Lewis Outlaw was born about 1788 in Duplin County, North Carolina.[1] Some researchers believe his birth date was 9 February 1788, but a specific source has not been found to validate the suggested date. He was the son of James Outlaw and Elizabeth (Graddy) Outlaw.
While living In North Carolina, he was engaged in merchandising and farming.[4] In the 1830 and 1840 U.S. Censuses, Lewis Whitfield was enumerated in Duplin County, North Carolina as head of household.[5][6]
In 1847, Lewis and his family moved to Hopkins County. He first settled two miles north of Nortonville, but after remaining two years, moved to a point one mile south of the village.[4]
In the 1850 U.S. Census, Louis Outlaw was recorded as 62-years old living and farming in Hopkins County, Kentucky with wife Elizabeth and children, John, Henry and Needham Outlaw.[1]
He died 19 July 1859 in Hopkins County, Kentucky, near Nortonville. Note the record shows he was 75-years old, born c. 1784 and his mother was incorrectly listed as Mary Outlaw.[7]
Lewis died intestate and his son John J. Outlaw was appointed administrator and son Needham H. Outlaw as surety of his estate.[8]
Census Place: District No. 1, Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States
Research Notes
NAME: All records found to date show his name only as Lewis Outlaw. Some researchers believe his name was Lewis Henry Outlaw or Douglas Lewis Outlaw. But those suggestions aren't supported by any records.
BIRTH: Some researchers believe his birth date was 9 February 1788, but a specific source has not been found to validate the suggested date.
Sources
↑ 1.01.11.2"United States Census, 1850," Louis Outlaw (age 62, born about 1788 in NC), Hopkins, Kentucky, United States; Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States; Enumeration date: 15 September 1850; Household ID 814; Line Number 4; NARA Publication Number M432; Film Number 205. FamilySearch database accessed 29 December 2020.
↑"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979," Lewis Outlaw and Elizab Whitfield, 19 Apr 1812; citing Duplin County, North Carolina, United States, North Carolina State Archives Division of Archives and History; FHL microfilm 422,156.
↑ 4.04.1 Perrin, W. H and Battle, J.H and Kniffin, G. C. Kentucky: A History of the State - Volume 2. Louisville, Ky. : F. A. Battey, 1887. Accessed KYKINFOLK database 29 December 2020.
↑ 5.05.1"United States Census, 1830," Lewis Outlaw, Duplin, North Carolina, United States; citing 170, NARA microfilm publication M19, roll 120; FHL microfilm 18,086. FamilySearch database accessed 31 December 2020.
↑ 6.06.1 "United States Census, 1840," Lewis Outlaw, Duplin, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 140, NARA microfilm publication M704, Film Number 359.
FamilySearch database and Ancestry.com Ancestry Record 8057 #2542692 accessed 29 December 2020.
↑ Kentucky. Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records – Microfilm (1852-1910). Microfilm rolls #994027-994058. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky. Ancestry.com Ancestry Record 1222 #1628810 accessed 31 December 2020. Record transcribed as follows:
Name of Deceased: Lewis Outlaw
Age: 75 (born c. 1784)
Sex: M
Condition: Married
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Hopkins County, Kentucky
Place of Birth: North Carolina
Names of Parents: James and Mary Outlaw
Place of Death: Hopkins County, Kentucky
Death Date: 19 Jul 1859
Cause of Death: Old Age
↑ Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Hopkins County, Kentucky Probate Court, Lewis Whitfield, 1 August 1859. Ancestry.com accessed 31 December 2020.
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with Lewis by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA.
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