Dec 1863 and died of pneumonia 30 Jan 1964 in a Union prison in St. Louis.

Benjamin and Naoma Lewis’s children were raised by two of his brothers and a sister:

From 1870 Census:

William Lewis and wife Abigail raised Nancy and William
Andrew Lewis and wife Angeline raised Martha Mary “Polly” (listed as Mary in 1870 Census) and Daniel

Elizabeth Lewis and her husband Thomas Jackson raised Naoma (Omy)

It is not known who raised the other children:
(Neither in 1870 Census)

Elizabeth
Kesiah “Kizzy” Kizzy married Andrew Ruble in 1877

Find A Grave Memorial #70692050

Known as Billie/Billy and Uncle Billie/Uncle Billy


!MARRIAGE This is to certify that I united in the bonds of marriage William Lewis and Abigail Johnson on the 30th day of October 1857 both of Iron County No.

John Bounds J.P. Filed & Recorded the 13th day of December 1857

John Edwards clerk (copy in possession of Linda Lewis on 2/16/1990)

!CENSUS

1870 census ...31 Range 3 East, Iron county, Missouri ...William Lewis was born in Tennessee. William (age 38) is a farmer with real estate valued at $675 and his personal property is valued at $200. Abigail (age 34) was born in Kentucky and keeps house. William nor Abigail can read or write. The other six members of the household were born in Missouri and are: Marion (12); John (8); Andrew (5); Robert (2); Nancy (15); and William (9). Marion, John, Nancy and William went to school in the year. (NOTE: William and Nancy are thought to be William's niece and nephew)

1880 census ...Union township, Iron county, Missouri ...William Lewis (46 years old) is a farmer. He was born in Tennessee and both his parents were born in North Carolina. Abigail (age 40) keeps house and is William's wife. Abigail and both her parents were born in Kentucky. Abigail and William's children were born in Missouri and are: Marion (21); John (17); Andy (14); Lee (12); Mary (10); Jerome (8); Martha (6); William (4); and Catherine (1). Catherine had the measles when the census was taken. Marionand John listed far@ laborer as their occupations. Andy, Lee, Jerome and Mary attended school within the census year. There were three other household members: William Lewis (age 19), Elosia Norris (age 16) and Minerva Hale (age 18). William is a nephew of William and Abigaill's. He is a laborer and was born in Missouri. His father was born in Tennessee. Elosia and Minerva were servants. Elosia and William cannot read or write. Elosia was born in Missouri. Minerva and both her parents were born in Ten

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

'Uncle Billy' Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, is very sick at his home near Des Arc. We hope to hear of an early improvement in his condition. (IRON COUNTY RESISTER newspaper...March 8, 1900...Missouri)

!OBITUARY

"Wm. Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home near Des Arc Sunday night after a long illness, aged about sixty five years. The deceased had lived in this county nearly all his life, and was well known throughout the county. He leaves a widow and eight children to mourn his demise and revere his memory. 'Uncle Billy' was an upright man and good citizen and the people of the community wherein he made his hose will long cherish his memory, and recall his many virtues. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Des Arc Monday evening. Peace to his ashes!' (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper ...Missouri...April 12, 1900...copied by Billie J. Lewis)


!OBITUARY
WILLIAM LEWIS
Died, near Des Arc, No., April 9, 1900, at 12:45 A.M. Uncle Billy Lewis, aged about 65 years, was born in Tennessee. Emigrated to this state with his parents when a small boy. Was married to
Miss Abby Johnson in 1857. From this union ten children were born, seven boys and three girls, nine of whom survive his and all of whom were present around his bedside when he died. In the death of Uncle Billy Lewis, his wife has lost a kind and amiable husband his children an affectionate father, and the community in which he lived a noble and worthy citizen and neighbor He had been an invalid for about fourteen or fifteen years before he died being the result of a fall from a horse. Although an invalid,he was cheerful and entertaining in his conversation, energetic in business, and a good manager. He never belonged to any church, but before he died he told the writer that he believed that he had made peace with his God and is now asleep in Jesus awaiting the resurrection morning to receive a crown of life. I want to say to the bereaved family, 'Weep not as those that have no hope, for blessed are they that die trusting in the Lord.'

A Neighbor
(SOURCE: IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper April 26, 1900)

!NOTES

William Lewis is buried in the Des Arc (Mountain View) Cemetery in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

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!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

"Uncle Billy" Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, is very sick at his home near Des Arc. We hope to hear of an early improvement in his condition.

(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper...March 8, 1900...Missouri)

!OBITUARY

Wm. Lewis, an old and highly respected citizen of the county, died at his home near Des Arc Sunday night after a long illness, aged about sixty—five years. The deceased had lived in this county nearly all his life, and was well known throughout the county. He leaves a widow and eight children to mourn his demise and revere his memory. "Uncle Billy" was an upright man and good citizen and the people of the community wherein he made his home will long cherish his memory, and recall his many virtues. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Des Arc Monday evening. Peace to his ashes!’ (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper...Missouri...April 12, 1900...copied by Billie J. Lewis)

!OBITUARY

WILLIAM LEWIS

Died, near Des Arc, Mo., April 9, 1900, at 12:45 A.M. Uncle Billy Lewis, aged about 65 years, was born in Tennessee. Emigrated to this state with his parents when a small boy. Was married to Miss Abby Johnson in 1857. From this union ten children were born, seven boys and three girls, nine of whom survive him and all of whom were present around his bedside when he died. In the death of Uncle Billy Lewis, his wife has lost a kind and amiable husband his children an affectionate father, and the community inwhich he lived a noble and worthy citizen and neighbor. He had been an invalid for about fourteen or fifteen years before he died being the result of a fall from a horse. Although an invalid, he was cheerful and entertaining in his conversation, energetic in business, and a good manager. He never belonged to any church, but before he died he told the writer that he believed that he had made peace with his God and is now asleep in Jesus awaiting the resurrection morning to receive a crown of life. I wa

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Find A Grave Memorial #70692050

Gravemarker GPS: 37.284276, -90.626932

William married Abigail Johnson on 30 Oct 1857 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Abigail (daughter of Edward Jackson Johnson and Ruth Trout) was born on 04 Feb 1840 in , Floyd County, Kentucky, USA; died on 25 Dec 1919 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!OBITUARY
DES ARC ITEMS

Mrs. Wm. Lewis, 79 years old, who had been sick for a long time, died Thursday night. She was the mother of Jerome, Marion, James, and John Lewis. Her remains are to be buried beside those of her late husband in the Des Arc cemetery.

There were 51 relatives present at Mrs. Lewis' funeral. She had a number of children and grandchildren. (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Missouri...January 1, 1920)

!DEATH CERTIFICATE

Mrs. Abbie Johnson Lewis was born on February 4, 1840 in Tennessee. The names of her parents were unknown but her father was also born in Tennessee. Abbie was the widow of William Lewis and was a housewife. The informant was Jerome Lewis. She died in Union Township, Iron County, Missouri on December 25, 1919. She was 79 years, 10 months and 21 days at the time of her death. Dr. N.A. Farr of Des Arc had attended Abby from June 1919 to December 23, 1919. He gave the cause of death as pulmonary abscess. Abbie was buried on December 26, 1919 in the Des Arc Cemetery.


1850 Census:

Name Abigail Johnson
Sex Female
Age 10
Birth Year (Estimated) 1840
Birthplace Kentucky
Race White
Ethnicity American
Event Type Census
Event Date 1850
Event Place Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Event Place (Original) Floyd county, Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Household Identifier 57
House Number 57
Line Number 35
Schedule Type 1850 Population
Affiliate Publication Number M432
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Other People on This Record


Ruth Johnson
F
47
Virginia


Sarah Johnson
F
19
Kentucky


Campbell Johnson
M
16
Kentucky


Jackson Johnson
M
14
Kentucky


Letta Johnson
F
12
Kentucky


Parallee Johnson
F
8
Kentucky


William Johnson
M
21
Kentucky


Mahala Johnson
F
11
Kentucky



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Richard Pingilley:

Abigail came to Iron Co. when her brother Campbell migrated
there circa 1855.

From Audra Genna 5/21/00:

Hi! I just received your email. I am almost certain that your great
grandmother Abigail Johnson is the sister of my great grandfather Campbell
Johnson. My great grandfather Campbell Johnson was born March
1834 in floyd county Kentucky. He had a older sister Elizabeth Johnson born
in Virginia and a older brother born in Virginia. Elizabeth married William
Riley Mead aug. 08, 1841 in Floyd County, Kentucky. Elizabeth and her
husband and children John & his wife mary and my great grandfather Campbell
came to Reynolds County, Mo about 1855. On June 29, 1860 Campbell
married Charlotte Hannah in Iron County.
I have reason to beleive that Ruth Trout and Edward Johnson are
the parents of my great grandfather. I had contact with a man from Illinois
and in his notes Christian Trout & Mary elizabeth Gearhart are the parents
of Ruth Trout. and in these notes was my Aunt Elizabeth Johnson and her
husband William Riley Mead and their daughter Rossanah Mead that
married James K. Polk Randolph, he also listed Ruth Trouts brothers and sisters
and their spouses. and their children but they didn't know who Ruth &
Edwards children were. I contacted Cathy Hamilton from floyd county Kentucky
for a 1850 look up on a Ruth or edward Johnson and she found Ruth Johnson the
1850 Floyd County Census with her children.

Ruth Johnson 47 VA
Sarah 19Ky
Campbell 16 Ky
Jackson 14
Letta 12 Ky
Abigail 10 Ky
Paralee 8 Ky
William 21 Ky
Mahala 21 Ky

So I am almost certain I have found great grandfather Campbell's parents
plus his siblings.

My grandfather was named Edward Jackson Johnson. Let me know
what you think or if you find anything. My great grandfather died in Reynolds
county, Mo and is buried in Iron County, mo in the rutter Cemetery.

From Rich Pingilly 3/28/00:
I also had read that Abigail Johnson was from Pike Co. and had
found the seven-year-old daughter of Bailey and Rebecca Johnson
on the 1850 Pike County census. Since she is still there on the 1860
census (ours was in Iron Co. and married in 1860) AND since this Abigail
married Jefferson Johnson, I was confused. Then I read a GenForum
entry about a Campbell Johnson who came to Iron Co. around 1855 from KY
and my interest was piqued since our Abigail was from KY and
married in 1857.
I then found the Johnsons on the 1850 Floyd Co., KY census.

Ruth Johnson 47 VA
Sarah 19 KY
Campbell 16 KY
Jackson 14 KY
Letta 12 KY
Abigail 10 KY (ours was born 4 Feb. 1840)
Parallee 8 KY
William 21 KY
Mahala 21 KY

Edward had died between 1843 (last land entry) and 1847
(Ruth Johnson mentioned alone in father's will--other children mentioned
with spouse). I don't know if Ruth came with Campbell and
Abigail to Iron Co. or not. Campbell married in Iron Co. in 1860 and
Abigail in 1857. Mud Creek, where Edward owned land, is just inside the
Floyd Co. line.
The Johnsons had dealings in Pike Co. since Ruth's parents lived in
Pike Co. and John (Edward and Ruth's oldest son) married in Pike Co.

Rich

Died:
Find a Grave #70692074

Surviving Children:

Francis Marion Lewis
John Lewis
Robert Lee Lewis
Jerome Bonaparte Lewis
Martha Evaline Keathley
William Walter Lewis
Katherine "Katie" Robinson
Fred Lewis
James Monroe Lewis

Children who preceded her:
Elizabeth Lewis
Andrew "Andy" Lewis
Mary Jane Lewis

Notes:

!NOTES

Abigail 'Abby' Lewis was born in Pike County, Kentucky on February 4, 1840. It is said that her mother drowned in some river, although what river and under what circumstances is not certain. One source says that she drowned when she fell off of a gangplank and into the Big Sandy River in West Virginia. Abigail died December 25, 1919 and is buried in Des Arc, Missouri. (Information sent to Linda Lewis in June 1991 from Carolyn Keathley McBurney)

!OBITUARY
DES ARC ITEMS

Mrs. Wm. Lewis, 79 years old, who had been sick for a long time, died Thursday night. She was the mother of Jerome, Marion, James, and John Lewis. Her remains are to be buried beside those of her late husband in the Des Arc cemetery.

There were 51 relatives present at Mrs. Lewis' funeral. She had a number of children and grandchildren. (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Missouri...January 1, 1920)

!DEATH CERTIFICATE

Mrs. Abbie Johnson Lewis was born on February 4, 1840 in Tennessee. The names of her parents were unknown but her father was also born in Tennessee. Abbie was the widow of William Lewis and was a housewife. The informant was Jerome Lewis. She died in Union Township, Iron County, Missouri on December 25, 1919. She was 79 years, 10 months and 21 days at the time of her death. Dr. N.A. Farr of Des Arc had attended Abby from June 1919 to December 23, 1919. He gave the cause of death as pulmonary abscess. Abbie was buried on December 26, 1919 in the Des Arc Cemetery.

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

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