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Name Donald Lon Lewis

Gender Male
Race White
Birth Date 6 Nov 1929
Birth Place Sabula Iron, Missouri
Death Date 18 Jun 1980
Father
Everette E Lewis
Mother
Mammie E Ketchevide
SSN 492302110
Notes May 1945: Name listed as DONALD LON LEWIS; 05 Mar 1997: Name listed as DONALD L LEWIS

SS Death Index:

Name Donald L. Lewis
Social Security Number 492-30-2110
Birth Date 7 Nov 1929
Issue year Before 1951
Issue State Missouri
Last Residence 85364, Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
Last Benefit 85364, Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, USA
Death Date 18 Jun 1980

Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File:


Name Donald Lon Lewis
Gender Male
Birth Date 7 Nov 1929
Death Date 18 Jun 1980
SSN 492302110
Enlistment Branch NAVY
Enlistment Date 3 Jun 1947
Discharge Date 16 Jan 1969
Page number 1

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1940 Census

Name Everett Lewis
Age 39
Estimated Birth Year abt 1901
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Missouri
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 Arcadia, Iron, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940 Arcadia, Iron, Missouri
Farm Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935 Rural, Iron, Missouri
Residence in 1935 Rural, Iron, Missouri
Resident on farm in 1935 Yes
Sheet Number 21A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation 399
Occupation Minister
House Owned or Rented Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 10
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 40
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939 40
Income 365
Income Other Sources Yes
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Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Everett Lewis 39 Head
Edith Lewis 38 Wife
Margaret Lewis 21 Daughter
Edward Lewis 19 Son
Alton Lewis 17 Son
Ruth Lewis 15 Daughter
Melvin Lewis 12 Son
Melba Lewis 12 Daughter
Donald Lewis 10 Son
Gertrude Lewis 8 Daughter

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, George Lewis Descendants, October, 1992:

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

MISSOURI STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
DELAYED OR SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH
Everett Edwin Lewis was born on November 13, 1899 in Rubel, Reynolds
County, Missouri. He was a white male. Everett's father was Robert Lee Lewis.
Robert Lee was born in Sabula, Iron County, Missouri. Everett's mother was
Marey E. Pinkley. She was born in Glover, Missouri.
Affidavit: I hereby declare upon oath that the above statements are true.
Signature--Everett Edwin Lewis Relationship to registrant--self
Address--Ironton, Mo. Subscribed and sworn to before me on January 13, 1942
Notary Public--William E. Kelley For state of Missouri City of St. Louis
NAME AND KIND OF DOCUMENT (INCLUDING BY WHOM ISSUED AND SIGNED, AND DATE OF ISSUE

1) M. E. Church Record stand-W. B. Hollingworth
2) Ironton No. School Record-E. J. Berry Supt.
3) Supp. Aff. of Mary E. Winder, mother

INFORMATION CONCERNING REGISTRANT AS STATED IN DOCUMENT

1) AGE--9 Years BIRTHPLACE--Reynolds County, No.
2) AGE--10
3) BIRTHDATE--Nov. 13, I899 BIRTHPLACE--Rubel, Mo.

(Copy of certificate sent to Linda Lewis by Alberta Lewis Hutchings, Everett's daughter, in April 1992)

!LETTER

Dad pastored the Ironton Church of the Nazarene for five years. While he was there he built the church they have now. He held revivals and preached in many churches like, Redford, Des Ark, Annapolis, and a lot that I can't think of.

I have a very strong feeling that he preached the funeral of James Lewis. I remember his mentioning the names tell, Eli and Tony Lewis many ties, the rest of then I don't remember.

He had a brother named Ellis Lewis, who was also a minister. Ellis filled in at the Fredrick Town Church after he retired. Ellis and my dad were Ordained on the same day in Poplar Bluff Missouri in 1940.

Melba Hawkins (This is part of a letter written in April 1992 to Linda Lewis by Everett's daughter, Melba Lewis Hawkins)

!LETTER
Everette Lewis--Besides pastoring the Ironton Nazerene Church he pastored the Nazarene churches in Wright City Mo., and Beaulah Mo. He was in the Evangelestic Field from the early 40's until he retired. Everette Lewis died at the old St. Mary's Hospital in Ironton, No.
(This is part of a letter written in September 1992 to Linda Lewis by Everette's daughter, Melba Lewis Hawkins)

!LETTER
Mammie Edith Lewis died at the Alexion Brothers Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. (Information was part of a letter written by Mamie's daughter, Melba Lewis Hawkins, to Linda Lewis in September 1992)


WWII Draft Registration:

Name Evertt Edwin Lewis
Gender Male
Race White
Age 42
Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
Birth Date 13 Nov 1899
Birth Place Ruble, Missouri, USA
Residence Place Ironton, Iron, Missouri, USA
Registration Date 15 Feb 1942
Registration Place Ironton, Iron, Missouri, USA
Employer Nazerene Church
Height 5 10
Weight 176
Complexion Light
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown
Next of Kin Edith Lewis
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Evertt Edwin Lewis 43 Self (Head)

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 239850375

Everett married Edith Mamie Ketcherside on 16 Jun 1918 in Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States. Edith was born on 09 Jul 1901 in Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States; died on 20 May 1978 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; was buried in Arcadia Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
We regret to announce the death of our friend and neighbor, Bro. Lee Lewis, who departed this life February 5, 1906, of pneumonia fever, aged 33 years and 9 months. He was the youngest son of Rob't and Polly Lewis of Carver Creek. Death has taken from hisparents the joy, pride and comfort of their declining lives; from his young wife a loving, devoted and tender husband, yet we have the full assurance that we can speak of him as one whose end was happy; whose death was but a little brook, across whose chilling waters Christ accompanied him and joined him to the shining and happy host on the other shore. How uncertain is life! He was converted about one month before his death. He was well known in this community and liked by all who knew him. He was a member of the M.W.A. in good standing. He leaves a wife and two children, aged parents, several brothers and sisters and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His remains were laid to rest in Emmaus Chapel cemetery by the Order of the

(THE IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper...Ironton, Iron County, MO...Feb. 15, 1906)



Buried:
Known as Lee, his middle name. In both of his parent's obits, he is listed a Robert Lee.

LOWER CARVER CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY, Iron Co., MO Located in Township 32 North, Range 3 East, Section 28, Iron Co., Mo. LEWIS, Lee died 5 Feb 1906 age 33 yr 3 da


Known as Lee, his middle name. In both of his parent's obits, he is listed a Robert Lee.

Emily's Chapel Cemetery

Robert married Mary Elvira Pinkley on 22 Dec 1897 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Mary was born on 16 Oct 1878 in near Glover, Iron County, Missouri, United States; died on 21 Jul 1943 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
MOTHER OF LOCAL MINISTER
DIED IN ST. LOUIS JULY 21ST

Mary E. Pinkley was born October 16, 1878, near Glover, Missouri, and departed this life Wednesday, July 21, 1943, at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 5 days.

She was united in marriage to Robert Lee Lewis on December 27, 1897. To this union were born three children, Everett, Burland who preceded her in death, and Ellis Lewis. Mr. Lewis died February 5, 1906. She reared her two sons to manhood on a farm on Carver Creek.

On July 13, 1926, she was again married to Finice Winder and they made their home in St. Louis for a number of years prior to her death. Besides the devoted husband, she is survived by two sons, Rev. Everett Lewis of Ironton, Mo.; Rev. Ellis Lewis, of Wellston, Mo.; one stepson, Lester Winder, one stepdaughter, Florence Haggon, St. Louis, Mo.; eleven grandchildren, one sister, of Grass Range, Montana, and a host of friends.

She was converted early in life and later united with the Church of the Nazarene at Sabula, Mo. In October, 1941, she was received into the Golden Sate Church of the Nazarene in St. Louis, where she lived a faithful and loyal member until He, who doth allthings well, transferred her to her eternal Home.

The greatest day of her entire life was in the year 1940 when both her sons were ordained into the ministry at Poplar Bluff, a moment she ever held sacred. We will miss her, yes, but our loss is heaven's gain.

The body was brought to Norman White & Sons Chapel Friday morning where it lay in state until one o'clock in the afternoon at which time the concourse made its way to Carver Creek where funeral services were held from Upper Carver Creek Church at 2 p.m. in charge of her pastor, Rev. D.C. Granger of St. Louis, and interment was in the cemetery nearby.

The Register tenders sincere sympathy to the family of this good woman in their sad and irreparable loss.

Notes:

Married:
Ancestry.com. Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.
Original data: Missouri Marriage Records. Jefferson City, MO, USA: Missouri State Archives. Microfilm.

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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)