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Arthur Meriwether Lewis (abt. 1812 - 1860)

Arthur Meriwether Lewis
Born about in Buckingham, Virginia, United Statesmap [uncertain]
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Son of and
Brother of , , , , and
Husband of — married 4 Jan 1839 in Sumter, Alabama, United Statesmap
[children unknown]
Died at about age 48 in Jefferson, Marengo, Alabama, United Statesmap
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Biography

Arthur Meriwether Lewis was born to Hardin Perkins Lewis and Nancy Ingham Nunnally 12 Nov 1812[1] in Buckingham Co, VA.[2]

Arthur's father died in Morgan Co, AL about 1825. After his death Arthur's uncle Nicholas Lewis[3] became guardian for Arthur and his brother Daniel O. Lewis, 24 Nov 1827.[4]

Arthur and his brother Daniel were raised by his sister Sarah and her husband Whitfield Rodgers.

On the 6 Nov 1835 Arthur M. Lewis was now of legal age. He no longer needed a guardian and was able to take legal possession of his inheritance.[5]

Marriage

In 1839 Arthur M. Lewis married Sarah C. Chaney[6]

1840 Census

A. M. Lewis and Brothers are found on the 1840 census in Sumter Co, AL.[7]

Slaves

2 males under age 10,
1 male age 10-24;
1 female under age 10,
3 females age 10-24,
1 female age 24-36.

1850 Census

In 1850 Arthur and his family are in Marengo Co, AL.[8]

  • 1850 Marengo Co, AL, 31 Oct 1850
  • Arthur M. Lewis, age 36, farmer, born in VA
  • Sarah C. Lewis, age 25, born in AL
  • Owen Lewis, age 8, born in AL
  • Ophilia Lewis, age 6, born in AL
  • Olivia Lewis, age 3, born in AL
  • Sarah Lewis, age 2, born in AL
  • Agnes Lewis, age 7/12 (March?), born in AL

1850 Census, Slave Schedule

Arthur M. Lewis owned 26 enslaved people in Sumter County, Alabama. Very likely at his plantation The Ferry Place.[9]

1860 Census

In 1860 Arthur Lewis is enumerated with his family on the census in Marengo Co, AL.[10]

1866 Census

Mrs. S.C. Lewis on the 1866 census in Marengo Co, AL.[11]

Property

Property - Arthur Lewis purchased 40 acres in Marengo Co, AL in 1841.[12]

This was only the beginning of his purchases and sales. To see more information on the property transactions for Arthur M. Lewis go to his Properties Page See also The Ferry Place

Legal Matters

In 1843 Arthur had some sort of legal trouble with the bank in Madison County for which his brother helped him with fees for defense.[13]

In August of 1853 Arthur M. Lewis is made administrator of his father-in-law, Green B. Chaney's, estate.[14]

Uncle's Death - Arthur's uncle Nicholas died 10 Aug 1856[15] and he became executor for his estate.[16][17]

Death

Arthur M. Lewis died in 1860. The Lewis family was Episcopal and their burial ground is located next to the family house in Jefferson, Marengo Co., Alabama. His will was written 15 Nov 1860.[18] Inventory of his estate was extensive.[19]

Arthur M. Lewis was buried in the Lewis family cemetery. His headstone reads Arthur M. Lewis died November 26, 1860: aged 48 years and 14 days.[1]

Slaves

These slaves were in account of Arthur M. Lewis in 1827 after his father died.[20][21]

For more information on the enslaved people of the Arthur M. Lewis and his plantation properties please see these pages:

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28581775/arthur-meriwether-lewis : accessed 22 November 2021), memorial page for Arthur Meriwether Lewis I (12 Nov 1818–26 Nov 1860), Find a Grave Memorial ID 28581775, citing Lewis Family Cemetery, Jefferson, Marengo County, Alabama, USA ; Maintained by blankenstein (contributor 47031483).
    • As I do the math on the headstone it seems that his birth date on this Find a Grave listing is incorrect, it should read 12 Nov 1812.
  2. ↑ Morgan County, Alabama Orphans Court records, 1830-1844,1851-1853,1868-1874
    Catalog:Morgan County, Alabama Orphans Court records, 1830-1844,1851-1853,1868-1874 Orphan Court minutes v. 3-5 1826-1841
    Film number: 007651615 > image 265 of 797
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 22 November 2021)*Son of H. P. Lewis
  3. ↑ http://www.blankensteingenealogy.net/arthur_meriwether_lewis_i_&_sarah_cato_chaney.htm *Blankenstein genealogy
  4. ↑ Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court estate files, ca. 1820-1915
    Catalog: Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court estate files, ca. 1820-1915 Loose estate files, ca. 1820-1915 Lee, Obe - Lewis, Nicholas (folder no. 1)
    Film number: 007652356 > image 545 of 1788
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 21 November 2021)*The loose estate papers of Hardin P. Lewis start here.
  5. ↑ "Morgan County, Alabama Orphans Court records, 1830-1844,1851-1853,1868-1874"
    Catalog: Morgan County, Alabama Orphans Court records, 1830-1844,1851-1853,1868-1874 Orphan Court minutes v. 3-5 1826-1841
    Film number: 007651615 > image 431 of 797
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 22 November 2021)*brother Daniel went to court the next day to become emancipated from his guardian.
  6. ↑ Marriage:"Births, 1909-1919; deaths, 1909-1919Marriage records, 1833-1936Will books, 1828-1938"
    Catalog: Births, 1909-1919; deaths, 1909-1919Marriage records, 1833-1936Will books, 1828-1938 Deaths 1909-1914
    Film number: 007653165 > image 535 of 901
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 21 November 2021)*1839 Sumter Co, AL, 4 Jan 1839
  7. ↑ United States Census, 1840:"United States Census, 1840"
    Catalog: Census schedules, 1840Alabama, 1830 and 1840 federal census : population schedules Alabama: Morgan, Marion, Marshall, Madison, Randolph, St. Clair, Talladega, Russell, Shelby, Sumter, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Washington, Walker, and Wilcox Counties (NARA Series M704, Rolls 13-16)
    Image path: United States Census, 1840 > Alabama > Sumter > Not Stated > image 27 of 177; Citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 21 November 2021)
    • 1840 Sumter Co, AL, A. M. Lewis and Brothers, 1 male under age 5, 2 males age 20-30; 1 female age 15-20; slaves 2 males under age 10, 1 male age 10-24; 1 female under age 10, 3 females age 10-24, 1 female age 24-36. Arthur is enumerated next to his brother Nicholas Lewis.
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1850"
    Catalog:Alabama, 1850 federal census : population schedules Population schedules of the seventh census of the United States, 1850 Alabama: Marengo, Marion, and Marshall counties (NARA Series M432, Roll 10)
    Image path: United States Census, 1850 > Alabama > Marengo > Marengo county > image 158 of 181; Citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 21 November 2021)
  9. ↑ "United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 ", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HRWB-CGMM : 23 February 2021), Arthur M Lewis in entry for MM9.1.1/MV8F-XVY:, 1850.
  10. ↑ "United States Census, 1860"
    Catalog: Population schedules of the eighth census of the United States, 1860Alabama, 1860 federal census : population schedules
    Image path: United States Census, 1860 > Alabama > Marengo > Western Division > image 59 of 68; Citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 22 November 2021)*1860 Marengo Co, AL, A. M. Lewis.
  11. ↑ State census for Alabama for the year 1866:"State census for the state of Alabama in the year 1866"
    Catalog: State census for Alabama for the year 1866 Macon County
    Film number: 004808466 > image 426 of 1191
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 26 November 2021)
  12. ↑ "Deeds, 1820-1901; general index, 1820-1905
    Catalog: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/549079 Deed records, v. F Oct. 1838-Jan. 1839
    Film number: 008497802 > image 688 of 868
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 21 November 2021)*Marengo Co, AL, 4 Jan 1841, Deed granted by D. Curry Shff Bk H p.408
  13. ↑ Deeds, 1820-1901; general index, 1820-1905: "Deeds, 1820-1901; general index, 1820-1905"
    Catalog: Deeds, 1820-1901; general index, 1820-1905 Deed records, v. F Oct. 1838-Jan. 1839
    Film number: 008497802 > image 826 of 868
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 23 November 2021)
    • 1843, Nicholas paid the lawyers, Hopkins & Parsons Silas Parsons, for his brother's defense. Arthur paid him back in full by Dec 1848.
  14. ↑ Estate files and index, 1853-1915, Choctaw County, Alabama: "Estate files and index, 1853-1915, Choctaw County, Alabama"
    Catalog: Estate files and index, 1853-1915, Choctaw County, Alabama Estate files, Chaney, Green B., 1853-1915
    Film number: 007651274 > image 21 of 1549
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 29 November 2021)
    • 1853, Choctaw Co, AL, loose papers of Green B. Chaney estate.
  15. ↑ Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court records, 1820-1930; indexes, 1820-1888: "Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court records, 1820-1930; indexes, 1820-1888"
    Catalog: Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court records, 1820-1930; indexes, 1820-1888 Probate Court record v. 1 1821-1832
    Film number: 007651614 > image 763 of 930
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 22 November 2021)
  16. ↑ Decatur, Alabama City Court records Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court records, 1820-1930; indexes, 1820-1888: "Decatur, Alabama City Court records Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court records, 1820-1930; indexes, 1820-1888 Morgan County, Alabama probate record"
    Catalog: Decatur, Alabama City Court records Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court records, 1820-1930; indexes, 1820-1888 Equity minutes, v. 1 p. 1-421 1889-1891
    Film number: 005176414 > image 322 of 928
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 22 November 2021)
    • Probate Index for Nicholas P. Lewis.
  17. ↑ Morgan County, Alabama deed records, 1820-1901; mortgage records, 1897-1901; indexes to deeds and mortgages, 1820-1895; real estate sales, 1879-1904: "Morgan County, Alabama deed records, 1820-1901; mortgage records, 1897-1901; indexes to deeds and mortgages, 1820-1895; real estate sales, 1879-1904"
    Catalog: Morgan County, Alabama deed records, 1820-1901; mortgage records, 1897-1901; indexes to deeds and mortgages, 1820-1895; real estate sales, 1879-1904 Deed records, bk. G p. 500-end 1854 -- bk. H-I 1854-1868 -- bk. K p. 1-311 1868-1869
    Film number: 008188276 > image 215 of 887
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 22 November 2021)
    • Morgan Co, AL, distributing shares of the estate.
  18. ↑ Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
    Catalog:Marriage records, 1818-1936Will records, 1820-1936 Marriage record (Colored) 1925-1929(p. 376-end)
    Image path: Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950 > 005330947 > image 540 of 660
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 22 November 2021)
  19. ↑ Miscellaneous records, 1823-1930 [Marengo County, Alabama]
    Catalog:Miscellaneous records, 1823-1930 [Marengo County, Alabama] Miscellaneous records no no. (pg. 300-end) 1859
     Film number: 007737730 > image 499 of 921
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 21 November 2021)1860 Marengo Co Misc. Records Bk 5 p.166-214
  20. ↑ "Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court estate files, ca. 1820-1915"
    Catalog: Morgan County, Alabama Probate Court estate files, ca. 1820-1915 Loose estate files, ca. 1820-1915 Lee, Obe - Lewis, Nicholas (folder no. 1)
    Film number: 007652356 > image 573 of 1788
    FamilySearch Image (accessed 21 November 2021)
  21. ↑ "Morgan County, Alabama Orphans Court records, 1830-1844,1851-1853,1868-1874"
    Catalog: Morgan County, Alabama Orphans Court records, 1830-1844,1851-1853,1868-1874 Orphan Court minutes v. 3-5 1826-1841
    Film number: 007651615 > image 129 of 797
    i=128&cat=1026913 FamilySearch Image




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Categories: The Kinterbesh Place, Choctaw County, Alabama | Choctaw County, Alabama, Slave Owners | The Home Place, Marengo County, Alabama | Marengo County, Alabama, Slave Owners | The Ferry Place, Sumter County, Alabama | Sumter County, Alabama, Slave Owners | Morgan County, Alabama, Slave Owners | Madison County, Alabama, Slave Owners