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Recorder Hawkins issued the following marriage licenses the past week:
Edgar Lewis and Macy Charlton of Annapolis.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Missouri ...March 18, 1920)
!MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Edgar Lewis and Racy Charlton, both of Iron county, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's brother, Henry Lewis, near Annapolis, Sunday evening, March 14th at 5 o'clock, S. Kitchell officiating. Among the guests were Vincent Sutton and family,Mrs. Ida Jackson and family and several others. (IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper... Ironton, Missouri ...March 25, 1920)
!LETTER
PAUL C. SUTTON
Clerk of the Iron County Court
IRONTON, MISSOURI
March 13, 1935
Dear Edgar:
I can get the $250 for your mother all right as soon as Henry makes the deed to her let me know and I will have the court to grant the loan.
The place will have to have an abstract made to date.
I certainly am glad to see her get to stay on her place and not have to leave. Hoping you get everything in good shape, I am
Your friend
Paul C. Sutton
(Original letter in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/18/1990.)
!FUNERAL BROCHURE
In Loving Memory of Edgar I. Lewis, born Aug. 19, 1900, Iron County, No. Died Dec. 21, 1989, Piedmont, No. Place & Time of Service, Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo., Sunday Dec. 24, 1989, 2:00: P.M., Clergymen Rev. Jerry Cuneio, Rev. James L. Higbee., Interment John Ruble Cemetery. (Copy of brochure in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/13/1990)
!OBITUARY
Edgar I. Lewis, 89, died Dec. 21 [19891 in Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Born in Iron County on Aug. 19, 1900, he was the son of William and Belle Lewis.
He was united in marriage to Macy Charlton on March 13, 1920 and to this union 10 children were born.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Garland Lewis of New Athens, Ill.; five daughters, Thelma Boatwright of Piedmont, Imogene Matthews of Flat River, Glenda Matthews of O'Fallon, Dessie Bone of Bonne Terre, Donna Higbee of Morrilton, Ark.; two brothers, Benjamin Lewis of Leadwood, Ralph Lewis of Annapolis; three sisters, Myrtle Ruble of Sullivan, No., Katie Clifford, Troy, No., Irene Williams of Pennsylvania; 25 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents and four sons, Lindell, Devern, Marshall and Robert Lewis.
He was of the Protestant faith.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Dec 24 in the Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. The Reverends Jerry Cunio and James L. Higbee officiated. Music was solos by Merrill Womach tapes.
Pallbearers were Ronald Lewis, Dennis Matthews, Preston Matthews, Terry Lewis, Mike Boatwright and Mark Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Lewis and Lindell Lewis. Burial was in the John Ruble Cemetery at Vulcan. [WAYNE COUNTY JOURNAL BANNER newspaper...Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri ...December, 28, 19891
!LETTER
United States Department of the Interior
Board on Geographic Names
Reston, Virginia 22091
Domestic Geographic Name Report
Recommended name Lewis Mountain
Proposed New Name
State: Missouri
County: Iron
Lat. 37 17 30 N Long. 90 42 00E Center
Section 12 Township 30N Range 3E 5th Meridian Elevation 800+ ft.
Is the feature identified in the USGS Geographic Names Information System? no
Type of feature: Mountain
Description of feature: The feature is a mountain area about 1/4 mile wide by
1 mile long. One end of the mountain is located in the center of section 11
and runs southwest into section 10. It lies south of 'Brushy Hollow'.
Name origin and/or historical significance, biographical data (commemorative name), meaning of the recommended name, and/or statement concerning nature of difference in usage or application:
The name of the mountain commemorates Edgar I. Lewis (1900-1989). His father and mother William Lewis and Belle (Keathley) Lewis helped settle the area. Edgar lived/owned land in Vulcan most all his life. Edgar farmed and raised nine children on about 150acres located on west side of section 11, township 30N. As a young man he worked in the short-lived Annapolis lead mine after World War I. In later years, he worked and retired (1962) from the St. Joseph Lead Co. Part of the mountain was owned by him at the time of his death. He was well known and well respected in Vulcan and surrounding area.
FOURTH GENERATION
Is the recommended name in local usage? yes
If yes, for approximately how many years? Unknown
Is there local opposition to, or conflict with the recommended name (as located)? no
For proposed new name, please provide evidence that feature in unnamed:
See attached copy 7 1/2' Geological Survey Map.
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Authority for Recommended Mailing address Yrs in Occupation
Name area
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Kenneth W. Ruble 250 S. Main 47 Iron Co. Sheriff
Ph:3145467549 Ironton, Mo. 63650
David Huff P.O. Box 69 33 Iron Co. Assessor
Ph:3145984522 Annapolis, No. 63620
Clyde M. Reed Star Route 70 Retired, Farmer
Ph:3145984366 Vulcan, No. 63675
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Submitted by: M. Homer Lewis Occupation:School Principal Date: 2-12-92
Address/Tel. P. O. Box 157 Vulcan, No. 63675 (314) 598-3357
(Copy of application sent to Kenneth Lewis in February 1992 by M. Homer Lewis)
!NOTES
Macy Charlton was the daughter of Randy (Dobbs) and Ira Charlton.
!OBITUARY
Macy Lewis, age 89, died in Camelot Nursing Home, Farmington, on Feb. 12. She was born in Redford Oct. 20, 1902, daughter of Ira and Randy Charlton.
She was united in marriage to Edgar I. Lewis on March 13, 1920 and he preceded her in death on December 21, 1989.
Surviving are one son, Garland Lewis of New Athens,11.; five daughters, Thelma Boatwright of Piedmont, Imogene Matthews of Flat River, Glenda Matthews of O'Fallon, Dessie Bone of Bonne Terre, Donna Higbee of Morrilton, Ark.; one brother, Amuel Charlton ofAnnapolis; six sisters, Daisy Smith and Wilma Johnson both of Piedmont, Gladys Moss of Des Arc, Opal Ruble of Vulcan, Verna Stogsdill and Juanita Campbell both of St. Louis; 25 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were four sons, Marshall, Devern, Robert and Lindell Lewis; one brother, Manuel Charlton; and three sisters, Effie Fancher, Marie Stevenson and Alpha Ruble.
Mrs. Lewis was a member of Full Gospel Church of Vulcan.
The funeral was held Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. in the Ruegg Funeral Hose, Piedmont. Rev. Jerry Cuneio officiated. Music was by Glendell Twidwell, with Jeanette Wohlschlaeger, pianist.
Pallbearers were Homer Lewis, Lindell Lewis, Mark Lewis, Eddie Lewis, Terry Lewis, Ronnie Lewis, Preston Matthews, Dennis Matthews and Kerry Lewis.
Burial was in the John Ruble Cemetery. (WAYNE COUNTY JOURNAL BANNER newspaper ...Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri... Thursday, February 20, 1992)
!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
FOURTH GENERATION
We extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mrs. Macey Lewis, whose services were held recently at Piedmont Chapel. Burial vas in the Ruble Cemetery. Macey vas a life long area resident and was loved by everyone. Be in prayer and deed for this family. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper... Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ...March 18, 1992)
Children:
525*THELMA LEWIS b. 9 May 1921
526*IMOGENE LEWIS b. 14 Sep 1922
527*MARSHALL HOMER LEWIS b. 12 Nov 1924 d. 11 Mar 1982
528*DEVERN LEWIS b. 13 Apr 1927 d. Apr 1978
529*GLENDA LEWIS b. 30 Nov 1928
530*DESSIE LEWIS b. 28 Mar 1931
531*ROBERT RAY LEWIS b. 7 Oct 1933 d. 18 Jun 1986
532*GARLAND BUD LEWIS b.10 Aug 1936
533 LINDELL LEWIS d. 10 Dec 1938
534*DONNA S LEWIS b. l Jul 1940
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