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Family/Spouse: Elise Mae Pullium. Elise was born on 20 Nov 1911; died on 22 Jan 1996; was buried in Parkview Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Andrew married Lillian Lewis on 16 Jan 1903 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Lillian (daughter of Francis Marion Lewis and Malinda Jane Jackson) was born on 01 Mar 1882 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 01 Mar 1931 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Annapolis Cemetery, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

Marion Lewis and wife of near Des Arc were in town last Saturday having some deeds made. Mr. Lewis has sold his farm, near Annapolis, to C. Mann, of Black River. Consideration, $950. (ANNAPOLIS NEWS column ...IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper...Ironton, IronCounty, Missouri ...February 21, 1913)

!CENSUS

1920 census ...Annapolis, Union township, Iron County, Missouri ...This census was enumerated on January 2, 1920 by Wm. 0. Huff. Marion Lewis (age 61) and his wife, Malinda J. (age 58), were both born in Missouri. Malinda's mother was born in Missouri andher father was born in Kentucky. Marion's father was born in Tennessee and his mother was born in Kentucky. They lived in a rented home. Marion was a farmer. Marion and Malinda could both read and speak English. Marion could also write but Malinda couldn't.

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
IN MEMORY

One year ago after a long and serious illness, death came to our home and claimed one of the best of fathers, Marion Lewis, who died in his home April 14, 1926.

Although a year has passed, the memory of this dear one is fresh to us as if it had been only yesterday and we feel that he was too noble a citizen, too devoted a father, too true a husband, not to have a fitting obituary.

Our father, the subject of this writing, was born Sept. 17, 1858 in Iron County, No., of which he was a resident all his life, and died at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 28 days, being the eldest of 10 children of the late Uncle Billy and Aunt Abby Lewis.

He was united in marriage to Malinda J. Jackson March 13, 1881 and to this union were born 9 children, 4 of them dying in infancy. Those living are: Mrs. Lillie Chilton, Farmington, No.; Mrs. Allie Stevenson, Detroit, Mich.; Chas. Lewis of Annapolis; Mrs.Ruth Brever, Annapolis; Mrs. Ethel Ruble, Des Arc; besides he leaves a wife, 21 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren, and friends without number that his clean and Christian life was accountable for. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 16 years and was baptised by Br o. Settles into the Missionary Baptist church at Annapolis, but later when this church disbanded, he, with his wife, joined the general Baptist Church of which he was a member for 26 years or until God saw fit to call his to his revard. He was always found at his post of duty whatever it demanded.

There was never any finding fault or dissatisfaction with him, always looking on the bright side of things. He was active in church and religious affairs as well as political, serving two terms as county judge in Iron county. His many friends will remember his as being generous, big hearted and kind, always having a word or jest for every one he met.

The funeral was conducted by Bro. Z.F. Yount and Bro. J. W. Alcorn at the Presbyterian church, it being the closest church. The six living brothers acted as pall bearers. Quite a large crowd attended the funeral, friends and relatives from several distantplaces. He was laid to rest by the side of his dead babies at the Lewis cemetery near Annapolis, a place we will always hold sacred to our hearts, for there we know lies one of the best friends we children and mother had on earth. Oh, what it means to give up father. One year ago we watched life slowly ebb out and it has been a year of heartaches and loneliness. Sometimes it sees only a dream that father is gone from us forever. Then there's the awakening, it is true but yet we know that we, too have thesame debt to pay and “it wont be long; it may be soon,”' and we will look to the hills from which our strength cometh and lean heavily on the arms of our burden bearer, for we feel assured that some day if we are as faithful as the one that taught us

May each of us five children be able to say if we, like father, were called out:

“We want to like everybody.”

May we, a broken family, look forward.

Wife and Children.

Annapolis, Mo., April 25.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper... Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ...May 5, 1927)

!OBITUARY

DES ARC ITEMS

Sad news announcing the death of Mrs. Marion Lewis, mother of Mrs. John Ruble, of Annapolis was received here Tuesday morning.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper ...Ironton, Missouri ...February 4, 1932)

Children:
LILLIE LEWIS
OLLIE LEWIS b. Mar 1884
CHARLES LEWIS b. 12 Jul 1886 d. 21 Jan 1944
RUTH LEWIS b. 12 Mar 1889 d. 16 May 1947
ETHEL LEWIS b. 25 May 1895 d. 7 May 1971

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

1904 - Runs for County Judge Southern District Iron County - Democratic Ticket

Died:
Our father, the subject of this writing, was born Sept. 17, 1858 in Iron County, Missouri, of which he was a resident all his life, and died at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 28 days, being the eldest of 10 children of the late Uncle Billy and Aunt Abby Lewis.


He was united in marriage to Malinda J. Jackson March 13, 1881 and to this union were born 9 children, 4 of them dying in infancy. Those living are: Mrs. Lillie Chilton, Farmington, Mo.; Mrs. Allie Stevenson, Detroit, Mich.; Chas. Lewis of Annapolis; Mrs. Ruth Brever, Annapolis; Mrs. Ethel Ruble, Des Arc; besides he leaves a wife, 21 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren, and friends without number that his clean and Christian life was accountable for. He professed faith in Christ at the age of 16 years and was baptised by Br O. Settles into the Missionary Baptist church at Annapolis, but later when this church disbanded, he, with his wife, joined the general Baptist Church of which he was a member for 26 years or until God saw fit to call his to his reward. He was always found at his post of duty whatever it demanded.


There was never any finding fault or dissatisfaction with him, always looking on the bright side of things. He was active in church and religious affairs as well as political, serving two terms as county judge in Iron county. His many friends will remember his as being generous, big hearted and kind, always having a word or jest for every one he met.


The funeral was conducted by Bro. Z.F. Yount and Bro. J. W. Alcorn at the Presbyterian church, it being the closest church. The six living brothers acted as pall bearers. Quite a large crowd attended the funeral, friends and relatives from several distant places. He was laid to rest by the side of his dead babies at the Lewis cemetery near Annapolis, a place we will always hold sacred to our hearts, for there we know lies one of the best friends we children and mother had on earth. Oh, what it means to give up father. One year ago we watched life slowly ebb out and it has been a year of heartaches and loneliness. Sometimes it seems only a dream that father is gone from us forever. Then there's the awakening, it is true but yet we know that we, too have the same debt to pay and "it wont be long; it may be soon,"' and we will look to the hills from which our strength cometh and lean heavily on the arms of our burden bearer, for we feel assured that some day if we are as faithful as the one that taught u


May each of us five children be able to say if we, like father, were called out:
"We want to like everybody."
May we, a broken family, look forward.
Wife and Children.
Annapolis, Mo., April 25.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper... Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ...May 5, 1927)

Buried:
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Only walled lot in cemetery

Francis married Malinda Jane Jackson on 13 Mar 1881 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Malinda (daughter of John Lee Jackson and Jane Cravens) was born on 07 Jun 1861 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 02 Feb 1932 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Lewis Cemetery, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.

Died:
!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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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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John + Jane Cravens. Jane was born on 2 April 1828 in York, Yorkshire, , England; died in , , Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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