Born about in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of
Charles Robinson Lewis
— married
30 Nov 1881 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
Descendants 
Mother of
Annie L (Lewis) Cooley
Died
at about age 99
in Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 14 Jul 2019
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Biography
Janet Davidson was born about 1858 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Janet married Charles R Lewis (born in 1854 in Wisconsin, United States; son of James Taylor Lewis and Orlina Marion Sturgis). Their daughter was Annie L Lewis (1883–1969).
In 1900, Janet (41) was living in the household of Charles Lewis (45) in Minneapolis. [1]
In 1910, Janet (51) was living in the household of Charles R Lewis (56) in Minneapolis. [2]
In 1920, Janet (61) was living in the household of Charles R Lewis (66) in Minneapolis. [3]
In 1930, Janet (71) was living in Minneapolis, Hennepin. [4]
Janet died on January 11, 1957 in Hennepin, United States, aged 98. She was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.[5] [6] [7]
Sources
- ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1900; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: 770; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0128
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #26520074 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet Lewis (41), wife, in household of Charles N Lewis (45) in Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota. Born in New Brunswick.1 Jun 1900: Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Charles N Lewis M White 45 Married Head Asst Maker Agt Wisconsin, USA Janet Lewis F White 41 Married Wife New Brunswick Annie Laura Lewis F White 16 Single Daughter At School Illinois, USA - ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_706; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0212; FHL microfilm: 1374719
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #174150806 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet I Lewis (52), wife, in household of Charles R Lewis (56) in Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. Born in Canada.15 Apr 1910: Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Charles R Lewis M White 56 Married Head City Parts Secretary Wisconsin Janet I Lewis F White 52 Married Wife Canada Roy A Cooley M White 29 Married Son-in-law Man Clock Dept Wisconsin Annie L Cooley F White 26 Married Daughter Illinois George E Theissen M White 28 Married Lodger Salesman Massachusetts Emma Theissen F White Single Servant Servant - ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1920; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T625_839; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 249
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #77859914 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet Lewis (62), wife, in household of Charles R Lewis (66) in Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota. Born in Canada.1 Jan 1920: Minneapolis Ward 13, Hennepin, Minnesota Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Charles R Lewis M White 66 Married Head Auditor Wisconsin Janet Lewis F White 62 Married Wife Canada - ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0259; FHL microfilm: 2340835
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #79524227 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet D Lewis (72), widowed head of household at 3900 Richfield Road, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. Born in Canada.2 Apr 1930: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Janet D Lewis F White 72 Widowed Head Canada Roy D Cooley M White 49 Married Son-in-law Buyer and manager Wisconsin Annie Lawrie Cooley F White 46 Married Daughter Illinois Robert L Cooley M White 11 Single Grandson Minnesota Kathryn A Cooley F White 8 Single Granddaughter Minnesota - ↑ Burial: "U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current"
Find A Grave: Memorial #126014802
Ancestry Record 60525 #88659152 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet D Lewis burial (died on 11 Jan 1957) in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America. Born in 1858. - ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 July 2019), memorial page for Janet D Lewis (1858–11 Jan 1957), Find A Grave Memorial no. 126014802, citing Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Steve Carlson (contributor 47330162) .
- ↑ Death: "Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017"
Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017; Certificate Number: 020754
Ancestry Record 7316 #1540880 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet D Lewis death 11 Jan 1957 (born 29 Nov 1857) in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA, mother's maiden name Baron.
See also:
- Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
The Minneapolis Star; Publication Date: 12 Jan 1957; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/178728540/?article=725489c9-0cfd-463f-9674-e7d1694c0227&focus=0.48130333,0.5000246,0.5973379,0.5842569&xid=3355
Ancestry Record 61843 #502213666 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Name: Janet Davidson Lewis; Gender: Female; Death Age: 99; Birth Date: abt 1858; Birth Place: St. John, Canada; Residence Place: Minneapolis; Death Date: Abt 1957; Obituary Date: 12 Jan 1957; Obituary Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Newspaper Title: The Minneapolis Star; Spouse: Charles R. Cooley; Child: Roy A. Cooley; Siblings: Mary Woods. Note the error: Charles R Lewis was her husband, and Roy A Cooley was her son-in-law. - Birth: "Cook County, Illinois, U.S., Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922"
FHL Film Number: 1287834
Ancestry Record 2545 #300488719 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet Davidson born in about 1858 in N.B.. - Marriage: "Minnesota, U.S., Marriages Index, 1849-1950"
FHL Film Number: 1380423
Ancestry Record 2561 #794149 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Janet B Davidson marriage to C R Lewis on 30 Nov 1881 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. - Marriage of daughter Annie Laurie: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current"
Star Tribune; Publication Date: 1/ Jul/ 1906; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/180876592/?article=f18fee79-2286-49b9-93c2-bd405a48230d&focus=0.296377,0.4606288,0.4347243,0.4890859&xid=3398
Ancestry Record 62116 #211526722 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Mrs Lewis's daughter Annie Laurie marriage to Roy Alderson Cooley in Sep 1906. - 1932 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
Original data: Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #775508351 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Name: Janet D Lewis; Gender: Female; Residence Year: 1932; Street Address: 3900 Richfield av; Residence Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Spouse: Charles R Lewis; Publication Title: Minneapolis, Minnesota, City Directory, 1932. - Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Ancestry Record 60901 #756622105 (accessed 14 March 2024)
Name: Janet B Davidson; Gender: Female; Spouse: Lewis; Child: Annie Lawrie Cooley.
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Carol
Please see the sources that I added. Janet's maiden name was Davidson. You can confidently make the change from Unknown.
Ben
edited by Ben Couch III