Robert Lee Lewis
1827 - 1912 (85 years)
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Name Robert Lee Lewis Birth 09 Feb 1827 , Marion County, Tennessee, USA 
Gender Male familyserch.org ID LVJB-1JF Death 03 Mar 1912 Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States 
Robert Lewis (1827-1912) Obit Iron County Register 21 Mar 1912 pg 5 Created 09 Aug 2018 Burial Emily's Chapel Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, USA - Emily's Chapel Cemetery
Robert Lewis - husb of Mary photo May 1984 gravestone 
Robert Lewis photo taken May 2011 gravestone "Lonely hearts will always linger where our darling father sleeps" Notes - !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).
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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.
Person ID 14587530 robsgenealogy Last Modified 27 Jun 2023
Father George Lewis, b. 1802, , , North Carolina, USA d. Jan 1858, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States (Age 56 years) Mother Elizabeth Gilliland, b. Abt 1800, , McMinn County, Tennessee, USA d. Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States Marriage Bef 1823 , Cocke County, Tennessee, United States Notes - !CENSUS
1840 census ...Eastern District, Marion County, Tennessee ...George Lewis was the head of the family. There were 3 members of the household employed in agriculture. There were 2 persons over 20 years of age who could not read or write. The following number of free white sales were in the household: 30 to 40 years of age1; 10 to 15 years of age2; 5 to 10 years of age1 and under 5 years of age2. Also in the household were the following number of free white females: 30 to 40 years of age1; 15 to 20 years of age1 and under 5 years of age2.
1850 census ...Second District, Marion County, Tennessee ...George Lewis (age 48) was born in North Carolina. He was a farmer with real estate valued at $600. Elizabeth (age 47) and all the Lewis children were born in Tennessee. John (age 21) and William (16) were also farmers. The other children were: Martha (13), George (11), Elizabeth (9), Andrew (6) and James (4).
!NOTES
George Lewis and wife settled at the mouth of Carver Creek Northwest of Sabula, Missouri sometime between 1847 and 1850. Of their eleven children all but one was born in Tennessee but where is uncertain. Areas reported are Knoxville and or Chattanooga. Its reported they could have crossed the Mississippi at St. Genevieve, No. [This information was given by Mr. Billie J. Lewis, a great-grand son of George Lewis, of 2521 Meadow Lane; Cape Girardeau, Mo. 63701] (See above 1850 census record to see George wasstill in Tennessee)
!NOTES
Geo. Lewis could have a Brother David and one John. They came to Mo. with him. Believe to be the son of Nathan Lewis of Sullivan Co. North Carolina. Settled at Sabula Mo. between 1847 & 1850. of their eleven children all but one was born in Tenn. [Copy by Loren Ruble ...May 1, 19791 (See 1850 census record to see George was still in Tennessee)
!NOTES
George Lewis bought land from John and Emiline Lewis (possibly George's brother), and he died before 1860. (AN IRISH LEGACY WILLIAM DUNN ...written by Janet Kochevar)
!NOTES
We, Elizabeth Lewis and Robert Lewis as principal, and John Lewis, John Lain and William Pinkley as securities, are held and firmly bound to State of Missouri in the sum of Six thousand dollars, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators.
The condition of the above bond is, that if Elizabeth Lewis & Robert Lewis Administrator of the estate of George Lewis deceased, shall faithfully administer said
estate, account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said estate, and perform
all other things touching said administration, required by law, or the order or decree of
any Court having jurisdiction, then the labor bond to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names, and affixed our
seals; this Eighteenth day of January, 1858.
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Elizabeth X Lewis
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Robert Lewis
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John X Lewis
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John Lain
Approved the 18th day of his
January 1858 William X Pinkley
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John F.T. Edwards, Clerk
State of Missouri ...County of Iron... In the matters of George Lewis Estate
Elizabeth Lewis & Robert Lewis say that to the best of their knowledge and
belief the names of the heirs of the said George Lewis deceased and their
places of residence are respectfully as follows;Mary entermarried with James
Hale who resides in the state of Tennessee Catherine entermarried with Robison
Griffith who resides in the state of Arkansas Robert Lewis, Benjamin Lewis,
John Lewis, William Lewis, Martha Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Andrew Lewis, James
Lewis, Hepsiba Lewis, and Elizabeth Lewis the wife of the said deceased who
reside in the state of Mo. and in the Co of Iron that the said deceased George
Lewis, died without a will that they will make a perfect inventory of and
faithfully administer all the estate of the deceased and pay the debts as far
as the assets will extend and the law directs and account for and pay assets
which shall come to their possession _ knowledge.
Robert Lewis
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Elizabeth X Lewis
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Subscribed & sworn to before Me this 18th day of January 1858.
John F. T. Edwards, Clerk
!CENSUS
1860 census ...Union township, Iron County, Missouri ...Elizabeth Lewis (age 60) is listed with her 4 children: Hepsey (age 11), James (age 13), Andrew (age 15), and Elizabeth (age 18). There is also a Patterson (age 17) in the household listed as a farmer. The value of Elizabeth's personal property is given as $300.
!AGRICULTURE CENSUS
1860 Missouri 8th Agriculture Census ...Page Number 15 & 16
Schedule 4Productions of Agriculture in Union Township in the County of Iron
in the State of Missouri enumerated by me, on the 17th day of July 1860. Post
Office: Brunot Samuel A. Reyburn, Ass't Marshal.
1 Name of Owner, Agent or Manager of the Farm --- Elizabeth Lewis
2 Acres of improved land 60
3 Acres of unimproved land 400
4 Cash value of Fare $2,000
5 Value of Faring Implements and Machinery $10
Live Stock, June 1, 1860
6 Horses 6
7 Asses and Mules 0
8 Milch Cows 4
9 Working Oxen 4
10 Other Cattle 8
11 Sheep 18
12 Swine 28
13 Value of Live Stock $500
Produce During the Year Ending June 1, 1860
14 Bushels of Wheat 60
16 Bushels of Indian Corn 1100
21 Pounds of Wool 35
23 Bushels of Irish Potatoes 40
27 Value of Orchard Products $10
30 Pounds of Butter 200
32 Tons of Hay 1
47 Value of Homemade Manufactures $30
48 Value of Animals Slaughtered $140
Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, George Lewis Descendants, published October 1992.
- From the notebook - "An Irish Legacy", by William Dunn
ALLIED LEWIS FAMILIES
The Lewis families of Madison, Iron, and Reynolds Counties are a prolific clan, which I could not cover
in a whole book, let alone a few pages, but I do have some points I would like to make.
In 1850 Madison County census, there were 5 families, three of which lived next door to each other that I feel
must have been related as mentioned previously. The other two I'm not certain of were Furney Lewis, born N.C.,
age 31, who had married Nancy Perringer in 1838, Madison County and had four children, John, 10, Amanda 7, Leonard 6,
and Martha 1 in the 1850 census. The other was John Lewis, 41 from S.C., wife Caroline 20, Laura 2, and John L. 5 mo.
I make this point because each had a son John that will later be important. The two families that were: #496-Jacob
Lewis-45-born N.C., Sarah 17 TN, Bidda 15, TN, Martha E. 13, Eli, 11, John Y., 9, & Catherine 7, all born TN, Hugh P. 5,
Polly Ann 4, James Millow, 2, and Emiline 3 mo. There was also Eliza J. 10, born TN, who belonged to Jacob but was in
John and Emiline's house; they had only been married in 1842, so couldn't have had a 10 year old child.
John & Emiline were #497, his age 30, born TN, she was 25, SC, with three sons: Eli, 6, MO, Levi 4, TN, and Libe 2, MO
(This should have been Robert, Leroy, and Eli.) #498-David Lewis, 35, NC, Nancy 35, KY, Oliver 10, TN, George 8, Alabama,
, Becky Ann, 6, MO, Mary 4, and J.B. & P.R. 5 mo. Old twins, all MO. George Lewis, who I think was also a brother,
was in Marion Co. TN (which was where John was from also) in 1850. His family: George Lewis , 48, Elizabeth, 47, John,
21, William, 16, Martha, 13, George, 11, Elizabeth, 9, Andrew, 6, and James, 4. There was also a son, Robert,
married and in Arkansas, two doughters, Mary and Catherine, both married, and 24 year old Ben, who was stayong with
Elihu Dunn and his wife Maria, in Madison Co., MO.
Toward the latter part of the 1850's, George and Elizabeth came to Missouri,
and settled at the mouth of Carver Creek, and one more child was born in Missouri.
George bought land from John and Emiline, and he died before 1860.
In 1860 Iron County census I found: the John Lewis from SC, who married Caroline, Robert Lewis, the son of Georg
who hac been in Arkansas, next door to him was John and Emiline Lewis, and next to them was Benjamin Lewis, son of
George also. Close by was John Lewis, Jr. (son of George) and wife Nancy, and closer to Annapolis was William Lewis
(son of George also) and finally Elizabeth Lewis, widow of George. I did not find David Lewis (who had been in 1850
Madison County census) nor his family again, but early land plats show David Lewis and Oliver Lewis (his son) owning
land right near John, George and all the other Lewises.
Other Lewis researchers in Missouri have mistakingly assumed that John (who married Emiline Dunn) was the son of George,
even though they found the two John's listed on the same census. I am referring here to the one listed as John Jr. who
was 26 in the 1660 census, wife Nancy, 25, Delia, 8, George, 6, James, 4, and Benjamin, 8 mo. Who was the real son of
George, and was in Marion County TN in 1850. Although there was a definite relationship between George and John
(who married Emiline), they were not father and son, but brothers. I will concentrate now on George's son Robert,
who has family connections with mine, but will first list all of George's children and who they married.
1. Mary, married James Hale and stayed in TN.
2. Catherine, married Robinson Griffith and stayed in Arkansas.
3. Robert, married Mary 'Polly' Griffith, and was in Arkansas before coming to Missouri.
4. Benjamin, married Oma Hewitt (He was in MO in 1850).
5. John (listed as Jr.), married Nancy ___?____.
6. William, married Abigail Johnson.
7. Martha 'Patty', married James Casteel.
8. Elizabeth married Thomas Jackson.
9. Andrew, married Angeline Rose.
10. James married Lucinda Wallis.
11. Hepsi, married William Ruble. - George Lewis in Tennessee
1830 Cocke County, Tennessee
#397
George Lewis
3 males under 5, 1 male 20-30; 1 female 5-10, 1 female 20-30
1830 Cocke, Tenn
George Lewis head of house; children;
3 males under 5 (Benjamin b. 1826; Robert b. 1827; son born ca 1825-1830
1 female under 10 - Mary b. ca 1823,
Date
13 August 1831
Location
Marion, Tennessee
Description
125 acres - Silas White to Benjamin Lewis - George W Cain, John Briggs, George Lewis, Jacob Lewis witnesses
1840 Marion, Tennessee house of George or rge Lewis
2 males under 5 (William b. 1825; John b. ca 1835
1 male 5-10 (son b. 1830) same son as above
2 males 10-15nbsp; ( Benjamin b. 1826; Robert b. 1827)
2 females und 5 (daughter born 1835-1840; Catherine b. 1832-1833(?) Martha b. 1839)
1 female 15-20 (Mary... her first child was born 1845) (or Catherine? marr. ca 1850)
In 1850 a Samuel P. Griffith age 25 and wife is next door to George Lewis, page 387, on page 385 is Robert and Catherine Griffith, with other Griffith famiies close by. father of Robinson Griffith that married Catherine Lewis
- Iron County, Missouri Deeds
page 133
This deed made and entered in the Ninth day of December eighteen hundred and fifty seven by and between David Morrow of the County of Iron in the State of Missouri party of the first part and George Lewis of the County and State aforesaid party of the second part, witnesseth: That the said party of the first part in consideration of Two Hundred Dollars to him paid by the said party of the second part the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged do by thereunto Grant, Bargain, Sell and Convey unto the said party of the second part the following described tracts or parcels of land Situate in the County of Iron in the State of Missouri to wit. North west quarter of South East quarter. East half and North West quarter of Southwest quarter and South west quarter of North West quarter of Section fifteen (15) Township thirty one (31) North of Range three (3) East containing Two hundred acres. To have and to hold the same together with all the rights immunities, privileges and appurtenances to the same be
In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written.
David Morow (seal)
State of Missouri
County of Iron
Be it Remembered that on this 9th day of December AD, eighteen hundred and fifty seven before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace within and for said County came David Marrow who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as a party these to, and he acknowledged the same to be his act and deed for the purposes wherein mentioned. Given under my hand this day and year first above written this the ninth day of December AD 1857. John Bounds, Justice of the Peace
Filed for Record the 14th day of January 1858 Recorded the 22 day of January AD 1858
Attest John F. _ . Edwards, Clerk
transcribed by Notha Stevens
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1850 Census - George Lewis Marion TN Family ID F9520140 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Mary "Polly" Griffith, b. 15 Jun 1831, , Marion County, Tennessee, USA d. 05 Apr 1916, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States (Age 84 years) Marriage 1851 , McMinn County, Tennessee, USA 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)
Children 1. George Lewis, b. 22 Jun 1852, , Carroll County, Arkansas, USA d. 14 Oct 1938, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA (Age 86 years)2. Martha "Mattie" Jane Lewis, b. 27 Aug 1853, , Carroll County, Arkansas, USA d. 13 Jul 1925, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA (Age 71 years)3. Samuel Lewis, b. 05 Jan 1855, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 11 Dec 1926, Redford, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA (Age 71 years)4. Sarah Catherine Lewis, b. 28 Apr 1856, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 20 Feb 1920, Ellington, Reynolds County, Missouri, United States (Age 63 years)5. William "Skip" A. Lewis, b. 30 Aug 1857, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 06 Feb 1922, Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri, USA (Age 64 years)6. Robinson / Roberson / Robison Lewis, b. 13 Apr 1859, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 28 Sep 1928, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States (Age 69 years)7. Mary Emma Lewis, b. 15 Apr 1860, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 02 May 1937, Liberty Township, Iron County, Missouri, USA (Age 77 years)8. Phoebe Lewis, b. 24 Jul 1862, Iron Mountain, Iron County, Missouri, USA d. 16 Aug 1899, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA (Age 37 years)9. Joel Lewis, Elder, b. 02 Jul 1865, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 11 Apr 1936, Patterson, Wayne County, Missouri, USA (Age 70 years)10. Matilda Lewis, b. 12 Aug 1867, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 04 Nov 1959, Bunker, Reynolds County, Missouri, United States (Age 92 years)11. John Higdon Lewis, b. 03 Nov 1870, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 25 Nov 1932, Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States (Age 62 years)12. Lucy Ollie Lewis, b. 09 Jul 1871, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 29 Jan 1963, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States (Age 91 years)13. Robert Lee Lewis, Jr., b. 02 Feb 1873, Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States d. 05 Feb 1906, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA (Age 33 years)Photos 
1880 Census - Robert Lewis 
Robert & Mary Lewis - John Lewis 
Robert & Mary Lewis with John and Emiline Lewis 
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Robert Lewis portrait edited Family ID F79029708 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 12 Aug 2020
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Event Map 
Death - 03 Mar 1912 - Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States 
Burial - - Emily's Chapel Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, USA = Link to Google Earth
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