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SSDI:

Name: Rebecca A. West
Social Security Number: 492-42-4362
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1940
Issue Year: 1955
Issue State: Missouri
Last Residence: 72118, North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas
Death Date: 25 Nov 2005

Died:
Name: Rebecca A. Lewis Lewis
Gender: Female
Death Age: 65
Birth Date: 29 Jul 1940
Marriage Date: 2 Feb 1958
Death Date: 29 Nov 2005
Death Place: Little Rock, Ark.
Obituary Date: 30 Nov 2005
Obituary Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Spouse:
Earl G. West
Child:
Shari McClendon
Terry West



REBECCA "BECKY" WEST, 65, died Nov. 25, 2005, at Baptist Medical Hospital, Little Rock, Ark. She was an active member of the Church of Christ and had been employed by C.A.C. High School, North Little Rock. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Earl West; two children, Terry West of Memphis and Shari McClendon of Josephine, Texas; four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at C.A.C. Auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, at 2 p.m. - Arkansas Democrat Gazette 16 Dec 2005

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Family/Spouse: Earl G. West. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
WWII Draft Registration

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 170273917

Almo married Bessie Dent on 18 Sep 1930 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States. Bessie (daughter of Frank J. Dent and Chloa Sanders) was born on 8 Feb 1907 in Vanduser, Scott County, Missouri, United States; died on 1 Jun 2005 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Poplar Bluff City Cemetery, Butler County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1910 Census:

Name: Bessie Dent
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Date: 1907
[1907]
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: Morley, Scott, Missouri, USA
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Frank Dent
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Name: Clay Dent
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: 0
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Frank Dent
34 Head
Clay Dent
27 Wife
Elsie Dent
5 Daughter
Bessie Dent 3 Daughter
Frank Dent
0 Son
Fred Dent
0 Son

1920 Census:

Name: Bessie M Dent
Age: 13
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1920: Anderson, New Madrid, Missouri
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Frank J Dent
Mother's Name: Cloe B Dent
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: None
Attended School: yes
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Frank J Dent 44 Head
Cloe B Dent 40 Wife
Elsie J Dent 14 Daughter
Bessie M Dent 13 Daughter
Fred J Dent 10 Son
Frank J Dent 10 Son
Jessie Dent 5 Daughter

1930 Census:

Name: Bessie Dent
Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age in 1930: 23
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: St Louis, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri, USA
Map of Home: St Louis, St. Louis (Independent City), Missouri
Street Address: North 20th Street
Ward of City: 18 pt
Block: 2331
House Number: 1825
Dwelling Number: 113
Family Number: 213
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Washerwomen
Industry: Laundry
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members Age Relationship
Chloa Dent 45 Head
Bessie Dent 23 Daughter
Fred J Dent 20 Son
Frank J Dent 20 Son
Jesse C Dent 16 Daughter

1940 Census:

Name: Bessie Lewis
Respondent: Yes
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
Street: Lowell
House Number: 8852
Inferred Residence in 1935: St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
Residence in 1935: St Louis
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 2B
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Almo Lewis 38 Head
Bessie Lewis 33 Wife
Kenneth Roglen 8 Orphan

SS Applications and claims:
Name: Bessie M Lewis
[Bessie Mae Dent]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1907
Birth Place: Van Dusser, Missouri
[Van Dusser|]
Death Date: 1 Jun 2005
Claim Date: 30 Dec 1967
Father:
Frank J Dent
Mother:
Chloe B Sanders
SSN: 490012712
Citizenship or Alien Status: U.S. citizen.
Notes: 02 Jun 1988: Name listed as BESSIE M LEWIS

SSDI:

Name: Bessie M. Lewis
Social Security Number: 490-01-2712
Birth Date: 8 Feb 1907
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: Missouri
Last Residence: 63901, Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri
Death Date: 1 Jun 2005

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 170273858

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findagrave.com memorial # 78687313

John married Caroline "Carrie" Victoria Shipley on 27 May 1896 in , Butler County, Missouri, USA. Caroline was born on 21 Apr 1878 in , Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA; died on 09 Aug 1918 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 63121765

Frank married Chloa Sanders on 14 Jan 1901. Chloa died on 2 Jul 1952 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!AGRICULTURE CENSUS

1870 MISSOURI AGRICULTURE CENSUS …PAGE NUMBER 1 2 Schedule 3 Productions of Agriculture in Township N 32 Range 3 East in the County of Iron in the State of Missouri. Post Office Ironton

1. Name of Agent, Owner, or Manager Robert Lewis

2. Acres of improved land 50

3. Acres of unimproved wood land 370

5. Present cash value of fare $2000
6. Value of faring implements and machinery 1100
LIVE STOCK, JUNE 1, 1810
B. Horses 4
9. Mules and Asses 5
10. Milch Cows 3
12. Other Cattle 3
13. Sheep 14
14. Swine 15
15. Value of all live stock $713
PRODUCE DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 1, 1870
17. Bushels of Miner Wheat 40
19. Bushels of Indian Corn 300
20. Bushels of Oats 40
26. Pounds of Wool 17
28. Bushels of Irish Potatoes 6
30. Value of Orchard Products $10
32. Produce of Market Gardens $5
37. Bushels of clover seed 1
46. Gallons of Molasses 20
50. Value of Home Manufactures $5
51. Value of Animals slaughtered or sold for slaughter !110
52. TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL FARM PRODUCTION, INCLUDING BETTERMENTS, AND
ADDITIONS TO STOCK $570

!CENSUS

1880 census ...Liberty Township, Iron county, Missouri ... Enumerated by Leroy (?) on the 5th day of June 1880...Robert Lewis (age 53) was the head of the household. He was a farmer. His wife, Mary, keeps house. Mary (age 49) cannot read or write. Robert's parents were both born in Tennessee. Mary's father was born in Georgia and her mother was born in Pennsylvania. Robert and Mary were born in Tennesse. Their 8 children were born in Missouri. Their sons were: We. (age 22); Robertson (age 21); Joel (age 14); John (11) and R.L. (age 7). Their daughters were: M.E. (age 21); Matilda (12) and Lucy (8). None of the children were married. Robertson, M.E., Joel, Matilda, John and Lucy attended school. Matilda, Joel and M.E.'s occupations are 'at home'. Robertson'works on fare' and Me. is a 'laborer'. (NOTE: M.E. and Robertson are both listed as being 211

1900 census ...Liberty Township, Iron County, Missouri ...Robert Lewis (age 73) was born in February 1827. He and his wife, Mary, have been married for 49 years and had 16 children. Twelve of the children are still living. Mary (age 69) was born in June 1830. Mary, Robert and their parents were born in Tennessee. Their two daughters were born in Missouri. Mary E. (age 40) was born in April 1860. Lucy (age 28) was born in July 1871. A grandson, Samuel (age 18), also was in the hose. Samuel was born in March 1882 in Missouri. Robert owns his own farm mortgage free. Samuel is a fare laborer. Everyone in the hose can read, write and speak English except Mary, who cannot read or write.

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Among the callers at the REGISTER office the past week was our venerable friend, 'Uncle Bobbie' Lewis of Sabula. Despite his advanced years, Mr. Lewis is still quite active and is enjoying fairly good health. May he reach the century mark. (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Iron County, MD...Nov. 10, 1898)

!OBITUARY

Word was received in Ironton last Thursday morning of the death of 'Uncle Robby' Lewis, which occurred at his home, near Sabula, the night before at the age of 85 years. The death of Mr. Lewis marks the passing of another of the pioneers. Nearly sixty years ago he located in what is now Iron County and lived there until his death.

Eleven children, sixty grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren survive him. The total number of children and grandchildren is 132, but a number of these are dead. Surely, a retty large family. The remains were interred in the cemetery near Sabula Friday and a large concourse was present. A good man has gone. Peace to his ashes.

(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper Ironton, Iron County, Missouri 3/21/1912)


!OBITUARY
Annapolis News. Robert Lewis, 84 years old, of Carver Creek, died last
Thursday, March 15th, and was buried next day. He was a good man will be
greatly missed.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper Ironton, Iron Co., NO 3/21/1912)


!OBITUARY

Robert Lewis was born February 9, 1827 in Marion Co. Tenn., and died March 3, 1912 being 85 years, 1 month, and 4 days old.

He was married to Mary Griffith July 30, 1851. He moved to Carrol Co.Ark., and in the fall of the same year moved to Iron Co. No.; then to Madison Co. about 1855 or 1856. Sixteen children were born to this union; eleven are now living. (1912) He had 60 grandchildren , 32 great grandchildren alive, and some dead. Total living and dead are 132.

His last years were spent in much suffering. We are taught that through suffering we are made perfect. His words to his grandson are our consolation: He was asked of the future and he said, 'My business here is finished, Tom, I'm waiting on the Lord; letting him use me. I am ready to go.'

Cheer up dear mother and children; all was done that you could do. Now let's be submissive to the will of Him that doeth all things well. 8y and by we will go too.

A Son (This was written by Robert's son, Reverand Joel Lewis.) (Copy received from Leona Sutton Asher in August 1990)

!NOTES

Robert Lewis is buried in Emily's Chapel Cemetery (Carver Creek).

!NOTES

Mary 'Polly' Griffith Lewis was the mother of 16 children. Two children died as infants. One of the children was possibly either Frona or Ivel. Polly is either buried in Lewis Cemetery or Emily's Chapel Cemetery.

Children:
GEORGE LEWIS b. 22 Jun 1852 d. 1938
MARTHA JANE LEWIS b. 27 Aug 1853 d.13 Jul 1925
SAMUEL LEWIS b.5 Jan 1855 d. 11 Dec 1926
SARAH CATHERINE LEWIS b. 28 Apr 1856 d. 20 Feb 1920
WILLIAM A SKIP LEWIS b. 30 Aug 1857 d. 6 Feb 1922
ROBINSON LEWIS b. 13 Apr 1859 d. 28 Sep 1928
MARY E LEWIS b. 15 Apr 1860 d. 2 May 1937
PHOEBE LEWIS b. 24 Jul 1862 d. 16 Aug 1899
JOEL LEWIS b. 2 Jul 1865 d. 11 Apr 1936
MATILDA LEWIS b. 12 Aug 1867 d. 4 Nov 1959
JOHN HIGDON LEWIS b. 13 Nov 1870 d. 25 Nov 1932
LUCY OLLIE LEWIS b. 9 Jul 1871 d. 29 Jan 1963
ROBERT LEE LEWIS b. 2 Feb 1873 d. 5 Feb 1906

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

Buried:
Emily's Chapel Cemetery

Robert married Mary "Polly" Griffith in 1851 in , McMinn County, Tennessee, USA. Mary (daughter of Samuel Patterson Griffith and Sarah Sallie Clemmons) was born on 15 Jun 1831 in , Marion County, Tennessee, USA; died on 05 Apr 1916 in Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Emily's Chapel Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!OBITUARY
OBITUARY OF MARY (POLLY) LEWIS
APRIL 5, 1916

Mary, commonly known as Polly Lewis, was born in Tenn. June 15, 1831. Her maiden name was 6riffith. She was married to Robert Lewis in Tenn. They moved to Arkansas, then to Missouri, settled on Carver Creek 2 1/2 miles frog Sabula, in 1852. She departed this life April 5, 1916, aged 84 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She was the mother of 16 children, of whom 11 are living, 67 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren.

She was a member of the United Baptist church at Big Creek for almost half century. The remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Emily Chapel burying grounds to await the raising of the just. Elder John Proffit preached the funeral services, with Elder J. R. Singleton concluding.

Being feeble for the past several months yet cheerful, we expected a sudden departure, but not as it was. Working all day at her carpet rags, eating a hearty supper and going to bed as usual. The old home was wrapped in darkness and slumber with its four occupants. In the first hour of the new day about 1 o'clock the summons came. '0, Lord' in a voice as of prayer, came from the bedroom and aroused the vigilant daughter. In a very few moments that spirit who had known it's tenement of clay and went to Godwho gave it.

Now we are satisfied, not because mother is gone, but because we know where she has gone. Rest and rejoice thou weary mother, until we come! We know she can't come to us, but we can go to her. And now may the father of light keep unto the hollow of hand this brother and sisters hand as a peaceful and loving family is the earnest prayer of this

SON (Written by her son Joel)
(above was copied from the original is it appeared in the paper. by Boris Birdsong on Nov. 1, 1964)
(Copy given to Linda Lewis in August 1990 by Billie J. Lewis)

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

Notes:

!AGRICULTURE CENSUS

1870 MISSOURI AGRICULTURE CENSUS ...PAGE NUMBER 12 Schedule 3 Productions of Agriculture in Township N 32 Range 3 East in the County of Iron in the State of Missouri. Post Office - Ironton

1. Name of Agent, Owner, or Manager Robert Lewis
2. Acres of improved land 50
3. Acres of unimproved woodland 370
5. Present cash value of fare $2000
6. Value of faring implements and machinery $1100
LIVE STOCK, JUNE 1, 1870
8. Horses 4
9. Mules and Asses 5
10. Milk Cows 3
12. Other Cattle 3
13. Sheep 14
14. Swine 15
15. Value of all live stock $713
PRODUCE DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 1, 1870
17. Bushels of Miner Wheat 40
19. Bushels of Indian Corn 300
20. Bushels of Oats 40
26. Pounds of Wool 17
28. Bushels of Irish Potatoes 6
30. Value of Orchard Products $10
32. Produce of Market Gardens $5
37. Bushels of clover seed 1
46. Gallons of Molasses 20
50. Value of Home Manufactures $5
51. Value of Animals slaughtered or sold for slaughter $110
52. TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL FARM PRODUCTION, INCLUDING BETTERMENTS, AND ADDITIONS TO STOCK $570

!CENSUS

1880 census ...Liberty Township, Iron county, Missouri ... Enumerated by Leroy (?) on the 5th day of June 1880...Robert Lewis (age 53) was the head of the household. He was a farmer. His wife, Mary, keeps house. Mary (age 49) cannot read or write. Robert's parents were both born in Tennessee. Mary's father was born in Georgia and her mother was born in Pennsylvania. Robert and Mary were born in Tennessee. Their 8 children were born in Missouri. Their sons were: Wm. (age 22); Robertson (age 21); Joel (age 14); John (11) and R.L. (age 7). Their daughters were: M.E. (age 21); Matilda (12) and Lucy (8). None of the children were married. Robertson, M.E., Joel, Matilda, John and Lucy attended school. Matilda, Joel and M.E.'s occupations are 'at home'. Robertson 'works on farm" and M.E. is a 'laborer'. (NOTE: M.E. and Robertson are both listed as being 211

1900 census ...Liberty Township, Iron County, Missouri ...Robert Lewis (age 73) was born in February 1827. He and his wife, Mary, have been married for 49 years and had 16 children. Twelve of the children are still living. Mary (age 69) was born in June 1830. Mary, Robert and their parents were born in Tennessee. Their two daughters were born in Missouri. Mary E. (age 40) was born in April 1860. Lucy (age 28) was born in July 1871. A grandson, Samuel (age 18), also was in the house. Samuel was born in March 1882 in Missouri. Robert owns his own farm mortgage free. Samuel is a farm laborer. Everyone in the house can read, write and speak English except Mary, who cannot read or write.

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Among the callers at the REGISTER office the past week was our venerable friend, 'Uncle Bobbie' Lewis of Sabula. Despite his advanced years, Mr. Lewis is still quite active and is enjoying fairly good health. May he reach the century mark. (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Iron County, MO...Nov. 10, 1898)

!OBITUARY

Word was received in Ironton last Thursday morning of the death of 'Uncle
Robby' Lewis, which occurred at his home, near Sabula, the night before at the
age of 85 years. The death of Mr. Lewis marks the passing of another of the
pioneers. Nearly sixty years ago he located in what is now Iron County and
lived there until his death. Eleven children, sixty grandchildren and 32 great
grandchildren survive him. The total number of children and grandchildren is
132, but a number of thee are dead. Surely, a pretty large family. The remains
were interred in the cemetery near Sabula Friday and a large concourse was
present. A good man has gone. Peace to his ashes.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper Ironton, Iron County, Missouri 3/21/1912)

!OBITUARY
Annapolis News.Robert Lewis, 84 years old, of Carver Creek, died last
Thursday, March 15th, and was buried next day. He was a good man will be
greatly missed.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper Ironton, Iron Co., MO 3/21/1912)

!OBITUARY

Robert Lewis was born February 9, 1827 in Marion Co. Tenn., and died March 3, 1912 being 85 years, 1 month, and 4 days old.

He was married to Mary Griffith July 30, 1851. He moved to Carrol Co. Ark., and in the fall of the same year moved to Iron Co. Mo.; then to Madison Co. about 1855 or 1856. Sixteen children were born to this union; eleven are now living. (1912) He had 60 grandchildren , 32 great-grandchildren alive, and some dead. Total living and dead are 132.

His last years were spent in much suffering. We are taught that through suffering we are made perfect. His words to his grandson are our consolation: He was asked of the future and he said, 'My business here is finished, Tom, I'm waiting on the Lord; letting him use me. I am ready to go.'

Cheer up dear mother and children; all was done that you could do. Now let's be submissive to the will of Him that doeth all things well. 8y and by we will go too.

A Son (This was written by Robert's son, Reverend Joel Lewis.) (Copy received from Leona Sutton Asher in August 1990)

!NOTES

Robert Lewis is either buried in Emily's Chapel Cemetery (Carver Creek).

!NOTES

Mary 'Polly' Griffith Lewis was the mother of 16 children. Two children died as infants. One of the children was possibly either Frona or Ivel. Polly is buried in Emily's Chapel Cemetery.


SECOND GENERATION

!OBITUARY
OBITUARY OF MARY (POLLY) LEWIS
APRIL 5, 1916

Mary, commonly known as Polly Lewis, was born in Tenn. June 15, 1831. Her maiden name was Griffith. She was married to Robert Lewis in Tenn. They moved to Arkansas, then to Missouri, settled on Carver Creek 2 1/2 miles from Sabula, in 1852. She departed this life April 5, 1916, aged 84 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She was the mother of 16 children, of whom 11 are living, 67 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren.

She was a member of the United Baptist church at Big Creek for almost half century. The remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Emily Chapel burying grounds to await the raising of the just. Elder John Proffit preached the funeral services, with Elder J. R. Singleton concluding.

Being feeble for the past several months yet cheerful, we expected a sudden departure, but not as it was. Working all day at her carpet rags, eating a hearty supper and going to bed as usual. The old home was wrapped in darkness and slumber with its four occupants. In the first hour of the new day about 1 o'clock the summons came. '0, Lord' in a voice as of prayer, came from the bedroom and aroused the vigilant daughter. In a very few moments that spirit who had known its tenement of clay and went to God who gave it.

Now we are satisfied, not because mother is gone, but because we know where she has gone. Rest and rejoice thou weary mother, until we come! We know she can't come to us, but we can go to her. And now may the father of light keep unto the hollow of hand this brother and sisters hand as a peaceful and loving family is the earnest prayer of this

SON (Written by her son Joel)
(above was copied from the original is it appeared in the paper.by Boris Birdsong on Nov. 1, 1964)
(Copy given to Linda Lewis in August 1990 by Billie J. Lewis)