Note: Information on the Lewis Family before Walden Lewis b. c. 1774 in Virginia comes from assumptions based on multiple sources. Therefore, the information on this page is not reliable for genealogical purposes. A detailed discussion of the many connections can be found at Lewis Family Research. |
Willis (4James, 3James, 2James, 1Edmund) Lewis of Spotsylvania Co VA
Willis Lewis was born in about 1757 in Spotsylvania Co VA. This Willis had a son named Tandy. From the 1776 Spotsylvania Co land record, we find Willis, his mother and father, and a Smyth Tandy linked in the record. This is a highly obscure connection. But, it is a beginning.
We need more research for this Willis Lewis.
Born c. 1757 Spotsylvania Co VA
2/15/1776 Spotsylvania Co VA Land Transaction
Spotsylvania Co VA Deed Book J: Feby. 15, 1776. Alexander Spotswood, Esqr., to James Lewis. Lease. 100 acres, etc. "Sd. James Lewis, Ann, his wife, and Willis Lewis, his son," etc. 600 lbs. tob. Wit. Jno. Craig. Benja. Burbridge, Allen Wiley, James Lewis, Smyth Tandy. Rec. June 20, 1776. |
Married c. 1777 in Spotsylvania Co VA to an unknown spouse
6/12/1790 Spotsylvania Co VA Probate
WILL
BOOK E (1772-1798) page 993: LEWIS, James, Spotsylvania Co., d. after June 12, 1790, Executors Bond dated Sept. 7, 1790. Wit. G. BELL, Benjamin BALLARD. Ex. wife Hannah LEWIS, John WRIGHT, Sr. Leg. wife Hannah; daughter Betsey LEWIS; sons James, Willis, Charles and William LEWIS; daughters Becky, Clary and Ann LEWIS; daughter Mary Ann HALBERT; dau Judith NEWTON; daughter Tomesone CLAXTON. |
1800 Spotsylvania Co VA Tax List: Willis Lewis
1810 Spotsylvania Co VA Census: Willis Lewis (+45)
1820 Spotsylvania Co VA Census: Willis Lewis (+45)
Died after 1820 Spotsylvania Co VA
Children
1. James Lewis b. c. 1772 Spotsylvania Co VA