Col. William Lewis, Sr., of Henrico

William Lewis was born abt 1660 in Henrico Co., Va. or possibly Wales. He married Elizabeth Woodson c1680-90 in Henrico County, Va. He is found in the Henrico County records settling the estate of his father, as well as purchasing land during this time. While no record is found of his marriage, it is proven by a settlement of land on William's sons, Joseph and William, by Robert Woodson, Jr.

In this settlement the boys are listed as Robert's grandsons. William also appears as a witness at one of the first Quaker weddings in Henrico County. His will can be found in the Henrico County records. It was an oral will witnessed by his brother-in-law, George Payne.

From http://lewis-genealogy.org/genealogy/Lewis/Henrico.htm

William Lewis married Elizabeth Woodson. They were the parents of Joseph Lewis of Henrico Co VA who married Elizabeth Pleasants

Executor for his father's will and guardian of his sister Sarah.

William married Elizabeth Woodson. His sister Sarah married Robert Woodson, Jr,, Elizabeth Woodson's brother.

Henrico County Will Book - Will of William Lewis (oral will) 24 Dec 1706

To two sons William and Joseph Lewis, 200 acres at Three Runs, with a parcel on White Oak Swamp and Deep Run, to be divided

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• Re: Elizabeth Woodson m. William Lewis 1600 Date: February 17, 2005
• Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Sep 24 2018, 4:40:43 UTC