Any one working on the David Lewis family? Lewis wrote his will in 1771 naming Nancy Lewis, Sidney Lewis, Elizabeth Marshall (wife of Charles Marshall?), Cloe Bexley ( second wife of Simon Bexley?), wife Mary Lewis and sons Jesse and David Lewis. Brother was John Lewis of Chowan County per court minutes. Any intermarriage with the Speight family as David Lewis was guardian at one time for Speight children and a Thomas Speight and a John Roe were witnesses on his will.
Hello, I am new here, always searching for the parents, brothers, or stories behind Elisha Lewis, b. 1760, Craven Co, NC.
About an hour ago I was looking at the marriage records for Elisha Lewis and Esther Nelson, 1784, Craven Co. and I was noticing the other Lewis names. There was a David Lewis who married Kelly Dunn in 1785. The witness was Jesse Lewis. So I was wondering if this David may be my Elisha’s brother or cousin. I am guessing it was David Jr. since your will indicates that David and Jesse are sons of Mary and David Lewis.
Also, my Elisha Lewis is shown to have a close neighbor named Mary Lewis in the 1790 census. I always wondered what the connection was and I had felt that Mary may be his mother.
Do you have the date of David’s will? If it is prior to 1790 that would explain why Mary was head of household.
Also any other information you have on David Lewis would be appreciated.
Thank you.