William was born about 1723. He passed away about 1763.
Found multiple copies of BIRT DATE. Using 1716
William Lewis of Fredericksburg VA was born 1723, probably in Richmond Co VA. William married Sarah Branham b. c. 1731 Richmond Co VA in about 1745. Evidence for their marriage comes from Sarah's will which was witnessed by her brother, Daniel Branham, and her brother-in-law, Benjamin Burbridge.
William and Sarah migrated to Spotsylvania Co VA in about 1746. William lived probably east of Fredericksburg toward the Caroline County boundary and leased lots 14 & 15 in town. Note in the annotated map of Fredericksburg which is believed to have been completed c. 1740, Lot 14 belonged to J. Branham and Lot 15 belonged to R. Spotswood.
Tombstone Inscription: "Here lies the body of WILLIAM LEWIS, who departed this life january the 28th 1763. Aged 40 years. Also Ann his Daughter died in 1755 aged 13 months and George his Son died 1763 aged 5 ye...." Buried at St. George's Episcopal Church, Fredericksburg, VA.
Tombstone inscription states, "departed this life January the 28th 1763, Aged 40 years." This would indicate a birth year of 1723.
William left a will in 1763, naming his children.
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