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Category Archives: Lewis
The Continuing Mystery of Caleb Lewis….
by Leslie Lewis, 17 Nov 2019 After years of research, we may finally be getting closer to discovering the parents of Caleb Lewis (1790-1856). Caleb is my elusive 3rd great-grandfather who was born in Rhode Island and then settled in … Continue reading
Setting the record straight – Daniel Wade’s three wives and the DAR records
I was so thrilled and excited to find out yesterday that the supplemental application I prepared for the DAR last year was vetted and approved by their genealogists! To correct the mistake of previous applicants, I had to gather proof documents … Continue reading
Harvey M. Dixon update
I wanted to check in with you again because it has been four months since I posted the Dixon/Lewis connection. Here’s an update: I wrote to three living descendants of Jacob/Harvey through his son George. Coincidentally, they all live in … Continue reading
Jacob W. Lewis, AKA Harvey M. Dixon???
I wanted to let you know some interesting news regarding Caleb and Joanna (Wade) Lewis’ eldest son, Jacob W. Lewis. The tie-in looks pretty sure, although I am still looking for some sort of confirmation to really nail it down. After all … Continue reading
Wilson Spencer, 1835-1926
WILSON SPENCER, 1835-1926 Wilson Spencer was born in Herkimer County, New York, on October 25, 1835. He was the second of three sons of Richard and Polly (Smith) Spencer. Richard and Polly had both been born and raised in Herkimer … Continue reading
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Road Trip 2011
I was excited to take another extended road trip, not only to enjoy the company of my parents on an adventure together, but to make research stops at some of the areas that have turned up in the past couple … Continue reading
Wyoming, by Ralph S. Lewis
“Wyoming” is one of several biographical accounts written by my grandfather, Ralph Spencer Lewis, about his family and his growing-up years. What a treasure he left us! Leslie WYOMING In the year 1900, my father and a brother-in-law, Alvah Spencer, … Continue reading
Caleb and Joanna (Wade) Lewis musings
Caleb Lewis (1790-1856) is one of our genealogical brick walls. While he left a nice paper trail during his life, we have yet to discover the names of his parents. He first appears in census records in 1820, living in Stafford, Genesee County, … Continue reading
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50th birthday road trip adventure, June-July 2009
When my brother turned 50 he had a big birthday bash at a Mexican restaurant with friends, family, food, drinks, and Karaoke. It was a lot of fun. Knowing I was the next in line, people began asking me what I … Continue reading