Thomas Lewis, Jr.

From Dolor Davis: A Sketch of his life with a Record of his Earlier Descendants by Horace Davis Printed 1881 page 37:

Under the heading "Children of Thomas and Mary (Davis) Lewis. Item 2.

Thomas Lewis, born July 15, 1656; remove from Falmouth to Eastham; married Jane ---------. Thomas died March 19, 1718; 5 sons, 4 daughters

From http://capecodhistory.us/genealogy/wellfleet/i1927.htm#i12600

Thomas was born in Barnstable. He removed with his father to Falmouth and was of Falmouth at the time of his marriage. He was named as a landholder in Falmouth in 1691, but not subsequently. About that time he removed to Eastham, where he died. He was buried in the ancient burying ground in Eastham. His stone reads: Here Lyes Ye Body / Of Thomas Lewes / Died March ye 19, 1718, / in ye 64 / th year of his age. This date is old style -- which would be March 19, 1719 new style.

The will of Thomas Lewis of Eastham is dated 15 January 1712/1713, proved 23 April 1718/1719. He appointed his wife Jane Lewes sole Executrix, names oldest son Thomas, sons John, George, Nathaniel and Benjamin, and four daughters. The widow's estate was settled 25 April 1720/1721.

Since we lack a date for Sarah's death, we can only guess at which children are by which wife. Otis obtained the names of the three older children from the probate records, and thought they were probably born in Falmouth, and the remaining seven in Eastham. The move to Eastham about 1691 may have coincided with his marriage to Jane.

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NEW ENGLAND MARRIAGES page 464. or 19 Jan 1691/1692 

DOLAR DAVIS BOOK page 37.  Five sons and four daughters.  Removed from Falmouth to Eastham.  Married Jane____.  He died 19 March 1718; 5 sons, 4 daughters.

 Thomas was born in Barnstable. He removed with his father to Falmouth and was of Falmouth at the time of his marriage. He was named as a landholder in Falmouth in 1691, but not subsequently. About that time he removed to Eastham, where he died. He was buried in the ancient burying ground in Eastham. His stone reads: Here Lyes Ye Body / Of Thomas Lewes / Died March ye 19, 1718, / in ye  64th year of his age. This date is old style -- which would be March 19, 1719 new style.

  The will of Thomas Lewis of Eastham is dated 15 January 1712/1713, proved 23 April 1718/1719. He appointed his wife Jane Lewes sole Executrix, names oldest son Thomas, sons John, George, Nathaniel and Benjamin, and four daughters. The widow's estate was settled 25 April 1720/1721.

  Since we lack a date for Sarah's death, we can only guess at which children are by which wife. Otis obtained the names of the three older children from the probate records, and thought they were probably born in Falmouth, and the remaining seven in Eastham. The move to Eastham about 1691 may have coincided with his marriage to Jane.