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!MARRIAGE LICENSE
STATE OF MISSOURI ...COUNTY OF IRON

This license authorizes any Judge, Justice of the Peace, Licensed or Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, or any other person authorized under the Laws of this State, to Solemnize Marriage between William Lewis of ______ County of Iron and State of No. who is over the age of twenty one years; and Mary Dace of ______ in the County of Iron and State of No. who is over the age of eighteen years.

Witness my hand as City (The rest was very difficult to read. The year 1882 could be read. A copy of the license is in the possession of Linda Lewis on 6/20/1990)

!NOTES

ABSTRACT OF TITLE
TO
Part N.E. 1/4 of SW 1/4 & Part SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec. 26, TWP. 31. R. 3 East.
Made for Henry Lewis


Elijah M. Moss and Kinney L.D. Moss, Warranty Deed
his wife,
Dated January 2, 1889
No. 11 Filed for record Feb. 2, 1889


Recorded in Book 32 Page 560
Iron County, No., Land Records
To Consideration $200.00
Acknowledged Jan. 2, 1889, before
William Lewis H.C. Hart, Notary Public, Iron
County, No. Seal noted.

Conveys the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 31, Range 3 East. (The fan in Sutton Hollow near Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri has been in the Lewis family since 1889. The Abstract of Title has changed several ties. No. 47 was when Alpha Lewis sold the land to her step son, Kenneth Brian Lewis, on November 4, 1980. Kenneth Brian Lewis is a grandson of William Lewis. The Abstract of Title is in the possession of Kenneth Brian Lewis in July 1992)

!NOTES
COLLECTOR'S STATEMENT OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1893

Ironton, No ...Jan 1894...Mr. Wm Lewis Jr ....Your taxes for 1893 mount to

$3.92 Please pay the same promptly before the 25 day of January 1894, and oblige
Yours Truly,
P.W. Whitworth,
Collector Iron County, No.

!MARRIAGE LISCENSE

Annapolis No., October 14, 1894 This Certifies that Mr. William Lewis of Iron County, Missouri and Miss Mary B Keathley of Des Arc No. were by me united in the HOLY BONDS OF MATRIMONY on the 14th day of October, 1894, at Tyler Keathly's Residence in Iron County, No.; that the License authorizing the same was issued October 12th 1894, by Joseph Huff, Recorded of Iron County, No.

John W. Alcorn
Minister of gospel
[License in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/2011990)

!LETTER
Van Buren, No.
8/20/95
Wm Lewis
Annapolis, Mo.

Dear Cousin:
In answer to yours of the 18th ____ will say that a portion of your
letter I cannot read. but I can read enough to make out that there is a kick by
you as to how the business has been wound up and that you refuse to accept the
amount due you:
There was $559.10 came into my hands as administrator this was from sale of property and interest I collected every cent due the estate--
After paying all debts and expenses then was left in my hands due the heirs the sum of $108.67; this divided into eleven parts, make $9.87 due each whole heir you get one sixth of $9.81 or $1.64 1/2 to each of your heirs; I am not going to be
(The second page of the letter is missing. The letter is in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/20/1990)

!CENSUS

1900 census ...Union Township, Iron County, Missouri ...William Lewis (age 38) was born Jan. 1862 in Missouri. His mother was also born in Missouri and his father in Tennessee. William is a farmer that owns a farm with a mortgage. William Lewis has been married for 6 years to Mary B. (age 22). Mary B. was born in May 1878 in Missouri. Her parents were both born in Tennessee. Mary has had 2 children and they are both living. William's four children were all born in Missouri. Bertha (age 15) was born Oct. 1884. Henry (age 19) was born Aug. 1890. Bessie (3) was born in June 1897 and Isom (age 1) was born in April 1899. Bertha and Henry both attended school for 5 months. Bertha, Henry, and Mary can read, write and speak English. William can speak English.

1910 Census ...Union Township, Iron County, Missouri ...William P. Lewis (52) was born in Missouri. His parents were both born in Tennessee. William is a farmer who has a mortgaged farm. He has been married to Belle M. for 17 years. They have 6 children. Belle (33) and her mother were born in Missouri. Her father was born in Kentucky. Their children were all born in Missouri: Bessie (13), Isom R. (11), Isaac E. (9), Martha M. (5), Myrtle (2) and Katie M. (2 months old). Bessie, Ises, and Isaac attended school during the year. William, Belle, Bessie and Isom can read, write and speak English.

1920 census ...Union township, Iron County, Missouri ...This census was enumerated on January 14, 1920 by We. 0. Huff. The home was on Hampton Branch Road. William P. Lewis (age 60) was the head of a household that listed 12 people. All of the people in the home were born in Missouri. William's hole was mortgaged and he worked on his own account as a farmer. His father was born in Tennessee and his mother in Missouri. William had three sons and four daughters listed: Isom R. (age 20); Edgar I. (age 18); Martha M. (15); Myrtle (age 11); Katy (age 9); Renna (age 6); and Benjamin (age 4 years and 7 months). William's wife, Mary B. (age 42), and his mother in law, Nancy J. Keathley (age 66) were also listed. Mary B.'s father was born in Kentucky. Nancy's father was born in Tennessee and her mother in Missouri. William's six year old grandson, Ralph Sutton, and William's twelve year old cousin, Raymond Lewis, were also residents. Ralph's and Raymond's parents were also born in Missouri. Martha, Myrtle, Kat

!LETTER
EDGAR & EDGAR ATTORNEYS
Ironton, No. April 13th, 1912
Mr. Wm. Lewis,
Annapolis, Mo.

Dear Sir:--

We have been employed by N. C. Sutton to obtain possession of certain lands belonging to his which you now hold. The County Surveyor has just completed the survey of Mr. Sutton's land and he finds that you have 10 or 11 acres of Mr. Sutton's within your enclosure. We now make formal demand of you for said lands. Please let us know at once what you intend to do about this.

Yours truly,
Edgar & Edgar

(Letter in possession of Linda Lewis on 6!20/1990)

!NOTES

William's parents died when he was young. He and his sister, Kizzie, were raised by an uncle.

!NOTES

The following stories about William “Punkin” Lewis were told to Opal Lewis by her father-in-law, Henry Lewis. Henry Lewis was about 90 years old when he told these stories.

As a boy Henry went to Manville, Arkansas (10 or 15 miles from Texanona) with his father to work in the timber, where there were forests of big yellow pine. Henry said his dad never smoked or drank. Punkin didn't do such joking, but he did get out in the yard and play with the kids. Punkin liked to go to church. He wore a beard in the winter and shaved it off in the summer, he usually had a mustach. Henry said one time he and Bill Palmer, a neighbor, were playing in the apple orchard and his dad had shaved off his beard. Punkin came up there to scare them. Bill didn't know his and ran. Henry picked up rocks and threw at Punkin. Henry just laughed when he told this story. Henry said his dad had 40 acres where Alpha lived.

One time Henry and another boy were playing anti-over and got in a fight. Their fathers were on the other side of the house and Henry had the boys nose bleeding. Their fathers nearly got in a fight over it. Henry and the boy couldn't play together the rest of the day.

When they were working in the timber, they had huge teams. Punkin Lewis was in the lead team and it would take all day to go 10 miles. Doc Buford owned the mill and he liked to have fun. He told Henry if he would scare the Negro real bad (the Negro drove one team and was always scared), that he would give him something, so he didn't go with them and Henry put a sheet over his head and nearly scared the Negro to death. The Negro jumped down and ran all the way in and told them that he had seen a ghost.

They had 4 teams and 4 mules to a wagon, this was when the city of Texanana was being made. When a factory, or big house was being built they furnished the green lumber. They also shipped alot out. Henry's father went down there to be in charge for Buford---6 days a week. James Buford owned the mill and Doc was in charge (overseer). Doc did finally buy in the Bill. They stayed down there 2 years once and one year another time.

He thought they were English, he didn't remember his mother, grandfather remarried and so did his father. He never knew his &others people. He didn't think they gee hawed to such.

His step mother was very good to his, he didn't feel his own mother could have been any better to his. While in Arkansas Henry made $1.25 a day and his dad kept a dollar so he got the quarter.

Henry's dad was called pumpkin. He said his dad raised the biggest pumpkins in his fields. Said he sold alot of them in Mandville, Arkansas for 25 cents each. They did not own land down there, just lived and worked down there.

Henry said his dad had black hair and it never turned grey but his beard was white. His sister had real black hair. His dad had what they called granulated sore eyes and had to go to the hospital for 2 weeks once. They rolled his eye lids with a roller and squeezed thee. Henry said his father said it really did hurt bad but he never made a sound. Said his dad was real strong and brave.

!OBITUARY
OLD RESIDENT GONE TO REST
Uncle William Lewis was born in Iron County Mar. 5, 1859, and died at his home near Annapolis July 10, 1933, age 74 years, 4 months and 5 days. He had been in bad health for years but just confined to his bed since last fall. He had been married twice, his first wife was Mary Dace. To this union were born five children, three of whom died in infancy. After her death he married Mary Bell Keathley and to this union were born eight children, all of whom survive him. He will be sadly missed by the whole community as he had lived most of the time since his marriage on the same place and everyone knew his as 'Uncle William.' He enjoyed company and was always
Well pleased when his friends and relatives case to see his. He was very patient in his suffering, but was anxious to die and be at rest.
He leaves to mourn the loss, a wife, 10 children, 30 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. His children are Mrs. Bertha Alcorn, Henry Lewis, Mrs. Martha Sherrill and Mrs. Myrthe Ruble, all of Annapolis. Mrs. Bessie Ruble and Edgar Lewis, of Vulcan, Isom Lewis, of Black River, and three children, Katie, Irene and Benjamin, and one grand-child, Ralph, at home. They have the sympathy of the whole community in their bereavement, but we know he is at rest, so why grieve? There is one waiting over yonder to welcome the dear ones home. A Friend.
[from newspaper clipping in possession of Linda Lewis.

!OBITUARY

William Lewis was born March 5 1859 departed this life July 10th 1933. He being 74 years, 4 months and 5 days old.
He was married to Mary Dace at an early age To this union 5 children were born Bertha Alcorn of Annapolis. Henry of Annapolis. Three of this Union precede him in death.
His first wife passed away in 1891. He then was married to Belle Keathley Oct 16th 1894. to this Union 8 children were born. Bessie Ruble of Vulcan, Issom of Piedmont, Edgar of Vulcan, Martha Sherrill of Annapolis, Myrtle Ruble of Annapolis, Katie Irene &Benjamin & Ralph a grandson at home with the mother. All of whom survive and also 30 grand children and a host of other relatives and friends who are left to mourn his death.
Uncle William as he was widely known was a sufferer for many years but bore his afflictions so patient until our Lord saw fit to call Him Home to be among the Redeemed. Uncle William will be sadly missed by all who knew Him.
[This is written on an old tablet and is yellowed with age. It is in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/20/1990]

!DEATH CERTIFICATE
William P. Lewis was born on March 5, 1861 in Annapolis, Missouri to Benjamin Lewis (also born in Missouri). William was married to Belle Keathley.
He died on July 10, 1933 in Union Township, Iron County, Missouri at the age of 72 years, 4 months and 5 days. He was a self-employed farmer. The cause of death was fibrosis of lungs. The informant was Henry Lewis of Annapolis, Missouri. Burial was in theAnnapolis Cemetery on July 11, 1933.


[Copy of death certificate in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/20/1990]

!LETTER
STATE OF MISSOURI
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
DIVISION OF WELFARE
Ironton, Iron County, Missouri

November 6, 1947
Mrs. Belle Lewis
Annapolis, Missouri

Dear Mrs. Lewis:

This has reference to your letter of November 3 in regard to more assistance.

You are now receiving the maximum Old Age Assistance and Aid to Dependent Children grants.

The worker talked with your son after reinvestigating your case to see if he could help you with the support of his daughters. According to Mr. Lewis' statement, he is unable to render any financial assistance at this time.

We are sorry that you are having such a difficult time in meeting the girls' expenses, but you are receiving all the law will allow.

If you are dissatisfied with the amount of your grants, you have the right to appeal to the Director of the Department of Public Health and Welfare within 90 days from the time your cases were last reinvestigated. Forms for filing such an appeal may be obtained at this office if you should care to take such action.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Carrie Mae Luna
Visitor

(Original letter in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/18/1990)

!NOTES

Belle learned to read and write after her marriage to William Lewis. Her step daughter's husband, Billy Alcorn, taught her. (Information told to Linda Lewis by Myrtle Ruble in June 1992)

!OBITUARY

Mary Belle Lewis, 74, died June 29 at her home near Annapolis. She had been ill for several months. She leaves the following children: Avery, Issom, Myrtle Ruble, Bessie, Edgar, Katie Clifford, Irene Williams, Benjamin, Martha Sherrill and Henry. Serviceswill be from the Union Church at Annapolis Friday at 2 p.m. and burial in the Annapolis cemetery with White Funeral Service.
[IRONTON MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper... Iron County, Missouri ...Thurs., June 30, 19551

!DEATH CERTIFICATE

Mary Belle Lewis was born September 17, 1879 in Annapolis, Missouri. She was the daughter of James Addison Keathley and Jane Asbury. Belle was the widow of William Lewis. She died in Union township, Iron County, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 2 days on June 29, 1955. The information was supplied by Issom Lewis of Annapolis, Missouri. Belle was buried on July 1, 1955 in the Annapolis Cemetery in Iron County, Missouri.
(Copy of death certificate in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/19/1990)




Children:
153*BESSIE LEWIS b. Apr 1897 d. 25 Jun 1967
154* ISSOM RICHARD LEWIS b. 2 Jul 1899 d. 19 May 1976
155*EDGAR ISSAC LEWIS b. 19 Aug 1900 d. 21 Dec 1989
156*MARTHA MAE LEWIS b. 5 Jan 1905 d. 1 Feb 1987
157*MYRTLE LEWIS b. 8 Feb 1908
158*KATIE MARIE LEWIS b. 12 Feb 1910
159*ETHEL IRENE LEWIS b. 26 Mar 1913
160*BENJAMIN LEWIS b. 21 May 1915

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

Benjamin and Naoma Lewis's children were raised by two of his brothers and a sister:

From 1870 Census:

Willam 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

It is not known who raised the other children:
(Neither in 1870 Census)

Elizabeth
Kesiah "Kizzy" married Andrew Ruble in 1877


Find A Grave Memorial# 133053509


Died:
Find A Grave Memorial #133053509

Buried:
Find A Grave Memorial #133053509

William married Mary Catherine Dace on 31 Dec 1882 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Mary (daughter of Allen Persinger Dace and Louisa Y. Ferrell) was born on 10 Feb 1864 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 15 Mar 1893 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Belle Keathley on 14 Oct 1894 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Mary (daughter of James Addison Keathley and Nancy Jane Asbury) was born on 17 Sep 1878 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 29 Jun 1955 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 01 Jul 1955 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1920 census ... Union township, Iron County, Missouri ... This census was done on January 15, 1920 by Wm. 0. Huff, enumerator. The family lived on Big Creek Road. William H. Alcorn (age 40) was renting his home. He was working on his own account at farming. His wife, Bertha, was 36 years old. William's children were: Julia M. (age 16); Minnie B. (14); Lyman E. (12); Lena D. (6) and Mary D. (one year and 6 months). Julia, Minnie, Lyman and Lena had attended school since September 1, 1919. Everyone in the family could read and write except Mary D. Everyone in the family was born in Missouri. Bertha and William's parents were also all born in Missouri. Everyone in the family could speak English except Lena and Mary D.


Find A Grave Memorial# 24954910

Died:
OBITUARY
Mrs. Bertha Alcorn was born Oct 2, 1884, and departed this life
Apr 28, 1934. She was united in marriage to William H. Alcorn on Oct 26, 1902. To this union six children were born, one preceded her in death in infancy.
She leaves to mourn her demise a companion, W. H. Alcorn, and five children, Julia and Minnie, of Chicago; Lyman, of St. Louis; Lenna and Dolus, of Annapolis. Also a stepmother, Mrs. Bell Lewis. One brother, Henry Lewis, three half brother, Issom, Edgar and Benjamin Lewis, and five half sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ruble, Mrs Martha Sherrill, Mrs Myrtle (Ruble), and Misses Kate and Irene Lewis, and a host of relatives and friends.
She left her home about 8 o'clock Saturday morning going to her brother's home, Henry Lewis. As she was returning home she stopped at her sister's, Mrs. Avery Ruble. As she stood talking to her sister, she put her hand to the left side of her head saying,'Oh, Myrtle.' Myrtle replied, 'What is the matter? She said, 'I don't know.' which were her last words. There she fell suddenly with hemorrhage of the brain. She suffered five long hours, then the Lord called her home to reign with him throughout eternity.
She was converted and united with the Baptist Church at the Sutton school house in 1900 where she remained a faithful member until the Lord called her away.
Funeral services were conducted at the Union Church by Bro. White, Sermon preached by Rev. Joseph Alcorn and prayer by Sherman Sherrill.
She was laid to rest in the Annapolis Cemetery until the resurrection morning.
[From a newspaper clipping in possession of Linda Lewis 1-3-90)

Bertha married William Henry Alcorn on 26 Oct 1902 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. William was born on 16 Sep 1879 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 27 May 1950 in , St. Louis County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Research courtesy Linda E. Lewis, from her book George Lewis Descendants, October 1992:

There is some dispute over the birth date for Henry Lewis. Some say he was 3 years old when his mother, Mary Dace, died. Others say he was 5 years old which would have made his date of birth in 1888. Henry had no middle name. [Information from Mrs. Delmar(Opal) Lewis, Henry's daughter-in-law.]

!CENSUS
1920 CENSUS ... Annapolis, Union township, Iron County, Missouri ... This census was enumerated on January 13 and 14, 1920 by Wm. 0. Huff. The home was on Big Creek Road. Henry Lewis (age 28) owned his home mortgage free. He worked on his own account atfarming. Henry's wife, Macey M., was 23 years old. Henry and Macey's parents were all born in Missouri. Henry's daughters were: Aldena D. (3 years and 2 months) and Neva H. (11 months old). Henry, Macey and the girls were all born in Missouri. Henry and Macey could read, write and speak English.

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
March 25, 1920... Henry Lewis has a nice little store on his farm.
February 18, 1932... Annapolis News... Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lewis lost their house and contents by fire last Friday morning.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper ... Ironton, Missouri)

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
THE SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER
HENRY LEWIS' HOUSE BURNS
A report came to me Wednesday noon telling of the misfortune befalling the Lewis family. Some four years ago the house and furnishings of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were consumed by fire. Only very recently Mr. Lewis built a new house and moved into it. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis had every reason to be proud of their new home when lo without warning it was reduced to ashes. The Lewis family could not afford to take this loss, and the spontaneous responsiveness of our community has indicated its unwillingness to permit them to bear the loss alone. The extent of assistance through funds goods, sympathy and from the multiplicity of sources indicate in no uncertain way that southern hospitality and neighborliness reigns in our community.
Sincerely,
F.L. Luttrell
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ... Iron County, Missouri ... February 16, 1942)

!ANNIVERSARY
HENRY LEWISES MARK 50th ANNIVERSARY
On November 7, 1915, Henry Lewis and Macy Amsden were united in marriage at Des Arc by Rev. Joseph A. Alcorn, a Baptist minister. This was Rev. Alcorn's first marriage ceremony to perform. Seven children, four sons and three daughters were born to this marriage, all living and married. They now have 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
On November 7, 1965, they held Open House in the Basement of the First National Bank in Annapolis to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. All the children, in-laws, grandchildren, 2 grand in-laws and 3 great-grandchildren were present along with many other relatives and friends.
Henry and Macy wish to thank everyone who so graciously helped to make this a happy occasion as well as the Bank officials for granting the use of the basement.
(Copy of newspaper article in possession of Linda Lewis in March 1991)

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
FIVE GENERATIONS OF LEWIS FAMILY
Five generations were here to celebrate the 88th birthday of Henry Lewis of Annapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are pictured here with four of their five great-grandchildren and their two great-great-grandchildren.
(THE NEWSPAPER ...Tues., Aug. 29, 1978... appears at the top of the newspaper article... copy in possession of Linda Lewis in March 1991)

!ANNIVERSARY
The Arcadia Valley Senior Citizens Recreation Building was the setting for the Sixty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary celebration of Henry and Macy Lewis, one of the resident couples of the housing apartments. Sunday, Nov. 9, was the date.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were one of the first couples to move into the apartments when they were finished in January, 1980.
The couple were very happy to have their friends and relatives in to help them celebrate the happy occasion.
They have seven children, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Thirty-four descendants in all make Henry and Macy feel that they have a wonderful life together. All seven children are living. In fact all of the 34 descendants are living. There were two infants who died, one at birth and the other at 10 days.
Three of the sons retired from the military service. Until recently when the last son retired, there had been at least one of them in the service of his country continuously since 1940, before the second World War. Forty years of service to their countryis something the whole family has been extremely proud of, and of course, Henry and Macy are very proud that they had such a patriotic family.
Henry and Macy enjoy living at the Senior Citizens Housing Apartments and seem to have taken a new lease on life. Henry is 90 years young and Macy is 84. They enjoy being able to visit with the other residents of the apartments and they are relieved thatthey do not have all the hard work to do that they did when they lived on their farm in Annapolis, Mo.
Aldena Kimmell is the Lewis' oldest child. She and her husband, Robert, live in Arcadia. Neva Jackson is next to age to Aldena. She also lives in Arcadia. Aldena has two children, and Neva has one.
Delmar lives in Green Cove Springs, Fla. He is retired from the service. Frank lives at Annapolis and Willis in St. Louis. Mary Lou Conrad also lives in St. Louis, and Lawrence resides in Enterprise, Ala.
Lawrence and Delmar were not able to be here for the big celebration. They sent their love and wishes for many more years of happiness.
Delmar has two children, Frank has two, Willis has two, Mary Lou has three and Lawrence is the father of three.
Now, Henry and Macy, all of your descendants, relatives, friends and fellow residents wish you all the luck in the world and may you be around to celebrate another 65 years of wedded bliss. We hope to be around to help you celebrate it. Good luck and best wishes for the good life

(Copy of newspaper clipping in possession of Linda Lewis in March 1991)

Children:
ALDENA DELORES LEWIS b. 14 Oct 1916 d. 18 Jun 1992
NEVA BERN I CE LEWIS b .19 Jan 1919 d .22 Nov 1990
DELMAR HENRY LEWIS b. 19 Jul 1921
WILLIAM FRANKLIN LEWIS b. 18 Nov 1927
WILLIS GERALD LEWIS b. 2 Sep 1930
MARY LOUISE LEWIS b. 30 Sep 1933
LAWRENCE LEWIS b. 4 May 1938

Henry married Macy Myra Ansden on 07 Nov 1915 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Macy was born on 03 Sep 1896 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 20 Aug 1981 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 23 Aug 1981 in Annapolis Cemetery, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Research notes courtesy of Lind Lewis, from her book George Lewis Descendants, published Oct 1992:

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
VULCAN NEWS column ...Berlin and Carma Ruble, of St. Louis, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clell Ruble over the week end.
(IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper ...Ironton, Missouri ...Thurs., April 5, 1945)

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
THIS WEEK'S ANNAPOLIS HAPPENINGS
Mrs. Clell Ruble (Bessie) passed away during the weekend. We extend deepest sympathy to her family.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper... Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ...June 29, 1967)

THIS WEEK'S VULCAN TIDINGS
Our hearts were saddened Sunday by the death of Bessie Ruble, wife of Clell Ruble. She will be buried Tuesday at the Sutton Cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to the family. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO...Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ...July 6, 1967)

!NOTES
Clell Ruble was the son of Thomas and Ada Belle (Mann) Ruble. His paternal grandparents were Henry and Malinda (Skiles) Ruble. Henry Ruble's parents were Joseph and Stacy (McCray) Ruble. Clell is buried in the Sutton Cemetery near Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri.

Bessie married Clell Alver Ruble on 30 Mar 1918 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States. Clell was born on 24 May 1897 in Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 31 Oct 1968 in Pevely, Jefferson County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Research courtesy Linda Lewis, from her book George Lewis Descendants, October 1992:

BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Issom Lewis applied for a delayed certificate of birth on May 25, 1945. Issom Richard Lewis vas born on July 2, 1899 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri. His parents, William and Mary Belle

!NOTES
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
To whom it may concern, Greetings:
These Presents Attest, That in accordance with proclamation of the President of the United States, and in compliance with law, Issom Richard Lewis of Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri has submitted himself to registration and has by me been duly registeredthis 12 day of September, 1918, under the supervision of the Local Board designated on the back hereof.
Chas E. Belch, Registrar
(card in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/21/1990)

!NOTES
War DepartmentProvost Marshal General
Local Board, Iron County, Missouri
Ironton, Missouri

Issom Richard Lewis
Annapolis, Missouri
Your serial number is 840 Order No. A954 Always refer to these numbers when writing. 107 men will be called for service about Nov. 11, 1918. You will be one of these. Exact date later. (Postcard in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/21/19901


!NOTES
ORDER OF INDUCTION INTO MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES
The President of the United States,
To Issom Richard Lewis Order Number A954 Serial Number 840
Greeting: Having submitted yourself to a local board composed of your neighbors for the purpose of determining the place and time in which you can best serve the United States in the present emergency, you are hereby notified that you have now been selected for immediate military service.
You will, therefore, report to the local board named below at Ironton, Missouri, at 2:00 p.m. on the 14th day of November, 1918, for military duty.
From and after the day and hour just named you will be a soldier in the military service of the United States.
Wm R Edgar J--
Member of Local Board for Iron County, Mo. Report to local Board for Iron County, Ironton, Missouri
Date November 6, 1918
[letter in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/21/19901

(**NOTE: World War I ended at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918 when the armistice agreement was signed by the delegations.?


!LETTER
Mr. Issom Lewis December 29, 1919
Tinsman, Arkansas
Dear cousin How are you fine I Guess wish you a Merry x Has and a Happy New
Year when are you coming Back to old Missouri soon I hope tell Uncle C C
hello for me and Opal to also aunt anna would like to see you all the Best in
the wourld it has Been a Dull time here answer soon
From Edward Keathley Middle Brook
(Postcard in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/21/19901

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
FUNK BRANCH ITEMS column ...Mr. Issom Lewis and three boys were at Riverside Sunday. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ...Annapolis, Iron County, MO ...June 12, 1942)

!MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNAPOLIS HAPPENINGS
Wedding bells again! Mr. Issom Lewis and Alpha Middleton were married by Rev. D. Seal Friday. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper... Ironton, Iron County, Missouri ...May 6, 1948)

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
The Mountain Echo is authorized this week to present the name of Issom Lewis of Annapolis as a candidate on the Democratic Ticket in the race for the Assessor of Iron County.
Mr. Lewis has lived most of his life in Iron County and was born and reared near Annapolis. He spent most of his life around there in timber work and faring.
His wife died many years ago and it was his job to rear his family of six children, which he did conscientiously and diligently. It may be said to his credit that his children have all attended high school and some of them gone on to college. They have grown to manhood and womanhood and are a credit to his and his teachings. One boy was killed in World War II.
Mr. Lewis is widely known and respected as a hardworking, soft spoken, honest man. He expects to carry his campaign to all parts of the county and wants to make many new friends in doing so. He says he is no fast talker but wants to meet everyone and present his case to the voters.
He is a man of good judgement and feels that he will be capable in the office of assessor if elected. He feels that it will be his duty to see every property owner and assess his property with his and do it fairly and justly.
He will appreciate the support and influence of the voters in the August primary election. (Newspaper clipping in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/21/1990)

!NOTES
Vote for ISSOM LEWIS Democratic Candidate for Assessor, Iron County, Mo. Primary Election, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1956 Your Vote and Influence will be Sincerely Appreciated (Card in possession of Linda Lewis on 6121/1990)

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES


VULCAN TIDINGS column... Issom Lewis is making some very good sorghum. He is selling it for $2.50 per gallon. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ...Ironstone, Iron County, Missouri ...Sent. 18, 1958)


!OBITUARY
Issom Richard Lewis of Star Route, Annapolis, died May 19 at the University Hospital in Columbia, No. He was 76 years old. Funeral services were held May 21 at the Assembly of God Church in Vulcan with the Rev. Clarence J. Casteel officiating. Burial was in the Sutton Cemetery at Annapolis under the direction of White Funeral Hose.
Mr. Lewis was born July 2, 1899 at Annapolis, the son of William and Belle Keathley Lewis. He was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Alpha J. Lewis; five sons, Donald Lewis of Columbia, Kenneth Brian Lewis of Raytown, James Middleton of Geary, Okla., Sherman Lewis of Sales and Stanley Lewis of Geary, Okla.,; three daughters, Doris Dittmer of Sale, Betty Horine of Warrensburg and Darlene Brush of Kodiak, Alaska; four brothers, Henry of Annapolis, Edgar of Vulcan, Ralph of Annapolis and Benjamin of Leadwood; four sisters, Martha Sherrill of Annapolis, Myrtle Ruble of Sullivan, No., Katie Clifford of Annapolis and Irene Williams of Lemont, Pa.; 31 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
[THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper... Iron County, Missouri... 1976]



!FUNERAL HOME BROCHURE
In memory of Issom Richard Lewis who died on May 19, 1976 at the age of 76 years, 10 months, and 17 days. The funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. at the Vulcan Assembly of God Church. Interment was made at Sutton Cemetery.
(Copy of brochure in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/20/1990)



!BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Ruth Idell Radford was born at 8 a.m. on February 5, 1910 in Mill Spring, Wayne County, Missouri. Her father, John Radford (age 38), was born in Wayne County, Missouri. His occupation was rail road sec. hand. John and his wife live in Mill Spring, Missouri. The mother, Lucy Ann Frye (age 30), was born in St. Francois County, Missouri. She is a housewife. Ruth was Lucy's third child, but one is deceased.
I hereby certify that I attended the birth of this child, and that it occurred on Feb 5th, 1910, at 8 a.m.
R.J. Owens, M. D.
(Copy of birth certificate in possession of Linda Lewis in May 1983)


!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
MILL SPRING
Thursday, July 11, 1918...Ruth Radford of Vulcan is spending sometime with her father this week.
Thursday, May 15, 1919...Mrs. Nath Sutton and her niece, Miss Ruth Radford visited here last week.
(**Note: Ruth's father, John Radford, died the next week in Mill Spring.**)
Thursday, June 5, 1919...Miss Cleo Frye visited Miss Ruth Radford at Vulcan last week. [PIEDMONT WEEKLY BANNER newspaper ...Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri]

FOURTH GENERATION

!NOTES
Teacher's report to District Clerk and County Superintendent:
(Dist. No. 42 County of Iron State of Missouri)

For the term beginning on the 7th day of August 1922 and ending this 23rd day of March 1923. Teacher Myra M. Keith Sutton School (near Vulcan, No.) Ruth Radford (SexF), Class A, year 8, No. days attended138, age 12. Grades final Promoted to 1st year highschool

IRON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Statement of grades of Ruth Radford Class A-1
Reading and Literature--88 Spelling--93 Grammer--92 Arithmetic--70
U. S. History and Civil Government--80 Geography--80
Agriculture--78 Physiology--87

Grades are made on work as outlined in the State Course of Study.

Two years are spent in the A Class. Pupils take the final examination at the close of each year. You are classified as 'A1' the first year and 'A2' the second year.
These Grades should be recorded in the Teacher's Register belonging to the School District.
Very Respectfully, Yours,
GW Hanson, Superintendent
!MARRIAGE LICENSE
State of Missouri, County of Iron:

This license authorizes any Judge of a Court of Record or Justice of the Peace, or any Licensed or Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, who is a citizen of the United States, or who is a resident of and a pastor of any Church in this State, to SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE between Issom Lewis of Annapolis in the County of Iron and State of Missouri who is over the age of twenty-one years, and Ruth Radford of Annapolis in the County of Iron and State of Missouri who is over the age of 21 years

Witness my hand as Recorder of Deeds, with the seal of office hereto affixed, at my office in Ironton, Missouri, this 8th day of November, 1924.
By Josie D. Hawkins, Deputy J. M. Hawkins, Recorder of Deed.

State of Missouri, County of Iron ss.

This is to certify that the undersigned a Justice of the Peace at
Annapolis did, at My home in said County, on the ninth 9th day of November A.D.
1924 unite in Marriage the above named persons. And I further certify that I
as legally qualified under the laws of the State of Missouri, to solemnize
Marriages. Sylvester Kitchell, Justice of the Peace
at Annapolis, Iron County, and State of Missouri.

The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for record in my office on
the 16th day of November A.D. 1924
By Josie 0. Hawkins, Deputy J.M. Hawkins, Recorder of Deeds.
[copy in files of Linda Lewis on 6/23/19901
(**NOTE: Ruth was actually only 14 years 9 months old when she was married.**}

!NOTES

Issom and Ruth (Radford) Lewis had a baby born on April 13, 1933 and it died on April 16, 1933. The baby is buried in Sutton Cemetery in Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri.


!NOTES

Ruth Radford was listed twice on the 1920 census. She was listed in the home of Nath Sutton as his ten year old niece. Ruth vas also listed in the home of Sherman Sutton as his nine year old cousin.

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

The funeral of Mrs. Lewis, wife of Issom Lewis, was held at Vulcan last Thursday with interment in the Sutton cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, and six small children, two daughters and four sons. [IRON COUNTY REGISTER newspaper...Missouri...Thursday, October 8, 19361 (**NOTE: Should read 3 sons and 3 daughters**}

!TOMBSTONE
Ruth 1. Lewis born Feb. 7, 1910and died Sept. 30, 1936 is buried in the Sutton Cemetery near Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri.
(photo of tombstone in files of Linda Leis on 6/23/19901
(NOTE: Birth certificate states she was born on Feb. 5, 1910)

Children:
514*WILLIAM ROBERT RADFORD LEWIS b. 18 Dec 1924 d. 4 Apr 1945
515*DONALD RICHARD LEWIS b. 15 Sep 1926
516*KENNETH BRIAN LEWIS b. 27 May 1928
517*DORIS JEAN LEWIS b. 1 Apr 1'330
518*HETTY RUTH LEWIS b. 16 Jun 1931
519*JOYCE DARLENE LEWIS b. 25 Sep 1934
520*JOHN EUGENE LEWIS b. 17 Apr 1936 d. 26 Jul 1936

He also married 22 Apr 1948 in ANNAPOLIS, IRON COUNTY, MISSOURI, (521) ALPHA JANE ANDERSON, daughter of GEORGE FRANKLIN and OLLIE JANE (ASBERRY) ANDERSON, who was born 23 Sep 1917 in ELLINGTON, REYNOLDS COUNTY, MISSOURI. ALPHA JANE was also married to FREEMAN SIMPKINS MIDDLETON.

!NOTES

I was married to my first husband, Freeman Middleton, for eleven years. We were married in the house of the Justice of the Peace near Ellington, M0. We had one son, Jimmy Ray. I married Issom Lewis in the Rev. Drew Lewis house in Annapolis, Missouri. My second husband, Issom Lewis, and I lived on the Pierson farm when we were first married. He then bought the Connor place. Next we traded Granny (Belle Leis) our house in town for her farm in Sutton Hollow. The rest of our years together were spent there inthe red house, log cabin and then the trailer. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with a small party on the lawn of the red house. (Information told to Linda Lewis by Alpha Anderson Lewis in October 1982)

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
ANNAPOLIS / VULCAN NEWS

Former resident Alpha Lewis, now of Piedmont, celebrated her birthday Sept. 23. Her brother from St. Louis and her sister-in-law from Springfield case to help celebrate. We add happy wishes to you.

(WAYNE COUNTY JOURNAL BANNER newspaper ...Piedmont, NO ...September 26, 1991)





Died:
Issom Richard Lewis of Star Route, Annapolis, died May 19 at the Universiy Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was 76 years old. Funeral services were held May 21 at the Assembly of God Church in Vulcan with the Rev. Clarence J. Casteel officiating. Burial was in the Sutton Cemetery at Annapolis under the direction of White Funeral Home.
Mr. Lewis was born July 2, 1899 at Annapolis, the son of William and Belle Keathley Lewis. He was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Alpha J. Lewis; five sons, Donald Lewis of Columbia, Kenneth Brian Lewis of Raytown, James Middleton of Geary, Okla., Sherman Lewis of Salem and Stanley Lewis of Geary, Okla.,; three daughters, Doris Dittmer of Salem, Betty Horine of Warrensburg and Darlene Brush of Kodiak, Alaska; four brothers, Henry of Annapolis, Edgar of Vulcan, Ralph of Annapolis and Benjamin of Leadwood; four sisters, Martha Sherrill of Annapolis, Myrtle Ruble of Sullivan, Mo., Katie Clifford of Annapolisand Irene Williams of Lemont, Pa.; 31 grandchildren; six great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
[THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper...Iron County, Missouri...1976]

Issom married Ruth Idell Radford on 09 Nov 1924 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Ruth was born on 05 Feb 1910 in Mill Spring, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; died on 30 Sep 1936 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Issom married Alpha Jane Anderson on 22 Apr 1948 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Alpha was born on 23 Sep 1917 in Ellington, Reynolds County, Missouri, United States; died on 16 Jun 2002 in Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Murphy Cemetery, Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
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.
******************************************************************************************************
Authority for Recommended Mailing address Yrs in Occupation
Name area
******************************************************************************************************
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
******************************************************************************************************
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


Buried:
Find a Grave Memorial # 86186104

Edgar married Macy Charlton on 13 Mar 1920 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Macy was born on 20 Oct 1902 in Redford, Reynolds County, Missouri, USA; died on 12 Feb 1992; was buried in John Ruble Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!ANNIVERSARY
SHERRILLS CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

On Sunday afternoon, December 19, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Sherrill of Annapolis, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with open house given by their children at the City Hall Building.
The Hall was decorated in yellow and white streamers with white wedding bells.
The family members in attendance were:
Mr. and Mrs. Arvel Pierson, of Annapolis, and their family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pierson, Kimberly and Scott; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jackson (Anita), and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Naumann (Brenda), David and Jodi, all of St. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. Verl Sherrill and their family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dean (Judy) and Robbie, and Miss Debbie Sherrill, all of Annapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Durll Sherrill of Imperial and their family, Airman First Class and Mrs. Gary Sherrill, of Topeka, Kansas, and Mr. David Sherrill of Imperial, and his fiancée, Miss Sharon Wichmer, of Arnold.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Sherrill and sons, Donald, Steve and Shawn, of Arnold.
Harl Sherrill was unable to attend due to his being in the U. S. Navy and is now on sea duty, but his wife, Elizabeth, of Flat River, was there.
There were about 100 friends and relatives who came by to wish Mr. and Mrs. Sherrill a happy 50th anniversary.
The guests were served punch and coffee along with the beautiful three-tiered wedding cake, decorated with yellow roses, gold leaves and white wedding bells. The lovely cake was baked and decorated by their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jerald Sherrill.
The happy couple received many lovely gifts and many thoughtful cards of congratulations. The happy reunion of family and friends on this dry will long be remembered by the Sherrills.
(Thursday, December 30, 1971...Clipping in possession of Linda Lewis on 6/311990)

!OBITUARY
Services for Martha Mae Sherrill, 82, Annapolis were held Tuesday, Feb.. 3, 1987, at 2 p.m. at the Happy Zion General Baptist Church, under the direction of Bryson Funeral Home, Pilot Knob.
Mrs. Sherrill died Feb. 1, 1987, at Arcadia Valley Hospital Extended Care facility.
The Rev. Rick Broadway and the Rev. Marc Renicke officiated. Glenda Sutton was organist and Wanda Sutton was pianist. The Sutton Family sang, 'One Dry at a Time.' Soloist Carletta Sherrill sang 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee,' and 'Amazing Grace.'
Pallbearers were Richard Pierson, Gary Sherrill, David Sherrill, Rob Dean, Don Sherrill, Don Sherrill and Randy Sherrill. Burial was in Annapolis cemetery. Contributions may be made to Happy Zion Church or Annapolis Cemetery funds.
Mrs. Sherrill was born in Texarkana, Texas, on Jan 5, 1905, daughter
of William Lewis and Belle Keathley Lewis. She grew up in Annapolis and lived there all her life. On Dec. 18, 1921, she married Luther S. Sherrill. She was a homemaker and was a member of the New Peace and Harmony General Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one infant daughter, Rita; two brothers, Issom and Henry Lewis; two sisters, Bertha Alcorn and Bessie Ruble; one great grandson, Michael D. Sherrill.
Survivors include five children, Mrs. Verena Pierson, Verl Sherrill, Durll Sherrill, all of Annapolis, Jerald Sherrill, Arnold, and Hurl Sherrill, Glasgow, Ky.; three brothers, Ralph Lewis, Annapolis, Edgar Lewis, Vulcan, and Benjamin Lewis, Leadwood; three sisters, Myrtle Ruble, Sullivan, Katie Clifford, Troy, and Irene Williams, Lemont, Pr.; 12 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ... Iron County, Missouri ... Wed., Feb. 11, 1987)

VERENA BERNICE: SHERRILL b. 9 Oct. 1924
VERL SHERRILL b. 10 Jul 1996
WILLIAM DURLL SHERRILL b. 7 Feb 1929
JERALD SHERRILL b. 7 Feb 1935
RITA MAE SHERRILL b. 20 Oct 1947 d. 20 Oct 1947
HARL L SHERRILL b. 23 Sep 1949

Martha married Luther Sylvester Sherrill on 18 Dec 1921. Luther was born on 03 Mar 1900 in Glover, Iron County, Missouri, United States; died on 06 Dec 1974; was buried in Annapolis Cemetery, Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!NOTES
Myrtle Lewis Ruble was born in Mandeville, Arkansas. She attended Sutton School near Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri. Myrtle was married in Ironton, Missouri on her 19th birthday, February 8, 1927. Myrtle worked in Annapolis, Missouri doing general work at McLane's Grocery Store and then at the school lunch room. She also took in washings for people and washed quilts for 25 cents each on a wash board.
[Information told to Linda Lewis by Myrtle Lewis Ruble in 1982.]
!LETTER
Sullivan, No. Jan. 10, 1992
Brian,
I as going to write you a little story I don't think you have ever heard.
We bought that house and lot at Annapolis in 1940, I think. The lot was 50 feet by 150 ft. Avery was carrying the mail at that time. And he didn't make very such money as he had to bid it down so low to get the mail route.
We paid $350.00 for the house and lot and paid a little over $17.00 a month until we got it paid for (seemed like a life time).
We lived there about 10 years then we moved to the Vulcan tower, then we moved to Sullivan.
We have been living in Sullivan 37 years. We moved here in July after Paul died in April 1955.
We sold the house and lot for $2000.00 cash and thought we were rich. Do you like stories like this? Jim does.
Love,
Aunt Myrtle
(This was part of a letter written by Myrtle Lewis Ruble to Kenneth Brian Lewis)
Children:
HELEN IRENE RUBLE b. 12 Jul 1931
JAMES ADRIAN RUBLE b. 8 Sep 1935

Myrtle married James Avery Ruble on 08 Feb 1927 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. James (son of James Andrew Ruble and Lucy Nellie McCormick) was born on 29 Nov 1903 in Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 20 Dec 1976 in Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial# 32814066

Research courtesy Linda E. Lewis, from her book George Lewis Descendants, October 1992:

!NOTES
Katie worked at Ironton, Missouri at the Baptist Home for a few weeks. (Information from Irene Lewis Williams, Katie's sister)

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
SUTTON HOLLOW HOLLOWS column ... Mrs. Everett Clifford and daughters visited with her mother, Mrs. William Lewis.
(THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ... Annapolis, Iron County, NO ... July 31, 1942)
!NOTES


Children:
JOYCE YVONNE CLIFFORD b. 27 May 1938
RUBY JEAN CLIFFORD b. 18 Feb 1940
JANICE ANN CLIFFORD b. 9 Apr 1942
JUDITH LYNN CLIFFORD b. 5 Jun 1945


Died:
Katie Marie Clifford, 98, died Dec. 24, 2008, at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown, Mo.
She was born Feb. 12, 1910, in Annapolis, Mo., daughter of the late William and Mary Bell(Keithley) Lewis.
She was united in marriage to Everett Clifford Sept. 12, 1937, and he preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1977.
Mrs. Clifford was a homemaker and a member of the Des Arc First Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Joyce (Paul Vernon) Lewis, Fredericktown, Ruby Jean (Ed) Kelsey, Everett, Wash., Judy Lynn (Gary) Johnson, Troy; one sister, Myrtle Ruble, Sullivan; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Ann David; four brothers, Isom, Edgar, Benjamin and Ralph Lewis: three sisters, Bessie Ruble, Martha Sherrill and Irene Williams.
The funeral was held Dec. 27 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Tim Adams officiating.
Pallbearers were Mike Lewis, Mike Silverberg, Rich Plume, Keith Reynolds, Gary Johnson Jr. and Terry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Keith Lewis and Alex Reynolds. Burial was in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan.

Katie married James Everett Clifford on 12 Sep 1937 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. James (son of James M. Clifford and Malinda Elizabeth Ruble) was born on 03 Oct 1903; died on 05 Dec 1977; was buried on 07 Dec 1977 in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Children:
LEONARD FRANKLIN WILLIAMS b. 17 Apr 1941
RUTH DARLENE WILLIAMS b. 17 Jul 1943


Research courtesy Linda E. Lewis, from her book George Lewis Descendants, October 1992:

!NOTES
Irene attended Sutton School in Iron County, Missouri. Two of the teachers Irene had were Annie Lewis and Beulah Dice.
Irene helped care for her nieces and nephews after their mother died. One time her brother, Issom, gave her two pigs for helping with his children. When Irene got home her mother, Belle Lewis, made her give one of the pigs to her sister, Katie. She cried because she had to give up one of her pigs. Irene went to Ironton and used the pig to buy her first brand new coat. (Stories told by Irene Lewis Williams in August 1992)

Ethel married Leonard Zachariah Williams on 08 Jul 1940. Leonard was born on 03 May 1914 in Lemont, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 03 Sep 1985 in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried in Houserville Cemetery, Centre County, Pennslyvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial# 37396884

Research courtesy Linda E. Lewis, from her book George Lewis Descendants, October 1992:

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
SUTTON HOLLOW HOLLOWS column ... Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lewis and family from Lesterville spent a few days last week with his mother, Mrs. Wm. Lewis. (THE MOUNTAIN ECHO newspaper ... Annapolis, Iron County, NO ... July 31, 1942)
!ANNIVERSARY
The pleasure of your company is requested on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lewis on June 22, 1986 at 1:00 o'clock to 4:00 o'clock at Desloge City Park Desloge, MO
Lunch served Cake cutting at 2:00 p.m. Bring lawn chair if desired.
We thank you friends and neighbors and relatives so dear for your congratulations and for your presence here.
The memories of these happy hours you've shared with us today will linger on throughout the years and even with us today
Ben and Marie
June 25,
1936 - 1986
(Copy of invitation in files of Linda Lewis in July 1991)

!NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
154 ATTEND LEWIS FAMILY REUNION
The annual reunion of the William Lewis descendants was held July 7 at the William Lewis homeplace in Sutton Hollow near Annapolis. A total of 154 friends and relatives from as far away as Florida and South Carolina met at noon for a short meeting, basket dinner, and an afternoon of visiting.
Special honored relatives were presented calendars featuring the original old log barn on the fare with birthdays and anniversaries of William Lewis's children and grandchildren. Those receiving calendars were: Myrtle Ruble, Katie Clifford, Alpha Lewis, Ralph Lewis, Macy Lewis, Irene Williams, and Marie Lewis. This year, William's youngest son, Ben, and his wife Marie, were honored on the occasion of their 55th anniversary. Ben married Marie England of Annapolis on June 25, 1936. They have spent most of their married life at Leadwood, Mo. where they raised a family of four girls and five boys. Eight of their children plus 31 other family members were present at the reunion.
Ben and Marie were presented a money tree, gifts, and a beautiful three-tier wedding cake.
This was the 6th annual reunion and attendance has increased from 45 in 1985 to 154 in 1991. Several members are working on genealogy and brought materials and pictures to share. Next Year the Lewis reunion will be held on Sunday, July 5 at the William Lewis homeplace.
(WAYNE COUNTY JOURNAL-BANNER newspaper ... Piedmont, Missouri ... July 25, 1991)

!NOTES
Marie (England) Lewis is the daughter of William Alvie and Gracie Elizabeth (Wadlow) England. Her parents were married on June 25, 1936. Her mother passed away in 1972.

Children:
*ANNETTE LEWIS b. 22 Sep 1937 d. 23 Sep 1937
*DORETTE LEWIS b. 22 Sep 1937 d. 25 Sep 1937
*GRACIE ALENE LEWIS b. 13 Nov 1939
*MARY ANN LEWIS b. 3 Jan 1941
*JAMES ALFRED SONNY LEWIS b. 9 Oct 1942
*BILLY DALE LEWIS b. 30 Jun 1944
*BOBY EUGENE LEWIS b. 6 Nov 1946
*CHARLES STANLEY LEWIS b. 1 May 1949
*MICHAEL BENJAMIN LEWIS b. 26 Sep 1951
*MARILYN SUE LEWIS b. 11 Jan 1953
*CARLOLYN SUSAN LEWIS b. 11 Jan 1953

Benjamin married Maudie Marie England on 25 Jun 1936. Maudie was born on 30 Jul 1916 in Sabula, Iron County, Missouri, United States; died on 29 Jan 2002 in Farmington, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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never married

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Family/Spouse: Gertrude Marie Bayless Emmons. Gertrude was born on 04 Feb 1908 in , Franklin County, Missouri, USA; died on 19 Jan 1965 in , St. Louis County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Valhalla Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lyman married Alma Clay in Jun 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Lena Dolly England, 89, died Jan. 24, 2003 in Piedmont, Mo.
She was born May 31, 1913 near Annapolis, Mo., daughter of the William and Bertha (Lewis) Alcorn.
She married William E. England Dec. 2, 1935 and he preceded her in death.
Mrs. England was a homemaker, who lived most of her life in Iron County. She was a long time member of the Walker Branch United Baptist Church in Lesterville.
She is survived by two daughters, Glenna Esmond, Piedmont, Dolores Lucy, Ironton; one son, Melvin England, Piedmont; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley England; one son, Arnold England; one brother, Lyman Alcorn; three sisters, Julia Alcorn, Minnie Alcorn, Dolus Overall; one grandson, Farrell Bryan Esmond.
The funeral was held Jan. 27 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with Rev. Clyde Hedgcoth officiating and music Scott Tucker.
Pallbearers were John Waller, Jr., Charles Crowley, Tim Esmond, Jim Hutchison, Dale Bryan and Charles Goodson. Burial was in Annapolis Cemetery.

Lena married William Emmitt England on 03 Dec 1935. William was born on 27 Jan 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Clanie Burl Horton. Clanie was born on 18 Dec 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary
Thomas Ruble, 90, of Vulcan, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born February 12, 1929, in Vulcan, MO, to Clell and Bess (Lewis) Ruble. Tom was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He married Veldeen “Vel” Williams on April 22, 1972. Tom was a member of the Pipefitters Union 562. He was proud to lay down the foundation for his grandson, Jeremy Eaton and son-in-law, Robert Eaton. Tom served in the United States Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing in his lake from his deck and hosting fish fry’s. Tom was a long-time member of Free Spirit Baptist Church in Vulcan, MO. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of forty-two years, his brothers: Ralph Lewis, Jack Ruble, Berlin Ruble, and Junior Ruble; his sisters: Katherine Hammers and Carma Sisk Faborito. Tom is survived by his children: Terry Ruble of Pevely, Lea Eaton and husband Robert of Bonne Terre; his stepchildren: Rob Damouth and wife Donna of Salem, Rick Damouth

His photo at: https://www.rueggfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Thomas-Ruble

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WWII

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Robert (Bob) Dittmar and Doris Jean Lewis were married on Dec. 7, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo.
to them 6 children were born
Wm. Robert
Richard
Ruth
Darla
Stephen
Jeffery

Doris married Robert Bruce Dittmer on 7 Dec 1948 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. Robert was born on 15 Aug 1926; died on 22 Apr 2006; was buried in Woodridge Memorial Park, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: W. Marvin Matthews. W. was born on 13 Dec 1911; died on 11 Dec 1998; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PFC US ARMY 24 INF WW II

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Family/Spouse: Norma Jean Hulsey. Norma was born on 25 May 1930 in Bonne Terre, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States; died on 15 Mar 2007 in Chesterfield, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Redbud Memorial Gardens, Potosi, Washington County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1940 Census:

Name: Devern Lewis
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1927
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Union, Iron, Missouri
Map of Home in 1940: Union, Iron, Missouri
Inferred Residence in 1935: Union, Iron, Missouri
Residence in 1935: Union
Sheet Number: 11B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 5th grade
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Edgar Lewis
38 Head
Marie Lewis
37 Wife
Marchall Lewis
15 Son
Devern Lewis 13 Son
Glenda Lewis
11 Daughter
Dessa Fein Lewis
9 Daughter
Bobby Ray Lewis
7 Son
Garlaine Lewis
3 Son

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Family/Spouse: Mary Ellen Raper. Mary was born on 15 Mar 1930 in Morgantown, Morgan County, Indiana, United States; died on 13 Apr 2009 in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs Dessie Lewis Bone of Desloge passed away yesterday May 15. A small service will be held at Boyers Funeral Home for immediate family members. You can attend by going to Boyers Facebook page online Tuesday, May 19 at 11:00 am and they will stream the service
Her two daughters are Sandra Bone DeSha and Beverly Bone Skaggs and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren


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OBITUARY
Dessie Fern Bone, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born on March 28, 1931, in Vulcan, MO to the late Edgar Issac and Macy (Charlton) Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her five brothers Marshal, Deverne, Robert, Garland, and Lindell Lewis, four sisters Glenda Matthews, Thelma Boatright, Imogene Matthews, and Donna Higbee.
She is survived by her two daughters, Beverly (Wyman) Skaggs and Sandra DeSha; grandchildren; Catrina Bieser, Amy Kay Votaw and Toby (Cindy) Skaggs; great-grandchildren Molly Votaw, Hope (Charles) Krugh, and Carby (Katelynn) Kalal; and 4 great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
A Private viewing will be on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a private funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Brother Lynn Nichols will be officiating the funeral service. Private Interment will be at St. Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre. Donations may be made to local food banks in Dessie’s name. Please view full obituary and share condolences online at
C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes | provides complete funeral services to the local community.

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Family/Spouse: Delores Faye Eye. Delores was born on 12 Nov 1938 in Potosi, Washington County, Missouri, United States; died on 2 Jan 2023 in Freeburg, Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States; was buried in Redbud Memorial Gardens, Potosi, Washington County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Burial: 7/16/2023, Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States
• Residence: Sullivan, Franklin County, Missouri, United States
• Created: 24 Jul 2015

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Died:
Jim Ruble, 87, of Sullivan, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Meramec Nursing Center in Sullivan.

James Adrian Ruble, affectionately known as Jim, was born on September 8, 1935, in Vulcan, Missouri. He married Irene Dillingham on February 11, 1956 in Des Arc, MO. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a dedicated community servant, and a man of strong faith.

Jim was a proud graduate of Annapolis High School. His dedication to service led him to join the United States Air Force in 1953, where he served as an Airman First Class until 1957. Stationed in San Antonio, Texas, and Reykjavik, Iceland, Jim served his country with distinction. Following his honorable discharge, he joined the Meramec Mining Company, where he worked from 1958 to 1970. His commitment to worker safety eventually led him to a career with the US Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, where he worked as a Federal Mine Inspector from 1970 until his retirement in 1996.

Jim's commitment to his community was evident in his involvement with various organizations. He served as a member of the Sullivan Volunteer Fire Department for 21 years and helped form an Auxiliary Police Force, where he was the first Captain. He was also a member of the Jaycees, the Masonic Lodge, and the Sons of the American Revolution. He served on the Board of Directors for the Harney Mansion, the Sullivan Planning and Zoning Commission, and as the President of Sullivan Homes, Inc. for 28 years.

A man of deep faith, Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1959. His faith guided him throughout his life and was a source of strength and inspiration for his family and those who knew him.

Jim had a passion for restoring cars, particularly his 1941 Chevy, which won several awards. He had a keen interest in Civil War history and family genealogy, Jim carried a deep appreciation and love for his birthplace, Vulcan, Missouri, and his family. He was dedicated to caring for his mother after his father's passing, earning him the affectionate nickname "my boy" from his mother.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Irene Ruble of Sullivan, Missouri; three children: Alan Ruble and wife Donna of Hannibal, Missouri, Beverly Gable and husband Bill of Ajijic, Mexico and Sandy Stoltzfus of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; nine grandchildren: Josh Thomas, Zack Thomas and wife Christy, Racheal Chicoine and husband Jathan, Rusty Ruble, Bryan Ruble and wife Jennifer, Ashley Mays and fiancé Austin Harris, Taylor Mays, Emma Stoltzfus, and Skyler Barnes and husband Ricky; eight great-grandchildren: Elliott, Liam, Azlon, Kael, Adalyn, Mirai, Oliver and William; a sister, Helen Crombie of Sullivan, MO; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Avery and Myrtle Ruble.

A Remembrance Memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Sullivan with Pastor Chester Lahmann officiating.

Visitation will be 9 – 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Sullivan, prior to the memorial service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Des Arc Museum. C/O Peoples Community Bank, 200 E. 2nd Street, Annapolis, MO 63620.

Friends may send their online condolences to Jim’s family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com

All arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find a Grave Memorial # 48183771

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Plot 053A

Janice married James Alexander Davis, Jr. on 9 Apr 1942. James was born on 12 Sep 1939; died on 15 Nov 1988; was buried in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, City of Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gracie Alene Dowd
Daily Journal - Jul 25, 2009 - 08:06:19 CDT
LEADWOOD — Gracie Alene Dowd, 69, of Leadwood passed away July 24, 2009, at Country Meadows Nursing and Rehab in Park Hills. She was born November 13, 1939, at Lesterville. She was a member of Eastside Church of God.

She was preceded in death by: Parents, Benjamin and Maudie Marie (England) Lewis; husband, Donald Dowd; infant sisters, Annetta and Doretta Lewis; and son, Ron Dowd.

She is survived by: Sons, Don and Susie Dowd of South Carolina; Charles (Wes) Dowd of Frankclay, Eddie and Lisa Dowd of Frankclay, Rodney and Diana Dowd of Leadwood, and Tracy and Fawn Dowd of Leadwood; Daughter, Penny Dowd of Frankclay; brothers, James Lewis of Leadwood, Billy and Alberta Lewis of Leadwood; Boby and Cheryl Lewis of Clarkston, Ky., Stanley (Tiny) and Charlotte Lewis of Leadwood, Mike and Jeanette Lewis of Leadwood, Melvin and Marilyn Barnes of Farmington; sisters, Mary Ann and Ken Payne of Leadwood, and Carolyn and Allen Govero of Farmington; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 5 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2009, at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Leadwood. Services will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2009, at C.Z. Boyer & Chapel in Leadwood.. Interment at Leadwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the AmericanDiabetes Association.

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James Lewis, 80, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Parkland Hospital, in Farmington. He was born Friday, October 9, 1942, in Lesterville to the late Benjamin and Maude Marie (England) Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Charles Stanley “Tiny” Lewis, Billy Lewis, Boby Lewis, Annette Lewis, Dorette Lewis and Gracie Alene Dowd, brother-in-law, Don Dowd.
James is survived by his children, Melody Scism and husband Charlie, Celinda Tankersley and husband Robert, Clinton Lewis and wife Christine and Stacy Tongay; grandchildren, Logan, Marissa, Jacy, Mary Kate, Meliza and Josey; siblings, Mike Lewis and wife Jeanetta, Mary Ann Payne and the late Kenny, Marilyn Barnes and husband Sonny, Carolyn Goverau and husband Alan; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Lewis, Cheryl Lewis and Bert Lewis along with several nieces, nephews, friends and other family.
Visitation will be held at C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 4:00 PM until the time of service at 7:00 PM with Pastor Brain Jenkerson officiating. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Leadwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.

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Gloria Jean
January 16
With sadness, I post the obituary of another Lewis descendant:
Billy Lewis, 73, of Leadwood, passed away January 16, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born June 30, 1944, in Leadwood, to the late Ben and Marie (England) Lewis. Billy was a member of the Leadwood Fire Department for 56 years and a Board Member from the year 2000 until present.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alene Dowd; brother, Boby Lewis, and twin siblings in infancy, Annette and Dorette Lewis.
Billy is survived by his wife, Mary (Ross) Lewis; children, Susan Scoggin and Kevin Lewis and wife Kimberly; three grandchildren, Gracie, Kendall and wife Staci, Nicole and husband Michael; six great-grandchildren, Damian, Dominick, Devon, Jayden, Hazel, and Kendall Jr.; siblings, James Sonny Lewis, Charles Stanley “Tiny” Lewis and wife Charlotte, Mike Lewis and wife Janetta, Maryann Payne and husband Kenneth, Marilyn Barnes and husband Sonny, Carolyn Govero and husband Allen; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 4:00 PM until service time at 7:00 PM. Reverend Greg McCord will be officiating. Inurnment will follow, at a later date, in Leadwood Cemetery.
View tribute and share your memories and condolences at czboyer.com.

Jefferson Memorial Hospital

Family/Spouse: Mary Ross. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Boby Lewis, 70, of Leadwood, passed away December 1, 2016, at Phelps County Medical Center in Rolla. He was born November 6, 1946, in Leadwood, to the late Benjamin and Maude Marie (England) Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Linda Diane Lewis and Lindell DeWayne Lewis; three sisters, Annette and Dorette Lewis, Gracie Alene Dowd; and one grandson, Zacharehia Murphy.

Boby is survived by his wife, Cheryl (King) Lewis; four children, Kimberly (Mrs. Jerry) Reeves of Farmington, Becky (Mrs. Billy) Murphy of Kentucky, Keith Lewis and wife Christa of Tennessee, and Adinna (Mrs. James) Farris also of Kentucky; fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; four brothers, James “Sonny” Lewis, Billy (Bert) Lewis, Stanley (Charlotte) Lewis, Mike (Jeanetta) Lewis, all of Leadwood; three sisters, Mary Ann (Mrs. Kenny) Payne of Leadwood, Marilyn (Mrs. Sonny) Barnes and Carolyn (Mrs. Alan) Govero, both of Farmington.

Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Monday, December 5, 2016 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The service will be held in the C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ed Watson officiating. Interment will follow at Leadwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Ronald McDonald House.

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Family/Spouse: Cheryl King. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Stanley “Tiny” Lewis, 73, of Leadwood, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born May 1, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Benjamin and Maude Marie (England) Lewis.

Tiny attended Leadwood Methodist Church, he retired from Dave Sinclair Ford as a mechanic and then continued working other jobs. He was a part of the Leadwood Fire Department for over 50 years, where he retired as Chief and continued working in leadership roles. He was instrumental in the building of the fire department where he served as President and then as a board member. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, his biggest joy in life was his family and friends.

Tiny was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Annette and Dorette Lewis, Gracie Alene Dowd; and two brothers, Billy Lewis and Boby Lewis.

Tiny is survived by his wife of 56 years, Charlotte (Barton) Lewis; two children, Michelle (Eddie) Grimes of Goose Creek, Charlie (Tara) Lewis of Leadwood; grandchildren, Amanda (James) Layne, Stephen (Latisha) Jennings, Jaimie Grimes, David Arnold, Alexander (Emily) Lewis, Devyn Lewis, Emma (Brendan) Lewis, Sara Beth Lewis; five great-grandchildren and fur baby, Rue; two brothers, James “Sonny” Lewis, Mike (Jeanetta) Lewis, all of Leadwood; three sisters, Mary Ann (Kenny) Payne of Leadwood, Marilyn (Sonny) Barnes and Carolyn (Alan) Govero, both of Farmington.

Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visitation will resume in the C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel from 9:00 AM until service time of 11:00 AM with Dave Pratt and Dennis Conway officiating. Interment will follow at Leadwood Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kindred Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Leadwood Fire Protection District 1101 Mill St. Leadwood, MO 63653.

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Randall “Randy” Dee Lewis, 72, of Belleville, Illinois passed away September 18, 2020. Randy was born on June 23, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Devern and Mary Ellen, nee Raper, Lewis. Randy attended Belleville West High School. After dropping out, Randy later joined the United States Marine Corp at the age of 18, then went to Vietnam. A week later after he can home he married Rose on October 30, 1967, and started a family of their own. Randy proved to be a hard-working, family-man, who enjoyed camping, and remained active in the Roofers’ Union for almost 45 years--and will truly be missed.

Reuniting with Randy in Heaven are his: parents, Devern and Mary Ellen Lewis; siblings, Gary D. Lewis, Kerry D. Lewis, Lavern (Ed) Snyder, and Rebecca K. Wartenbe; and brother-in-law, Ricky Jones.

Left to hold Randy in their hearts are his: wife, Rose Marie, nee Juengel, Lewis; children, Randall D. (Heather) Lewis Jr, Dawn M. (Mike) Reinkemeyer, and Randall A. (Amber) Lewis; siblings, Lorraine Jones, Steven Lewis, and Lavonne (Don) Edwards; brother-in-law, Randy Wartenbe; grandchildren, Ethan, Lily, Emma, Grayson, and Jacob; great-grandson, Nik; and many other loved family and friends.

Due to the current nature of the times, a small burial and service will occur privately at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Rose Marie Juengel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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