David
Lewis
Born in Barnstable, Massachusetts
Ancestors 
Son of Ebenezer Lewes
and Mary (Corce) Lewes
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Abigail (Perry) Lewis
— married
26 Aug 1762 in Plymouth, Massachusetts
[children unknown]
Died
at age 42
in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 20 Jun 2020
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Biography
David was born in 1739.[1]
He passed away in 1782.
Probate
David Lewis of Middleborough, yeoman died intestate and on 4 February 1782, Ebenezer Lewis of Rochester was granted the administration of his estate.[2]
His inventory was taken on 4 March 1782 in Middleborough.[3]
In 1782, his widow was appointed guardian of his minor children, Remember Lewis, Abigail Lewis, and Stephen Lewis. Thomas Swift of Rochester was also appointed guardian of some of his children, Deborah Lewis, and Elizabeth Lewis. Thomas Nelson of Middleborough was appointed guardian of his son Ebenezer Lewis.[4]
In 1782, his children, Mercy, and Lothrop, both above the age of 14 years made the choice of Thomas Swift to be her guardian.[5]
In 1792, an account of his estate by Ebenezer Lewis was recorded which included allowance to the widow, legacies paid, and administration fees.[6]
Sources
- ↑ "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZD1-VXY : 14 January 2020), David Lewes, 1739.
- ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G97D-XWJZ : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1778-1794 vol 26-27 > image 318 of 549; State Archives, Boston.
- ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-997D-6H9L : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1780-1786 vol 28-29 > image 163 of 638; State Archives, Boston.
- ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-897D-XW3Y : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1778-1794 vol 26-27 > image 71-74 of 549; State Archives, Boston.
- ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L97D-X7RC : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1778-1794 vol 26-27 > image 199-200 of 549; State Archives, Boston.
- ↑ "Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Records, 1633-1967," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G97D-7Q4G : 20 May 2014), Probate records 1791-1808 vol 32-33 > image 259 of 539; State Archives, Boston.
- Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120927035/david-lewis: accessed 24 September 2023), memorial page for David Lewis (19 Jan 1739–6 Jan 1782), Find a Grave Memorial ID 120927035, citing Morton Cemetery, Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by goose (contributor 47534920).
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