Joseph Lewis (1732 - 1813)

Born 8 Mar 1732 in Ashford, Windham, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 26 Apr 1813 at age 81 in Northampton, Montgomery, New York, United States [uncertain]

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Military: Revolutionary War from Berkshire County, MA., New England.

Biography

Joseph was born on 8 March 1733 in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA. He was the son of John Lewis and Martha Knight.^[1]

In 1755 Joseph (age about 22) was living in Dutchess County, New York, USA. HIs son Christopher was born in Dutchess County, NY per his Revolutionary War pension application.

In 1758 Joseph (age about 25) was living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. HIs son Reuben was born in Boston, Massachusetts per his Revolutionary War pension application.

In 1776 Joseph (age about 43) was living.^[2]

In the 1790 census Joseph (age 58) was living in Cambridge, Washington, New York, USA.^[3]

In 1799 Joseph (age about 66) was on New York Tax Assessment Roll for Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA^[4]

In 1800 Joseph (age about 67) was on New York Tax Assessment Roll for Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA^[5]

In the 1800 census Joseph (age 68) was living in Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA.^[6]

In 1801 Joseph (age about 68) was on New York Tax Assessment Roll for Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA^[7]

In 1802 Joseph (age about 69) was on New York Tax Assessment Roll for Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA. Joseph's sons Benjamin and Joseph Jr appear in this tax roll with him.^[8]

In 1803 Joseph (age about 70) was on New York Tax Assessment Roll for Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA^[9]

In the 1810 census Joseph (age 78) was living in Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA.^[10]

Family Bible Information

Benjamin Lewis' family bible gives information on Joseph, his wife and children. All dates prior to 1775 appear to be based on Benjamin's memory and not on written records; it is very likely that Benjamin could not read or write. Examples: Joseph Sr's birth date in the family bible is May 2nd rather than Mar 8th. Only Ruth's birth year is given, not a specific date. The birth years for Benjamin's seven siblings are approximate (better information is available from other sources). Information thought to be more correct than what is in the bible is shown in brackets [ ].

Birth information for Joseph Lewis Sr, his wife, and children:
Joseph Lewis Born May 2 1733 [actually 8 Mar 1732/3 in Ashford, Windham, CT per town records ]
Ruth Lewis Born in year 1737 [Her maiden name was likely Dakin. She was likely born in Pawling, Dutchess County, NY]

Their children:
Christopher Lewis Born about 1756 [15 Oct 1755 Dutchess County, NY]
Pheba Lewis Born 1758 [likely abt 1760]
Ruben Lewis Born 1763 [1758 in Boston, MA]
Joseph Lewis Born 1765 [26 Oct 1766]
Daniel Lewis Born 1767 [abt 1762]
Rhoda Lewis Born 1769 [7 Jul 1768 in VT]
Charlotty Lewis Born 1771 [abt 1771]
Benja[min] Lewis Born the 28 Dec 1775

Death information for Joseph Lewis Sr, his wife, and children:

Joseph Lewis Senior Died April the 26 1813
Ruth Lewis wife of Joseph Lewis Senior Died October the 13 1821
Pheba Lewis Died 1812
Benjamin Lewis Senior Died August 21, 1845 aged 69 years 7 months 24 days

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F74H-R72 : 3 December 2014), Joseph Lewes, 08 Mar 1732; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown
2. ↑ Residence: New York Genealogical Records, 1675-1920 Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004. Original data - For individual sources please see the source information listed with each record. Many of the source documents are available in the Genealogical Research Library collect,
   New York in the Revolution as Colony and State, Vol. I - Extracts; Publication Place: Albany, New York; Publisher: J. B. Lyon Co.; Publication Year: 1904; Page Number: 237.
3. ↑ 1790 Census: 1790 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data - First Census of the United States, 1790 (NARA microfilm publication M637, 12 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Gro,
   Year: 1790; Census Place: Cambridge, Albany, New York; Series: M637; Roll: 6; Page: 315; Image: 304; Family History Library Film: 0568146.
4. ↑ Tax Roll: "New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6771 #327505 (accessed 19 November 2021)
   Name: Joseph Lewis Sr; Assessment Year: 1799; Assessment Place: Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA; Residence Year: 1799; Residence Place: New York, USA.
5. ↑ Tax Roll: "New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6771 #332752 (accessed 19 November 2021)
   Name: Joseph Lewis Sr; Assessment Year: 1800; Assessment Place: Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA; Residence Year: 1800; Residence Place: New York, USA.
6. ↑ 1800 Census: 1800 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data - Second Census of the United States, 1800; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M32, 52 rolls); Records of the Bureau of the Census,
   Year: 1800; Census Place: Northampton, Montgomery, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 24; Page: 84,85; Image: 93; Family History Library Film: 193712.
7. ↑ Tax Roll: "New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6771 #27930 (accessed 19 November 2021)
   Name: Joseph Lewis Sr; Assessment Year: 1801; Assessment Place: Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA; Residence Year: 1801; Residence Place: New York, USA.
8. ↑ Tax Roll: "New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6771 #14226 (accessed 19 November 2021)
   Name: Joseph Lewis Sr; Assessment Year: 1802; Assessment Place: Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA; Residence Year: 1802; Residence Place: New York, USA.
9. ↑ Tax Roll: "New York, U.S., Tax Assessment Rolls of Real and Personal Estates, 1799-1804"
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6771 #31083 (accessed 19 November 2021)
   Name: Joseph Lewis; Assessment Year: 1803; Assessment Place: Northampton, Montgomery, New York, USA; Residence Year: 1803; Residence Place: New York, USA.
10. ↑ 1810 Census: 1810 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data - Third Census of the United States, 1810; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M252, 71 rolls); Bureau of the Census, Record Group,
    Year: 1810; Census Place: Northampton, Montgomery, New York; Roll: 29; Page: 162; Image: 00091; Family History Library Film: 0181383.

See also:

• Lewis, Charles H., John Lewis of Berkshire, Vermont, Heritage Books, 2008, pp. 41, 62-65. Note: this reference incorrectly identified sons Joseph, John, and Nathan.