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One of a long line of John Lewises, this John is alternately referred to as Jr., III, or IV, depending on the source document. Most sources agree that he was born on March 22, though the year differs; 1694 and 1702 are the most frequently-cited years. Of "Warner Hall" Plantation.
Col. John4 Lewis (John3, John2, John1) was born in 1694. He married Frances Fielding, daughter of Henry Fielding, circa 1718; 1st wife. He married Priscilla Churchill, daughter of Col. William Churchill and Elizabeth Armistead, not later than 1735; 2nd wife, 2nd husband. He resided at 'Warner Hall', Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., VA. Frances Fielding was born between 1700 and 1704 at Virginia. She died on 27 Oct 1731. Known children of Col. John4 Lewis and Frances Fielding were as follows: i. Col. Warner5 Lewis, born 10 Oct 1720 at 'Warner Hall', Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., VA; married Eleanor Bowles. ii. John Lewis was born in 1723. He was baptized in 1723 at Abingdon Parish, Gloucester Co., VA. He died on 20 Nov 1727. iii. Gen. Fielding Lewis, born 7 Jul 1725 at Gloucester Co., VA;
Henrico County Will Book - Will of William Lewis (oral will) 24 Dec 1706 To eldest son John, the plantation where I live, 100 acres purchased of William Porter, Jr. on north side of the White Oak Swamp.[1]
ALTERNATE BIRTHPLACE: Chemokins, New Kent, VA, British Colonial America Confirmation needed of birthdate being either 08 Feb 1694 or 27 Feb 1687 as the proper birth date and/or christening is needed. Birth year uncertain.
Marriage to Frances Fielding abt .1718[2][3]
Their children;
1 ) Warner, the oldest, born 1720.
2 ) A second child, next to the oldest, whose name could not be made out because of the frayed condition of the page.[4]
3 )Fielding Lewis, born 1725.
4) Charles, born about 1727.
5) John, born about 1729, who has been completely lost sight of.
6) Francis Fielding Lewis b 1732 m George Yates c 1749 in Caroline county, Virginia [5]
After Frances died in 1731 at Warner Hall, Colonel John Lewis married secondly to Priscilla Churchill, ( who was the widow of widow of Robert Carter, of Nominy, and daughter of Col. William Churchill. ). No children from this marriage.
John passed away in January, 1754. Buried in Warner Hall Cemetery. [6]
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edited by Ellen Gustafson
John Lewis BIRTH 22 MARCH 1694 • Warner Hall, Gloucester Co, VA DEATH 17 JAN 1754 • Warner Hall, Gloucester, Virginia, he is well documented, he had 2 wives, first wife was Frances Fielding 1701–1731 his children with Frances Fielding were Warner Lewis 1720–1779
Fielding Lewis Sr general darA069909 1725–1781 Charles Lewis 1727–1782 frances fielding Lewis 1731–1777
2nd wife was Priscilla Churchill who he married in 1732 she was born in 1705–
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