He was the son of Martha and Civil War veteran Alfred Lewis of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first regiment in the United States made up entirely of enlisted men of color.
Education
In 1870, he is attending school, probably in or near Greensfork, Indiana.
Residences
1880: German, Ohio with his parents and siblings
1870: Greensfork, Indiana with his parents and siblings
1860: Greensfork, Indiana with his parents
Census Race
1860, 1870, 1880: Mulatto
Sources
1860 United States Federal Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Greensfork, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M653_292; Page: 778; Family History Library Film: 803292
1870 United States Federal Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Greensfork, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M593_354; Page: 339B; Family History Library Film: 545853
1880 United States Federal Census Year: 1880; Census Place: German, Darke, Ohio; Roll: 1010; Page: 103A; Enumeration District: 059
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