Nielsen Hayden genealogy
John Lewis
Abt 1630 - Bef 1690 (~ 59 years)1. John Lewis was born about 1630; died before 1690 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; was buried in Lewis Cemetery, near Watch Hill, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island. Other Events and Attributes:
- Alternate death: 1690, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island
Notes:
One of the founders of Westerly.
John married Dorcas in 1657. Dorcas died in 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James Lewis
was born on 3 Jun 1664 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; died between 6 Mar 1740 and 30 Sep 1745 in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island.
Generation: 2
2. James Lewis (1.John1) was born on 3 Jun 1664 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; died between 6 Mar 1740 and 30 Sep 1745 in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island. Other Events and Attributes:
- Alternate death: 6 Sep 1745, Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island
James married Sarah Babcock in 1687 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island. Sarah (daughter of James Babcock and Jane Brown) was born about 1669 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; died in 1740 in Exeter, Washington, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. James Lewis was born about 1689 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; died between 4 May 1752 and 23 May 1752 in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island.
Generation: 3
3. James Lewis (2.James2, 1.John1) was born about 1689 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island; died between 4 May 1752 and 23 May 1752 in Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island. Other Events and Attributes:
- Alternate birth: 1688, Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island
- Alternate death: May 1752, Richmond, Washington, Rhode Island
Notes:
He was a cooper. He married his first wife Abigail, whose origins are unknown, about 1708 in Washington County, Rhode Island.
All of his children and all of his Fordice stepchildren are mentioned in his will.James married Susanna Petty in 1747. Susanna (daughter of William Petty and Mary) was born on 6 Jul 1716 in Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Gideon Lewis was born on 15 Dec 1749 in Rhode Island; died on 5 May 1805.
Generation: 4
4. Gideon Lewis (3.James3, 2.James2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Dec 1749 in Rhode Island; died on 5 May 1805. Other Events and Attributes:
- Alternate birth: 15 Dec 1749, Lanesborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts
- Alternate death: 3 May 1810, New Ashford, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Notes:
He was a miller.
Family/Spouse: Sarah Card. Sarah was born about 1754 in New Ashford, Berkshire, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Leah Lewis was born on 7 May 1787 in New Ashford, Berkshire, Massachusetts; died on 3 Nov 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois.