William Lafayette Lewis

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About William Lafayette Lewis

William was an adopted son of Gideon Lewis Jr. All that is known about him is that his family was killed by indians and he alone survived. Probably a brother's son. He was bound to Gideon at age six. Gideon also had a natural son named William.

"Pioneer Lewis Families" Vol. 2. Group 443 - Gideon Lewis Jr.; Sent by Jack Lewis, Knoxville, TN.

There may have been a daughter born in 1797 named Lutiticia, and there may have been a son born in 1827 named George or Linville.


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William was an adopted son of Gideon Lewis Jr. All that is known about him is that his family was killed by indians and he alone survived. Probably a brother's son. He was bound to Gideon at age six. Gideon also had a natural son named William.

"Pioneer Lewis Families" Vol. 2. Group 443 - Gideon Lewis Jr.; Sent by Jack Lewis, Knoxville, TN.

There may have been a daughter born in 1797 named Lutiticia, and there may have been a son born in 1827 named George or Linville.



1850 Johnson County Census: William Lewis 50 NC, Mary 42, Elizabeth 18, Lawson 16, James G 14, William a 14 (twins) Celia A 12, Martha S 9, Mary J 6, Rhoda A 2/12[24269.ftw]

In 1860, William Lewis and his family were living in Dugger's Ferry, TN. He gave his occupation as a laborer.

1880 Carter County Census: Mary Lewis 72 TN TN NC widow



William was an adopted son of Gideon Lewis Jr. All that is known about him is that his family was killed by indians and he alone survived. Probably a brother's son. He was bound to Gideon at age six. Gideon also had a natural son named William.

"Pioneer Lewis Families" Vol. 2. Group 443 - Gideon Lewis Jr.; Sent by Jack Lewis, Knoxville, TN.

There may have been a daughter born in 1797 named Lutiticia, and there may have been a son born in 1827 named George or Linville.

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William Lafayette Lewis's Timeline

1799
January 15, 1799
Ashe Co., NC, United States
1827
1827
Carter County, Tennessee, United States
1828
1828
Butler, Carter Co., TN, United States
1829
May 29, 1829
Butler, Johnson County, Tennessee, United States
1829
1832
1832
Butler, TN, United States
1834
1834
Butler, TN, United States
1834
Butler, Johnson, Tennessee, United States
1835
May 23, 1835
Carter County, Tennessee